The brand “e-Universal” was initiated and the founders practiced in the first Universal Eye Clinic – Xinnan.
The company Universal Vision Biotechnology was established.
Introduced Taiwan’s first VISX excimer laser refractive surgery instrument from the United States, and cooperated with Cardinal Tien Hospital, the first hospital served by UVB.
Brand network in Taiwan expanded to five affiliated eye clinics.
Listed on the Taipei Exchange under the stock ticker 3218.
Awarded National Award of Outstanding Small and Medium Enterprises.
The first 'Universal Optical' store was launched in Taipei, creating a business model spanning B2B ophthalmology and B2C optometry services.
The founders, Dr. Shu-Fang Ou and Dr. Pi-Jung Lin, were awarded Model of Entrepreneurs.
Brand network in Taiwan expanded to 10 affiliated eye clinics.
The Chairwoman, Dr. Shu-Fang Ou, was awarded EY Entrepreneur of The Year™ Taiwan.
Universal Optical was awarded Taiwan Superior Commercial Service Brands.
Assisted affiliated clinics in obtaining JCI accreditation, Joint Commission International, a global health care quality and safety standard, also the first accredited clinic with outpatient surgery center in Taiwan.
Brand network in Taiwan expanded to 15 affiliated eye clinics and became Taiwan’s largest eye clinic name.
Entered Mainland China and established the first “Universal Eye Center, Shanghai Ruidong Hospital” by partnering with the ophthalmology department of Shanghai Ruidong Hospital.
Introduced Alcon LenSx, the first femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery instrument.
Assisted affiliated clinics in obtaining JCI accreditation for the second time.
Received SNQ, Symbol of National Quality, as well as National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality Award for Universal lutein supplements.
Entered Ningbo and established “Ningbo Universal Eye Center”, the first self-owned clinic in Mainland China.
Entered Suzhou and established “Universal Eye Center, Suzhou BENQ Hospital” by partnering with the ophthalmology department of Suzhou BENQ Hospital.
Co-developed with Zeiss, Universal Optical launched and digitalized “iPrecision” intelligent eyeglass prescription.
Assisted affiliated clinics in obtaining JCI accreditation for the third consecutive time.
Established “Universal Eye Center, Ningbo First Hospital” by partnering with the ophthalmology department of Ningbo First Hospital, a Grade A tertiary public hospital.
Partnered with Hangzhou Dian Holding Co., Ltd. for a new joint venture company, Taixue Medical Investment Management (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Entered Hangzhou and established self-owned “Hangzhou Universal Eye Center”.
Established “Universal Eye Center, Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone Hospital” by partnering with the ophthalmology department of Hangzhou Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone Hospital.
Established “Universal Eye Center, Hengdian Wenrong Hospital” by partnering with the ophthalmology department of Hengdian Wenrong Hospital.
Brand network in Taiwan expanded to 20 affiliated eye clinics.
Assisted affiliated clinics in obtaining JCI accreditation for the fourth consecutive time.
Received SNQ, Taiwan Excellent Manufacturer Award, and National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality Award for Universal lutein supplements.
Established “Universal Eye Center, Di’an Health Examination Outpatient Department” by partnering with Hangzhou Di’an Health Examination Outpatient Department.
Introduced SMILE, Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, the lasest femtosecond laser surgery instrument from Zeiss.
Acquired “Suzhou Haiweishi Eye Clinic”.
Established self-owned “Hangzhou Linping Universal Eye Hospital”.
Received the National Brand Yushan Award in Best Product for Universal lutein supplements.
Received SNQ for the upgraded version of Universal lutein supplements.
Established Gongshu branch of Hangzhou Universal Eye Center.
Established Myopia Control Center for Teenagers of Ningbo Universal Eye Center.
Assisted affiliated clinics in obtaining JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time.
Received Superior Taste Award by iTQi, International Taste & Quality Institute, for Universal lutein supplements.
Introduced the first SMILE PRO femtosecond laser surgery instrument, the upgrade of SMILE, ahead of Asia Pacific into Taiwan.
Introduced “Presbyond” MEL90 excimer laser instrument for presbyopia.
Brand network in Taiwan expanded to 25 affiliated eye clinics.
Received SNQ again for Universal lutein supplements.
Ranked Top 5% in the 2022 Corporate Governance Evaluation among TPEx listed companies.%
Awarded Taiwan Best-in-Class 100 Awards 2023 by the Taiwan Institute of Directors and the Corporate Development Research Center.
Awarded Outstanding Awards of Taiwan Companies in the Mainland China.
Scored A in the MSCI ESG Ratings for the first time.
Established self-owned “Hangzhou Gongshu Universal Eye Center”.
Awarded “Golden Service Certification” by Taiwan Chain Stores and Franchise Association
Ranked Top 5% in the 2023 Corporate Governance Evaluation among TPEx listed companies for the second time.
Received Gold Award by Monde Selection for Universal lutein supplements.
Selected by the National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance as a "Model Business Entity for Uniform Invoice Usage for 2024."
Upgraded to AA rating in MSCI ESG evaluation.
Honored with the "TPEx Mid-tier Partner Award" by the Taipei Exchange.
Recognized in the 17th TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards - Bronze Award for Sustainability Report in the Service Industry; Excellence in Comprehensive Performance - Taiwan Top Corporate Sustainability Award.
