Clinico History
Since its founding in 1986, Clinico Group has been deeply rooted in the health industry for over 40 years. Starting from professional audiology and optometry services, and driven by an unwavering commitment to quality of life, we have gradually expanded into sleep, health supplements, and medical aesthetics. Clinico not only operates over a hundred direct-managed locations and strategic hospital alliances across Taiwan, but has also extended its services to overseas markets including Singapore.
2026(Now)
2026
- Clinico Instruments presented its new proprietary brand product matrix at the COOC 2026 International Ophthalmology and Optometry Academic Conference in Shanghai, showcasing 40 years of R&D expertise and clinical integration in ophthalmology, and officially advancing toward a complete ophthalmic solution covering examination, imaging, and treatment.
2025~2021
2025
- Clinico International Hearing Aid won two National Brand Yushan Awards (Outstanding Enterprise and Best Popular Brand categories).
- Koming Instruments (code 7881) officially listed on the Emerging Stock Market, marking a key milestone in advancing eye care technology toward the capital market.
- Koming Instruments was recognized as a "Happy Enterprise Gold Award" by 1111 Job Bank.
- Clinico International Hearing Aid's Clinico Sound received the National Quality Mark (NQM) certification.
- WaiSight Ophthalmology was personally awarded the "Asia-Pacific Demonstration Center" certification by the German SCHWIND CEO, symbolizing WaiSight's leading position in refractive surgery in the Asia-Pacific region.
- WaiSight Technology (Ophthalmology/Medical Aesthetics) received the Silver Award in the "2025 Happy Enterprise" selection by 1111 Job Bank.
2024
- Clinico Hearing Solution received the 7th Potential Taiwan Mittelstand Award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
- WaiSight Ophthalmology was awarded SMART Alliance Demonstration Institute status; the physician team received SMART TransPRK 1,000/2,000 eye surgery certification; the Taipei Renai Branch won the Gold Award in the Healthcare category at the IAA London Design Awards.
- Clinico Group inaugurated its new 5,600-square-meter Shanghai headquarters, integrating R&D, production, GMP facilities, warehousing, exhibition, and training functions. The Group also established Clinico Academy as its professional education and training center.
- Clinico Sleepmed received Resmed’s Annual Growth Award, recognizing its increased market penetration and operational efficiency and establishing it as a key strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific.
2023
- WishVision Beauty officially launched at the Taipei Ren’ai Center, creating a one-stop platform for refractive and medical aesthetic procedures.
- Clinico Instruments became the first company in the industry to obtain Medical Device GDP certification.
- Clinico Sleepmed received Resmed’s Commercial Innovation Award, recognizing its innovative business model and service value in the sleep-disordered breathing therapy market.
- Clinico Care Biotechnology was officially established, marking the Group’s first entry into biotechnology and the development of precision health products.
2020~2016
2020
- Clinico Group received the 29th National Award of Outstanding SMEs, recognizing its excellence in sound management and social responsibility.
2018
- The charity short film Companionship ranked among YouTube’s Top 5 Most Successful Ads of the Year, raising public awareness of hearing health.
2017
- WishVision eye center was established and introduced SMART transPRK technology, ushering in a new era of all-laser refractive correction.
- Clinico Sleepmed was established and partnered with Resmed, a global leader, to provide home sleep testing and respiratory care solutions.
- Morear was established.
- Tinbao Hearing Aid was established.
2016
- Clinico Hearing Solution led the industry in adopting 3D-printed ear mold technology and personalized fitting processes, significantly improving clinical fitting efficiency.
- Eyecare Tech was established to introduce advanced ophthalmic equipment and medical supplies from around the world while providing comprehensive clinical solutions and operational support.
2015~1986
2014
- The Group’s commitment to talent development was recognized with the Silver Medal in the Enterprise Category of the Ministry of Labor’s Taiwan TrainQuali System (TTQS).
2010
- Clinico Hearing Solution obtained SGS Qualicert international service quality certification, establishing standardized service processes.
2009
- Clinico Hearing Solution was officially established. Starting with a single store, it began developing a directly operated chain and obtained ISO 13485 medical device quality management system certification in the same year.
2005
- Obtained Taiwan's first hearing aid medical device approval (Wei Shu Yi Qi Shu Zi No. 000197), setting an industry standard benchmark.
1999
- Clinico received the National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality Award, earning national recognition for its business excellence.
1996
- Clinico obtained ISO 9002 international quality certification, becoming Taiwan’s first medical device distributor to receive the certification at the time.
1991
- Clinico expanded into the Greater China market, officially extending its professional healthcare services to China.
1986
- Clinico was founded by Chairman Barry Lin, initially focusing on the distribution of leading ophthalmic and audiological medical equipment from around the world while simultaneously launching the Clinico Hearing Solution brand.
Founder &
Group Chairman
Guided by Confucian business values, Chairman Barry Lin founded Clinico on "Professionalism" and "Integrity." His vision brought world-class medical technologies to Taiwan, advancing local healthcare, benefiting patients, and strengthening Taiwan’s global standing in medical devices. From medical equipment to an integrated healthcare ecosystem, Clinico’s journey reflects his commitment to "Faith, Hope, and Love".
For Chairman Lin, personal integrity is the root of Clinico’s founding professionalism. A thriving business must harbor hope, continuously integrating global innovations to elevate patient care and local competitiveness. Ultimately, a corporation must embody love—fulfilling "giving back to society" through long-term philanthropy and social responsibility. Through changing times, Chairman Lin remains steadfast in his commitment to quality, leading Clinico Group to care for every life with compassion and dedication.
