David Ortner · Innovator & Entrepreneur in Ophthalmic Medtech
Innovator & entrepreneur · Tirol, Austria

Building companies & initiatives at the edge of medical training technology.

I'm David Ortner, founder and entrepreneur, working at the intersection of anatomical 3D printing, surgical training education and new ideas.

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2012self-employed since
Worldwideproducts in use
100sof products developed
100%in love with Tirol
David Ortner
David Ortner Founder & CEO, eyecre.at GmbH
The mission

People don’t innovate because they want to fight. They innovate because they believe things can be better. Defending that belief is simply part of the journey.

David Ortner
eyecre.at LidSUMMIT Tirol LidSUMMIT Europe eyelid training Apartment Ortner GmbH
01 · Companies

What I build & run

Two ventures, one in medical technology and one in hospitality, both built in Tirol.

Company Ophthalmic training · Made in Austria

eyecre.at GmbH

High-quality 3D-printed artificial eyes and wetlab training equipment for ophthalmic surgeons, from cataract and vitrectomy to glaucoma and intravitreal injection. Built for residents, fellows and experienced surgeons to build confidence before the OR. Not sure which model fits a wetlab? The AI Configurator recommends the right eye, kit or accessory in seconds.

~15,000
eyes / year
77+
products
Worldwide
shipping
Artificial eyes Sets & kits B2B custom
Mounted training eye · live
02
Company Hospitality · Tirol

Apartment Inn Tirol

Newly equipped, fully furnished apartments in Tirol: full kitchen, washer/dryer and dishwasher included. Book in a click via Airbnb, or get in touch directly for special requests.

€69
from / night
Airbnb
instant book
Visit apartment-inn.tirol →
03
Within eyecre.at Powered by AI

The AI Configurator

A procedure-based assistant that guides surgeons to the right artificial eye, kit or accessory for their wetlab in seconds. Free to use, no account required.

Try the configurator →
02 · Initiatives

Where I shape the field

Training programmes and advocacy: building education and standards for ophthalmic surgery.

01
Initiative Annual · Innsbruck

LidSUMMIT Tirol

Hands-on eyelid & corneal surgery training at the Medical University of Innsbruck. Surgeons train on cadaver specimens and cutting-edge 3D-printed models across 15 stations.

8-10 Oct
2026
13
faculty
30
surgeons max
Visit lidsummit.com →
02
Initiative International · In planning

LidSUMMIT Europe

The international LidSUMMIT programme, extending the Tirol format to leading European centres, bringing advanced eyelid and corneal training to surgeons across the continent.

See LidSUMMIT Europe →
03
Initiative Eyelid surgery · Home training

Eyelid Training

Practice-oriented eyelid surgery training and resources, supporting young ophthalmologists in refining technique with realistic models and structured guidance.

Visit eyelidtraining.com →
04
Advocacy WKO · Die Grüne Wirtschaft

Sustainable medtech advocacy

Committee member in the Federal Association of Commercial Service Providers and the Tyrolean regional group, advancing sustainable medtech, replacing animal tissue with 3D-printed training models.

View WKO profile →
03 · In the media

Real media collection

Coverage of the work across Austrian science, healthcare and business outlets.

David Ortner am Mikroskop bei der Arbeit an einem Trainingsmodell© WK Tirol | eyecre.at GmbH
Tiroler WirtschaftNew · Portrait

„Der Tüftler mit den Augen fürs Detail"

From fresh pig eyes in a suitcase to 3D-printed training models used worldwide: on developing eyecre.at, setbacks, and representing the commercial service providers at the Tyrolean Chamber of Commerce.

Sep 2026 · Issue 9Read PDF →
Lebensraum TirolPortrait
„Knifflige Augenblicke": a portrait of the founder and his inventive drive. 2026→
science.ORF.atArticle
„Augenlider aus dem 3-D-Drucker": the eyelid project with Med Uni Innsbruck & MCI. 2024→
ÖKZInterview
„Da steckt noch viel mehr drin": on lifelike 3D-printed training models. 2023→
EntrepreneurTalkVideo
„Vom 3D-Drucker in den OP": long-form conversation on the journey. (#13) YouTube→
Med Uni InnsbruckResearch
The artificial eyelid project, funded by Land Tirol with ~€116,000. 2024→
Die Grüne WirtschaftInterview
„Vor den Vorhang": on the path to founding eyecre.at. 2023→
04 · Connect

Let's talk

David Ortner
AddressSchmelzergasse 20, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Emailmail@davidortner.at
Phone+43 699 150 97869