The company's purpose in Switzerland is to operate a medical center for consultations and surgery, as well as all activities and services in the field of ophthalmology. The company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions (excluding transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.