What SightMD does

SightMD is a multi-state ophthalmology and eye care practice network headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, operating 40+ clinical locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The company delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning cataract surgery, LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures (PRK, LASEK, iLASIK, EVO Visian ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange, Phakic IOL), general eye exams, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma treatment, retina care, cornea and neuro-ophthalmology, dry eye treatment, oculofacial aesthetics, and audiology services. SightMD was formed from the combination of North Shore Eye Care and Long Island Eye Surgical Care on Long Island and expanded regionally through mergers with established practices in NJ, CT, and PA in 2020, followed by acquisitions of Sambursky Eye & Esthetics and Doctor & Associates in January 2025.

The practice's core technology stack includes advanced surgical lasers, 3D digital surgical microscopes, and the proprietary ScopeXR mixed reality platform co-developed by Dr. Eric Rosenberg, which streams real-time surgical imaging into Apple Vision Pro headsets for stereoscopic 3D visualization and remote collaboration. Pricing varies by procedure: LASIK ranges from $1,950 to $2,700 per eye, while cataract surgery (covered by Medicare and most insurance) ranges from $3,000 to $7,000 per eye depending on technique. Financing is available through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit, with FSA/HSA accepted and discounts for first responders, military, and educators.

SightMD's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with patient acquisition channels spanning 24/7 phone booking, online self-service appointment scheduling, community-voted awards programs, educational content and self-assessment tools (LASIK and Cataract Self Tests), and live promotional events such as "Live LASIK" with Dr. Rosenberg. The customer mix is dominated by individual consumers seeking elective and medically necessary eye care, with a secondary segment of referring physicians (PCPs and optometrists) generating co-managed surgical cases. Administrative and back-office services are consolidated under Sight Growth Partners, which serves as the platform-level operating partner across all five SightMD state entities.

Name

SightMD

Legal name

Sight Medical Doctors, PLLC

Website

https://sightmd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SightMD is a multi-state ophthalmology and eye care practice network operating 40+ clinical locations across five Northeast states (NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA), providing cataract surgery, LASIK, vision correction, and comprehensive eye care to individual patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Vision correction
• Eye care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Services: SightMD generates revenue through providing comprehensive ophthalmology and eye care services including cataract surgery, LASIK, vision correction procedures, general eye care, and aesthetic services. Revenue comes from surgical procedures, consultations, eye exams, and related optical services across their network of 40+ locations in the Northeast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SightMD provides comprehensive ophthalmology and eye care services across 40+ locations in five Northeast states. Core offerings include cataract surgery, LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures (PRK, iLASIK, LASEK, EVO Visian ICL, RLE, Phakic IOL), general eye care (exams, glaucoma, retina, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, dry eye, pediatric), aesthetics (oculofacial plastic surgery, Botox, fillers), and audiology/hearing aid services. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for procedures, consultations, and exams, with insurance reimbursement and patient financing options available.

Product overview

SightMD is a multi-state ophthalmology and eye care practice network operating as a platform across five states (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). The core surgical portfolio centers on vision correction procedures including LASIK (with iLASIK™ advanced variant), PRK, EVO Visian ICL, LASEK, Refractive Lens Exchange, and Phakic IOL surgery, alongside cataract surgery with multiple IOL options. General eye care services include eye exams, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma treatment, retina care, cornea disease care, neuro-ophthalmology, and dry eye treatment. The practice also offers aesthetics services (oculofacial plastic surgery, Botox, dermal fillers) and audiology/hearing aid services. Administrative operations are managed by Sight Growth Partners. Self-service patient tools include LASIK and Cataract self-tests. SightMD operates 38+ locations across its service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Safe and effective cataract removal procedure using modern techniques including phacoemulsification and laser-assisted methods with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement. Typically covered by Medicare and most private insurance as a medically necessary procedure; uninsured patients pay $3,000-$7,000 per eye.
• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses and contacts. In 2026, LASIK ranges from $1,950 to $2,700 per eye with total costs of $3,900-$5,400 for both eyes.
• EVO Visian ICL Surgery Implantable Collamer Lens procedure that corrects nearsightedness without removing corneal tissue. SightMD was the first practice in New York to offer STAAR Surgical's EVO Visian ICL.
• PRK Surgery Surface-based laser vision correction procedure recommended for patients with thinner corneas, offering results comparable to LASIK without creating a corneal flap.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Lens replacement surgery that replaces the eye's natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens to correct presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, preventing future cataract development.
• Phakic IOL Surgery Implantable lens procedure for patients with high nearsightedness who are not candidates for laser vision correction. Includes Visian ICL and Verisyse lens options.
• iLASIK Surgery Fully bladeless LASIK procedure using femtosecond laser technology (IntraLase) combined with advanced eye-mapping for highly customized vision correction.
• LASEK Surgery Laser vision correction combining aspects of LASIK and PRK, correcting vision by reshaping the cornea without creating a deep flap, suitable for patients with thinner corneas.
• Eye Exams Comprehensive optometric care including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and pediatric eye care for patients of all ages.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.
• Retina Care Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Cornea Disease Care Medical and surgical treatment of corneal conditions including cornea transplant procedures.
• Neuro-Ophthalmology Specialized care for neurological conditions affecting vision and eye movement.
• Dry Eye Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome and related conditions.
• Pediatric Eye Care Specialized ophthalmic care for children including pediatric ophthalmology services.
• Aesthetics Services Oculofacial plastic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and blepharoplasty eyelid surgery.
• Hearing Aid Services Audiology services including hearing tests and hearing aid fitting and services.
• ScopeXR Apple Vision Pro Cataract Surgery Platform Mixed-reality surgical platform co-developed by Dr. Eric Rosenberg that integrates with existing 3D digital surgical microscopes to stream real-time stereoscopic 3D imaging directly into the Apple Vision Pro headset, enabling immersive visualization, real-time surgical overlays, and remote collaboration between surgeons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of LASIK patients obtain 20/20 vision or better
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025NAPA will begin providing anesthesia services at two SightMD facilities on Long Island, New York, starting December 1, 2025. The agreement emphasizes high standards of safety, efficiency, and patient care, with NAPA leveraging analytics, industry-leading revenue cycle platform, and clinical expertise.
• Sight Growth PartnerscoreOthersSight Growth Partners is the premier administrative services provider for the ophthalmology sector, serving SightMD New York, SightMD Connecticut, SightMD New Jersey, SightMD Pennsylvania, and SightMD Massachusetts. They provide administrative support services across all SightMD practices.
• ApplenotableTechnology or IntegrationApple Vision Pro ($3,499 price point) is being used as a cost-effective alternative to traditional medical visualization systems that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. SightMD's Dr. Rosenberg performed the first cataract surgery using Vision Pro with ScopeXR platform in October 2025, marking a significant advancement in microsurgical applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EyeCare Partners: Large PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform operating a multi-state network of practices and ASCs. Directly comparable to SightMD as a rollup of physician-owned eye-care groups with similar service mix (cataract, LASIK, comprehensive eye care).
• PRISM Vision Group: PE-backed ophthalmology platform formed via consolidation of regional practices on the US East Coast. Closely comparable to SightMD in service portfolio (cataract, retina, glaucoma, LASIK), multi-state footprint, and rollup strategy.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology practice management organization operating multiple locations across the Southwestern US. Comparable as a multi-state ophthalmology platform with surgical and optometric services, focused on regional consolidation.
• ReFocus Eye Health: PE-backed ophthalmology group with multiple practice locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable to SightMD in geography, service mix (cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina), and physician-led operating model.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology platform with strong emphasis on LASIK and refractive surgery across the Western US. Comparable as a regional rollup competitor with overlapping premium vision-correction offerings and ASC infrastructure.
• LasikPlus (formerly LCA Vision): National LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain with dozens of locations across the US. Comparable to SightMD on refractive surgery service line, direct-to-consumer marketing approach, and per-procedure pricing model.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Long-established LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain with locations across the US and Canada. Comparable to SightMD on laser vision correction service mix, premium-procedure pricing, and consumer-facing brand strategy.

Regional players

• Wills Eye Physicians: Renowned Philadelphia-based ophthalmology practice affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital, with subspecialty expertise in retina, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Comparable to SightMD on comprehensive ophthalmology service mix though primarily serving the Greater Philadelphia market.
• Key-Whitman Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology practice serving the Dallas–Fort Worth market with cataract, LASIK, and oculoplastic offerings. Comparable as a regional ophthalmology group with similar service mix, but operating in a distinct geography from SightMD.

Others

• STAAR Surgical: Manufacturer of the EVO Visian ICL lens that SightMD was first in New York to offer. Included as an ecosystem participant and supplier partner, not a direct competitor; relevant because SightMD's premium ICL positioning depends on this product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sightmd
• Facebookfacebook.com/SightMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sightmd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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