What SEES Group does

SEES Group (legal entity SEES Management Solutions, headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee) is a physician-led multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry network that operates across Tennessee and Alabama through multiple clinical locations and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The group was founded in 2017 and goes to market under three DBAs — SEES Group, SouthEast Eye Specialists, and VisionAmerica — covering eight sub-specialty service lines: cataract surgery, cornea, glaucoma, LASIK/refractive, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, pediatric eye care, and retina. The network aggregates 50+ physicians with 35+ years of combined clinical experience, reports 30,000+ successful procedures per year, and a 98% patient satisfaction rate, while operating with a total headcount of 251–500 employees that includes clinical support staff.

On the technology side, SEES Group runs an advanced ophthalmic technology platform centered on two branded, premium surgical capabilities — Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL) for post-operative refractive adjustment via UV light treatment, and ALLY® robotic-assisted cataract laser surgery — alongside state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging for retinal disease. These are licensed third-party platforms rather than proprietary IP, but their deployment at scale and across multiple sites is positioned as a clinical differentiator versus generic cataract offerings. Patient-facing workflows are supported by an online appointment-scheduling form, Adobe Sign (EchoSign) for medical-records/document signing, and a care-credit financing option via CareCredit to lower out-of-pocket friction on elective procedures.

The business model is fee-for-service specialty eye care delivered through a mix of employed and independent optometrists and ophthalmologists, with SEES Group providing operational, technology, and referral-infrastructure support in exchange for management fees and shared ancillary revenue (ASC facility fees, premium IOL upgrades). The go-to-market motion is dual-channel: a sales-led physician referral network (a 24/7 physician liaison team plus a formal Referring Provider Portal and continuing-education program for optometrists) layered with a direct-to-consumer channel (website, testimonials, appointment forms) targeting patients across Tennessee and Alabama. The company discloses no external funding, parent entity, or revenue figures; a related but distinct entity, Atlantic Vision Partners (AVP), is referenced as a partner organization, hinting at a broader physician-led consolidation strategy.

Name

SEES Group

Legal name

SEES Management Solutions

Website

https://theseesgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SEES Group is a physician-led multi-specialty ophthalmology network operating across Tennessee and Alabama, delivering specialty eye care — including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, LASIK, and pediatric services — through 50+ physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, and independent optometrist referral partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Eye Care & Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Specialty eye care
• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Retina treatment
• Ambulatory surgery center

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Eye Care Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery through network of independent optometrists and ophthalmologists providing comprehensive and specialized eye care including cataract surgery, cornea, glaucoma, retina, and other eye conditions

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEES Group is a physician-led network of independent optometrists and ophthalmologists delivering specialty eye care services across Tennessee and Alabama. The core portfolio includes cataract surgery (with Light Adjustable Lens™ and ALLY® Laser Robotic-Assisted Technology options), cornea, glaucoma, LASIK, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, pediatric eye care, and retina services, supported by ambulatory surgery centers for outpatient procedures.

Product overview

SEES Group is a physician-led healthcare network providing specialty eye care services across Tennessee and Alabama. The offering consists of a coordinated network of independent optometrists and ophthalmologists delivering clinical services rather than a software product. The core portfolio includes surgical and diagnostic services organized by specialty: Cataract Surgery (with Light Adjustable Lens™ Technology and ALLY® Laser Robotic-Assisted Technology as enhanced capability options), Cornea, Glaucoma, LASIK, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Pediatrics, and Retina services. The network also operates Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) for outpatient procedures. Services are delivered through multiple regional locations with physicians traveling to provide accessible specialty care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the eye's natural lens when it becomes cloudy, typically related to aging, medical conditions, injury, UV exposure, or certain medications. Offered to patients across Tennessee and Alabama.
• Light Adjustable Lens™ Technology Advanced lens technology that allows post-surgical adjustment of vision correction using UV light, enabling personalized visual outcomes after cataract surgery for patients.
• ALLY® Laser Robotic-Assisted Technology Robotic-assisted laser technology for precision cataract surgery procedures, enhancing surgical accuracy and outcomes for patients undergoing cataract removal.
• Cornea Services Specialized treatment for damaged or diseased corneas, including diagnostic evaluation and treatment for conditions affecting the clear dome-shaped front surface of the eye. For patients with corneal conditions.
• Glaucoma Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased eye pressure, to prevent permanent vision loss.
• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis surgical procedure to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• Neurological Eye Conditions (Neuro-Ophthalmology) Diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the eye's nervous system, including optic nerve disorders and neuro-ophthalmic conditions impacting vision, eye movement, and visual processing.
• Oculoplastics Specialized surgery to restore function and appearance of eyelids and surrounding facial structures, addressing concerns involving eyelids, tear ducts, orbit, and facial muscles.
• Pediatric Eye Care Comprehensive eye care for children including early pediatric eye exams, treatment of lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), and refractive errors.
• Retina Services Advanced diagnosis and treatment for retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and retinal detachment using state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging.
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) Outpatient surgical facilities providing eye surgery procedures with the convenience of same-day discharge and specialized ophthalmic surgical capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% patient satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atlantic Vision PartnersminorOthersRelated physician-led vision care network; linked as a partner organization in the SEES Group footer. Both organizations appear to be part of a larger vision care consolidation network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EyeCare Partners: Largest PE-backed multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry consolidator in the U.S. with full-stack medical/surgical eye care, optometric referral networks, and ASCs; directly comparable physician-led network model, service mix, and consolidation strategy to SEES Group.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed (Bain Capital) ophthalmology platform operating multi-specialty eye care practices and ASCs across multiple states. Closely matches SEES' physician-led specialty network model with retina, glaucoma, cornea, cataract, and oculoplastics services.
• Atlantic Vision Partners: Vision care consolidation network already referenced as an affiliate on the SEES Group website. Operates a similar multi-specialty physician network model, directly comparable in services, physician autonomy structure, and growth strategy.
• SightMD: Multi-specialty ophthalmology group with ASCs in the Northeast offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastics, and pediatric services. Closely comparable in service breadth, physician-led model, and ASC ownership strategy.
• Quigley Eye Specialists: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Florida offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, LASIK, and oculoplastics. Comparable regional multi-specialty provider with similar physician network structure.
• Vantage Eye Care: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology platform supporting independent physicians across multiple states with ASC and practice management services. Directly comparable to SEES' independent-practitioner-with-operational-support model.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and premium IOL cataract procedures across North America. Overlaps with SEES' LASIK and premium cataract offering using advanced laser platforms.
• LASIKPlus: Largest single-modality U.S. LASIK provider, owned by UCHealth/PE. Comparable as a specialty vision surgery provider within SEES' refractive service line, though narrower in scope.

Regional players

• Midwest Eye Institute: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice serving Indiana with sub-specialty services and surgical care. Comparable specialty breadth and physician-driven model, but in a different regional market.
• Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates: Large multi-specialty physician group in the Carolinas including comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services. Comparable multi-specialty platform structure and patient mix, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sees-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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