Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

What Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston does

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) is a physician-owned, multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group practice founded in 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts. With 251-500 employees and 14 community-based clinical locations spanning Greater Boston, Cambridge, North Shore, South Shore, MetroWest, and Cape Cod, OCB provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care services to the general Massachusetts patient population. The practice operates across all major ophthalmic subspecialties, including cataract surgery, cornea, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, oculoplastics, LASIK, dry eye, and optometry, with an on-site optical shop retail component at the Boston, Pembroke, and Weymouth offices. Leadership includes Dr. Laura Fine as President and Medical Director and Dr. Jeffrey Heier as Director of the Vitreoretinal Service and Director of Retina Research.

The practice's technology stack centers on advanced diagnostic and surgical platforms, including the iDESIGN Advanced WaveScan Studio (first deployed in Massachusetts), VISX Star S4 IR Excimer Laser, IntraLase Femtosecond Laser, TearCare targeted thermal therapy, IPL intense pulsed light, OCT retinal imaging, and anti-VEGF injection protocols. OCB operates four affiliated ambulatory surgery centers for outpatient surgical volume and runs an active clinical trials program covering macular degeneration, keratoconus, diabetic macular edema, and uveitis, in addition to a Tufts-partnered vitreoretinal surgery fellowship. Many physicians hold academic appointments at Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical Center, and the practice maintains active staff privileges at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

OCB generates revenue primarily through insurance-billed professional services (medical and surgical eye care), supplemented by self-pay elective procedures (LASIK, premium IOLs, oculoplastics) and optical retail. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer combined with primary-care and self-referral channels, supported by a 1-800 scheduling line, online appointment request, Patient Gateway portal, and condition-specific online self-tests (LASIK, cataract). The practice is privately held by its physician partners with no disclosed external private equity, venture capital, or parent company.

Name

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Legal name

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Website

https://eyeboston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston is a physician-owned, multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1969, operating 14 community-based locations across Massachusetts and serving patients through insurance-billed medical, surgical, and refractive eye care, including cataract, LASIK, retina, and glaucoma services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Retina care
• Optometry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 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. Patient Care Services: Medical and surgical eye care services billed to insurance plans and self-pay patients. Includes comprehensive exams, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, and optical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston operates a multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care services. The practice delivers care across subspecialties including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, oculoplastics, LASIK, and dry eye through 14 community-based locations and four affiliated ambulatory surgery centers across Massachusetts.

Product overview

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) is a large multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care services. Founded in 1969, OCB provides a unified portfolio of eye care offerings centered around subspecialty clinics including cataracts, cornea, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, oculoplastics, LASIK, and dry eye services. The practice operates multiple community-based locations across Massachusetts with affiliated ambulatory surgery centers. Key clinical offerings include advanced iLASIK using the iDESIGN, VISX Star S4 IR, and IntraLase laser systems; modern cataract surgery with various IOL options; retina care with OCT imaging and anti-VEGF therapy; and dry eye treatment using TearCare and IPL technology. OCB also maintains optical shops for eyewear and contact lens services, runs a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship program, and participates actively in clinical trials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Full evaluation of vision, ocular health, and systemic disease manifestations including diabetes and hypertension monitoring for adult and senior patients.
• Cataract Surgery Modern small-incision cataract procedures with intraocular lens implants including standard monofocal and advanced astigmatism-correcting and light-adjustable lens options for adult and senior patients.
• LASIK / iLASIK Custom, blade-free laser vision correction using iDESIGN Advanced WaveScan Studio, VISX Star S4 IR excimer laser, IntraLase femtosecond laser, and iris registration for patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• Retina/Vitreoretinal Care Treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal vein occlusions, macular edema and pucker, retinal tears and detachments, with advanced retinal diagnostic imaging for patients with complex retinal conditions.
• Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management Intraocular pressure measurement, optic nerve assessment, visual field testing, diagnostic testing, and treatment with medications, laser procedures, and surgical options for patients requiring ongoing glaucoma monitoring and treatment.
• Cornea Services Corneal disease care including treatments for corneal abrasions, dystrophies, pterygium, keratoconus management with crosslinking, Fuchs' dystrophy, and corneal transplantation.
• Dry Eye Treatment Structured dry eye assessment and treatment including TearCare targeted thermal therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction and IPL intense pulsed light therapy for inflammatory dry eye.
• Uveitis Treatment Treatment of uveitis including eye drops, corticosteroids, pupil dilators, periocular or intraocular injections, systemic steroids, and immunomodulatory therapy for patients with inflammatory eye conditions.
• Oculoplastic/Cosmetic Surgery Cosmetic and reconstructive eye surgery including ptosis, dermatochalasis, eyelid malposition, tear drainage problems, BOTOX treatments, and anophthalmia-related issues.
• Optometry Services Routine vision care, refractions, contact lens fittings, pre- and post-operative co-management, and ongoing management for glasses and contact lens wearers.
• Optical Shops On-site eyewear services with designer frames, modern lenses, premium coatings, and licensed opticians at Boston, Pembroke, and Weymouth locations.
• Contact Lens Services Contact lens evaluations, fittings, and management including specialty contact lenses for various eye conditions.
• Corneal Crosslinking Breakthrough treatment to stabilize keratoconus and reduce progression risk, with OCB as a primary study site for this procedure.
• Fellowship Program Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in partnership with Tufts New England Eye Center, training future retina surgeons.
• Clinical Trials Program Participation in clinical trials for macular degeneration, keratoconus, diabetic macular edema, and uveitis, providing patients access to emerging treatments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 microsurgical and laser eye procedures performed by some physicians
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harvard Medical SchoolcoreOthersMany OCB physicians hold academic appointments at Harvard Medical School, contributing to teaching, textbooks, and peer-reviewed publications. Practice serves as training site for Harvard-affiliated residency programs.
• Tufts Medical Center / New England Eye CentercoreOthersStrong academic partnership with Tufts Medical Center and New England Eye Center. Many physicians hold Tufts appointments, run combined fellowship programs, and engage in collaborative research. OCB retina service runs top-tier vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in partnership with Tufts.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryminorOthersMany OCB physicians maintain active staff privileges at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for hospital-based care and complex cases.
• Lions VisionGift East Eye BankminorOthersOCB physician Dr. Naveen Rao serves as Medical Director of Lions VisionGift East eye bank in Boston, supporting corneal transplantation services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform aggregating multi-specialty practices across the U.S. Represents the consolidating competitive model that OCB does not yet participate in; comparable in service line breadth but far larger in scale and capital base.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: University of Miami Health System's ophthalmology flagship and consistently top-ranked U.S. eye hospital. Comparable to OCB in subspecialty depth and academic research, but operates at national referral scale rather than community-based regional model.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary: Harvard-affiliated specialty hospital and physician practice providing comprehensive ophthalmology and otolaryngology care in Boston. Directly competes with OCB for sub-specialty referrals and shares overlapping physician appointments; operates at academic-medical-center scale.
• Wills Eye Hospital: Philadelphia-based academic ophthalmology hospital and physician practice. Comparable to OCB in subspecialty coverage, clinical research leadership, and fellowship training; serves as a benchmark academic-community hybrid model.

Direct peers

• New England Eye Center (Tufts Medical Center): Tufts-affiliated multi-specialty ophthalmology practice based in Boston. Directly comparable to OCB in subspecialty coverage, academic affiliation, and Boston metro footprint; OCB co-runs a vitreoretinal fellowship with this center.
• Eye Health Services: South Shore multi-specialty ophthalmology practice competing directly with OCB's Quincy, Milton, and Weymouth locations across cataract, glaucoma, and retina services.
• Boston Eye Group: Greater Boston multi-specialty ophthalmology and LASIK practice offering cataract, refractive, and corneal care. Competes directly with OCB for LASIK and cataract patients in the Boston metro.
• Center for Sight (Massachusetts): Massachusetts ophthalmology group providing cataract, refractive, and cornea care. Comparable subspecialty mix and patient population to OCB, particularly in central and western Massachusetts.

Emerging players

• Putnoi Eye Care: Greater Boston ophthalmology practice offering cataract and laser services. Smaller scale than OCB but directly competitive for routine cataract and LASIK cases in the metro.

Regional players

• Lexington Eye Associates: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group serving Boston's western suburbs. Comparable in scope (cataract, glaucoma, retina, optometry) and in Massachusetts geography, but does not serve Cape Cod or South Shore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ophthalmic-consultants-of-boston-512388295515802
• Xx.com/ocbeyeboston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/56304

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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