Eye Center Of Texas

What Eye Center Of Texas does

Eye Center of Texas is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area, founded in 1990 and operating as an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners. The practice delivers comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care across seven clinic locations spanning Bellaire, Pasadena, Sugar Land, Clear Lake/Webster, Katy, The Woodlands/Conroe, and Cypress (opened June 2026), staffed by 6 board-certified ophthalmologists, 8 optometrists, 4 optometry residents, and approximately 120 total employees. Core services include cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted using the LenSx femtosecond laser), LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, EVO Visian ICL implantation, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus (including first-in-Texas Epioxa HD), and subspecialty care in glaucoma, retina, cornea, and ocular oncology.

The practice operates a technology-forward, multi-subspecialty model built on FDA-approved surgical platforms — LenSx femtosecond and excimer/femtosecond lasers, RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, premium IOL portfolio (multifocal, toric, monofocal), and advanced diagnostic equipment — collectively having performed 80,000+ cataract surgeries and 75,000+ LASIK procedures. Revenue is generated through three streams: insurance-reimbursed medical/surgical procedures (cataract surgery, disease treatment) covered by Medicare and major plans, out-of-pocket elective refractive procedures ($1,000-$4,000 per eye) financed via CareCredit, and routine eye exams and vision care. Patient acquisition combines direct appointments, content marketing, and a formal referral network of 300+ Houston-area optometrists supported by an OD portal for co-management.

The practice is an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners, a larger ophthalmic practice network headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, providing organizational backing while Eye Center of Texas retains clinical and brand autonomy. Growth levers include geographic densification within the Houston metro, early adoption of premium surgical technology, an ACOE-accredited optometry residency program building a talent pipeline, and the strategic positioning of its surgeons among the top nationally for LenSx case volume and premium IOL procedures.

Name

Eye Center Of Texas

Legal name

Eye Center of Texas

Website

https://eyecenteroftexas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Eye Center of Texas is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Greater Houston providing cataract surgery, LASIK, corneal cross-linking, and subspecialty eye care across seven clinics, affiliated with EyeSouth Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Corneal cross-linking
• Medical retina care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellaire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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. Medical/Surgical Eye Care Services: Fee-for-service medical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, eye disease treatments covered by medical insurance. Practice accepts Medicare and most major insurance plans.
2. Elective Refractive Procedures: LASIK, PRK, premium IOLs, and cosmetic procedures typically not covered by insurance. Patients pay out-of-pocket or finance through CareCredit.
3. Comprehensive Eye Exams and Vision Care: Routine eye examinations, glasses prescriptions, contact lens services, and ongoing monitoring of eye conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eye Center of Texas is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care across the Greater Houston area. Core offerings include cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted with LenSx), LASIK and PRK vision correction, EVO Visian ICL implantation, near vision solutions, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, and subspecialty treatment of glaucoma, retina/macular disease, corneal disease, and ocular oncology, delivered through seven clinic locations with a strong optometrist referral network.

Product overview

Eye Center of Texas is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care across the Greater Houston region. The practice operates as a unified platform providing cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted using LenSx technology), LASIK and PRK procedures, EVO Visian ICL implantation, near vision solutions, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, and treatment for eye diseases including glaucoma, retina/macular conditions, and cornea disorders. The service portfolio includes premium lens implant options (Light Adjustable Lens, multifocal, toric, and monofocal IOLs), eyelid surgery, and an accredited optometry residency program. The practice emphasizes personalized treatment combining advanced surgical techniques with state-of-the-art technology across its six+ locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery using the LenSx femtosecond laser platform, with advanced IOL options including multifocal, toric, and Light Adjustable Lens implants. Provided by fellowship-trained ophthalmologists to adults requiring cataract removal with lens replacement, with over 95,000 successful procedures performed collectively by the surgical team.
• LASIK Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis vision correction using excimer and femtosecond laser systems to reshape the cornea and correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism for adult patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contacts. The surgical team has performed over 75,000 successful LASIK procedures and includes a Top 100 LASIK Surgeon in America.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Photorefractive keratectomy alternative to LASIK for patients with thinner or irregular corneas, using laser technology to reshape the corneal surface. Provided to adults who are not suitable candidates for LASIK but seek refractive vision correction.
• EVO Visian ICL Implantable collamer lens for moderate to high myopia and patients unsuitable for corneal refractive surgery, providing an internal lens-based vision correction option. Targeted at patients seeking refractive correction who are not LASIK candidates due to corneal characteristics.
• Near Vision Solutions Presbyopia treatments addressing reading and intermediate vision challenges for patients over 45, including refractive lens exchange and premium IOL options. For adults experiencing age-related near vision decline.
• Corneal Cross-Linking Corneal collagen cross-linking treatment (both epi-on and epi-off techniques, including Epioxa HD) that strengthens corneal tissue to halt progression of keratoconus and corneal ectasia, with reported ~95% success rates. Provided to patients with progressive corneal thinning and bulging.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical, laser (SLT), and surgical management of glaucoma by fellowship-trained specialists, including trabeculectomy, MIGs, and tube shunts. For patients with diagnosed or suspected glaucoma.
• Retina & Macular Care Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and retinal detachment. Provided by fellowship-trained retina specialists including vitreoretinal surgery capability for advanced cases.
• Cornea Surgery Corneal disease treatment and surgery services including cornea transplants, keratoconus evaluation, and specialized corneal procedures. For patients with advanced corneal disease requiring surgical intervention.
• Keratoconus Treatment Progressive keratoconus management including corneal cross-linking protocols (epi-on/epi-off) to strengthen corneal tissue and stop condition progression. For patients diagnosed with keratoconus.
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Upper blepharoplasty procedure to remove excess skin and fat from upper eyelids, addressing functional and cosmetic concerns. Procedure typically takes 45 minutes to one hour and is performed by Dr. Mark Mayo.
• Comprehensive Eye Disease Treatment Comprehensive medical eye care including retina and macular disease management (AMD, diabetic retinopathy), glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, corneal disease and surgery, and uveitis care. Provided by subspecialty-trained ophthalmologists across the Greater Houston clinic network.
• Optometry Residency Program ACOE-accredited 13-month optometry residency program in Ocular Disease with emphasis in Refractive and Ocular Surgery, providing advanced competency training with rotations in retina, refractive surgery, glaucoma, anterior segment/cornea, and cataract clinics. For graduating optometrists seeking subspecialty training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% success rate for corneal cross-linking in stabilizing keratoconus and ectasia
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EyeSouth PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye Center of Texas is an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners, an ophthalmic practice network. This affiliation provides organizational backing and integration into a larger ophthalmic network while the practice maintains its clinical operations and brand identity.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mann Eye Institute: Houston-based multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice offering cataract surgery, LASIK, and premium IOLs. Directly comparable in geography, service mix, and patient demographic.
• Berkeley Eye Center: Houston-area multi-location eye care group providing cataract surgery, LASIK, and comprehensive optometry. Competes head-to-head for the same referring optometrist network and patient base in the Houston metro.
• Houston Eye Associates: Large Greater Houston multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and refractive services across multiple locations. Most direct geographic and sub-specialty comparable.
• Slade & Baker Vision Center: Houston-based ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, and premium IOLs. Overlaps directly in refractive and cataract service lines targeting the same patient population.
• Key-Whitman Eye Center: Multi-location North Texas ophthalmology practice offering cataract, LASIK, and corneal services. Comparable as a Texas-based, multi-subspecialty ophthalmology group with similar patient demographic and service mix.
• Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers: Dallas-Fort Worth based multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice. Comparable in Texas geography, multi-site model, and premium IOL/LASIK service mix.
• Vance Thompson Vision: Multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice across the Midwest known for advanced cataract, LASIK, and corneal cross-linking. Comparable in sub-specialty breadth and technology-forward positioning.
• LasikPlus: National chain of LASIK-only centers operating across major U.S. metros. Competes directly for refractive self-pay patients in the Houston area, though narrower in scope (refractive only).

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Vision Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry practice management platform. Comparable as a larger consolidator operating multi-site eye care practices with similar model and PE sponsorship.

Others

• EyeSouth Partners: Parent ophthalmic practice network affiliated with Eye Center of Texas. Comparable as the broader network of affiliated practices, relevant for understanding corporate parent strategy and roll-up potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9kzrWO8Cm8LGDPqLWqUe6w
• Facebookfacebook.com/EyeCenterOfTexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-center-of-texas

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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