The Eye Health Group

What The Eye Health Group does

The Eye Health Group (TEHG, LLC) is a private multi-location optometric practice operating nine retail clinics across New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. Founded on May 1, 1991 with the acquisition of its Toms River, NJ location, TEHG has grown through a combination of organic site additions (notably an expansion phase beginning in 2012) and acquisition activity supported by a July 2021 financing round led by Merion Investment Partners III, L.P., with co-investment from Beverly Capital and Everside Capital. The practice is led by a team of 12 optometric physicians reporting over 150 years of combined clinical experience and has served more than 100,000 patients cumulatively.

The company's core offering consists of comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, treatment of degenerative eye diseases (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease), pediatric eye care, LASIK consultations, and co-managed surgical aftercare with local ophthalmologists. Diagnostic differentiation is anchored by advanced optometric equipment including OPTOS widefield retinal imaging (an early New Jersey adopter) and IVUE Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), augmented by telehealth consultations introduced in 2020 and Amniotic Membrane Therapy added in 2023. The technology stack is commercial and externally sourced rather than proprietary.

TEHG generates revenue through three primary streams: clinical eye care services billed to insurance providers and patients, retail optical product sales (eyeglasses, contact lenses) at in-clinic optical stores, and co-managed professional services with ophthalmology partners. The practice accepts most major vision and health insurance plans and also serves self-pay patients, with pricing determined at the point of service. Customers are segmented horizontally across all age groups, with particular emphasis on pediatric patients and chronic ocular disease management.

Name

The Eye Health Group

Legal name

TEHG, LLC

Website

https://theeyehealthgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Eye Health Group is a private, multi-location optometric practice operating nine clinics across New Jersey and New York, providing comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, disease management, pediatric care, and surgical co-management to retail consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI), Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Comprehensive eye exams
• Optometric services
• Contact lens fittings
• Ocular disease treatment
• Pediatric eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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. Clinical Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and treatment of ocular conditions. The practice serves patients with and without insurance, billing insurance providers directly and collecting co-pays and deductibles from patients.
2. Optical Products: Revenue from sale of eyeglasses, prescription eyewear, and related optical products. The practice operates optical stores at multiple locations.
3. Co-Managed Surgical Care: Co-management of surgical aftercare with local ophthalmologists, including LASIK consultations and post-operative care coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Eye Health Group operates nine optometric clinic locations across New Jersey and New York delivering comprehensive eye care services. Offerings include comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, pediatric eye care, LASIK consultations, optical product sales, and telehealth consultations, supported by advanced diagnostic technology such as OPTOS retinal imaging and IVUE OCT.

Product overview

The Eye Health Group operates as a multi-location optometric practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services. The core offering consists of five primary service areas: Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lens Services, Degenerative Eye Disease Treatment, Pediatric Eye Care, and LASIK Consultation. The practice differentiates through advanced diagnostic technologies including OPTOS Widefield Retinal Imaging (which they pioneered in New Jersey) and IVUE Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Additional specialized services include Vision Therapy for conditions like amblyopia and strabismus, Amniotic Membrane Therapy for advanced ocular surface treatment, and Telehealth Services for remote consultations. The practice operates nine locations across New Jersey and New York, providing coordinated healthcare through co-managed care with local ophthalmologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Thorough assessments of visual acuity, eye health, and overall vision including early detection of potential health issues using advanced diagnostic equipment; for general patients across all ages.
• Contact Lens Services Contact lens fitting and evaluation services providing precise measurements to ensure optimal fit, comfort, and visual clarity for new and existing contact lens wearers.
• Degenerative Eye Disease Treatment Treatment and management of eye conditions including refractive errors, amblyopia, strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, conjunctivitis, retinal detachment, and dry eye conditions.
• Pediatric Eye Care Eye health services designed for children to identify and address vision issues affecting learning and development, including examination, diagnosis, and management of pediatric eye conditions.
• LASIK Consultation Pre-operative evaluation and consultation services for LASIK vision correction surgery, including initial assessment, vision correction evaluation, and dry eye evaluation.
• Vision Therapy Therapeutic services for vision problems including amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus, aimed at improving visual function and coordination.
• Optical Products (Eyewear) Sale of eyeglasses, prescription eyewear, and related optical products through optical stores at multiple practice locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 satisfied customers served
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local OphthalmologistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eye Health Group maintains collaborative co-management relationships with local ophthalmologists for surgical aftercare, ensuring continuity of patient care. This partnership allows seamless referral workflows for patients requiring surgical intervention.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MyEyeDr. Multi-location optometry and optical retail group operating hundreds of clinics across the U.S. MyEyeDr. is the closest comparable to TEHG in business model (clinical + retail + insurance-accepted) and growth posture (PE-backed regional roll-up).
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed optometry and ophthalmology platform with hundreds of locations nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-state roll-up of optometric practices with co-managed specialty care revenue.
• Pearle Vision: Multi-location optometry and eyewear brand with company-owned and franchised locations across the U.S., including several in the NJ/NY metro. Directly comparable business model to TEHG with insurance-billed clinical care plus optical retail.
• AEG Vision: PE-backed optometry platform that acquires and partners with regional optometric practices. Highly comparable to TEHG as a roll-up vehicle, though AEG operates at substantially larger scale across multiple states.
• Clarkson Eyecare: Regional multi-location optometry and ophthalmology practice group (primarily Midwest). Comparable to TEHG on clinical breadth (medical optometry, surgical co-management, optical retail) and on operating as an integrated regional network.

Broad incumbents

• Visionworks: National optical retail chain offering eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses through hundreds of company-owned locations. Overlaps with TEHG on the optical retail and routine exam side but operates at significantly larger scale.
• LensCrafters: Large national optical retailer with in-store optometrists and full-service eye exams. Comparable on optical product sales and routine clinical services but with much broader geographic reach than TEHG.
• Costco Optical: In-store optical department of a national warehouse retailer offering eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. Competes with TEHG for price-sensitive eyewear shoppers but does not offer medical optometry services.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: DTC eyewear company that has expanded into physical retail and in-store eye exams. Competes with TEHG primarily on the optical product stream and increasingly on basic exams through its retail locations.

Others

• Davis Vision: Managed vision care company administering vision insurance plans. Comparable as a payer in TEHG's reimbursement network; relevant ecosystem participant but not a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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