Arizona Eye Specialists

What Arizona Eye Specialists does

Arizona Eye Specialists is a privately-held, multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 1953 by Drs. John Aiello and Donald Longfellow. The practice operates nine clinical sites across the Phoenix metropolitan area (Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, and Buckeye) plus a business office in Phoenix, and is staffed by 16 providers — a mix of ophthalmologists (MDs and one MD/PhD) and optometrists (ODs) covering subspecialties that include cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external disease, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, and dry eye.

The clinical offering spans the full ophthalmology continuum: comprehensive eye exams; cataract surgery including laser-assisted cataract surgery using the LENSAR femtosecond laser and intraoperative refractive guidance via the ORA system, with premium IOL options (multifocal, toric, PanOptix trifocal); corneal disease management (keratoconus, pterygium); glaucoma treatment (drops, selective laser trabeculoplasty, filtration surgery); retinal care (diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, retinal detachment); dry-eye treatment including FDA-approved LipiFlow thermal pulsation and IPL therapy; LASIK and PRK refractive surgery; oculoplastics and aesthetic services (Botox, blepharoplasty, brow and forehead lifts, CO2 laser resurfacing); and a retail optical shop operating at four locations selling frames, lenses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

The business model is multi-stream professional services plus retail hardware. The dominant revenue stream is insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical eye care, supplemented by cash-pay aesthetics and dry-eye treatment, and retail optical sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the practice accepts multiple health insurance plans and self-pay via card, check, cash, and an online bill-pay portal. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via nine physical clinics, with patient referrals and word-of-mouth described as the single largest new-patient acquisition channel, supported by a content-marketing website, Google Business listings, and direct phone scheduling. Arizona Eye Specialists has no parent company, no institutional investor, and no disclosed funding rounds; ownership appears practitioner-led.

Name

Arizona Eye Specialists

Legal name

Arizona Eye Specialists

Website

https://arizonaeyes.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Eye Specialists is a privately-held ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1953, operating nine clinics across the Phoenix metro area with 16 providers delivering cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retina, dry-eye, oculoplastics, and optical retail services to individual patients of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

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), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Glaucoma treatment
• Optical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including eye exams, diagnostic testing, medical treatments, and surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, LASIK, and glaucoma treatments.
2. Optical Shop (Retail): Revenue from sale of prescription glasses, frames, sunglasses, contact lenses, and related optical products at four valley locations (Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale).
3. Aesthetic/Cosmetic Services: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including Botox, fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing, eyelid surgery, and brow/forehead lifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arizona Eye Specialists operates a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care across 9 Phoenix-area clinics. Core offerings include cataract surgery (with laser-assisted LENSAR and ORA-guided options plus premium IOLs), LASIK and refractive surgery, glaucoma management, retina disease treatment, dry eye therapy including LipiFlow, oculoplastics and cosmetic procedures (Botox, eyelid surgery, brow lifts), general eye exams, and retail optical sales of frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

Product overview

Arizona Eye Specialists is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering a comprehensive scope of eye care services across the Phoenix valley. The practice operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include cataract surgery (with laser-assisted options using LENSAR femtosecond laser, ORA intraoperative guidance technology, and premium lens implants including PanOptix trifocal, multifocal, and toric lenses), corneal disease treatment (keratoconus, pterygium), glaucoma management (medicated drops, laser treatments, filtration surgery), retina disease care (diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, detached retina), dry eye treatment (including FDA-approved LipiFlow therapy), oculoplastics/aesthetics (Botox, brow lifts, eyelid surgery), LASIK vision correction, general eye exams, and retail optical/contact lens services. The practice has nine locations across the Phoenix metro area and has been serving patients since 1953.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical procedure to remove clouded lenses and replace with artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs), including options for laser-assisted surgery and premium lens implants. For patients experiencing gradual vision loss from cataracts.
• Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (LENSAR) Advanced femtosecond laser technology for precise corneal incisions, anterior capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation during cataract surgery. For patients seeking premium cataract outcomes.
• ORA Cataract Technology Real-time intraoperative wavefront analysis system that provides measurements during cataract surgery to optimize IOL power selection. For cataract surgery patients seeking optimized refractive outcomes.
• Premium Lens Options (Multifocal, Toric, PanOptix Trifocal) Premium intraocular lens options including multifocal, toric, and PanOptix trifocal lenses designed to correct vision at various distances and reduce dependence on glasses. For cataract surgery patients seeking reduced eyewear dependence.
• Cornea Center Services Diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases including keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, keratitis, herpes of the eye, shingles, and pterygium. For patients with corneal conditions.
• Glaucoma Services Diagnosis and treatment of diseases that damage the optic nerve, including open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma. For patients at risk of or diagnosed with glaucoma.
• Glaucoma Treatments Treatment options for glaucoma including medicated eye drops, oral medications, selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser peripheral iridotomy, and trabeculectomy. For glaucoma patients requiring intervention.
• Retina Disease Services Treatment for retinal conditions including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema. For patients with retinal disease.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Treatment for diabetic eye disease affecting retinal blood vessels, including laser treatment, vitrectomy, and anti-VEGF injections. For diabetic patients with retinal complications.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, including dry and wet forms, using high-density OCT techniques. For patients with age-related macular degeneration.
• Geographic Atrophy Treatment Advanced form of dry macular degeneration treatment and monitoring using high-density optical coherence tomography techniques. For patients with advanced dry macular degeneration.
• Detached and Torn Retina Treatment Surgical treatment for retinal detachment and tears, addressing vitreous shrinkage, fluid collection, and scar tissue contraction. For patients with retinal detachment or tears.
• Dry Eye Treatment Treatment for evaporative and aqueous dry eye, including punctal plugs, RESTASIS eye drops, LipiFlow thermal pulsation therapy, and IPL. For patients with chronic dry eye symptoms.
• Oculoplastics and Aesthetics Facial rejuvenation and oculoplastic procedures including Botox, brow/forehead lifts, eyelid surgery, CO2 laser resurfacing, and surgical options for cosmetic and functional improvements. For patients seeking aesthetic and functional eyelid/facial procedures.
• Botox Cosmetic Botulinum toxin injections to soften facial lines between eyebrows, forehead, and around eyes, with results lasting 3-4 months. For adults seeking facial line reduction.
• Brow/Forehead Lift Surgical and nonsurgical procedures to correct horizontal forehead lines, sagging eyebrows, and vertical frown lines. For patients with brow ptosis or forehead aging.
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery to improve appearance and address vision obstruction from drooping eyelids. For patients with dermatochalasis or cosmetic eyelid concerns.
• LASIK and PRK Vision Correction Laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK) for refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, to reduce or eliminate need for glasses or contacts. For adults with refractive errors seeking spectacle independence.
• General Eye Exam Comprehensive eye examinations including visual acuity testing, eye pressure measurement, slit-lamp evaluation, visual field testing, and pupil dilation. For patients of all ages seeking routine eye care and early disease detection.
• Optical Shop Retail optical services offering designer frames, fashion sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, multiple lens options, sports glasses, safety glasses, and budget frames at four valley locations (Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale). For patients needing prescription eyewear and sunglasses.
• Contact Lens Services Wide range of contact lens options including bifocal, multifocal, colored, daily disposables, extended-wear, toric for astigmatism, rigid gas permeable, and medically necessary lenses. For patients preferring contact lens vision correction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after cataract surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nationwide Vision: Arizona-headquartered optical and eye care chain with numerous Phoenix-area locations offering exams, glasses, contacts, and surgical co-management. Competes for general eye care, optical retail, and patient referrals.
• Southwestern Eye Center: Long-standing Arizona eye care practice with multiple Valley locations offering cataract surgery, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and optical retail. Closely mirrors Arizona Eye Specialists' service mix, regional concentration, and physician-led model.
• Eye Doctors of Washington: Multi-location ophthalmology practice offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and oculoplastics services. Comparable in multi-specialty, multi-site physician-group structure, though operating in a different metro.
• Horizon Eye Specialists & Lasik Center: Arizona-based multi-location ophthalmology group providing cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and dry eye services across the Phoenix metro. Direct head-to-head competitor for premium surgical and refractive work.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Phoenix-based multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice offering cataract surgery, LASIK, retina, glaucoma, and optical services. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping Phoenix Valley footprint, full-service scope, and multi-location model.

Emerging players

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK. Overlaps with Arizona Eye Specialists on the refractive-surgery service line and competes for similar patient demographics seeking vision-correction procedures.
• LasikPlus: U.S. refractive surgery provider with multiple centers offering LASIK and PRK. Competitor specifically in the premium cash-pay refractive segment that Arizona Eye Specialists addresses.

Broad incumbents

• CVS Health (MinuteClinic / Optical): National retailer with optical and optometry services inside stores. Competes on access and convenience for routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and basic eyewear — the lower-acuity end of Arizona Eye Specialists' funnel.
• Kaiser Permanente Ophthalmology: Integrated health system that delivers eye care as part of a broader medical insurance and provider network. Represents the closed-network incumbent that can funnel member patients away from independent practices.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed (HIG Capital) parent of multiple Arizona eye-care practice brands including Barnet Dulaney Perkins and Southwestern Eye Center. Functions as the regional consolidator that competes for surgeons, payer contracts, and patient share across the same Phoenix market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArizonaEye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-eye-specialists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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