LCA-Vision

What LCA-Vision does

LCA-Vision, Inc. (d/b/a LasikPlus) is a US provider of elective laser vision correction services operating a nationwide network of physical vision centers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company was previously NASDAQ-listed under LCAV before transitioning to private family ownership under the Joffe family, with Craig Joffe serving as CEO and Sandra Joffe as co-founder. The company employs 251–500 staff and serves a primarily consumer patient base seeking correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia through LASIK and PRK procedures, with secondary personas in aviation (commercial pilots) and athletics.

The core technology stack centers on all-laser (bladeless) LASIK using femtosecond lasers for corneal flap creation and excimer lasers for reshaping, complemented by wavefront-optimized and wavefront-guided treatment planning for personalized correction. PRK is offered as a flapless alternative for non-LASIK candidates. Supporting the surgical offering are the Lifetime Advantage Plan (free re-treatments for life plus 90 days of follow-up across all centers), digital patient tools (MyLASIKJourney portal, Vision Simulator, Candidacy Quiz, iSchedule booking), and an in-house Premier Pay financing product. Surgeon talent is a defining asset — notably Dr. Vincent Marino with 145,000+ procedures since 1996, alongside a roster of 40+ board-certified ophthalmologists.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with one-time surgical procedure fees priced per eye (standard all-laser LASIK $2,495–$2,595 per eye, with promotional and insurance-discounted prices closer to $1,900 per eye) supplemented by recurring financing interest income, insurance preferred-provider referral discounts, and enhancement procedure revenue. Distribution is primarily through physical vision centers in major metropolitan markets, with insurance preferred-provider relationships (Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Blue 365, Cigna, VSP, Humana, EyeMed) and digital channels (virtual consultations, online scheduling) serving as customer acquisition funnels. Material risk exposure is highlighted by an $8.03M jury verdict returned in Jefferson County, Colorado in February 2026 in a malpractice case alleging failure to detect keratoconus in pre-operative screening.

Name

LCA-Vision

Legal name

LCA-Vision, Inc.

Website

https://lasikplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LCA-Vision, Inc. (d/b/a LasikPlus) is a US nationwide provider of elective laser vision correction services, operating a multi-state network of vision centers offering LASIK and PRK procedures to adult consumers seeking correction of refractive errors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractive Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Refractive Surgery Systems (Excimer/Femtosecond Lasers, Phakic IOL Systems, Wavefront/Guidance) (HLAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Laser vision correction
• LASIK eye surgery
• PRK eye surgery
• Refractive surgery services
• Vision correction centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LASIK and PRK Surgical Procedures: One-time surgical procedure fees for laser vision correction. Price is per eye with all-inclusive pricing covering the procedure, pre-operative preparations, and post-operative assessments. Additional revenue from enhancement procedures and premium technology upgrades.
2. Financing and Payment Plans: In-house financing through Premier Pay with down payments from $0 to $1,000 per eye based on FICO score, interest rates from 0% to 19.99% APR, with $25 setup fee and $3 monthly processing fee
3. Insurance Member Discounts: Preferred provider arrangements with major health and vision insurance plans providing member discounts (15% off standard prices or 5% off promotional prices) to enrolled managed care members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LCA-Vision (d/b/a LasikPlus) provides elective laser vision correction services through a nationwide network of company-operated vision centers, primarily performing all-laser (bladeless) LASIK and PRK procedures to correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. The company delivers the surgical procedure, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative assessments as an all-inclusive package per eye, supported by in-house financing (Premier Pay), insurance preferred-provider relationships, and a Lifetime Advantage Plan covering free re-treatments for life.

Product overview

LasikPlus (LCA-Vision, Inc.) offers a unified portfolio of laser vision correction services centered on two core surgical procedures: LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy). The company provides advanced all-laser (bladeless) technology for both procedures. Supporting the core surgical offerings are several patient-facing tools and services including the MyLASIKJourney patient portal for appointment management and education, the Vision Simulator for prospective patient engagement, a free candidacy quiz, and an online scheduling system (iSchedule) for consultations. The Lifetime Advantage Plan serves as a warranty/enhancement program, providing free re-treatments for life and 90 days of follow-up visits. The company operates primarily in the United States through a network of vision centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is an all-laser refractive surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. The procedure takes less than 60 seconds per eye, is typically painless, and most patients see improved vision within 24–48 hours.
• PRK Eye Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-95% achieve 20/20 vision or better for mild to moderate myopia
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AetnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAetna health insurance plan offering member discounts on LASIK and PRK procedures at LasikPlus vision centers as a preferred provider.
• Anthem BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance providing member discounts on laser vision correction procedures at LasikPlus as preferred provider.
• Blue 365coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlue 365 health and wellness discount program offering exclusive discounts on LASIK procedures at LasikPlus for members.
• CignacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCigna health insurance providing member discounts on LASIK and PRK procedures as preferred provider network member.
• VSP Vision CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVSP Vision Care vision insurance plan offering member discounts on laser eye surgery as preferred provider.
• HumanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumana health insurance plan providing member discounts on LASIK and PRK procedures at LasikPlus vision centers.
• EyeMedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEyeMed vision insurance providing member discounts on laser vision correction as preferred LasikPlus provider.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SightMD: Multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in the Northeast offering LASIK, cataract, and other refractive procedures through a growing network; comparable as a regional multi-center refractive competitor expanding into LasikPlus's space.
• IQ Laser Vision: Multi-location refractive surgery provider in California offering all-laser LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract procedures; directly comparable as a regional chain with similar technology stack and patient demographic.
• NVision Eye Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology and LASIK provider across the Western US offering all-laser LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract procedures; directly comparable as a regional refractive chain competing for similar elective patient volume.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: One of the largest dedicated LASIK provider chains in North America, offering all-laser LASIK and PRK at multiple vision centers — a near-direct comparable to LasikPlus in procedure mix, scale, and DTC patient model.
• The LASIK Vision Institute: National LASIK-focused chain offering all-laser procedures at a value price point; competes head-to-head with LasikPlus for elective refractive surgery patients.
• Mann Eye Institute: Multi-location refractive and cataract surgery provider in the South/Southwest, offering LASIK and lens-based procedures; directly comparable as a multi-center ophthalmology brand competing for similar elective patients.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed optometry and ophthalmology platform with hundreds of affiliated locations across the US; comparable as a large-scale consolidator building referral funnels into refractive surgery that compete with LasikPlus's acquisition channels.
• Visionworks: National optical retail chain offering eyewear and vision care services; comparable as a multi-location vision-care consumer brand that competes for the same consumer mindshare and insurance-driven demand pool.

Emerging players

• Brinton Vision: Specialty refractive surgery practice offering LASIK, ICL, SMILE, and lens replacement; comparable as a premium-positioned single-site competitor introducing LasikPlus patients to non-LASIK alternatives.

Regional players

• LASIK MD: Largest Canadian provider of laser vision correction with a clinic-network model similar to LasikPlus; comparable in procedure focus, all-laser technology adoption, and DTC marketing, though primarily Canadian.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LasikPlus
• Facebookfacebook.com/lasikplus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lca-vision

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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