Levin Eyecare

What Levin Eyecare does

Levin Eyecare (legal entity Levin Eye Care, LLC) is a privately held, family-owned multi-specialty eye care practice headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, operating 10 physical retail locations across the Baltimore metropolitan area spanning Harford, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Carroll Counties. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Howard H. Levin (President and Clinical Director, practicing optometry since 1972) and his son Dr. Richard K. Levin (CEO), the practice combines optometry and ophthalmology services following a 2017 combination with Total Vision and acquisitions of Eyedentity and The Optical Solution, and serves approximately 20,000+ patient encounters annually.

The practice delivers a comprehensive service portfolio across routine vision care (eye exams, prescription eyeglasses with 500+ brands, contact lenses), medical eye care (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, retinal disease, dry eye), and surgical interventions (cataract surgery using LenSx femtosecond laser with premium lens implants including the AcrySof IQ PanOptix trifocal lens and iStent inject micro-stent for combined cataract-glaucoma cases, plus IPL therapy for dry eye). Clinical operations are supported by a clinical team of 22+ optometrists and ophthalmologists with subspecialty training (glaucoma fellowships at George Washington University, ophthalmology residencies at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland), advanced diagnostic equipment (Optos retinal scanning, OCT, Oculus Pentacam, Argos biometer), and credentialing to perform laser-assisted surgery in Maryland.

Levin Eyecare generates revenue primarily through professional services fees (exams, medical management, surgery) and hardware sales (prescription eyewear, sunglasses, contact lenses), with pricing not publicly disclosed and billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. The practice accepts major medical and vision insurance plans, HSA/FSA funds, and offers CareCredit third-party financing to support elective premium procedures. Distribution is exclusively through physical retail locations; the company has no e-commerce channel for eyewear. Customers are individual Baltimore-area consumers segmented by use case (cataract patients, glaucoma patients, diabetic patients, dry eye sufferers, myopic children, and general routine-vision patients). The practice reports a 98-99% positive review rate, 80+ industry awards, and is recognized by Vision Monday as a Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailer, and has no disclosed institutional investors or private equity backing.

Name

Levin Eyecare

Legal name

Levin Eye Care, LLC

Website

https://levineye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Levin Eyecare is a family-owned Baltimore-area eye care practice operating 10 retail locations, delivering routine vision, medical, and surgical eye care (including laser cataract surgery) to roughly 20,000+ patients annually through a team of 22+ optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eye Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Optometry services
• Cataract surgery
• Eye examinations
• Prescription eyewear

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Comprehensive Eye Exams: Routine and medical eye examinations for vision correction and disease detection, including pediatric exams, diabetic eye exams, and specialty contact lens fittings.
2. Eyewear Sales: Sale of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Offers over 500 brands and styles including designer brands like Gucci, RayBan, Nike, Oakley, Tom Ford, and more. Lens options include aspheric, polycarbonate, progressive bifocals, and specialty lenses.
3. Cataract Surgery: Surgical procedures including laser cataract surgery with advanced lens implants (monofocal, multifocal, trifocal, and astigmatism-correcting lenses). Can be combined with glaucoma treatment using iStent.
4. Eye Disease Management: Medical management and surgical treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, dry eye disease, and other retinal conditions.
5. Myopia Management: Specialty contact lens services including MiSight FDA-approved lenses for children, multifocals, and RGP lenses to slow myopia progression.
6. Financing Services: Third-party financing through CareCredit for payment plans on exams, eyewear, and surgical procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Levin Eyecare operates a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice delivering complete medical, surgical, and routine vision services across the Baltimore metropolitan area through 10 retail offices. The practice provides comprehensive eye exams, advanced cataract surgery (LenSx femtosecond laser with premium IOL implants), glaucoma management, retinal disease treatment, myopia management, dry eye therapy, and an on-site optical center selling 500+ brands of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

Product overview

Levin Eyecare is a multi-location eye care practice operating 10 locations across the Baltimore area, offering a comprehensive range of eye care services. The core offering consists of medical and routine vision services including comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery (with LenSx laser technology and advanced lens implants like PanOptix Trifocal Lens and iStent inject), glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration treatment, keratoconus treatment with scleral lenses, myopia management (including FDA-approved MiSight contacts), diabetic retinopathy management, dry eye disease treatment, and retinal disease treatment. The practice also operates an optical center providing eyeglasses (500+ brands including Gucci, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Nike, Michael Kors) and sunglasses, as well as contact lenses. Services are delivered using advanced diagnostic technology including Optos, OCT, Oculus Pentacam, and Argos biometer. The practice employs both optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams High-tech eye exams assessing vision prescription and overall eye health, including retina, blood vessel, and optic nerve examination. Includes pediatric exams, diabetic eye exams, and specialty contact lens fittings for individual patients.
• Cataract Surgery Laser-assisted cataract surgery using the LenSx Laser System with advanced technology lens implants including the PanOptix Trifocal Lens and iStent inject for combined glaucoma treatment.
• Glaucoma Treatment Detection and treatment of glaucoma including medication management, laser surgery, and microsurgery for severe cases. iStent inject micro-stent can be implanted during cataract surgery to lower intraocular pressure.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Treatment and management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including dry and wet forms, for affected patients.
• Keratoconus Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus including scleral contact lenses, intacts, corneal cross-linking, and corneal transplants.
• Myopia Management Myopia control and management program for children, including MiSight FDA-approved soft contact lenses and specialty contact lenses to slow myopia progression.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Management Monitoring and management of diabetic retinopathy using advanced imaging technology including OCT scanning and digital retinal scans.
• Dry Eye Disease Treatment Comprehensive dry eye treatment including artificial tears, lid scrubs, warm compresses, prescription eyedrops, omega-3s, lifestyle changes, and IPL therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction.
• Retinal Disease Treatment Treatment for various retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and retinal vascular occlusions.
• Prescription Eyeglasses and Optical Services Eyeglasses and optical services with over 500 brands including Gucci, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Nike, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, and others, offering aspheric lenses, polycarbonate, progressive no-line bifocals, and specialty lenses.
• Sunglasses Sunglasses from brands including Oakley, Costa, Under Armour, Maui Jim, and designer options.
• Contact Lenses Various contact lens options including soft contacts, specialty lenses, MiSight contacts for myopia management, and scleral lenses for keratoconus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ eyes examined or treated each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chesapeake Eye Care: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving the Maryland/DC region with comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, and optical services — directly comparable in service mix and geography to Levin Eyecare.
• MyEyeDr. Large multi-location optometry chain offering comprehensive eye exams, eyewear, and contact lenses across the Mid-Atlantic and nationally — overlaps with Levin's routine vision and optical retail business.
• Visionworks: National optical retailer providing eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses at multiple locations — competes with Levin on routine vision services and eyewear sales.
• Eye Doctors of Washington: Multi-doctor ophthalmology practice in the DC metro area offering cataract surgery, glaucoma care, and comprehensive eye exams — closely comparable in surgical capability and Mid-Atlantic geography.
• Katzen Eye Group: Multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice in the Baltimore region offering cataract, glaucoma, and routine eye care — direct regional competitor to Levin Eyecare.

Broad incumbents

• National Vision Holdings: Public parent of America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical — large-scale optical retail incumbent with overlapping exam and eyewear offerings, though broader and more value-oriented.
• Luxottica Retail / LensCrafters: Operates LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical — dominant global optical retailer with extensive brand licensing and national footprint; overlaps with Levin on eyewear sales and routine exams.
• Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins): Academic ophthalmology center in Baltimore offering specialty eye care, surgery, and research — serves as an academic competitor and referral source in the same Baltimore market.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: DTC eyewear brand with growing retail footprint offering eye exams and prescription glasses — competes for price-sensitive eyewear consumers and represents the online/direct-to-consumer disruption thesis in optical retail.

Others

• CareCredit: Healthcare financing partner used by Levin for patient payment plans on exams, eyewear, and surgical procedures — relevant ecosystem enabler for elective vision services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/levin_eyecare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TotalVisionMaryland
• Facebookfacebook.com/LevinEyeCare
• Instagraminstagram.com/levinfamilyeyecare
• Pinterestpinterest.com/levinfamilyeyecare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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