Tallman Eye Associates

What Tallman Eye Associates does

Tallman Eye Associates is a private, full-service ophthalmology practice founded in 1967 by Dr. Carter B. Tallman in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The practice operates seven sites across Massachusetts and New Hampshire — Lawrence, Haverhill, Newburyport, North Andover, Salem (NH), Nashua (NH), and a dedicated Cataract and Laser Center in Andover — staffed by a team of more than 100 physicians, optometrists, and support personnel. Its clinical offering spans comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery (including laser-assisted procedures using the CATALYS Precision Laser System with 3D OCT imaging and Integral Guidance mapping), LASIK vision correction, premium intraocular lens implants (AcrySof ReSTOR, Tecnis multifocals), glaucoma management, medical and surgical retina care, cornea and external disease treatment, and oculoplastic/cosmetic surgery. The practice also runs an in-house clinical trials program and operates a vertically integrated Optical & Contact Lens Shop with online reordering.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer healthcare model: revenue is generated from professional services (medical and surgical procedures), optical product sales (designer frames, prescription lenses), and contact lens dispensing. The patient base is regional, concentrated in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire, with care accessed through online scheduling (Sophrona portal), the iSIGHT patient portal, walk-in/call-ahead visits, and hospital-anchored referral channels at Lawrence General Hospital and Anna Jacques Hospital. Financing is supported through CareCredit (no-interest and low-interest payment plans). The practice was founded and led by Dr. Carter Tallman until his retirement in 2020; it is now operated by multiple physician partners with no disclosed private equity or parent company involvement.

Name

Tallman Eye Associates

Legal name

Tallman Eye Associates

Website

https://tallmaneye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tallman Eye Associates is a private, full-service ophthalmology practice founded in 1967, operating seven locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It provides cataract surgery, LASIK, premium IOLs, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastic care to patients of all ages in the Merrimack Valley region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Comprehensive eye care
• Optical dispensary

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye examinations, medical and surgical treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, cornea diseases, retina conditions, and cosmetic/reconstructive surgery.
2. Optical Shop and Eyewear: Revenue from the Optical Shop selling designer frames, customized eyewear solutions including anti-reflective lenses, high index lenses, Varilux lenses, polycarbonate lenses, polarized lenses, children's eyewear, prescription ski goggles, and sports eyewear.
3. Contact Lens Sales: Revenue from contact lens prescriptions and online ordering system for current patients to order additional contact lenses with mail delivery or in-office pickup options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tallman Eye Associates is a full-service ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses, medical and surgical treatment for eye diseases (cataracts, glaucoma, cornea, retina), laser vision correction (LASIK), premium intraocular lens implants, cosmetic oculoplastic surgery, and ophthalmic clinical trials. Care is delivered through 7 owned-and-operated office locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including a dedicated Cataract and Laser Center, supported by an online patient portal and online contact lens ordering.

Product overview

Tallman Eye Associates is a full-service ophthalmology practice founded in 1967, offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services. The practice operates as a single unified practice with multiple service lines including Premium Cataract Surgery with CATALYS laser technology, LASIK Vision Correction, Premium IOLs, Eye Care Services (cornea, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics), and an Optical & Contact Lens Shop. The practice also conducts Clinical Trials and offers financing options through CareCredit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Cataract Surgery Surgical treatment for cataracts involving removal of the clouded natural lens and replacement with an intraocular lens (IOL). The practice offers both traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery approaches for adult cataract patients.
• Laser Cataract Surgery with CATALYS Precision Laser System FDA-cleared laser cataract surgery using femtosecond laser technology combined with 3D imaging and pattern scanning for customized, precise corneal incisions, lens fragmentation, and treatment planning. Provided at the dedicated Cataract and Laser Center in Andover, MA.
• Premium IOLs (Intraocular Lenses) Advanced multifocal lens implants (AcrySof ReSTOR, Tecnis) that provide near, intermediate, and far vision, reducing dependence on reading glasses and bifocals after cataract surgery. Uses apodized diffractive and refractive technologies.
• LASIK Vision Correction Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure using excimer laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Includes online self-evaluation form and consultation request workflow.
• Eye Care Services Comprehensive ophthalmologic services including cornea disease treatment, glaucoma management (medication, laser surgery, and traditional surgery), retinal care, and cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty, Botox, fillers). Provided by multi-specialty physicians for adult and senior patients.
• Optical & Contact Lens Shop Full-service optical dispensary offering designer frames, prescription lenses (anti-reflective, high-index, Varilux progressives, polycarbonate, polarized), and contact lens fitting with online reordering through the yourlens.com portal (mail delivery or in-office pickup).
• Clinical Trials Research program enabling patient participation in ophthalmic clinical trials for developing improved treatments, surgical techniques, and preventive measures for eye conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over half of all Americans have a cataract or have had cataract surgery by age 80

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• D'Ambrosio Eye Care: Independent multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice based in North Central Massachusetts. Comparable as a regional New England eye care provider offering comprehensive exams, cataract surgery, LASIK, and an optical shop across multiple sites.
• Eye Health Vision Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Comparable as an independent regional group offering cataract surgery, glaucoma care, and on-site optical services.
• Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice serving the greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts market. Directly comparable to Tallman as a physician-owned group offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and retina services across multiple suburban locations.
• Griffin & Reed Eye Care: Independent multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the Sacramento region. Comparable as a similarly sized physician-owned group with on-site optical, premium IOLs, and laser cataract surgery across multiple locations.
• Andover Eye Associates: Independent ophthalmology and optometry practice serving the Andover / North Andover market directly adjacent to Tallman's footprint. Directly comparable as a competing community eye care provider in the same Merrimack Valley geography.

Broad incumbents

• New England Eye Center: Academic ophthalmology practice affiliated with Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Comparable as a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology provider in the same regional market, but with a hospital-based delivery model and academic mission.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain offering LASIK and PRK across multiple US markets. Comparable as a LASIK-focused competitor in Tallman's broader service area, but specialized in refractive rather than full-scope ophthalmology.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Large multi-site ophthalmology group in the Southwest, part of a national eye care platform. Comparable as a regional group offering cataract, LASIK, and comprehensive vision care across many offices with on-site optical.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear: Harvard-affiliated academic specialty hospital and the largest ophthalmology provider in New England. Overlaps with Tallman across all major ophthalmology subspecialties, but operates at much greater scale with a tertiary referral base and resident training programs.
• NVISION Eye Centers: One of the largest PE-backed ophthalmology platforms in the US, operating dozens of centers across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-location cataract and LASIK provider, but at materially greater scale and with corporate (vs. physician-partner) ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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