Florida Vision Institute

What Florida Vision Institute does

Florida Vision Institute is a physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. It operates 8 clinical locations across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie x2, Stuart, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach) plus two optical retail sites operating under the 'Florida Vision Optique' sub-brand. The practice delivers comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, cataract surgery with advanced technology intraocular lenses (including the Light Adjustable Lens), LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, corneal cross-linking, glaucoma management, retinal care, dry eye treatment, diabetic eye care, contact lens fitting, and oculoplastic aesthetics.

The clinical offering is built around advanced ophthalmic surgical hardware — Light Adjustable Lens post-surgical customization, laser vision correction platforms, Voyager DSLT for glaucoma, corneal cross-linking equipment, and modern diagnostic imaging — delivered by 10+ fellowship-trained ophthalmologists and board-certified optometrists recruited from institutions such as Duke, Cleveland Clinic, Bascom Palmer, Wills Eye Hospital, and Columbia. Patient acquisition combines direct-to-consumer digital marketing (blog, YouTube, Facebook, online self-assessment tools, patient portal) with a referring provider channel for other eye doctors.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with multiple streams: insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical eye care, cash-pay elective refractive procedures, retail optical sales through The Optical locations, and patient financing via CareCredit. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; insurance, HSA/FSA, and CareCredit installment plans are accepted. The practice has won Best of Palm Beach County in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and operates as an independent private group with no disclosed institutional ownership or external funding.

Name

Florida Vision Institute

Legal name

Florida Vision Institute

Website

https://flvisioninstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Vision Institute is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice operating 8 clinical locations and 2 optical retail sites across South Florida, delivering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, corneal, and retina care to patients in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (456130), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Eye care practice
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical/Surgical Eye Care Services: Revenue from professional medical services including eye examinations, consultations, and surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and corneal procedures. Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursements, patient payments, and out-of-pocket payments.
2. Optical Retail (The Optical): Revenue from retail optical services including prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses through their optical retail locations (The Optical at Stuart and The Optical at Tradition).
3. Financing and Payment Plans: Partnership with CareCredit for promotional financing options, allowing patients to pay for services over time with monthly payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Florida Vision Institute is an ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care services including cataract surgery (with advanced intraocular lenses such as the Light Adjustable Lens), LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, glaucoma management (including Voyager DSLT), corneal care (including corneal cross-linking), retinal services, dry eye treatment, and routine eye examinations. The practice also operates an optical retail division (Florida Vision Optique) selling prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, and offers telemedicine and an online patient portal. Services are delivered across 8 South Florida office locations by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Product overview

Florida Vision Institute is an eye care practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic services across South Florida. The core offering centers on surgical vision correction procedures including cataract surgery (with advanced technology lenses such as the Light Adjustable Lens), LASIK, PRK, and Refractive Lens Exchange. The practice also provides medical eye care services for glaucoma, retina, cornea, dry eye, and diabetic conditions. Supporting services include contact lens fitting, aesthetics/oculoplastics, and The Optical retail dispensary. Patient engagement is facilitated through a telemedicine platform and online patient portal. The practice operates multiple locations in Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Vision Optique: Optical retail division offering eyeglasses and eyewear at Stuart and Tradition locations.

Products and services

• General Eye Care Comprehensive eye examinations, routine vision testing, and wellness exams for patients of all ages delivered by board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists across South Florida.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of clouded natural lens and replacement with intraocular lens (IOL), including advanced cataract surgery using latest techniques and premium lenses for optimal visual outcomes.
• Advanced Technology Lenses Premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) including multifocal and toric lenses that correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses, implanted during cataract surgery.
• Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Revolutionary adjustable IOL that allows post-surgery customization of vision using light treatment, enabling precise visual outcomes; the practice has performed over 250 LAL procedures.
• LASIK Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis eye surgery to correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Laser vision correction procedure alternative to LASIK that reshapes the cornea surface to correct refractive errors.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Surgical procedure to replace the natural lens with an artificial IOL to correct refractive errors in patients without cataracts.
• Corneal Cross-Linking Minimally invasive treatment for keratoconus using riboflavin drops and UV light to strengthen corneal collagen bonds and halt disease progression.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma including medication, laser treatments, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for intraocular pressure control.
• Voyager DSLT Glaucoma Treatment Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatment using diode laser technology for precise glaucoma management, introduced at the practice in 2024.
• Retina Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal disorders including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and vitreo-retinal conditions.
• Corneal Care Medical and surgical treatment of corneal diseases and conditions, including cornea transplants and specialty care.
• Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of dry eye conditions using various therapeutic approaches.
• Diabetic Wellness Specialized eye care for diabetic patients including screening and treatment of diabetic eye disease.
• Aesthetics Oculoplastic and cosmetic services to enhance the appearance and function of the eyes and surrounding areas.
• Contact Lens Services Fitting, evaluation, and prescription of contact lenses including specialty lenses for hard-to-fit patients.
• Computer Vision Evaluation and treatment of computer vision syndrome and digital eye strain from prolonged screen use.
• The Optical (Optical Retail) Optical dispensary offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and accessories through Florida Vision Optique at Stuart and Tradition locations.
• Telemedicine Appointments Virtual appointments for patients who cannot visit the office in person, offered for most patient types.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ cataract and refractive procedures performed by Dr. Quentin B. Allen
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit is a healthcare credit card that Florida Vision Institute accepts for patient payments. It provides promotional financing options with simple monthly payments for eye care services including glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, LASIK, and other procedures. The partnership enables patients to manage costs through installment payments rather than paying full amount upfront.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Sight: Multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice based in Sarasota, Florida, offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and optical retail services across multiple Southwest Florida locations. Closest direct comparable to Florida Vision Institute by service mix and Florida regional footprint.
• Koch Eye Associates: Rhode Island-based multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and optical retail across multiple locations. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute by service mix, optical retail integration, and private practice operating model.
• Quigley Eye Specialists: Large multi-specialty eye care group in Southwest Florida offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma management, and optical retail across multiple locations. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute as a regional multi-location ophthalmology group with surgical and retail mix.
• Eye Centers of Florida: Fort Myers-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, and general eye care. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute as a multi-location Florida eye care provider serving a regional retiree population.
• Newsom Eye: Tampa-based multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and oculoplastics with multiple locations in the Tampa Bay area. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute by service mix and surgical technology focus.

Broad incumbents

• Unifeye Vision Partners: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast-focused ophthalmology management services organization backed by private equity. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute by core clinical offering (cataract, LASIK, retina, glaucoma, optical); differs by scale and capital structure.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: University of Miami-affiliated ophthalmology specialty hospital and practice consistently ranked among the top U.S. eye care providers. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute by clinical subspecialty depth (cornea, retina, glaucoma, cataract); differs by academic mission, research depth, and tertiary referral profile.
• US Eye: Private equity-backed network of multi-specialty ophthalmology practices across the Southeastern U.S. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute by service line mix; differs by consolidated ownership model and capital-backed expansion strategy.
• LensCrafters: National retail optical chain owned by EssilorLuxottica offering prescription eyewear, eye exams, and contact lenses across hundreds of U.S. locations. Comparable to The Optical retail division of Florida Vision Institute; differs by retail-only model with no in-house surgical or medical ophthalmology.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses online and through retail stores. Comparable to Florida Vision Institute's The Optical division; competes for post-prescription eyewear wallet share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@floridavisioninstitute8642
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaVisionInistitute
• Xx.com/floridavision1

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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