Cornea Associates of Texas

What Cornea Associates of Texas does

Cornea Associates of Texas is a private ophthalmology practice founded in 1999, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operating four clinical sites across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Rockwall). The practice specializes in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery, delivering LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery with monofocal/multifocal/toric/light-adjustable IOLs, EVO ICL implantation, full-thickness and lamellar corneal transplants (PK, DSAEK, DMAEK, DMEK), corneal cross-linking, Intacs implants, pterygium removal, and dry eye and ocular surface disease management. Its clinical technology stack centers on the VISX Star S4 excimer laser, iFS femtosecond laser (IntraLase), and Custom iDESIGN WaveScan wavefront-guided treatment planning, with several surgeons having participated in original FDA clinical trials for excimer laser technology.

The practice is staffed by fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgery specialists with collective credentials of 150+ peer-reviewed publications, mentorship roles at UT Southwestern, and recurring recognition on Newsweek America's Best Eye Doctors, D Magazine Best Doctors, and Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctors lists. Patient acquisition is referral- and reputation-driven: optometrist referrals, word-of-mouth, 500+ five-star Google reviews, and direct website conversion (with free LASIK consultations and CareCredit installment financing for elective procedures). Revenue is generated through professional services billing across two streams: insurance-reimbursed procedures (cataract surgery, corneal transplants, medically necessary care under Medicare and major commercial plans) and out-of-pocket elective procedures (LASIK, PRK, premium IOLs, EVO ICL), with pricing customized by prescription, surgeon experience, and technology used.

The practice operates as an independent physician-owned group without disclosed private equity or institutional ownership, distributing patient care across multiple surgeons while maintaining centralized brand and quality positioning in the North Texas market.

Name

Cornea Associates of Texas

Legal name

Cornea Associates of Texas

Website

https://corneatexas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cornea Associates of Texas is a Dallas-based, physician-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 1999 operating four DFW-metro locations, delivering specialty cornea, cataract, LASIK, PRK, and corneal transplant surgery to adult patients across North Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Corneal transplant
• Refractive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from ophthalmic surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and other eye surgeries. Accept most insurance providers and Medicare. Elective procedures like LASIK typically paid out-of-pocket.
2. CareCredit Financing: Third-party financing partner for patients to pay for elective procedures in installments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cornea Associates of Texas is a specialty ophthalmology practice providing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery services. The practice delivers laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), cataract surgery with multiple IOL options, full and partial-thickness corneal transplantation (DSAEK/DMEK), corneal cross-linking, dry eye treatment, and management of corneal diseases (keratoconus, Fuchs' dystrophy, HSV keratitis). Services are rendered by fellowship-trained ophthalmologists across four physical office locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Product overview

Cornea Associates of Texas is a specialized ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services centered on cornea and refractive surgery. The practice operates as a single-service specialty with multiple procedure types: core vision correction services include LASIK and PRK laser eye surgery using VISX Star S4 excimer laser and iDesign technology; cataract surgery with various IOL options (monofocal, multifocal, toric, light-adjustable); and corneal transplantation procedures including DSAEK, DMAEK, and full-thickness transplants. Additional specialized treatments include EVO ICL implantable lenses for patients not eligible for laser surgery, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus management, dry eye treatment, and management of corneal diseases such as Fuchs' dystrophy and HSV keratitis. The practice also provides Intacs corneal implants and pterygium removal. Supporting infrastructure includes a patient portal for online record access and CareCredit financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) Laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea using the JNJ Star S4 excimer laser and iDesign technology to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism in adult patients seeking vision correction.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Transplant
• Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)
• EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
• Intacs Corneal Implants
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Keratoconus Treatment
• Fuchs' Dystrophy Treatment
• HSV Keratitis Treatment
• Pterygium Removal

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of advanced technology lens patients can read newsprint without reading glasses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 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 indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center: Texas-based ophthalmology practice with LASIK, cataract, and corneal services across DFW-area locations. Direct peer in specialty ophthalmology services and elective vision correction procedures.
• Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center: Texas-based ophthalmology group practice with multiple locations offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and corneal care. Closely comparable service mix and elective/insurance revenue model in a neighboring Texas metro.
• Key-Whitman Eye Center: Multi-location Dallas-Fort Worth ophthalmology and LASIK practice. Directly comparable in geography, surgeon-led specialty model, and service mix (LASIK, cataract, corneal care), competing for the same DFW patient pool.
• Berkeley Eye Center: Multi-location Texas ophthalmology and optometry practice offering LASIK, cataract, and corneal services. Comparable multi-specialty physician group model with elective and insurance revenue streams.
• Tylock-George Laser Center: DFW-area LASIK and refractive surgery practice. Comparable focus on elective laser vision correction using advanced excimer/femtosecond platforms, competing for similar patient demographics.
• Whitten Laser Eye Center: Single-market refractive surgery practice (DC metro) led by fellowship-trained surgeons offering LASIK, PRK, and cataract. Closely comparable in specialty ophthalmology focus, surgeon-led model, and premium-technology positioning.
• Dello Russo Laser Vision: Multi-location Northeast US ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK and cataract surgery with premium IOLs. Comparable specialty physician-group model, elective/insurance revenue mix, and high-volume refractive surgery focus.

Broad incumbents

• LASIKPlus (LCA-Vision): National corporate LASIK chain with multiple DFW-area locations. Competes directly in the refractive surgery segment with standardized pricing and aggressive marketing, but lacks specialty cornea and full ophthalmology scope.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Large multi-location LASIK provider with Texas locations. Comparable on refractive surgery technology and patient financing model, but positioned as a high-volume elective chain rather than a specialty ophthalmology practice.
• UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology: Academic ophthalmology program within UTSW (where Cornea Associates surgeons mentor) offering subspecialty cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. Overlaps in clinical care delivery and physician training, providing both referral competition and academic pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/corneatexas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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