What Texan Eye does

Texan Eye is a full-service ophthalmology and eye care practice based in Austin, Texas, serving patients across Austin, Cedar Park, and the broader Central Texas region through four physical clinic locations. Founded in 1969 and operating for more than 25 years, the practice employs 14 or more physicians — a mix of board-certified ophthalmologists with subspecialty training and therapeutic optometrists — covering the full ophthalmologic stack: general eye exams, cataract surgery, LASIK/refractive surgery, EVO ICL implantation, dropless glaucoma treatment, retina care, cornea care (including cross-linking), and oculoplastics.

The practice operates a clinically deep technology stack centered on advanced surgical platforms rather than software. Surgical procedures leverage the iLASIK Technology Suite (iFS femtosecond laser paired with iDesign), VISX and NIDEK excimer lasers, OCT, Heidelberg retinal tomography, and premium intraocular lenses (Crystalens, Tecnis, ReSTOR, AcrySOF Toric) for Full Focus Cataract Surgery. Dr. Tom R. Walters, the practice's President, has performed over 80,000 ophthalmic surgical procedures and served as principal investigator on over 330 FDA-approved clinical trials — the most prominent evidence of clinical-research depth. Supporting technology integrations are limited to back-office functions: Odoro for online appointment scheduling and InstaMed for patient bill payment.

Texan Eye's revenue model is a hybrid of insurance-reimbursed professional services (eye exams, general eye care, medical/surgical retina, glaucoma, cataract surgery with standard lenses) and out-of-pocket elective procedures (LASIK, ASA, EVO ICL, premium IOL cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, oculoplastics), with financing plans offered for elective procedures. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer via the texaneyecare.com website (with SEO-optimized content, blog, online booking), local optometrist referral networks, and four physical locations. The practice accepts Medicare, managed care, and most private insurance; HMO plans require prior authorization.

Name

Texan Eye

Legal name

Texan Eye

Website

https://texaneyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Texan Eye is a private, full-service ophthalmology practice operating four clinic locations in Austin and Cedar Park, Texas. It provides cataract surgery, LASIK, EVO ICL, glaucoma, retina, and cornea care to Central Texas patients, supported by 14+ physicians and advanced surgical technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320), 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

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Retina care
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Surgical Services: Revenue from surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, EVO ICL, glaucoma treatment, and retina care. These are typically billed as professional services or charged directly to patients for elective procedures.
2. Eye Exams and General Eye Care: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fitting, glasses prescriptions, and general ophthalmology services typically covered by health insurance.
3. Financing and Payment Plans: Texan Eye offers financing options for laser eye surgery procedures. LASIK and ASA are elective and not generally covered by insurance but many employers offer flexible spending plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Texan Eye is a full-service ophthalmology practice that delivers medical, surgical, and vision-correction eye care to patients across Austin, Cedar Park, and Central Texas. Its core offerings include Full Focus Cataract Surgery with premium IOLs, iLASIK and ASA laser vision correction, EVO ICL implantable lens procedures, dropless glaucoma treatment, retina and cornea care, oculoplastics, and general eye exams, all performed by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists at four clinic locations.

Product overview

Texan Eye is a full-service ophthalmology and eye care practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of vision correction and eye care services. The practice centers on three main surgical vision correction offerings: EVO ICL (implantable lens for myopia/astigmatism), LASIK/ASA laser surgery (using iLASIK Technology Suite with iFS and iDesign), and Full Focus Cataract Surgery (with Crystalens, Tecnis, ReSTOR, and AcrySOF Toric lens implants). Supporting these are specialty services including Dropless Glaucoma Treatment (SLT, Canaloplasty, tube-shunt, Trabeculectomy), Refractive Lens Exchange, General Eye Care (exams, contact lens/glasses fitting), Cornea Care (including Cross-Linking and transplants), Retina Care (intravitreal injections and laser treatments), and Oculoplastics. The practice operates across multiple locations in Austin and Cedar Park, TX, serving Central Texas communities with both surgical and non-surgical eye care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EVO ICL Procedure Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) procedure that corrects myopia and astigmatism by placing a microscopic biocompatible Collamer lens behind the iris and in front of the natural lens, offering a painless outpatient alternative to laser vision correction with minimal recovery time.
• LASIK Surgery All-laser custom LASIK and Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) laser vision correction using the iLASIK Technology Suite with iFS femtosecond laser and iDesign wavefront-guided treatment to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Full Focus Cataract Surgery Advanced cataract surgery with high-performance accommodating and multifocal intraocular lenses (Crystalens, Tecnis, ReSTOR, AcrySOF Toric) designed to correct vision across distance, intermediate, and near ranges and reduce dependence on glasses after surgery.
• Dropless Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma management including Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Canaloplasty, tube-shunt surgery, and Trabeculectomy, with participation in FDA clinical trials for iStent, iStent Supra, and iDose devices.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Lens replacement surgery for patients with refractive issues who have not yet developed cataracts, using Full Focus accommodating and multifocal intraocular lens implants to improve near and distance vision and reduce glasses dependence.
• General Eye Care Comprehensive eye care including eye exams, contact lens fitting, glasses fitting, and medical management of dry eye, diabetes-related eye disease, and general ocular conditions.
• Cornea Care & Treatments Specialty diagnosis and treatment of corneal conditions including keratitis, corneal abrasion, corneal ulcer, corneal dystrophy, dry eye, keratoconus, with surgical offerings such as corneal cross-linking and corneal transplant (keratoplasty).
• Retina Care & Treatments Medical and surgical treatment of retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, and retinal vein occlusion, supported by intravitreal injection therapy (Avastin, Eylea, Eylea HD, Lucentis, Ozurdex, Kenalog, Beovu, Izervay, Vabysmo) and retinal laser treatment.
• Plastic Surgery / Oculoplastics Oculoplastic surgery including upper eyelid blepharoplasty to address both cosmetic concerns and visual function issues caused by drooping eyelids.

Quantifiable outcome

• LASIK and ASA have a success rate of more than 95% with the vast majority of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mann Eye Institute: Large Austin-based ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, cornea, glaucoma, and retina care across multiple Central Texas locations. Most directly comparable to Texan Eye given overlapping geography, identical service mix, and similar multi-location DSO-style model.
• Dell Laser Consultants: Austin-based eye care practice specializing in LASIK and refractive surgery with multiple Central Texas locations. Comparable to Texan Eye in the refractive and general ophthalmology segments and directly competitive in the same local market.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused brand operating owned and affiliated centers across the U.S., offering laser vision correction with standardized technology platforms. Comparable to Texan Eye's LASIK service line and directly competes for elective refractive patients.
• LasikPlus: National LASIK surgery chain operating high-volume refractive centers across the U.S. with transparent bundled pricing. Comparable as a direct competitor for elective LASIK patients in markets where Texan Eye also offers refractive surgery.

Regional players

• Key-Whitman Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and retina services. Comparable in service breadth and multi-specialty physician model but operates in a different Texas metro than Texan Eye.
• Houston Eye Associates: Large multi-subspecialty ophthalmology group in Houston, Texas, with comprehensive cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastics services. Comparable in multi-specialty depth and group practice structure but serves a different Texas metro.
• Baylor Scott & White Eye Care: Texas-based non-profit health system with ophthalmology services spanning cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina, and cornea across multiple locations. Comparable in service breadth but operates within an integrated delivery system rather than as an independent physician practice.

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters: National optical retailer owned by EssilorLuxottica offering prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and in-store eye exams at thousands of U.S. locations. Comparable to Texan Eye's optical dispensing and routine eye exam revenue streams, though operating as a retail rather than medical model.
• Warby Parker: Vertically integrated eyewear brand offering prescription glasses, contact lenses, and eye exams via retail stores and online channels. Comparable to Texan Eye's optical retail and routine exam offerings, particularly as a consumer-facing alternative for vision correction.

Others

• VSP Vision Care: Large U.S. vision insurance and benefits company with a national network of private-practice optometrists and ophthalmologists. Comparable as a payer counterparty that shapes demand for routine eye exams and eyewear dispensed by Texan Eye and similar practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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