Abrams Eye Institute

What Abrams Eye Institute does

Abrams Eye Institute was a Las Vegas-based ophthalmology practice founded in 2005 by Dr. Jack Abrams. In March 2025, it combined with Wellish Vision Institute (founded 1994 by Dr. Kent Wellish) to form Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, a multi-location eye care platform operating four clinic locations across Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, plus a state-of-the-art surgery center. The practice provides comprehensive ophthalmologic services including comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, custom LASIK and LASIK alternatives, glaucoma management (eye drops, selective laser trabeculoplasty, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, tube shunts, and the FDA-approved iDose TR sustained-release implant), cornea care and keratoconus treatment, dry eye therapy, medical oculoplastics, and pterygium removal. Service delivery relies on standard ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic technology rather than proprietary platforms.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer professional services revenue model, with payments collected from individual patients, insurance reimbursements, and patient financing. Patient acquisition is driven by an educational content website, online scheduling, a phone channel (702-733-2020), patient testimonials, and a structured physician-to-physician referral network with a dedicated referring-doctor portal. The combined entity operates under the American Vision Partners network, a practice management organization providing administrative infrastructure and operational support, suggesting a roll-up affiliation rather than independent operation. Technology infrastructure is limited to industry-standard tools — NextGen Healthcare's patient portal for records, scheduling, and bill pay — with HIPAA-compliant privacy practices. Headcount is reported at 51–100 employees.

Name

Abrams Eye Institute

Legal name

Wellish Abrams Vision Institute

Website

https://abramseyeinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, formed by the March 2025 merger of Abrams Eye Institute and Wellish Vision Institute, is a Las Vegas–area ophthalmology practice operating four clinic locations plus a surgery center, delivering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, dry eye, and oculoplastic services to consumers in Southern Nevada under the American Vision Partners network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Medical Services: Professional medical services revenue from eye examinations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures (cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, cornea procedures), and medical oculoplastics. Revenue generated through patient payments, insurance reimbursements, and financing options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abrams Eye Institute is an ophthalmology practice that provides comprehensive eye exams, surgical vision correction (LASIK and cataract surgery), glaucoma treatment including the FDA-approved iDose TR implant, cornea care, dry eye treatment, medical oculoplastics, and pterygium surgery. As of March 2025, the practice merged with Wellish Vision Institute to form Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, operating across four locations plus a dedicated surgery center in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

Product overview

Wellish Abrams Vision Institute is a unified multi-location ophthalmology practice formed by the March 2025 merger of Wellish Vision Institute and Abrams Eye Institute. The practice operates as a single unified offering with multiple service lines spanning preventive care (comprehensive eye exams), surgical vision correction (LASIK eye surgery with alternatives), cataract management (cataract surgery), glaucoma treatment (medications, iDose TR implant, SLT, MIGS, tube shunts), cornea care (keratoconus, transplants), dry eye treatment, medical oculoplastics, and pterygium surgery. Services are delivered across multiple Las Vegas and Henderson locations including a state-of-the-art surgery center, with optometrists and ophthalmologists working collaboratively to provide comprehensive eye care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Preventive eye examinations designed to detect eye disease early and maintain healthy vision through complete assessment of eye health and visual function. Targeted at individuals seeking routine eye care in Las Vegas and Henderson.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical procedures to manage and remove cataracts, including advanced intraocular lens options for vision correction. For patients with cataracts in the Las Vegas area.
• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser eye surgery for vision correction, including custom-LASIK procedures using advanced laser technology for precise vision improvement. For patients seeking vision correction alternatives to glasses or contacts.
• LASIK Alternatives Alternative vision correction procedures for patients who may not be ideal candidates for traditional LASIK surgery.
• iDose TR Glaucoma Implant FDA-approved tiny implant that delivers continuous glaucoma medication inside the eye for years, providing round-the-clock intraocular pressure control without requiring daily eye drops. For glaucoma patients seeking alternatives to daily eye drops.
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Laser procedure for glaucoma treatment that uses targeted laser energy to improve fluid drainage from the eye and reduce intraocular pressure.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Micro-incisional surgical procedures for glaucoma treatment that offer faster recovery times with reduced risk compared to traditional glaucoma surgeries.
• Tube Shunt Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients achieving 20/15 or better vision post-LASIK

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Vision PartnerscoreOthers · 1 March 2025Wellish Abrams Vision Institute operates under the American Vision Partners network, a larger ophthalmology practice management organization. The partnership provides administrative infrastructure, operational support, and resources for the eye care practice. Copyright and legal notices indicate American Vision Partners affiliation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Vision Partners: American Vision Partners is the parent practice management organization of Wellish Abrams and operates affiliated ophthalmology centers across multiple states. It is the most directly comparable peer because it shares the same ophthalmology multi-specialty model, same premium technology positioning, and same back-office infrastructure that Wellish Abrams leverages.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: A multi-location ophthalmology and LASIK practice in Arizona offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastics services from multiple clinics and a dedicated surgery center. Closely comparable to Wellish Abrams in service mix, multi-location Sun Belt footprint, and elective-plus-medical revenue model.
• LasikPlus: One of the largest U.S. refractive surgery chains performing LASIK and related vision-correction procedures across multiple states. Comparable to Wellish Abrams on the elective refractive side of the business, in particular competing for LASIK cases in the Las Vegas market.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: A national LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain offering laser vision correction across North America with owned and partner clinics. Directly competes with Wellish Abrams for elective LASIK patients and uses a similar technology-and-credentialing marketing approach.
• Wolfe Eye Clinic: A Midwest multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and retina services across several locations with its own surgery center. Comparable to Wellish Abrams as a physician-led multi-location ophthalmology group combining medical and elective services.
• Pacific Eye Institute: A multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice serving Southern California and the Inland Empire with comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive services. Comparable to Wellish Abrams in service line breadth, Sun Belt demographics, and multi-clinic plus surgery-center footprint.
• NEI (Northeastern Eye Institute): A Pennsylvania-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group with LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastics offerings. Comparable in scale and full-service ophthalmology positioning though serving a different region.
• Kraff Eye Institute: A Chicago-area ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, and premium IOLs. Comparable to Wellish Abrams as a premium refractive and cataract practice combining high-volume surgical capability with brand-led marketing.
• Hoopes Vision: A Salt Lake City multi-specialty eye surgery practice offering LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and cornea care with its own on-site surgery center. Directly comparable as a regional ophthalmology group with strong brand presence and elective-plus-medical service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute: A large academic-affiliated ophthalmology department within a major health system, offering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care including refractive, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastics services. Comparable at the service-line level (full-scope ophthalmology) but operating on a non-profit, system-based model rather than a physician-owned specialty practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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