Providence Eye & Laser Specialists

What Providence Eye & Laser Specialists does

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists is a private, surgeon-owned ophthalmology practice headquartered at 3025 Springbank Lane #200 in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2003 by Dr. Reza Mozayeni. The practice specializes in elective vision correction and oculoplastic surgery, serving patients in the Charlotte region and across the Carolinas who seek alternatives to glasses and contact lenses, as well as patients over 60 requiring cataract surgery and patients needing medical or cosmetic eyelid procedures. Core offerings include all-laser blade-free LASIK, PRK, EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (EVO ICL), monovision LASIK/PRK, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), cataract surgery, and an oculoplastic division covering blepharoplasty, ptosis/ectropion/entropion repair, lesion removal, and post-Mohs reconstruction, supplemented by CO2 laser resurfacing and RF microneedling services.

The practice operates a stack of FDA-approved diagnostic and laser platforms: the WaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser, WaveLight EX500 excimer laser, Wavelight Plus Sightmap and Wavelight Plus Ray-Tracing (2025) whole-eye mapping, the Wavelight Topolyzer VARIO for Contoura Vision topography-guided treatment, Pentacam corneal mapping, the Lumenis UltraPulse CO2 device, and Scarlet and Agnes RF microneedling. Providence Eye has been a regional technology leader since 2004, sequentially introducing the Wavelight Allegretto 200, Allegretto Eye-Q, FS200, EX500, Contoura Vision (2015), and Wavelight Plus Ray-Tracing (2025). The practice has reported more than 15,000 completed vision correction procedures cumulatively, and operates a deliberate surgeon-led consultation model in which the operating surgeon — not a technician — conducts the multi-hour pre-operative evaluation.

Revenue is generated primarily through cash-pay elective procedures (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, RLE, cosmetic oculoplastics) with transparent written pricing, supplemented by insurance-reimbursable general eye care, medically necessary cataract surgery, and CareCredit, FSA, and HSA-financed transactions. The go-to-market approach is surgeon-led and consultative, relying on educational content, SEO, patient testimonials, Google Business reviews, and referrals from optometrists and ophthalmologists across the Carolinas; the practice deliberately avoids high-volume call-center screening. Providence Eye is privately held by Dr. Edwin "Trey" W. Nunnery III, who assumed ownership in 2025 following the retirement of founder Dr. Mozayeni after a three-year succession plan; the company has no disclosed external investors or holding-company parent.

Name

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists

Legal name

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists

Website

https://providenceeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists is a private, surgeon-owned ophthalmology practice in Charlotte, NC, offering all-laser LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, cataract surgery, and oculoplastic procedures using advanced WaveLight laser platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractive Eye Surgery

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• LASIK surgery
• Vision correction procedures
• Cataract surgery
• Ophthalmic plastic surgery
• Refractive eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vision Correction Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange, and Cataract Surgery. These are elective procedures typically not covered by insurance. Pricing is transparent and provided in writing during consultation.
2. Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: Revenue from oculoplastic procedures including blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, ectropion/entropion repair, lesion removal, and CO2 laser resurfacing.
3. General Eye Care and Exams: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and ongoing eye care. The practice participates with most major medical insurance plans.
4. Financing and Payment Plans: Accepts CareCredit financing with 0% interest for approved credit, as well as FSA and HSA accounts for elective procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists is a private ophthalmology practice in Charlotte, NC that performs blade-free all-laser LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange, and cataract surgery using WaveLight laser platforms. It also provides ophthalmic plastic surgery (blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, eyelid lesion removal, CO2 laser resurfacing, RF microneedling) and routine general eye care.

Product overview

Providence Eye & Laser Specialists is a specialized vision correction practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of surgical procedures centered on LASIK and its alternatives. The core offerings include All Laser LASIK (with optional Contoura Vision topography-guided customization), PRK, EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (EVO ICL), Monovision LASIK/PRK, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), and Cataract Surgery—all utilizing WaveLight laser technology platforms (FS200 and EX500). The practice is complemented by a full ophthalmic plastic surgery division providing blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, ectropion/entropion repair, chalazion removal, lesion removal, and Post-Mohs reconstruction, as well as cosmetic services including CO2 Laser Resurfacing (Lumenis UltraPulse) and RF Microneedling (Scarlet and Agnes). General eye care and annual exams round out the service offerings. The practice is the only vision correction center of its kind in the Charlotte region offering this breadth of surgical options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-Laser LASIK (with optional Contoura Vision topography-guided customization) Blade-free, all-laser LASIK eye surgery using the WaveLight FS200 and WaveLight EX500 lasers, with optional Contoura Vision topography-guided customization for adults seeking freedom from glasses and contact lenses.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) All-laser, no-flap refractive surgery using the WaveLight EX500 laser to reshape the cornea, offered as an alternative to LASIK for patients with thin corneas or specific lifestyle considerations.
• EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (EVO ICL) Implantable collamer lens placed between the iris and natural lens for patients with moderate to severe nearsightedness, thin corneas, large pupils, or persistent dry eye who are not ideal LASIK candidates.
• Monovision LASIK or PRK Vision correction technique configuring the non-dominant eye for near vision and the dominant eye for distance vision, reducing dependence on reading glasses for patients over 40 with presbyopia.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Surgical replacement of the natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens for severely farsighted patients or those over 50 who are not suitable candidates for laser vision correction.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of a cloudy natural lens and replacement with an intraocular lens (monofocal, multifocal, toric, or extended depth of focus), available in traditional or laser-assisted approaches and frequently billed to medical insurance.
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift Surgery) Surgical lift of droopy upper or lower eyelids to improve peripheral vision and restore a more alert, youthful appearance, performed by an ASOPRS-trained oculoplastic surgeon.
• Ptosis Repair Surgical repair of a drooping upper eyelid margin using an external or internal approach to restore the patient's full field of vision.
• Ectropion Repair Surgical correction of an outward-turning lower eyelid to restore normal eyelid function and tear drainage.
• Entropion Repair Surgical correction of an inward-turning lower eyelid to prevent eyelashes from rubbing against the cornea.
• Chalazion Removal Surgical drainage of a fluid-filled bump on the eyelid caused by a clogged oil gland, offered alongside non-surgical management options.
• Eyelid Lesion Removal Surgical removal of abnormal eyelid lesions such as chalazion, seborrheic keratoses, papilloma, and moles, with biopsy options.
• Post-Mohs Reconstructive Surgery Reconstructive surgery using flap or skin grafting techniques following Mohs skin cancer removal on the periocular area.
• CO2 Laser Resurfacing FDA-approved Lumenis UltraPulse carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing treatment that removes superficial skin layers and stimulates new collagen production for skin revitalization.
• Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling Non-invasive cosmetic procedure using Scarlet and Agnes RF microneedling devices to stimulate collagen and elastin, tighten skin, and selectively melt fat cells for facial rejuvenation and non-surgical eyelid lift alternatives.
• Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Cosmetic blepharoplasty that removes excess skin, fat pads, and underlying muscle around the eyes to restore a youthful, alert appearance.
• General Eye Care and Exams Comprehensive optometric examinations including vision evaluation, contact lens fittings, diabetic eye care, corneal care, and presbyopia management, billed to major medical insurance plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% patient satisfaction rate with EVO ICL in clinical trials
• +3 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

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Duke Eye Center: Academic ophthalmology center of excellence in North Carolina offering the full range of refractive, cataract, and subspecialty care. Represents the broad incumbent, academic-care alternative for Carolina patients.
• LasikPlus: National LASIK-focused chain with high-volume centers across the U.S. Competes in the same elective refractive category but at a different price/volume positioning versus Providence Eye's premium model.
• The LASIK Vision Institute: Large national value-positioned LASIK chain focused on high-volume, lower-price procedures. Useful benchmark for competitive dynamic in the elective refractive market.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Long-standing national LASIK chain operating in multiple U.S. and Canadian cities. Competes for the same elective LASIK patient but typically with higher volume and lower per-procedure pricing.
• OCLI Vision: PE-backed (Spectrum Equity) multi-specialty ophthalmology platform operating across the Northeast and Midwest with comprehensive vision, refractive, and oculoplastic services. Represents the consolidator archetype that could eventually acquire or compete with Providence Eye.

Direct peers

• Mann Eye Institute: Houston-area ophthalmology group offering LASIK, cataract, and oculoplastic services with multiple locations but a similar premium surgeon-led ethos. Comparable product/service mix including refractive and lens surgery.
• Hoopes Vision: Single-location LASIK and refractive surgery practice in the Salt Lake City area led by Dr. Yaron Rabinowitz; long-standing regional reputation for advanced laser platforms. Directly comparable as a premium, technology-first refractive-only practice.
• Woolfson Eye Institute: Atlanta-based refractive surgery practice focused on LASIK, ICL, and cataract surgery with a surgeon-led care model in the Southeast. Geographic proximity to Providence Eye and overlapping technology positioning (Wavelight, topography-guided) make it a relevant peer.
• Durrie Vision: Single-location Kansas City refractive surgery practice founded and led by Dr. Jason Durrie; surgeon-conducted consultations and premium all-laser LASIK. Closely mirrors Providence Eye's surgeon-led, technology-forward, unhurried model.

Regional players

• Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA): Largest multi-specialty ENT/eye physician group in the Charlotte region offering comprehensive ophthalmology, optometry, and surgical services. The primary local multispecialty competitor for eye care referrals and oculoplastics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProvidenceEye

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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