Hauser-Ross Eye Institute

What Hauser-Ross Eye Institute does

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1980 and headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois. The practice operates three integrated facilities across Northern Illinois: the main Sycamore clinic at 1630 Gateway Drive, the Chicago Lawrence Eye Care location at 4659 W. Foster Avenue, and the Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgical Center at 2515 Klein Road in Sycamore — an accredited outpatient surgical facility that enables in-house cataract, LASIK, MIGS, and oculoplastic procedures. The physician team of approximately 10 board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists covers subspecialties including vitreoretinal surgery, refractive cataract surgery, glaucoma (including MIGS), oculoplastics, cornea, and primary eye care, supported by an in-house optical retail operation (The Optical) and a medical aesthetics line.

The core technology stack is conventional but premium-tier for an independent practice: LenSx femtosecond laser for refractive cataract surgery, Wavelight topography-guided technology for LASIK and PRK, Optomap widefield retinal imaging, high-definition OCT for glaucoma diagnostics, and premium advanced-technology intraocular lenses (multifocal, trifocal, toric, and the Alcon Acrysof IQ Vivity Extended Vision IOL). Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes online self-assessment tools for cataract, LASIK, and dry eye candidacy, a NextGen-hosted patient portal, online contact lens ordering via MyEyeStore, and CareCredit promotional financing for elective procedures.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services plus hardware-adjacent retail. Revenue is generated from clinical eye care (exams and diagnostics), surgical procedures (cataract, LASIK/PRK, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics) performed at the in-house ASC, optical retail sales of eyewear and contact lenses, premium IOL upgrades (cash-pay), and medical aesthetics/cosmetic services. CareCredit integration supports 24- and 60-month promotional financing on elective procedures. Customer acquisition combines local SEO, content marketing (blog, YouTube), organic social (Facebook), physician referral network, and Google Reviews; the practice serves individual patients in the Chicagoland, DeKalb County, and broader Northern Illinois markets. The practice is privately held with no disclosed outside investment, parent company, or public financial reporting.

Name

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute

Legal name

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute

Website

https://hauser-ross.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty ophthalmology practice founded in 1980, operating three integrated facilities across Northern Illinois that deliver cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, and primary eye care services to individual patients in the Chicagoland and DeKalb County markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Retina care
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sycamore

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye examinations, diagnostic testing, and routine vision care services provided to patients at all office locations
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, glaucoma surgery, and oculoplastics performed at the ambulatory surgical center and office-based settings
3. Optical/Retail: Revenue from eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, contact lenses, and related optical products sold through The Optical at Sycamore and Lawrence Eye Care locations
4. Premium Lens Implants: Revenue from advanced technology intraocular lenses (IOLs) including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of focus lenses used during cataract surgery
5. Aesthetics and Cosmetic Services: Revenue from medical aesthetics services including cosmetic eye surgery, skin care procedures, and injectable treatments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice delivering comprehensive eye care across Illinois. Core services include cataract surgery (including advanced laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium IOLs), LASIK and PRK refractive procedures, retina, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal, and oculoplastic treatments, complemented by in-house optical retail. Surgical care is delivered through the practice's own accredited ambulatory surgical center, with three physical sites spanning Sycamore and Chicago.

Product overview

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care services across Illinois. The practice operates as a unified eye care platform offering surgical services (cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, glaucoma surgery, oculoplastics), medical specialty care (retina, cornea, glaucoma), and retail optical services. Core surgical offerings include advanced laser cataract surgery using LenSx femtosecond technology and topography-guided LASIK using Wavelight technology. The practice offers premium Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses (ATIOLs) including the Acrysof IQ Vivity Extended Vision IOL, trifocal lenses, and toric lenses for astigmatism correction. Patient-facing digital tools include online self-assessment quizzes for cataract and LASIK candidacy evaluation, plus integrated patient portal and online contact lens ordering through MyEyeStore. Financing options are available through CareCredit integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Optical: In-house optical retail shop offering eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
• Lawrence Eye Care

Products and services

• General Eye Care Comprehensive eye examinations and vision care services for adults and children, including prescription updates and ocular health assessments.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision for patients with cataracts.
• Advanced Laser Cataract Surgery
• Advanced Technology Lenses (ATIOLs) Premium intraocular lens implants including multifocal, trifocal, toric, and extended depth of focus lenses designed to reduce dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.
• LASIK Laser eye surgery using Wavelight topography-guided technology to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea without creating a flap, suitable for patients with thinner corneas or specific lifestyle considerations.
• Retina Services Medical and surgical treatment of vitreous and retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment repair, and epiretinal membrane removal.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive management of intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage including medication management, SLT laser treatments, and surgical options such as trabeculectomy and tube shunt procedures.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Micro-invasive surgical procedures including iStent and Hydrus Microstent implants that lower eye pressure with minimal recovery time.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye care including Lacrifil therapy, punctal plugs, warm compresses, and TearCare in-office procedure for gland stimulation.
• Corneal Care Diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases and conditions affecting the front portion of the eye.
• Oculoplastics Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery including eyelid procedures (ptosis, entropion, ectropion), tear duct surgery, orbital disease treatment, Mohs surgery reconstruction, and thyroid eye disease management.
• Cosmetic Eye Surgery Aesthetic eyelid and eyebrow surgery procedures for facial rejuvenation.
• Cosmetic and Aesthetics Services Medical aesthetics services including cosmetic eye surgery, skin care procedures, and injectable treatments.
• The Optical Optical retail service offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses at practice locations.
• Acrysof IQ Vivity Extended Vision IOL Extended depth of focus intraocular lens for cataract surgery providing range of vision from distance to functional near sight while reducing visual disturbances; available in a toric version for astigmatism correction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after LASIK procedures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alcon Laboratories Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2020Dr. Matthew Johnson was selected by Alcon as one of the first surgeons in the Chicagoland area to implant and have access to the newly FDA-approved Acrysof IQ Vivity Extended Vision Intraocular Lens. This partnership positions Hauser-Ross as an early adopter of innovative IOL technology for cataract surgery patients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIcF_1w4Qv_cOoynDjGFqfw
• Facebookfacebook.com/hauserross1980
• Xx.com/hauser_ross

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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