Eye Doctors of Washington

What Eye Doctors of Washington does

Eye Doctors of Washington (EDOW) is a private, academically oriented ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1970 and headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The practice operates six clinical locations across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area, plus a dedicated ambulatory surgery center (Palisades Eye Surgery Center) in Bethesda, MD, and an on-site optical retail shop. Its clinical team comprises 15 or more ophthalmologists and optometrists with fellowship training in cornea, glaucoma, refractive surgery, pediatrics, and oculoplastics, several of whom hold military medical backgrounds, academic appointments, and FDA clinical trial experience. EDOW delivers the full spectrum of medical and surgical eye care, with refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange), advanced cataract surgery using the CATALYS laser and premium IOLs (multifocal, toric, light adjustable), and glaucoma management (including MIGS) as its core revenue drivers, supported by cornea, dry eye, pediatric, oculoplastic, and general eye care services.

Name

Eye Doctors of Washington

Legal name

Eye Doctors of Washington

Website

https://edow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eye Doctors of Washington is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1970, operating six locations and an ambulatory surgery center across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area, delivering refractive, cataract, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric, and optical retail services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

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), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK vision correction
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Comprehensive eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Chevy Chase

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Eye Exams: Revenue from comprehensive eye examinations, consultations, and routine vision care services.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from ophthalmic surgeries including LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, corneal transplants, and other advanced eye surgeries. This includes both facility fees and professional fees.
3. Optical Retail (The Optical): Revenue from eyeglasses, prescription eyewear, and optical products sold through the practice's optical shop.
4. Diagnostic Testing: Revenue from specialized diagnostic tests and imaging services for various eye conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Eye Doctors of Washington is an academically oriented private ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area from six locations. Core offerings include LASIK and PRK laser vision correction, EVO ICL implantation, refractive lens exchange, advanced cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, MIGS and traditional glaucoma surgery, corneal transplants, dry eye treatment, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric eye care, and routine eye examinations, supported by an on-site ambulatory surgery center and optical retail shop.

Product overview

Eye Doctors of Washington is an academically oriented private ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. The practice operates as a unified platform of integrated eye care services centered around surgical vision correction (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange), cataract surgery with advanced technology lenses (CATALYS laser system, multifocal and toric IOLs), and glaucoma management (including MIGS procedures). Supporting services include dry eye treatment (LipiFlow, TearCare, TearLab diagnostics), corneal transplants, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric eye care, and a retail optical shop. The practice utilizes advanced diagnostic and surgical technology including the Wavelight EX500 laser for LASIK and CATALYS Precision Laser for cataract surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) using the Wavelight EX500 excimer laser for bladeless, all-laser correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Performed for adult patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
• PRK Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a laser vision correction procedure that removes a thin layer of corneal tissue to correct refractive errors without creating a corneal flap, offered for patients who are not ideal LASIK candidates.
• EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) placed inside the eye behind the iris to correct refractive errors, ideal for patients with thin corneas or high prescriptions who are not candidates for laser vision correction.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Surgical procedure that replaces the natural lens of the eye with an artificial intraocular lens to correct refractive errors and presbyopia, using techniques similar to cataract surgery.
• Advanced Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery using the CATALYS Precision Laser System for laser-assisted removal of clouded lenses with premium intraocular lens implants (multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus, and Light Adjustable Lens) for adult cataract patients.
• Advanced Technology Lenses (IOL) Premium intraocular lenses including multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus, and Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) implants that replace the natural cloudy lens during cataract surgery to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical, laser, and surgical management of glaucoma including selective laser trabeculoplasty, trabeculectomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, endocyclophotocoagulation, MIGS, and glaucoma drainage implants for patients with elevated intraocular pressure.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Collection of micro-incisional glaucoma procedures including iStent, Hydrus microstent, and Xen 45 gel stent implantation designed to lower intraocular pressure with reduced surgical trauma and faster recovery.
• Corneal Transplant Full and partial thickness corneal transplant procedures including DSEK and DMEK for restoring vision damaged by corneal disease such as Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy and keratoconus.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye treatment program utilizing LipiFlow thermal pulsation, TearCare, TearLab Osmolarity testing, punctal plugs, and Lacrifil therapy, offered through EDOW's Accredited Dry Eye Center.
• Oculoplastic Surgery Medical and cosmetic oculofacial procedures including blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), eyelid reconstruction, orbital surgery, and Botox/dermal fillers for functional and aesthetic indications.
• Keratoconus Treatment Keratoconus management including corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) and intrastromal corneal ring segments (INTACS) to halt progression and improve corneal shape in patients with keratoconus.
• Pediatric Eye Care Comprehensive eye care services for children including pediatric vision screening, comprehensive eye examinations, treatment of strabismus (lazy eye) and amblyopia, and myopia management.
• General Eye Care Routine eye examinations, vision testing, eyeglass prescriptions, and management of common eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration for patients of all ages.
• The Optical Shop On-site optical retail location offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, and optical accessories for EDOW patients and walk-in customers.
• Aesthetics Cosmetic and aesthetic eye-related procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, and other facial aesthetic treatments offered through the practice's aesthetics service line.
• Palisades Eye Surgery Center On-site ambulatory surgery center located in Bethesda, MD, providing surgical facilities for cataract surgery, LASIK, MIGS, corneal transplant, and other ophthalmic procedures, enabling the practice to control quality and patient experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 98% patient satisfaction rate with LASIK results (studies show patients are satisfied years after surgery)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• RestoringVisionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017EDOW partnered with RestoringVision, a nonprofit committed to providing eyewear to those who do not have access. EDOW donated 60 pairs of eyeglasses for every LASIK procedure performed, successfully reaching a goal of 10,000 pairs donated.
• Health in Sight MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDOW partners with Health in Sight Mission, a medical mission organization. Doctors and staff participate in international eye surgery mission trips.
• Roatan Honduras Medical MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDOW doctors and staff conduct annual mission trips to Roatan, Honduras performing cataract surgeries for those in need. Dr. Kang and staff members have visited multiple times.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: National LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain with multiple locations. Directly comparable to EDOW on core LASIK service line, premium technology positioning, and direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Large North American LASIK and refractive surgery provider operating in multiple markets. Comparable business model, technology stack, and patient demographic to EDOW's refractive arm.
• Mann Eye Institute: Multi-location ophthalmology group practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and general eye care. Closely mirrors EDOW's vertically integrated model combining surgery center, optical, and subspecialty ophthalmology.
• Katzen Eye Group: Mid-Atlantic multi-specialty ophthalmology practice (Baltimore region). Comparable in offering full-service eye care including LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma under a private-practice model similar to EDOW.
• Dello Russo Laser Vision: Northeast US LASIK and refractive surgery center with multiple locations. Comparable premium refractive positioning, technology stack, and direct-to-consumer marketing approach.
• SightMD: PE-backed multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in the Northeast US. Comparable service mix (LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, general ophthalmology) and multi-location structure; represents the consolidation model EDOW may face competition from.
• Vision Innovation Partners: PE-backed platform consolidating Mid-Atlantic ophthalmology practices. Directly comparable multi-location ophthalmology and ASC model and represents the type of consolidator that could compete for surgeons or acquire regional practices near EDOW.

Broad incumbents

• Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins: Academic ophthalmology department in Baltimore region. Overlapping subspecialty depth (cornea, glaucoma, retina) and serves as a referral center for complex cases in the DC-Mid-Atlantic corridor.
• Georgetown University Ophthalmology: Academic ophthalmology program within MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. Comparable subspecialty breadth and DC patient base; competes for complex referrals in the same metro as EDOW.

Regional players

• Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center: Maryland-based ophthalmology and LASIK practice. Comparable service mix and regional Mid-Atlantic footprint, though smaller in scale than EDOW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edowdc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EyeDocsWashington
• Facebookfacebook.com/edowdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/edowdc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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