What Eyecare Partners does

EyeCare Partners (ECP) is a privately held, PE-backed clinically integrated network of ophthalmology and optometry practices headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (with a Support Center in Ballwin, MO). The company operates nearly 700 practice locations across 18 states and approximately 30 markets, employing more than 700 optometrists and 300+ ophthalmologists (over 1,000 doctors), supported by nearly 5,000 clinical staff and 1,200 corporate support team members. ECP serves more than 3 million patients annually, conducting 1.4 million+ eye exams per year through its optometry network and delivering the full spectrum of eye care from routine vision correction to complex retinal surgery, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) procedures, and participation in 200+ active clinical trials.

ECP's core platform consists of a proprietary E360+ practice management and electronic medical records (PM/EMR) system, the EyeCare Partners Innovation Center (EPIC) for quality analytics and clinical research, a doctor-led Medical Executive Board for governance, and a portfolio of retained acquired-practice brands across optometry (Clarkson Eyecare, Nationwide Vision, Eyecarecenter, The EyeDoctors) and ophthalmology (Cincinnati Eye Institute, Bennett & Bloom, John-Kenyon, Virginia Eye Consultants, Sabates Eye Centers, and others). The company also operates physician development programs including the Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment (RCAS) Fellowship, the Advanced Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship (ACOF), and the EyeRise student loan repayment program for new optometrists.

The business model is a platform-plus-affiliate roll-up: ECP grows by acquiring or affiliating with leading independent eye care practices, offering them administrative support (revenue cycle management, payor contracting, credentialing, purchasing, HR, IT, marketing) and clinical/research infrastructure in exchange for equity/control. Revenue is generated through patient care services billed via insurance and direct patient payments across owned and affiliated practices, with recurring patient relationships across routine and surgical ophthalmology. The go-to-market is sales-led, targeting independent practices via direct outreach and a dedicated acquisitions@ inbox, complemented by doctor/employee referral programs that pay up to $20,000 per successful hire. Partners Group, a global private investment manager, is the controlling private equity owner.

Name

Eyecare Partners

Legal name

EyeCare Partners, LLC

Website

https://eyecare-partners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

EyeCare Partners is a PE-backed clinically integrated network of nearly 700 ophthalmology and optometry practices across 18 states, employing over 1,000 doctors who serve more than 3 million patients annually through its E360+ EMR platform and EPIC clinical research hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Optometry services
• Eye care network
• Clinical eye research
• Ambulatory surgery centers

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: EyeCare Partners generates revenue through its network of ophthalmology and optometry practices by providing comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, medical eye care, surgical procedures, and optical products. Revenue cycle management is a key internal function supporting the network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EyeCare Partners operates a nationwide clinically integrated network of ophthalmology and optometry practices delivering comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, medical eye care, surgical procedures, and optical products. The network spans 18 states with nearly 700 practice locations and over 1,000 doctors, supported by a proprietary E360+ practice management/EMR system, a doctor-led Medical Executive Board, and the EyeCare Partners Innovation Center (EPIC) for clinical research and provider education.

Product overview

EyeCare Partners is a nationwide clinically integrated eye care network offering ophthalmology and optometry services through a platform-plus-affiliate model. The core offering is the EyeCare Partners Network of over 700 optometry and 300+ ophthalmology practices in 18 states, supported by the proprietary E360+ Practice Management/EMR system. The EyeCare Partners Innovation Center (EPIC) provides clinical research, quality analytics, and provider education. Additional offerings include clinical research services with over 200 active trials, the Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment (RCAS) Fellowship program, the Advanced Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship (ACOF), the ECP CAREs crisis relief foundation, and the EyeRise student loan support program. The Medical Executive Board provides governance oversight. The portfolio includes numerous acquired optometry brands (Clarkson Eyecare, Nationwide Vision, Eyecare Associates, eyecarecenter, The EyeDoctors) and ophthalmology brands (Cincinnati Eye Institute, Retina Associates of Kentucky, Bennett & Bloom, John-Kenyon, Virginia Eye Consultants, and many others).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECP CAREs: Crisis Aid Relief for Employees program - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation providing grants to team members experiencing financial hardship due to disaster events or personal hardships.
• ECP Foundation
• EyeCare Partners Innovation Center (EPIC)
• Medical Executive Board

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.4 million+ eye exams conducted annually by ECP optometrists
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Eye: PE-backed clinically integrated network of ophthalmology and optometry practices competing directly with ECP in overlapping Sun Belt and Midwest geographies. Same platform-plus-affiliate model, similar scale and acquisition flywheel, backed by sponsors that compete with Partners Group.
• AEG Vision: Private equity-backed optometry platform consolidating independent eye care practices across multiple US states. Directly comparable business model—practice partnership with centralized RCM, marketing, and operational support—and a primary consolidation competitor.
• Vision Integrated Partners: KKR-sponsored eye care management services organization providing non-clinical support to affiliated ophthalmology and optometry practices. Operates with the same clinically integrated platform model as ECP and competes for the same acquisition pipeline of independent practices.
• OCLI Vision: PE-backed multi-specialty ophthalmology platform with practices across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable in offering full-service ophthalmology (cataract, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics) under a partnered-with-physicians model and overlapping with ECP in Mid-Atlantic geographies.
• Keplr Vision: PE-backed vision care platform consolidating independent optometry practices across the US. Directly comparable partnership model providing back-office services to optometrists while preserving clinical autonomy; competes for tuck-in acquisition targets.

Broad incumbents

• National Vision Holdings: Publicly traded (NASDAQ: EYE) optical retailer operating America's Best, Eyeglass World, and other value-oriented vision care chains. Comparable in customer base (mass-market eye care consumers) and overlapping in optometry services, but retail-led rather than clinically integrated and physician-partnered.
• MyEyeDr. Large optometry practice network backed by Goldman Sachs, operating hundreds of offices across the US. Comparable in optometric service delivery and patient base, but more retail-oriented than ECP's clinically integrated ophthalmology-and-optometry model.
• Warby Parker: Publicly traded (NYSE: WRBY) vertically integrated eyewear retailer combining online and retail optical stores with in-house optometry. Comparable as a scaled eye-care consumer brand, though more retail/eyewear-led versus ECP's physician-led clinical care platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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