Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley

What Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley does

Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley (OAV) is a private, physician-owned multispecialty ophthalmology group founded in 1973 and headquartered in Encino, California, with a second location in West Hills. Itself-described as the oldest established multispecialty ophthalmology group in the San Fernando Valley, OAV employs nine board-certified ophthalmologists with subspecialty training across cataract, cornea, refractive surgery, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics, several of whom hold faculty appointments at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and Jules Stein Eye Institute. The practice serves adult and pediatric patients across the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, delivering comprehensive eye care ranging from routine exams to advanced surgical interventions.

The clinical service portfolio centers on cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted using the VICTUS Femtosecond Laser with intraoperative ORA verification), laser vision correction (LASIK via the iDesign system, plus PRK, refractive lens exchange, and Implantable Collamer Lenses), glaucoma management (medications, SLT/LPI lasers, and a full MIGS device stack including iStent Inject, Kahook Dual Blade, TRABECTOME, and XEN Gel Stent), and retina surgery (vitrectomy, scleral buckle, retinal injections, and tear/detachment repair). Premium intraocular lens offerings include Alcon PanOptix and PanOptix Pro trifocals, Johnson & Johnson Tecnis Symfony EDOF, and toric lenses. Supporting services cover cornea (DSAEK, transplant, cross-linking), oculoplastics (blepharoplasty, BOTOX, ptosis and entropion/ectropion repair), general eye health, and an on-site Optical Center retailing prescription eyewear and contact lenses, with an integrated online contact lens store.

OAV generates revenue on a fee-for-service basis across professional services (consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures) and retail hardware (optical shop and online contact lens sales), with pricing varying by procedure complexity, lens selection, and insurance coverage and financing options available to patients. Patient acquisition is driven by physician referrals, organic search, the practice's educational content marketing on its website, and direct online/phone appointment scheduling, with no third-party payer or enterprise customer concentration. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes a Compulink Advantage Web patient portal, online bill pay, and the wewillship.com contact lens storefront.

Name

Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley

Legal name

Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley

Website

https://oaveyes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley is a private, physician-owned multispecialty ophthalmology group founded in 1973, operating two locations in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, with nine board-certified ophthalmologists providing cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastic care to adult and pediatric patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology medical practice
• Cataract surgery services
• LASIK vision correction
• Glaucoma treatment services
• Retina eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical consultations and procedures: Fee-for-service revenue from ophthalmology consultations, diagnostic exams, and surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, retina procedures, and other eye care services
2. Optical center and retail eyewear: On-site optical shop selling prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses with expert fittings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley (OAV) is a multispecialty ophthalmology medical practice providing comprehensive and subspecialty eye care, including cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted with VICTUS Femtosecond Laser), LASIK and PRK laser vision correction, glaucoma management with MIGS procedures, retina surgery (vitrectomy, scleral buckle), cornea services (DSAEK, transplants), oculoplastic/cosmetic eyelid procedures, and general eye exams. The practice also operates an on-site Optical Center selling prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

Product overview

Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley (OAV) is a multispecialty ophthalmology group offering comprehensive eye care services across the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, CA. The practice operates two locations in Encino and West Hills with nine board-certified ophthalmologists. The core service portfolio centers on cataract surgery (both traditional and laser-assisted using the VICTUS Femtosecond Laser), LASIK vision correction (using iDesign technology), glaucoma management (including MIGS procedures like iStent, Kahook Dual Blade, TRABECTOME, and XEN Gel Stent), and retina surgery (including vitrectomy and scleral buckle). The practice offers a range of premium intraocular lenses including Alcon PanOptix/PanOptix Pro trifocal IOLs, Johnson & Johnson Tecnis Symfony extended depth of focus IOLs, and Toric versions for astigmatism correction. Supporting services include cornea treatments (DSAEK, corneal transplant, cross-linking), oculoplastic procedures (blepharoplasty, BOTOX), and an on-site Optical Center. The practice utilizes diagnostic technologies including OCT imaging, fluorescein angiography, Pentacam topography, ORA system for intraoperative verification, and the iDesign LASIK system. Patient-facing digital services include a Compulink-based patient portal, online bill pay, and an integrated online contact lens store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment Diagnostic and treatment services for dry eye syndrome, addressing eyes that do not produce enough tears or where tears evaporate too quickly. Targeted at patients experiencing chronic dry eye symptoms.
• Cataract Surgery
• PanOptix Trifocal IOL
• PanOptix Pro IOL
• Tecnis Symfony Extended Depth of Focus IOL
• Toric IOL
• Monovision/Blended Vision
• LASIK Laser Vision Correction
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• Refractive Lens Exchange
• Implant Contact Lenses
• MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery)
• Glaucoma Treatment
• Diabetic Eye Exam
• Vitrectomy
• Retinal Tears and Detachments Treatment
• Scleral Buckle Surgery
• Cornea Services
• Retina Services
• Oculoplastic Treatments
• Optical Center & Contact Lenses
• Eye Health Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Vision restoration following cataract surgery - patients report clear vision typically within days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UCLA Geffen School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation with faculty appointments. OAV physicians hold faculty positions at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and Jules Stein Eye Institute, contributing to the advancement of ophthalmology education and research.
• Jules Stein Eye InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical institution affiliation. OAV physicians are faculty members at this prestigious eye institute, one of the leading eye research and treatment centers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boxer Wachler Vision Institute (DLV): Beverly Hills ophthalmology practice focused on LASIK, ICL, and lens-based vision correction; comparable to OAV's refractive offering and LA premium positioning.
• Acuity Eye Group: Large, PE-backed multispecialty ophthalmology platform serving Southern California with multiple locations; directly comparable to OAV's multispecialty model and SoCal footprint, differing mainly in scale and corporate ownership.
• NVISION Eye Centers: PE-backed national ophthalmology platform with strong SoCal presence in LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma; competes head-to-head with OAV for premium IOL and refractive patients across the Los Angeles region.
• Beverly Hills Institute of Ophthalmology: Multispecialty ophthalmology group in the LA premium market offering cataract, LASIK, and glaucoma care; directly comparable in service mix and affluent SoCal patient base.
• Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute: Los Angeles-based refractive and cataract surgery practice; directly comparable in its emphasis on premium LASIK, lens implants, and elective vision correction procedures.
• Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute: Southern California ophthalmology practice with a similar multispecialty catalog covering LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and cornea — directly comparable to OAV's service breadth in the SoCal region.
• Excel Laser Vision Institute: Southern California practice focused on LASIK, cataract, and premium IOLs; comparable to OAV's elective refractive and premium lens offerings in the LA market.
• Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group: Los Angeles subspecialty retina practice covering diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and vitrectomy; comparable to the retina service line within OAV's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/135377802862

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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