Dakota Eye Institute

What Dakota Eye Institute does

Dakota Eye Institute is a private, multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group practice founded in 1989 in Bismarck, North Dakota. The practice delivers comprehensive eye care across the full subspecialty spectrum — cataract surgery, LASIK and EVO ICL refractive surgery, glaucoma management, retina care, cornea services, oculoplastic/eyelid repair, low vision services, and pediatric/infant eye care — supported by 6 board-certified ophthalmologists (MDs), 11 optometrists (ODs), and 2 nurse practitioners. It also operates an on-site retail optical shop with prescription eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and contact lens fittings, plus a no-cost InfantSEE assessment program for infants 6–12 months old.

The practice operates from four physical locations: a South Clinic and North Clinic in Bismarck (the North Clinic offering extended evening and select Saturday hours), a freestanding Dakota Eye Surgery Center for outpatient ophthalmic procedures, and a Linton clinic. It extends geographic reach via traveling satellite clinics that rotate through Dickinson, Beulah, Hazen, Jamestown, and Mandan. Surgical technology is sourced through an Alcon partnership providing precision laser and intraocular lens equipment.

Dakota Eye Institute generates revenue through professional services billing — including insurance reimbursement, patient self-pay, and elective cash-pay procedures such as LASIK — supplemented by retail optical sales. Patients access the practice via direct appointment scheduling, online booking, a patient portal, and a referral program, with marketing amplified through Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and video testimonials. The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Dakota Eye Institute

Legal name

Dakota Eye Institute

Website

https://dakotaeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dakota Eye Institute is a private, multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group practice founded in 1989 in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving patients across the state through 6 MDs, 11 ODs, and multiple clinic and surgery center locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Optometry services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Retinal disease treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye exams, diagnostic services, medical and surgical treatments for eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and routine vision care. Includes both in-office consultations and surgical procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dakota Eye Institute is a multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and routine eye care to patients of all ages. Core clinical services include cataract surgery, LASIK and EVO ICL vision correction, glaucoma treatment, retina and cornea care, oculoplastic eyelid repair, low vision services, and comprehensive eye exams. The practice also operates an on-site optical shop selling prescription eyewear and contact lenses.

Product overview

Dakota Eye Institute is a multi-specialty eye care practice that opened its first clinic in 1989. The organization provides a comprehensive range of eye care services delivered by board-certified ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurse practitioners. Core medical services include cataract surgery with artificial lens implants, LASIK surgery, EVO ICL vision correction, glaucoma treatment, cornea services, retina services, and eyelid repair. The practice also offers low vision services for patients with significant visual impairment. Retail optical services include an on-site optical shop with prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional services include pediatric eye care through the InfantSEE program for infants, vision therapy, and acute eye care for emergencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Outpatient surgical procedure that removes the defective lens within the eye and replaces it with an artificial lens to restore clear vision. Performed at the in-house Dakota Eye Surgery Center.
• LASIK Surgery Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis procedure performed to correct refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) to help patients see clearly without glasses or contacts.
• EVO ICL Implantable Collamer Lens procedure for vision correction, offered as an alternative to LASIK for patients who may not be ideal LASIK candidates.
• Eye Exams Comprehensive optometric services including routine eye care, vision testing, and eye health evaluations for patients of all ages.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma to prevent vision loss from increased intraocular pressure.
• Cornea Services Diagnosis and treatment of corneal conditions including disorders, infections, and diseases requiring specialized care.
• Retina Services Medical and surgical treatment for retinal conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal detachment.
• Eyelid Repair Oculoplastic surgical procedures for eyelid abnormalities, ptosis (droopy eyelids), dermatochalasis, ectropion, entropion, and cosmetic enhancements.
• Low Vision Services Specialized care and visual aids for patients with significant vision impairment who cannot be fully corrected with standard treatments.
• Optical Services On-site optical shop offering prescription eyeglasses, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.
• Contact Lens Services Contact lens examinations, fittings, and online ordering for soft, toric, multifocal, and specialty contact lenses.
• InfantSEE Program No-cost eye health assessments for infants between 6 and 12 months of age to detect potential vision problems early.
• Pediatric Eye Care Comprehensive eye exams and vision care for children, including early intervention for vision problems and binocular vision disorders.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AlconsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlcon provides surgical technology and products used at Dakota Eye Institute, including precision laser and surgical equipment for cataract surgery and LASIK procedures. The practice displays Alcon precision technology marketing materials in their facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Minnesota Eye Consultants: Multi-specialty ophthalmology group serving the Upper Midwest with subspecialty coverage in cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastic surgery. Comparable multi-subspecialty MD-led model in an adjacent Upper Midwest geography.
• Wolfe Eye Clinic: Regional multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Iowa with multiple clinic and surgery center locations. Comparable as a long-standing independent physician group offering cataract, LASIK, retina, glaucoma, and cornea care across a rural state footprint.
• Vance Thompson Vision: Multi-specialty ophthalmology group based in the Dakotas and surrounding states offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastic services. Directly comparable in service mix, surgeon-led model, and regional footprint in North/South Dakota.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and other vision correction procedures. Comparable on the LASIK/refractive surgery side of Dakota Eye's offering and competes for elective refractive patients.
• LasikPlus: Large U.S. LASIK provider network offering refractive surgery through dedicated centers. Comparable to Dakota Eye's LASIK/EVO ICL service line and competes for elective vision correction patients in regional markets.
• NVision Eye Centers: Multi-location refractive and cataract surgery provider with ophthalmologists across the western U.S. Comparable in delivering LASIK and premium cataract surgery at scale within a physician-led clinic model.
• Ophthalmology Ltd. Multi-physician ophthalmology and optometry group in Sioux Falls, SD, offering comprehensive surgical and medical eye care including cataract, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastic services. Comparable regional multi-specialty independent practice model.

Emerging players

• Pacific Eye Institute: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the western U.S. offering cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastic care with an ASC. Comparable in service mix and ASC ownership, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Dean McGee Eye Institute: Academic-affiliated multi-specialty eye institute in Oklahoma offering the full range of ophthalmology subspecialties plus research and residency programs. Comparable on service breadth, but operates at significantly larger scale and with academic/teaching mission.

Regional players

• Eye Center of North Dakota: Ophthalmology and optometry provider in North Dakota offering medical and surgical eye care. Comparable regional multi-specialty competitor in the same state, though smaller in subspecialty depth and footprint than Dakota Eye.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_A1kTwn-z3wba_YemdRdLQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/DakotaEyeInstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/dakotaeyeinstitute
• Xx.com/dakotaeyeinst

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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