What Berkshire Eye Center does

Berkshire Eye Center is a physician-owned, multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with a second clinical office in Great Barrington and a dedicated Ambulatory Surgery Center in Adams. The practice employs five ophthalmologists and one optometrist, supported by consulting sub-specialists in retina and glaucoma, and delivers the full spectrum of eye care: comprehensive and pediatric eye exams, cataract surgery (no-stitch clear-corneal technique with topical anesthesia), LASIK and PRK laser vision correction, glaucoma management including MIGS (iStent Inject), diabetic eye care, retinal evaluation and treatment, and a full-service in-house optical department dispensing frames, lenses, contact lenses, and sunglasses with price matching and a satisfaction guarantee.

Revenue is generated through three streams: medical and surgical professional services (largely insurance-billed, including Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, and others), elective out-of-pocket procedures financed via CareCredit (LASIK, PRK, premium IOLs such as Symfony, PanOptix, Toric, ReSTOR), and retail optical hardware sales (frames, lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses) including online re-ordering. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone and online appointment requests, supplemented by referrals from local primary care physicians, optometry offices, and hospital affiliations with Berkshire Health System, Fairview Hospital, and Berkshire Medical Center.

The practice operates with an integrated clinical-surgical-optical model anchored by its ASC, allowing it to capture higher-margin surgical revenue (including premium lens upgrades) in-house. Dr. Marcin Zygawski's appointment as Division Chief of Ophthalmology at Berkshire Health System deepens hospital integration. With 11–50 employees, no disclosed external capital, and nearly three decades of stable operating history, Berkshire Eye Center functions as a mature, locally dominant regional eye care provider rather than a growth-stage or technology-driven business.

Name

Berkshire Eye Center

Legal name

Berkshire Eye Center

Website

https://berkshireeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berkshire Eye Center is a physician-owned, multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Berkshire County, MA, founded in 1995, providing comprehensive eye exams, cataract and LASIK surgery, glaucoma and retinal care, and an in-house optical dispensary to local patients across all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Laser vision correction
• Optical eyewear
• Comprehensive eye exams

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical eye care services: Comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including routine and medical eye exams, glaucoma management, diabetic eye care, and retinal evaluation and treatment. These services are typically billed through medical insurance.
2. Surgical procedures: Cataract surgery (including premium IOL options), LASIK/PRK laser vision correction, and other ophthalmic surgical procedures. Cataract surgery is typically covered by insurance while premium lenses and LASIK are often out-of-pocket or financed.
3. Optical products: Sale of eyeglass frames, lenses (single vision, bifocal, trifocal, progressive), sunglasses, contact lenses, and sports eyewear. Also includes optical adjustments, repairs, and fitting services.
4. Financing services: CareCredit healthcare credit card accepted for vision care including LASIK, cataract surgery, premium IOLs, and eyewear with special financing for qualifying purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berkshire Eye Center is a multi-location comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice providing routine and medical eye exams, no-stitch cataract surgery, LASIK/PRK laser vision correction, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease management, and retinal evaluation. The practice operates a dedicated ambulatory surgery center and an integrated optical department dispensing prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and contact lenses across three locations in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Product overview

Berkshire Eye Center is a multi-location comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice offering a full spectrum of eye care services. The core clinical offerings include routine and comprehensive eye exams (from newborn to senior care), medical eye disease management (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal conditions), and surgical services including no-stitch cataract surgery and LASIK/PRK laser vision correction. These are supported by an integrated optical department providing prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and contact lenses. The practice operates three locations (Pittsfield, Great Barrington, and an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Adams, MA) and offers premium lens options (toric, multifocal, extended range IOLs) as add-on choices for cataract surgery patients. Patient financing is available through CareCredit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery No-stitch clear-corneal cataract surgery using topical anesthesia (no needle, no eye patch), performed in the Ambulatory Surgical Center in Adams, MA. The natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens implant (IOL) to restore vision for patients with cataracts.
• LASIK Laser Vision Correction LASIK (In-Situ Keratomileusis) refractive surgery using up-to-date laser technology to reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Includes thorough pre-operative evaluation with corneal thickness testing, topography, wavefront analysis, dry eye assessment, and dilated retinal examination.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Advanced Surface Ablation procedure where the epithelium is gently removed and an excimer laser corrects vision. An alternative for patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas, or specific job requirements who are not ideal LASIK candidates.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Routine and comprehensive eye evaluations for patients of all ages, including newborn evaluations, school-age exams, and adult/elderly assessments. Tests include refractive test, color blindness test, ocular pressure check, peripheral vision check, and overall eye health review.
• Glaucoma Treatment Management of glaucoma with pressure checks, monitoring, medical treatment (prescription eye drops, oral medications), laser procedures, and surgical options where indicated. Includes MIGS (micro-invasive glaucoma surgery) such as iStent Inject combined with cataract surgery.
• Diabetic Eye Care Management of diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye complications with regular exams, imaging, fluorescein angiography, and treatment plans including laser treatment and injected medications.
• Retinal Evaluation and Treatment Evaluation and treatment of retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration, torn or detached retinas, macular edema, and other posterior-segment diseases. Testing includes ophthalmoscopy, visual field/perimetry tests, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasound, and fundus photography.
• Optical Department / Eyewear Full-service optical department offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and sports eyewear for all prescriptions and budgets. Services include frame selection, lens fitting, adjustments, and repairs with price matching and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
• Primary Eye Wear Prescription eyeglasses including single vision, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive lenses. Carries fashion frames and styles from designers including Silhouette, Nautica, Valentino, Flex-On, Salvatore Ferragamo, Vera Wang, and Miraflex for children.
• Sun Wear Sunglasses and protective eyewear with UV radiation protection. Carries designer brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim, Gucci, Dior, Nike, Michael Kors, and Fendi. Offers polarized and tinted lens options.
• Contact Lenses Contact lens fitting and prescription services. Fits daily wear, weekly/monthly disposable, toric, gas permeable, multi-focal, and colored contacts. Brands include Ciba, Air Optix, Night and Day Aqua, Acuvue, Coopervision, Proclear 1-Day, and Bausch & Lomb. Online ordering available.

Quantifiable outcome

• No-stitch cataract surgery with topical anesthesia enhances patient comfort and recovery speed compared to traditional methods
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Glacial MultimediaminorOthersWebsite design and digital marketing services provider. Glacial Multimedia has designed and developed the Berkshire Eye Center medical website and digital marketing campaigns.
• New England Retina ConsultantscoreTechnology or IntegrationConsulting retina specialists Dr. Hari Mylvaganam and Dr. Rebecca Soares provide regular retinal consultations at the Pittsfield office, eliminating the need for patients to travel out of town for retinal care.
• Dr. Paul Fellenbaum (Glaucoma Specialist)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlaucoma specialist who provides regular consultations at the Pittsfield office. His primary office is based out of Albany, NY. This arrangement provides convenient in-office glaucoma care without requiring out-of-town travel.
• Berkshire Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marcin Zygawski serves as Division Chief of Ophthalmology at the Berkshire Health System hospital campus, supporting integration with local hospitals for continuity of care. Practice maintains hospital affiliations including Fairview Hospital and Berkshire Medical Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LASIKPlus: Large national LASIK provider with significant consumer marketing spend — competes directly for elective refractive surgery patients in the same category as Berkshire's LASIK/PRK service line.
• Tallman Eye Associates: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Massachusetts/NH offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, and optical services — closely comparable integrated medical-surgical-optical model.
• Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston: Large multi-specialty ophthalmology group serving greater New England with cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and retina services — directly comparable multi-physician model in the same geographic region.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK — direct competitor for Berkshire Eye Center's elective laser vision correction business.
• Eye Health Vision Centers: Regional New England eye care network providing comprehensive ophthalmology, optometry, and optical services across multiple sites — comparable multi-location, multi-physician community eye care practice.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: Specialty ophthalmology hospital and multi-specialty group in Philadelphia — provides the same breadth of ophthalmic sub-specialties (cornea, glaucoma, retina, refractive) at much larger scale, serving as a regional referral destination.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Mass General Brigham): Academic specialty hospital and multi-specialty ophthalmology group in Boston — overlapping sub-specialty capabilities (cornea, retina, glaucoma) and a regional referral competitor for complex cases from Western Massachusetts.
• Retina Consultants of New England: Sub-specialty retina practice serving New England — provides the kind of dedicated retina expertise that competes with Berkshire's consulting retina arrangement for higher-acuity retinal cases.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand with physical retail — disrupts traditional optical retail by offering prescription eyewear at lower price points, pressuring margins in the same eyewear category Berkshire sells through its in-house optical department.

Regional players

• Pearle Vision: National optical retail brand with neighborhood offices — competes with Berkshire's optical department for routine eyewear purchases and frames/lens sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Berkshire-Eye-Center/164745473581131
• Xx.com/BerkshireEye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berkshire-eye-care

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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