Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center

What Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center does

Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center is a private ophthalmology practice founded in 1981 by Lawrence Katzen, M.D., operating two clinical sites in Palm Beach County, Florida: a primary location in Boynton Beach and a secondary location in West Palm Beach operating as Florida Vision Institute. The practice provides comprehensive eye care across general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK vision correction, glaucoma management, retina care, macular degeneration, corneal disease, dry eye, pediatric eye care, and diabetic eye care. Clinical offerings are anchored by advanced device-based surgical and diagnostic technology, including the Johnson & Johnson iDesign 2.0 Studio System (a personalized LASIK platform capturing over 1,200 data points per eye for custom corneal reshaping), the Intralase iFS Femtosecond Laser for bladeless flap creation, the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) — a photosensitive intraocular lens enabling post-operative vision refinement via ultraviolet light treatments — and the Voyager DSLT system for selective laser trabeculoplasty in glaucoma patients.

The clinical team consists of board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists with subspecialty fellowship training, including a cornea and external disease specialist (Wills Eye Hospital fellow, AAO Achievement Award recipient) and a vitreous/retina fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, supported by a Doctor of Optometry with ocular disease specialization. The practice serves individual consumer patients across Palm Beach County (Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton) and reports having treated more than 50,000 patients over its 40-plus year history, with 250+ LAL implants completed. Revenue is generated through professional medical services, surgical procedures, and optical product sales, with insurance-based billing for medical eye care and cash-pay/financed pricing for elective procedures such as LASIK. Patient acquisition is driven by a sales-led go-to-market combining direct phone/online appointment booking, content marketing through an educational blog and video library, a Referring Providers program for physician-to-physician referrals, and a Facebook/Instagram presence.

Name

Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center

Legal name

Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center

Website

https://katzeneyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center is a private, two-location ophthalmology practice in Palm Beach County, Florida, founded in 1981, providing comprehensive eye care including LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, and retina services to individual consumer patients across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retinal care

Headquarters

HQ city

Boynton Beach

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Medical Services: Revenue from office consultations, examinations, diagnostic testing, and ongoing patient care across multiple eye care specialties including general eye care, cataract, glaucoma, retina, corneal care, and macular degeneration.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical interventions including cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, corneal cross-linking, refractive lens exchange, and advanced glaucoma treatments. Includes pre-operative consultations and post-operative care.
3. Optical Products: Revenue from prescription eyewear, glasses, and potentially contact lenses through the practice's optical services.
4. Insurance and Payment Plans: Practice accepts various insurance plans and offers financing options including interest-free financing for procedures like LASIK, enabling patients to pay over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center is an ophthalmology medical practice that provides comprehensive eye care services including LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal care, corneal care, dry eye treatment, pediatric eye care, and diabetic eye care. The practice operates two clinical locations in Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida, delivering both surgical and non-surgical vision correction procedures along with advanced intraocular lens options such as the Light Adjustable Lens.

Product overview

Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center is an ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services and surgical procedures. The core offerings include LASIK, PRK, and cataract surgery as primary vision correction and lens replacement procedures. Advanced Technology Lenses (multifocal, toric, EDOF) and the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) represent premium add-on options for cataract surgery patients seeking reduced glasses dependence. The practice also provides medical specialty services including glaucoma management (with Voyager DSLT), retina care, macular degeneration treatment, corneal care, dry eye treatment, pediatric eye care, and diabetic eye care. The practice utilizes the IDesign 2.0 Studio System from Johnson & Johnson for personalized LASIK procedures and offers educational video content covering various eye conditions and procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea using the IDesign 2.0 Studio System for personalized vision correction, available for adults with refractive errors seeking freedom from glasses and contacts.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacement with a clear artificial intraocular lens to restore clear vision, targeting patients with cataracts experiencing cloudy vision, glare sensitivity, and night driving difficulties.
• Advanced Technology Lenses Premium intraocular lenses including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses that address diverse vision needs and reduce dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.
• Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Revolutionary photosensitive intraocular lens that can be precisely modified after implantation using controlled ultraviolet light treatments, allowing cataract surgery patients to customize their vision post-surgery through a Light Delivery Device.
• Refractive Lens Exchange Surgical procedure similar to cataract surgery where the natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens to correct refractive errors, offered as an alternative for patients who may not be candidates for LASIK.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Laser vision correction procedure that gently removes the outer layer of the cornea (which naturally regenerates during healing) to reshape the cornea and correct vision, offered as an alternative to LASIK for patients with thinner corneas.
• Corneal Cross-linking Procedure that strengthens the cornea by applying riboflavin drops and ultraviolet light to halt progressive corneal thinning, primarily used for keratoconus treatment.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma management including medication, laser therapy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and Voyager DSLT to lower intraocular pressure and prevent vision loss.
• Voyager DSLT Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty - an innovative laser treatment for glaucoma patients offering a safer, simpler, and more comfortable experience for managing intraocular pressure.
• Retina Care Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, using treatments such as photocoagulation, vitrectomy, and anti-VEGF injections.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Management and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, a degenerative disease of the retina causing central vision loss.
• Corneal Care Treatment of corneal diseases and conditions including infections, dystrophies, and performance of corneal transplants.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye management including artificial tears, prescription medications, punctal plugs, lid hygiene, and in-office procedures to unclog meibomian glands.
• General Eye Care Routine eye exams, prescription updates, and comprehensive eye health evaluations for patients of all ages.
• Pediatric Eye Care Eye care services for children including vision screenings, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye conditions, and strabismus management.
• Diabetic Eye Care Specialized eye care for diabetic patients including screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye conditions.
• ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable collamer lens surgery for vision correction, an alternative to LASIK for patients with higher degrees of myopia or thin corneas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 patients helped improve their vision since 1981
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Long-established North American LASIK and refractive surgery chain. Comparable to Katzen on refractive surgery focus and multi-decade brand history, though operates more as a single-specialty refractive chain rather than a full ophthalmology practice.
• Mann Eye Institute: Texas-based comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with advanced IOLs, glaucoma, retina, and dry eye services. Highly comparable service-line breadth and premium-procedure positioning, though geographically distinct.
• LasikPlus: National LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain operating across the U.S. Directly comparable on the refractive-surgery core offering (LASIK/PRK with iDesign and Intralase platforms), though narrower in scope (refractive only, no medical ophthalmology).
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location U.S. refractive and cataract surgery provider offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and lens replacement procedures. Comparable service mix on refractive and premium-cataract revenue streams.
• Center For Sight: Multi-location Florida ophthalmology and LASIK practice offering comprehensive vision correction, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and aesthetic services. Closest comparable to Katzen in terms of scope (full-service ophthalmology + refractive), Florida geography, and independent multi-specialty model.

Broad incumbents

• Eye Health America: PE-backed multi-specialty ophthalmology platform with practices across the southeastern U.S. Direct competitor for patient acquisition in South Florida and a likely consolidation counterparty; competes on scale, equipment, and marketing budget rather than site-level specialization.
• Cleveland Clinic Florida: Multi-specialty health system with comprehensive ophthalmology services in South Florida (Weston and other locations). Competes for ophthalmology patients in the broader South Florida market with the brand and payer leverage of a major health system.
• SightMD (OCLI Vision): Multi-state ophthalmology platform providing comprehensive eye care, refractive surgery, cataract with premium IOLs, glaucoma, and retina services. Comparable service breadth; larger scale and capital base than independent practices.
• US Eye (formerly known as Center For Sight Sarasota / Suncoast): PE-backed (Pamlico) multi-state ophthalmology platform operating comprehensive eye care, LASIK, cataract, retina, and oculoplastic services. Active acquirer in Florida with broader geographic footprint and capital backing that independent practices like Katzen lack.

Regional players

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: University of Miami-affiliated academic ophthalmology center consistently ranked among the top U.S. eye hospitals. Operates multiple Florida locations including Palm Beach County; competes for complex and specialty cases (retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology) where Katzen also has subspecialty coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/katzeneyecare
• Instagraminstagram.com/katzeneyecare
• Xx.com/EyeKatzen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katzen-eye-care-laser-center

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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