Louisiana Eye and Laser Center

What Louisiana Eye and Laser Center does

Louisiana Eye and Laser Center is a private, independently-owned ophthalmology specialty practice headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana, operating 14-15 clinic locations across an eleven-parish area in central Louisiana. Founded in 1986, the practice is organized into three service divisions: The Eye Center (medical and surgical eye care including blade-free LASIK, cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implants, iStent glaucoma surgery, corneal cross-linking, retina services, glaucoma management, and dry eye treatment), The Optical Center (prescription eyewear, designer frames, lenses, and contact lenses), and The Aesthetic Center (cosmetic services such as Botox, fillers, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and microneedling). The clinical team comprises 18+ providers including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and physician assistants, supported by a corporate leadership team led by CEO Louie Gill alongside COO Mickey Roberts, Chief Clinical Officer Tina Butler, Chief Administrative Officer Shandreka Carter, and directors of Marketing, HR, and Finance.

The practice monetizes through four revenue streams: professional services for medical eye care (covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance), surgical procedures (traditional cataract surgery covered by insurance, premium lens implants and laser cataract surgery largely out-of-pocket), optical product sales (hardware revenue via The Optical Center), and aesthetic services (cash-pay cosmetic procedures). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; financing options including 0% interest plans for LASIK are offered. The practice accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and multiple vision plans, and offers free LASIK consultations as a lead-generation mechanism.

Distribution is direct-to-patient across 15 physical clinic locations with online appointment scheduling via the company website (laeyeandlaser.com) and a Modernizing Medicine patient portal. Marketing is multi-channel including website, blog content marketing, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), local SEO, patient testimonials, and a partnership as Official Eye Care Provider for ULM Athletics. The practice is regionally differentiated as the first in Central and Northern Louisiana to offer PanOptix trifocal IOL replacement, the first in central Louisiana to offer iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent for glaucoma, and the first in Central Louisiana to offer FDA-approved corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. No external funding, PE backing, or parent company is identified; the firm appears to be physician/operator-owned and has compounded organically over nearly four decades.

Name

Louisiana Eye and Laser Center

Legal name

Louisiana Eye and Laser Center

Website

https://laeyeandlaser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Louisiana Eye and Laser Center is a private ophthalmology practice operating 15 clinic locations across central Louisiana's eleven-parish area, providing medical eye care, surgical services (LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, retina), optical retail, and aesthetic services to families and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Services-Health Services (8000)

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), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Glaucoma treatment
• Optical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 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: Revenue from comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including eye exams, diagnostic testing, and medical treatments. Covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and medical insurance.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma surgery, and retina surgery. Traditional cataract surgery covered by Medicare/insurance; premium lens implants and laser cataract surgery typically involve out-of-pocket costs.
3. Optical Products: Revenue from prescription eyewear, designer frames, lenses, contact lenses, and accessories through The Optical Center
4. Aesthetic Services: Revenue from cosmetic and aesthetic treatments including Botox, fillers, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, chemical peels, and microneedling through The Aesthetic Center

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Louisiana Eye and Laser Center is a multi-department ophthalmology specialty practice delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, and optical eye care through three divisions: The Eye Center (routine exams, blade-free LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, glaucoma and retina treatment, dry eye management, corneal cross-linking), The Optical Center (prescription eyewear, designer frames, contact lenses), and The Aesthetic Center (Botox, fillers, skin rejuvenation, microneedling). Services are delivered via 14–15 clinic locations across central Louisiana, with insurance billing plus out-of-pocket premium and aesthetic offerings.

Product overview

Louisiana Eye and Laser Center operates as a multi-department ophthalmology specialty practice with three main service divisions: The Eye Center (core surgical and medical eye care), The Optical Center (retail eyewear), and The Aesthetic Center (cosmetic procedures). The Eye Center provides advanced surgical services including blade-free LASIK using VISX CustomVue technology, multiple cataract surgery options (traditional, no-stitch, laser, and ReLACS) with premium lens implants such as PanOptix and ReSTOR, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, glaucoma treatment including iStent MIGS procedures, and retina services. The Optical Center offers designer frames, lenses, and contact lenses. The Aesthetic Center provides cosmetic treatments including Botox, fillers, and skin rejuvenation procedures. With 15 locations across Central Louisiana, the practice serves an eleven-parish area providing comprehensive eye care from routine exams to advanced surgical procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Eye Center: Surgical and medical eye care facility offering blade-free LASIK and laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lens implants.
• The Optical Center
• The Aesthetic Center

Products and services

• The Eye Center State-of-the-art eye care facility offering blade-free LASIK and laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lens implants; provides diagnostics, treatment, and surgical services for cataracts, glaucoma, retina conditions, dry eye, keratoconus, and refractive errors.
• The Optical Center Optical retail center offering designer frames, lenses, contact lenses, specialty lenses, sunglasses, and accessories for patients who have received a prescription through the practice.
• The Aesthetic Center Aesthetic treatments and technologies including skin rejuvenation procedures, tattoo removal, fillers, Botox, chemical peels, microneedling, and cosmetic surgery procedures.
• Blade-Free LASIK Laser vision correction procedure using IntraLase femtosecond laser and VISX CustomVue WaveScan to permanently reshape the cornea, correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism without a blade.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts with multiple options: traditional, no-stitch, laser, and refractive laser assisted cataract surgery (ReLACS), with premium lens implants available.
• PanOptix Lens Replacement Surgery Advanced cataract surgery technique using the PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens, providing uninterrupted vision at near, intermediate, and far distances and reducing or eliminating the need for glasses.
• iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device implanted during cataract surgery to reduce intraocular pressure for patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma.
• Premium Intraocular Lens Implants Advanced intraocular lens implants used during cataract surgery, including Toric IOL for astigmatism correction and ReSTOR multi-focal IOL to reduce dependency on glasses after cataract surgery.
• Corneal Cross-Linking FDA-approved treatment for progressive keratoconus combining UVA light and riboflavin eye drops to strengthen weakened corneas and halt disease progression.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma management including medications, laser treatments, and MIGS procedures for open-angle and narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Retina Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, floaters, flashers, and retinal detachment.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye diagnosis and treatment including tear osmolarity testing, Meibomian gland imaging, and customized treatment plans for aqueous and evaporative dry eye.
• Dry Eye Testing Advanced diagnostic testing using TearLab Osmolarity test, Meibomian gland imaging, and ocular allergy testing to accurately diagnose dry eye disease.
• Primary Eye Care Routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and comprehensive diagnostic testing for patients of all ages.
• Glasses and Frames Eyewear products including prescription glasses, designer frames, transition lenses, sunglasses, and specialty lenses sold through The Optical Center.
• Contact Lenses Various types of contact lenses available for order through the practice's Optical Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of LASIK patients could see 20/20 or better; 70% could see better than 20/20
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ULM AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana Eye & Laser Center serves as the official Eye Care Provider for ULM Athletics (University of Louisiana at Monroe), providing eye care services to university athletes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mann Eye Institute: Multi-location ophthalmology and LASIK practice in Texas offering cataract surgery, LASIK, and premium lens implants. Comparable in operating model — independent practice with multiple clinics, premium IOL focus, and physician-led surgical services — though at larger scale and in a different geography.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in Arizona offering cataract surgery, LASIK, optical retail, and aesthetic services. Highly comparable structure with multiple clinics, premium IOL focus, and integrated optical/aesthetic divisions.
• Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center: Regional ophthalmology and LASIK practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and optical services. Comparable as a multi-clinic regional ophthalmology group with premium service focus.
• Woolfson Eye Institute: Atlanta-based ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK and refractive surgery, with multiple locations across the Southeast. Comparable as a regional LASIK/refractive specialist with surgeon-led model.
• Minnesota Eye Consultants: Independent multi-location ophthalmology practice in Minnesota offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastics. Comparable as a physician-owned, multi-subspecialty regional ophthalmology group.
• Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute: San Diego-area ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and corneal cross-linking. Comparable in blade-free LASIK, premium lens, and advanced corneal procedure focus.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform with hundreds of locations across multiple states. A direct competitor for physicians and a roll-up acquirer of regional ophthalmology practices; offers overlapping services (cataract, LASIK, optical) at much greater scale.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused ophthalmology chain with locations across the U.S. and Canada. Comparable in blade-free LASIK, premium IOL, and refractive surgery offerings, though more narrowly focused on refractive and operating at much greater national scale.
• LASIKPlus: National refractive surgery provider operating dozens of LASIK centers across the U.S. Direct overlap on blade-free LASIK services; serves as a competing national brand for premium refractive procedures in any market LELC operates in.

Regional players

• Pacific Eye Institute: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in Southern California with subspecialty services including cataract, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics. Comparable as an independent regional multi-clinic ophthalmology group, though serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LouisianaEyeAndLaser
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-eye-and-laser
• Instagraminstagram.com/louisianaeyeandlaser
• Xx.com/laeyel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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