Chesapeake Eye Care

What Chesapeake Eye Care does

Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center is a private ophthalmology and vision-correction practice headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, founded in 1993 by Dr. Maria C. Scott. It serves adult patients across the Mid-Atlantic region with a full spectrum of eye-care services, including cataract surgery (traditional and bladeless LenSx with ORA Precision Vision and Light Adjustable Lens), laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK), EVO Implantable Collamer Lens and Refractive Lens Exchange, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, dry-eye treatment (LipiFlow, OptiLight IPL), and medical management of glaucoma, retinal conditions, and keratoconus. The practice operates from a single main clinical site co-located with the Chesapeake Cataract Center, a private Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center on the Anne Arundel Medical Campus.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical services (Medicare, Medicaid, and 50+ commercial plans), elective self-pay refractive procedures and premium IOL upgrades, routine eye examinations and optical product sales (glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses), and ancillary aesthetic services (Botox, dermal fillers). Patient financing is facilitated through CareCredit and ALPHAEON CREDIT, and patient acquisition is driven by a network of referring optometrists and primary-care physicians, a dedicated physician liaison, online scheduling via Luma Health, community partnerships (e.g., Annapolis Blues FC), and Google review management.

Chesapeake Eye Care is a founding member of Vision Innovation Partners (VIP), a Gryphon Investors-backed network of Mid-Atlantic ophthalmology practices, providing the platform with shared back-office, marketing, and brand resources. The practice employs 17 board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists, has cumulatively performed over 25,000 cataract surgeries, and includes Dr. Mark Whitten, who individually has performed over 400,000 laser vision correction procedures over a 40+ year career.

Name

Chesapeake Eye Care

Legal name

Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center

Website

https://chesapeakeeyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chesapeake Eye Care is a private Annapolis-based ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, laser vision correction, oculoplastic surgery, and medical eye care to Mid-Atlantic patients. It operates a Medicare-certified surgery center and is a founding member of the Vision Innovation Partners network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Dry eye treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical/Surgical Services: Revenue from surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, oculoplastic surgery, and other eye surgeries. These are typically covered by insurance (Medicare, commercial insurance) or self-pay with financing options.
2. Eye Examinations: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, medical eye exams, and routine vision exams. Health portion billable to insurance; refraction fee is out-of-pocket ($65 as of March 2023).
3. Vision Products: Revenue from glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and aesthetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers.
4. Financing Programs: Deferred financing and extended payment plans through CareCredit and ALPHAEON CREDIT, enabling patients to pay for procedures over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center is a private ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Services include cataract surgery (traditional and bladeless LenSx laser), LASIK/SMILE/PRK laser vision correction, EVO Implantable Collamer Lens, refractive lens exchange, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, dry eye treatment, glaucoma and retinal disease management, keratoconus treatment, Botox/aesthetic services, and comprehensive eye exams. The practice operates from its Annapolis facility and an on-site Medicare-certified surgical center (Chesapeake Cataract Center).

Product overview

Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center is an ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services. The core offerings include surgical procedures (Cataract Surgery with traditional and laser LenSx options, LASIK/SMILE/PRK laser vision correction, EVO Implantable Collamer Lens, Refractive Lens Exchange, and Oculoplastic/Reconstructive Surgery) and medical management (Dry Eye Treatment, Keratoconus, Glaucoma, and Retinal Conditions). Cosmetic/aesthetic services include Botox and facial fillers. All services are integrated within the practice's Annapolis facility and affiliated surgery center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chesapeake Cataract Center: A private, state-of-the-art, Medicare-certified surgical care facility integrated within Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center on the Anne Arundel Medical Campus, specializing in cataract surgery.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 to 20/40 vision without glasses or contacts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vision Innovation PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChesapeake Eye Care is proud to work with Vision Innovation Partners, a leading manager of ophthalmology practices in the Mid-Atlantic region. Vision Innovation Partners works with several practices in the region. Dr. Mark Whitten is a Founding Partner of Vision Innovation Partners. Dr. Maria C. Scott is a founder and board member of Vision Innovation Partners.
• ASCRS Foundation Operation SightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChesapeake Eye Care participates in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation's Operation Sight program, providing free cataract surgeries to uninsured patients meeting 200% Federal Poverty Level criteria.
• Annapolis Blues FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Eye Care Provider of Annapolis Blues FC, providing special limited time offers to team supporters and community members.
• Alcon (LenSx Laser)coreTechnology or IntegrationChesapeake Eye Care offers Alcon's LenSx laser for bladeless cataract surgery. The practice was the first in Anne Arundel County to offer this technology.
• Luma HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline patient scheduling platform used by Chesapeake Eye Care for appointment booking, consultation requests, and patient intake forms.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EyeCare Partners: One of the largest PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platforms in the U.S., operating multi-specialty practices with integrated ASCs, optometric retail, and full ophthalmic surgery stacks. Directly comparable to Chesapeake in service mix, physician-led model, and PE-backed consolidation strategy.
• U.S. Eye (Pritzker Private Capital portfolio): PE-backed ophthalmology platform with integrated surgery centers offering cataract, refractive, glaucoma, retinal, and oculoplastic services. Closely analogous business model to Chesapeake given multi-specialty depth, surgery center integration, and similar acquisition-style platform structure.
• LasikPlus: National LASIK/laser vision correction chain operating on a high-volume refractive model. Directly comparable in refractive service line (LASIK/SMILE/PRK) and elective cash-pay positioning, though more concentrated on refractive-only and less on comprehensive medical ophthalmology.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain offering LASIK, PRK, and SMILE across North American centers. Comparable to Chesapeake's vision correction service line, surgeon-led delivery model, and emphasis on outcomes-based marketing of elective refractive procedures.
• ReFocus Eye Health: PE-backed ophthalmology group practice operating multi-specialty eye care clinics with integrated optical shops on the U.S. East Coast. Strongly comparable to Chesapeake's combination of clinical/surgical services, optical retail, and PE-sponsored regional expansion posture.
• Center for Sight: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group with integrated surgery centers offering cataract, refractive, oculoplastic, and retina services. Comparable to Chesapeake on full-service ophthalmology, integrated ASC economics, and physician-driven regional brand building.
• Berkeley Eye Center: PE-backed, multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice with in-house optical retail and surgery center. Highly analogous to Chesapeake in clinical breadth, optical retail integration, and regionally consolidated physician-led model.

Regional players

• Retina Group of Washington: Mid-Atlantic subspecialty retina practice with multiple locations including the greater Annapolis/Baltimore/Washington corridor. Comparable to Chesapeake's retina/IVI service line and serving an overlapping regional patient population.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: Major Philadelphia-based academic specialty eye hospital that trains many of the ophthalmologists practicing in the Mid-Atlantic, including several at Chesapeake. Comparable in the broader ophthalmology specialty ecosystem and as a referral/training counterpart for the regional market.
• Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins): Top-ranked academic ophthalmology center in Baltimore whose training programs (e.g., Wilmer Eye Institute fellowships) feed the Mid-Atlantic physician talent pool including Chesapeake's surgeons. Operates in the same regional ecosystem as a clinical and reputational reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtC4QxofZsMYxhBh1hUQHKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChesapeakeEyeCare
• Xx.com/chesapeakeeye

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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