Bowden Eye & Associates

What Bowden Eye & Associates does

Bowden Eye & Associates is a privately-held, multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, founded and led by Dr. Frank W. Bowden III, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained cornea and external disease specialist from Wills Eye Hospital. The practice operates five clinical sites spanning Jacksonville Beach, Northside, Southside, St. Johns, and an office inside Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital, supplemented by the Eye Surgery Center of North Florida, an ophthalmology-only ambulatory surgical facility. It employs 51-100 staff including three ophthalmologists covering cornea/refractive, glaucoma, and oculoplastic subspecialties, plus six optometrists and a Chief Optometrist who serves as Director of Clinical Research.

Service revenue is generated across comprehensive eye exams, medical and surgical eye care, premium cash-pay procedures (LASIK, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, premium IOL upgrades including the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens), corneal transplantation and crosslinking, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, oculoplastic surgery, and an in-house optical dispensary. Reimbursement is a hybrid of insurance payments (major carriers and Medicare) for covered services, out-of-pocket fees for premium IOLs and elective refractive surgery, patient financing for elective procedures, and optical product sales. The practice differentiates through subspecialty depth, dedicated surgical infrastructure, a nationally recognized Dry Eye Center of Excellence, and Dry Eye University, an educational program training hundreds of external practices annually.

In 2024 the practice announced a merger with Schneider Eye & Wellness Center and Janet A. Betchkal, MD, rebranding the combined operation as The Eye Associates while preserving clinical operations, providers, hours, and appointment availability. The rebrand and consolidation position the merged entity as a multi-subspecialty regional platform in North Florida.

Name

Bowden Eye & Associates

Legal name

Bowden Eye & Associates

Website

https://bowdeneye.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bowden Eye & Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Jacksonville, Florida, offering surgical, medical, and refractive eye care across five clinics and a dedicated surgical center, serving adults and seniors across North Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK eye surgery
• Dry eye treatment
• Optometry care

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Eye Care Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery model covering comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including routine exams, medical eye care, and surgical procedures. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements (major carriers accepted) and patient out-of-pocket payments for premium services and elective procedures.
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract surgery, LASIK, corneal transplants, glaucoma surgery, and oculoplastic procedures performed at the Eye Surgery Center of North Florida. Revenue includes facility fees, surgeon fees, and premium lens implant upgrades not covered by standard insurance.
3. Optical and Retail: Optical services including eyeglass prescriptions, frames, lenses, and contact lens fitting. Revenue from optical product sales and specialty contact lens services.
4. Patient Financing and Payment Plans: Financing options provided for elective procedures like LASIK and premium lens implants. Online payment portal for patient convenience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bowden Eye & Associates operates a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care across five clinic locations with a dedicated surgical center in Jacksonville, Florida. The practice offers medical, surgical, and routine vision services including cataract surgery, LASIK, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, retinal care, and oculoplastic procedures.

Product overview

Bowden Eye & Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in the Jacksonville, Florida area offering a comprehensive suite of eye care services. The practice is anchored by the Eye Surgery Center of North Florida, a state-of-the-art surgical facility dedicated solely to ophthalmic surgeries, and operates a Dry Eye Center of Excellence. Core clinical services include Custom Cataract Surgery (with a full range of IOL options including Monofocal, Multifocal, Toric, Accommodative, and Light Adjustable Lens implants), LASIK Eye Surgery, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange, Corneal Transplantation (PKP, DSAEK, DALK), Corneal Crosslinking, Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management, Diabetic Eye Care, Medical Retina Care, Oculoplastic & Aesthetic Services, and Optical & Contact Lens Services. The practice also offers PRK and Visian ICL as LASIK alternatives. Supporting offerings include a Clinical Research Program and Dry Eye University (an educational initiative that trains other eye care practices). The practice has multiple clinic locations across the Jacksonville area (Beaches, Northside, Southside, St. Johns, St. Vincent's Riverside) and is rebranding to The Eye Associates alongside Schneider Eye & Wellness Center and Janet A. Betchkal, MD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery
• LASIK Eye Surgery
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Glaucoma Management
• Retinal Care
• Oculoplastic Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of patients report significantly improved vision after cataract surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jacksonville University AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Bowden Eye & Associates partnered with Jacksonville University Athletics as the Official Eye Care Provider and Proud Partner. The practice provides eye care services to student-athletes, as well as referees and umpires, reinforcing community presence and local brand visibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clayton Eye Center: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice serving metro Atlanta with on-site surgical capabilities and comparable cataract/refractive/dry eye/glaucoma service breadth.
• Chesapeake Eye Care: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group in the Mid-Atlantic offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and dry eye services with integrated surgical centers.
• Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry group headquartered in Jacksonville, FL — direct competitor in the same metro with overlapping subspecialty and surgical offerings.
• Mann Eye Institute: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in Texas with its own ambulatory surgery centers covering LASIK, cataract, corneal, glaucoma, and oculoplastic services — a close model analogue to Bowden's clinical+ASC integration.
• Horizon Eye Care: Multi-doctor ophthalmology and optometry practice in the Charlotte metro with subspecialty coverage and on-site surgical services, structurally similar to Bowden's group-practice-plus-ASC model.
• Koch Eye Associates: Long-established multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Rhode Island offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma care, and optical services across several offices.
• Wang Vision Institute: Nashville-based refractive and cataract surgery center specializing in LASIK, ICL, and premium lens implants — comparable premium-elective positioning and surgical focus.

Regional players

• Tampa Eye Clinic: Florida-based multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group covering cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and oculoplastic services — same-state but Tampa geography, not directly competing in Jacksonville.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national optometry and ophthalmology platform — a broader incumbent that competes for physician talent, referral contracts, and patient share across all of Bowden's service lines.

Emerging players

• Dougherty Laser Vision: Refractive surgery-focused practice with strong LASIK and lens-implant positioning — overlapping patient demand for elective vision correction in Bowden's premium service stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BowdenEye
• Instagraminstagram.com/bowdeneye_
• Xx.com/bowdeneye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bowden-and-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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