Eye Centers of South Florida

What Eye Centers of South Florida does

Eye Centers of South Florida (ECOSF) is a privately held, physician-owned ophthalmology practice operating two fully equipped clinics in North Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County) and Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), founded in 1986 by Dr. Joseph I. Hoffman. The practice delivers comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across subspecialties including cornea and external disease, cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma, retina and vitreoretinal disease, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, oculoplastics and eyelid surgery, dry eye management, and ocular prosthetics. Each location houses 10 examination lanes, specialty testing areas, a minor surgery room, and Argon and YAG laser capability, supported by diagnostic technology from Zeiss (OCT, IOLMaster, CLARUS 5000 widefield fundus camera, Atlas topographer), Topcon, Humphrey, and other ophthalmic device vendors.

The clinical team comprises board-certified ophthalmologists with subspecialty training from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School), and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, an optometric clinical director, and supporting clinical and administrative staff. The practice generates revenue through professional fees billed to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance plans, and self-pay patients, with demand sourced primarily from a formalized physician referral network, direct patient appointment booking via website and phone, and the practice's longstanding reputation in South Florida. It additionally operates an accredited optometry externship program with 10 US and Canadian universities and holds faculty appointments at Nova Southeastern University and the New England College of Optometry, while participating in pharmaceutical investigational studies with Merck and Allergan.

Name

Eye Centers of South Florida

Legal name

Eye Centers of South Florida

Website

https://myeyecenters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eye Centers of South Florida is a privately held, physician-owned ophthalmology practice operating two fully equipped clinics in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, delivering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across subspecialties including cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology medical services
• Cataract surgery services
• Retinal disease treatment
• Glaucoma management services
• Comprehensive eye examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Medical Services: The practice generates revenue through providing medical eye care services including examinations, diagnostic testing, medical treatments, and surgical procedures. Services are billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. The practice also offers self-pay rates for uninsured patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eye Centers of South Florida (ECOSF) is a multi-location ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida. The practice delivers a portfolio of specialized services including cornea and external disease care, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal disease treatment, diabetic retinopathy care, comprehensive ophthalmology, eyelid and cosmetic surgery, dry eye treatment, and macular degeneration care, delivered through two facilities equipped with examination lanes, specialty testing areas, minor surgery rooms, and YAG and Argon laser capabilities.

Product overview

Eye Centers of South Florida (ECOSF) is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care services across Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida. The practice operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a software platform, offering specialized medical services including cornea/external diseases, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retina disease treatment, diabetic retinopathy care, comprehensive ophthalmology, eyelid and cosmetic surgery, dry eye treatment, and macular degeneration services. The practice also runs an optometric externship program for student training. Services are delivered through two facilities equipped with examination lanes, specialty testing areas, minor surgery rooms, and laser capabilities, with care provided by a team of ophthalmologists, a vitreoretinal surgeon, an oculoplastic specialist, and optometrists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cornea / External Diseases Specialized ophthalmology service treating corneal conditions and external diseases such as pterygiums and keratoconus, addressing symptoms including redness, irritation, and blurred vision through medical and surgical management.
• Cataracts Cataract diagnosis and surgical treatment using state-of-the-art technology and surgical procedures to remove cloudiness from the intraocular lens and restore vision clarity.
• Glaucoma Diagnosis and management of glaucoma, a group of eye diseases causing optic nerve damage typically associated with high eye pressure, using diagnostic technology and medical or laser treatment.
• Retina Diseases Diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, using latest diagnostic technology and medical/surgical interventions.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Specialized care for diabetic retinopathy, a condition where diabetes damages retinal blood vessels causing leakage, bleeding, or scar tissue growth, leading to vision impairment.
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology Full-service eye care covering a variety of ocular diseases with personalized treatment provided by Dr. Joseph Hoffman and team, focused on preserving and restoring sight.
• Eyelid and Cosmetic Surgery Management of eyelid conditions, tear drainage system issues, and cosmetic surgery with individualized treatment plans for complex medical and surgical cases.
• Dry Eyes Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye condition caused by reduction in tear quality and quantity, using latest diagnostic and treatment technology to manage chronic symptoms.
• Macular Degeneration Diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, the deterioration of cell function within the macula responsible for central vision, using latest diagnostic technology and current treatment options.
• Externship Program Optometric externship program with strong emphasis on ocular disease, providing primary, tertiary, and surgical eye care experiences under supervision of licensed eye doctors, using specialized ophthalmic equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully performed eye surgeries on over 5,000 uninsured South Florida residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature17 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nova Southeastern University College of OptometrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECOSF serves as a training site for optometry students from Nova Southeastern University. The practice operates an externship program that provides clinical experience in ocular disease management, primary and tertiary eye care, and surgical observation for optometric students. Dr. Lanelle Williams serves as Director of the Optometry Externship Program.
• Nova Southeastern University College of OptometrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.
• New England College of OptometryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor providing clinical training oversight for optometry students.
• Pennsylvania College of OptometryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• Illinois College of OptometryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• Midwestern University Arizona College of OptometryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• University of the Incarnate WordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• InterAmerican University of Puerto RicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• University of MontrealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• University of WaterloominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Joseph I. Hoffman serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty Associate Professor for student clinical training.
• Bascom Palmer Eye InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECOSF has a longstanding relationship with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Joseph Hoffman volunteers as Assistant Clinical Professor and assists with the annual cataract surgery course for residents and fellows. Dr. Lewis Dan served as Professor of Ophthalmology teaching cataract surgery and assisted with surgical training of over 350 residents. He is listed as surgeon of record for procedures on over 5,000 uninsured residents.
• 10 Universities (US and Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lewis Dan trained optometric students from 10 universities in the US and Canada, teaching them how to diagnose eye diseases as part of the practice's educational mission.
• MerckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lanelle Williams participates in investigational studies for Merck pharmaceutical company.
• AllerganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lanelle Williams participates in investigational studies for Allergan pharmaceutical company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology center at the University of Miami and direct training partner of ECOSF founders (Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Dan, Dr. Diaz). Comparable as a comprehensive and sub-specialty ophthalmology provider serving the South Florida market, though it operates at a much larger academic scale and competes for the same tertiary referrals.
• Rand Eye Institute: Deerfield Beach-based ophthalmology and ASC operator in Broward County. Comparable to ECOSF's Broward location on sub-specialty ophthalmology services and surgical capability, serving an overlapping South Florida patient base.
• Eye Surgery Associates of South Florida: Broward-County based multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with full-service cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastic offerings. Operates in the same Broward/Miami-Dade market ECOSF serves, with overlapping referral sources and similar payer mix.

Direct peers

• Center For Sight (Florida): Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice based in Southwest Florida offering cataract, LASIK, oculoplastic, and retina care. Direct comparable on multi-specialty clinical services, ASC co-location, and physician-led operating model — operates in adjacent Florida geographies.
• Aker Kasten Eye Center: Boca Raton-based comprehensive ophthalmology and refractive cataract surgery practice. Comparable in scope (cataract surgery, cornea care, glaucoma, optical shop) and serves a South Florida patient base with similar referral-driven economics.
• Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute: Boynton Beach-based multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculoplastic services. Closest peer on service mix, multi-location Florida footprint, and physician-ownership model.

Emerging players

• Specialty Retina Center: Miami-area retina-focused specialty practice offering medical and surgical retina care including intravitreal injections, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Partial overlap with ECOSF's retina service line, focused on a single sub-specialty versus ECOSF's broader scope.
• Magruder Laser Vision: Orlando-based refractive and cataract surgery practice with a strong ophthalmology surgery orientation. Comparable on the refractive cataract side of ECOSF's cornea/external disease service line and shows how single-specialty ophthalmology practices can scale into adjacent markets.
• Retina Macula Specialists of Miami: Miami-based retina sub-specialty practice treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment. Directly competes with ECOSF's Vitreoretinal Surgeon Dr. Diaz for retina referrals in the same Miami-Dade county market.

Broad incumbents

• The LASIK Vision Institute: National LASIK-focused refractive surgery provider that competes for premium self-pay cataract and refractive cases. Broader geographic reach and brand-driven marketing give it scale advantage on the elective-refractive patient base ECOSF also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-centers-of-south-florida

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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