Center for Retina and Macular Disease

What Center for Retina and Macular Disease does

Center for Retina and Macular Disease (CRMD), legally Vitreous & Retina Consultants, P.A., is a private ophthalmology specialty practice founded in 1991 and headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida. The practice focuses exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases, serving adult patients across Central Florida — predominantly adults 50+ with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic patients with retinopathy, and acute cases of retinal tear or detachment. Core clinical offerings include intravitreal injections (primarily anti-VEGF therapy), laser eye surgery (Laser Retinopexy, Panretinal Photocoagulation, Grid/Focal Laser, Micropulse Laser, Photodynamic Therapy), vitreoretinal surgery, advanced diagnostic testing (including OCT imaging and dilated exams), and a dedicated low vision rehabilitation service line.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a specialty medical practice: state-of-the-art laser platforms, optical coherence tomography, and standard ophthalmic surgical equipment. The practice also participates in clinical trials, providing patient access to investigational therapies. The physician team includes board-certified ophthalmologists (Dr. Adam Berger, Dr. Jin Moon, Dr. Logan Christensen, Dr. Hershel Patel, Dr. Brandon La, Dr. John Randolph) and a low-vision optometrist (Dr. Mehak Khan), with affiliations to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, and American Society of Retina Specialists.

The business model is fee-for-service patient care reimbursed primarily through Medicare, Florida Medicaid, and private insurance, with patients responsible for co-pays and deductibles at the time of service. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct appointment scheduling (online and phone), supplemented by a referring-physician network of primary care doctors and optometrists. The practice operates six clinic locations across Polk, Lake, and Sumter counties (Winter Haven, Lakeland, Clermont, Sebring, Haines City, and The Villages/Oxford), with no disclosed external investors, PE/VC backing, or M&A activity. Patient financing through CareCredit and an EMA MD online payment portal supplement the standard insurance billing workflow.

Name

Center for Retina and Macular Disease

Legal name

Vitreous & Retina Consultants, P.A.

Website

https://crmd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Center for Retina and Macular Disease is a private Central Florida ophthalmology practice, founded in 1991, specializing in medical, surgical, and laser treatment of retinal and macular diseases across six clinic locations serving Medicare-aged and diabetic patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology / Retinal Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Retinal disease treatment
• Macular degeneration care
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Ophthalmology services
• Low vision rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: The practice generates revenue through providing medical services including eye examinations, diagnostic testing, laser eye surgery, intravitreal injections, and vitreoretinal surgery. Services are billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Patients pay co-pays and deductibles at time of service.
2. Insurance and Medicare Billing: CRMD participates with Medicare (accepts assignment), Florida Medicaid, and most prepaid health plans. The practice files claims on behalf of patients and receives reimbursement directly from payers. Medicare covers 80% of established fees with patients responsible for remaining 20% plus deductibles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Center for Retina and Macular Disease provides specialized medical, surgical, and laser treatment of retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases. Core offerings include diagnostic testing (OCT imaging, comprehensive and dilated eye exams), laser eye surgery (Laser Retinopexy, Panretinal Photocoagulation, Grid/Focal Laser, Micropulse Laser, Photodynamic Therapy), intravitreal injections, vitreoretinal surgery, and low vision rehabilitation with specialized optical devices, delivered across six Central Florida clinic locations.

Product overview

The Center for Retina and Macular Disease is a specialized medical practice offering comprehensive retina and macular disease care since 1991. The practice provides a unified portfolio of eye care services centered around diagnosis, medical treatment, laser procedures, and surgical interventions. Core offerings include diagnostic testing, laser eye surgery (Laser Retinopexy, Laser Panretinal Photocoagulation, Grid/Focal Laser, Micropulse Laser, Photodynamic Therapy), vitreoretinal surgery, and intravitreal injections. Additionally, they offer low vision rehabilitation services with specialized devices and training. Services are available across six Central Florida locations: Winter Haven, Lakeland, Clermont, Sebring, Haines City, and The Villages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retina and Macular Disease Treatment Services Comprehensive diagnostic, medical, surgical, and laser treatments for retinal and macular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, and macular holes. For individual patients in Central Florida referred by primary care physicians or self-referring.
• Laser Eye Surgery Laser surgical procedures including Laser Retinopexy, Laser Panretinal Photocoagulation, Grid or Focal Laser, Micropulse Laser, and Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne for treating retinal conditions. Used for adult patients with retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and similar conditions.
• Vitreoretinal Surgery Delicate surgical procedures on the retina and vitreous body to treat diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, macular holes, and other vision-affecting conditions. Performed for adult patients requiring surgical retinal intervention.
• Intravitreal Injections Medication administered directly into the eye's vitreous cavity to treat conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. For adult patients requiring targeted pharmacologic retinal treatment.
• Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialized training and devices including high-powered reading glasses, optical magnifiers, video magnifiers, and telescopic spectacles to help patients maximize remaining vision and regain independence. For low vision patients not correctable with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery.
• Diagnostic Testing Advanced eye imaging and diagnostic examinations including comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and optical coherence tomography to evaluate retinal conditions. Used for adult patients presenting with suspected retinal disease.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tampa Bay Retina Associates: Retina specialty group in Florida providing intravitreal injections, vitreoretinal surgery, and laser treatments to patients with AMD and diabetic retinopathy.
• Retina Group of Florida: Multi-location retina specialty practice serving Florida with vitreoretinal surgeons providing intravitreal injections, lasers, and surgery — directly comparable service portfolio to CRMD.
• VitreoRetinal Surgery PA: Independent retina specialty practice in Florida delivering the same core services (intravitreal injections, laser, vitreoretinal surgery) with a parallel legal naming convention to CRMD's underlying entity.
• Florida Retina Institute: Specialty retina practice in Florida offering medical, laser, and surgical treatment of retinal and macular diseases — same subspecialty focus and patient population as CRMD.
• Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida: Independent vitreoretinal specialty practice serving Florida patients with a similar service mix (injections, lasers, vitreoretinal surgery) and referral-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: U.S. News top-ranked academic ophthalmology department in Florida offering comprehensive retinal and macular disease care including clinical trials — overlaps heavily with CRMD's services and clinical trial positioning.
• Florida Eye Specialists: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology group providing retina services among a broader eye-care portfolio across northeast Florida — broader scope but overlapping retinal offering.
• Retina Consultants of America: PE-backed national platform aggregating independent retina practices; competes for referrals and physician recruitment in Florida and represents the consolidation threat CRMD faces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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