Horizon Eye Specialists

What Horizon Eye Specialists does

Horizon Eye Specialists & LASIK Center is an independent, physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1983 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The practice delivers comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across the Phoenix Valley, operating 8 clinical locations spanning Scottsdale, Peoria, Desert Ridge, Sun City, Central Phoenix, Goodyear, and West Phoenix, with surgical procedures performed at its Goodyear center. Its clinical portfolio spans refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE), cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses including the FDA-approved Light Adjustable Lens (where it is the first Arizona provider), dry eye therapy (Lipiflow, amniotic membrane grafts), glaucoma management, corneal cross-linking and transplantation, YAG capsulotomy, and routine eye examinations.

The practice is staffed by 9 ophthalmologists (including fellowship-trained cornea and glaucoma subspecialists) and 11 optometrists, supported by clinical and administrative staff totaling 101–250 employees. Its technology platform is built on advanced ophthalmic instrumentation including WaveLight/Alcon bladeless LASIK systems, iDesign topography mapping, laser cataract surgery platforms, Lipiview interferometry for dry-eye diagnostics, and Oculus keratograph imaging. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Horizon Optical, operates on-site retail dispensaries at 5 locations selling prescription eyewear and contact lenses, supplemented by a 2023-launched virtual try-on tool. The practice reports cumulative surgical volume of more than 30,000 LASIK and more than 100,000 cataract procedures.

Revenue is generated through four streams: surgical procedures (largely cash-pay elective refractive and increasingly premium-IOL cataract), professional services (medical exams, disease management), optical hardware sales (Horizon Optical), and patient financing arrangements. The go-to-market motion is sales-led: free LASIK consultations serve as the top-of-funnel conversion mechanism, paired with a $1,000 scheduling discount, FSA/HSA acceptance, and monthly financing. Patient acquisition combines direct-to-consumer digital marketing (SEO, paid search, blog, social), in-person booking across 8 locations, and a structured B2B referral program in which 100+ regional optometrists and primary-care physicians refer patients and attend hosted continuing education events. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investor, or funding rounds.

Name

Horizon Eye Specialists

Legal name

Horizon Eye Specialists & LASIK Center

Website

https://horizonlaservision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Horizon Eye Specialists is an independent, physician-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 1983, operating 8 Phoenix Valley locations with 9 ophthalmologists and 11 optometrists. It provides LASIK, cataract surgery (including Arizona-first Light Adjustable Lens), dry eye/glaucoma care, and on-site optical retail to consumers across metro Phoenix.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive eye surgery
• Optical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Primary revenue from refractive and cataract surgeries including LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE, and laser cataract procedures. These are high-value surgical services with typical one-time procedure revenue.
2. Medical Eye Exams: Comprehensive eye examinations, diagnostic testing, and medical eye care services. Includes glaucoma treatment, dry eye treatment, cornea services, and general ophthalmology care.
3. Optical Retail: On-site optical shops (Horizon Optical) at 5 valley locations offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Revenue from frame sales, lens products, and contact lens fittings.
4. Financing Programs: The practice offers financing options for procedures not covered by insurance, enabling patients to pay for premium lens upgrades and refractive surgery over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Horizon Eye Specialists is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice that delivers refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE), cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, medical and surgical eye care (dry eye, glaucoma, cornea, keratoconus), annual eye examinations, and prescription eyewear through its Horizon Optical retail shops. Surgical cases are performed at a single Goodyear surgical center, supported by WaveLight laser systems, iDesign topography, the Light Adjustable Lens, and advanced dry-eye diagnostics.

Product overview

Horizon Eye Specialists is a comprehensive eye care and LASIK center offering a unified portfolio of ophthalmic services. The core offerings include LASIK Surgery (Bladeless LASIK and PRK using WaveLight technology) and Cataract Surgery (with premium IOLs including the Light Adjustable Lens). Supporting services include Dry Eye Treatment (Lipiflow, amniotic membrane grafts), Annual Eye Exams, Glaucoma Treatment, Corneal Cross-Linking for keratoconus, Corneal Transplantation, and RLE. The practice also operates Horizon Optical, an on-site optical shop offering prescription eyewear with virtual try-on capabilities across 5 locations. Additional specialized procedures include ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens), YAG Laser Capsulotomy, and Kamra Inlay for reading vision. The practice serves the Phoenix Valley with 7 locations and has performed over 30,000 LASIK surgeries and 100,000+ cataract surgeries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Horizon Optical: On-site optical shop offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses

Products and services

• LASIK Surgery Bladeless LASIK surgery using WaveLight laser technology to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, with PRK offered as an alternative surface ablation procedure. Targeted at adults seeking to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
• Cataract Surgery Laser cataract surgery using next-generation femtosecond laser technology with premium intraocular lens options including multifocal lenses and the FDA-approved Light Adjustable Lens to restore clear vision. Targeted at patients with cataracts seeking reduced glasses dependency.
• Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) FDA-approved adjustable intraocular lens implanted during cataract surgery that can be customized post-surgery using UV light treatments to match the patient's lifestyle and visual needs. Targeted at cataract patients seeking tailored post-surgical vision outcomes.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye treatment including Lipiflow thermal pulsation, amniotic membrane grafts using VisiDisc (Skye Biologics), punctal plugs, prescription medications, and other therapeutic options. Targeted at patients suffering from dry eye syndrome.
• Annual Eye Exams Comprehensive annual eye examinations provided by optometrists serving as primary care eye doctors, including diagnosis and management of eye diseases. Targeted at patients seeking routine vision care and early disease detection.
• Horizon Optical Prescription Eyewear On-site optical shops at 5 Valley locations offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses with virtual try-on capability. Targeted at patients needing corrective eyewear following exams or surgery.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Refractive lens exchange procedure for patients seeking vision correction at any age, replacing the natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens. Targeted at patients unsuitable for or seeking alternatives to laser vision correction.
• ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable Collamer Lens procedure offered as an alternative to LASIK for patients who may not be candidates for laser surgery. Targeted at patients with higher refractive errors or thin corneas unsuitable for laser ablation.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical treatment for glaucoma including prescription eye drops, laser treatments, medication injections, and combined cataract-glaucoma surgery procedures. Targeted at patients diagnosed with glaucoma requiring ongoing management.
• Corneal Cross-Linking FDA-approved minimally invasive procedure combining riboflavin eye drops with UV-A light exposure to strengthen corneal tissue and halt progression of keratoconus. Targeted at patients with progressive keratoconus.
• Corneal Transplantation Corneal transplant surgery including endothelial keratoplasty procedures for patients with corneal disease or damage. Targeted at patients requiring surgical replacement of damaged corneal tissue.
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy Laser procedure to treat posterior capsule opacification (clouding) that can occur after cataract surgery. Targeted at post-cataract-surgery patients experiencing secondary vision clouding.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Photorefractive Keratectomy offered as a surface ablation alternative to LASIK for patients who may not qualify for LASIK. Targeted at patients with thin corneas or other LASIK contraindications.
• Kamra Inlay Small corneal inlay device implanted to improve reading vision and reduce dependency on reading glasses, placed within the cornea during LASIK or as a standalone procedure. Targeted at presbyopic patients seeking reduced reading glasses dependence.
• Clinical Trials Participation in ophthalmology clinical trials providing patients access to investigational treatments. Targeted at patients interested in emerging eye care therapies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 visual acuity long-term
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WaveLight (Alcon)coreTechnology or IntegrationHorizon Eye Specialists uses WaveLight laser technology for LASIK procedures. WaveLight is an Alcon product providing advanced laser vision correction with precision customization capabilities.
• Johnson & Johnson (Light Adjustable Lens)coreTechnology or IntegrationHorizon Eye Specialists was the first practice in Arizona to offer the FDA-approved Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) from RxSight (Johnson & Johnson) for cataract surgery, allowing post-operative customization of vision outcomes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Long-standing Arizona-headquartered multi-specialty ophthalmology and LASIK chain operating across Phoenix and the broader Southwest with comparable surgical, optical, and optometric service lines.
• Southwestern Eye Center: Arizona-based ophthalmology group offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye care across multiple Phoenix-area locations, overlapping directly with Horizon's service mix and geography.
• LasikPlus: National refractive surgery chain operating dedicated LASIK centers in Phoenix; competes head-to-head with Horizon on bladeless LASIK procedures using similar WaveLight-class platforms.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Large U.S. LASIK-focused network offering bladeless refractive surgery with locations in the Phoenix metro, directly competing for elective vision-correction patients.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform with a multi-state network of affiliated practices, including Arizona locations; competes for surgeon talent, payer contracts, and referral relationships.
• LensCrafters: National optical retailer with Phoenix-area stores selling prescription eyewear and contact lenses, directly competing with Horizon Optical's retail optical business.
• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer with Phoenix storefronts and online channel; competes with Horizon Optical on prescription glasses, frames, and contact lens sales.
• U.S. Vision: Operator of optical departments inside U.S. retail hosts; competes in prescription eyewear and contact lens distribution where Horizon Optical sells directly.

Emerging players

• RxSight: Manufacturer of the Light Adjustable Lens that Horizon was first in Arizona to offer; a critical technology partner whose commercialization roadmap directly affects Horizon's premium cataract mix.

Others

• Alcon: Supplier of the WaveLight refractive laser platform and a broad ophthalmic surgical device portfolio that Horizon relies on; also a strategic enabler whose R&D pipeline shapes Horizon's technology roadmap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azlasik
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LasikArizona/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/horizonlaservision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizon-eye-specialists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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