Epic Eye Care

What Epic Eye Care does

Epic Eye Care is a single-location optometry practice based in Garland, Texas, operating under the legal entity AEG Texas Professional, PLLC as part of the AEG Vision (Acuity EyeCare Holdings) network of supported independent optometry practices. The practice provides comprehensive optometric services including comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams and fitting, prescription eyewear (designer frames, sunglasses, and lens treatments), specialty treatments such as myopia management for children, advanced dry eye therapy (including IPL and radiofrequency), and co-management for cataract and LASIK/refractive surgeries. The practice is led by Dr. Dalena Nguyen, O.D., a board-certified optometrist with awards from COVD and the Dr. Mervyn Bloom 'Make a Difference Scholarship'.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with in-person service delivery at a physical retail clinic at 1138 Belt Line Road, #230, Garland, TX 75040. Customer acquisition is driven by local SEO, the practice's Google Business Profile (414 reviews, 4.5-star rating), its website (epiceyecare.com), online appointment booking, direct phone inquiries, insurance network presence, and walk-in traffic for eyewear purchases. The practice differentiates itself through bilingual support in Spanish and Vietnamese, access to advanced diagnostic technology, and a broad clinical service portfolio. Revenue is generated through professional service fees (exams, treatments, co-management) and optical product retail (frames, lenses, contact lenses), with payment primarily via major insurance plans (Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Spectera, EyeMed, Medicaid, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross, MetLife) supplemented by out-of-pocket payments.

The practice operates as part of AEG Vision's managed services platform, which provides nonclinical business support including marketing, technology, compliance, and operations. The practice also maintains a local partnership with EyeCare Specialties of North Texas. Epic Eye Care is a small-scale, operationally focused optometry practice without disclosed funding, M&A activity, or active expansion plans in the available data.

Name

Epic Eye Care

Legal name

AEG Texas Professional, PLLC

Website

https://epiceyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Epic Eye Care is a single-location optometry practice in Garland, Texas, offering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and specialty treatments such as myopia management and dry eye therapy. It operates under AEG Vision's network with bilingual support in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry 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

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Comprehensive eye exams
• Contact lens fitting
• Prescription eyewear
• Myopia management
• Dry eye treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Garland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Eye Care Services: Comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, emergency eye care, and specialized treatments such as myopia management, dry eye treatment, cataract surgery co-management, and LASIK co-management
2. Optical Products Retail: Sale of prescription eyeglasses, designer frames, sunglasses, contact lenses, and lens treatments/coatings
3. Contact Lens Sales: Sale of various contact lens types including daily disposables, monthly lenses, multifocal, toric, and colored contacts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Epic Eye Care is a community optometry practice that delivers comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams and fittings, prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, and specialized clinical services including myopia management, dry eye treatment, presbyopia care, and cataract and LASIK co-management. The practice combines professional eye care services with retail optical sales of designer frames, lens treatments, and contact lenses for individual patients and families in the Garland, Texas area.

Product overview

Epic Eye Care operates as a single-location optometry practice offering comprehensive eye care services. The core offering centers on comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyewear (frames and lenses), supported by specialized clinical services including contact lens fitting, dry eye treatment, myopia management, and surgical co-management for cataracts and LASIK. The practice features an on-site optical lab using state-of-the-art technology for lens production. The product portfolio spans from routine vision correction to advanced therapeutic services, unified by the primary care practice model where all services are delivered at the Garland, Texas location under Dr. Dalena Nguyen's care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Full-scope optometric eye examinations for adult and pediatric patients, evaluating vision, prescription, and ocular health for routine vision correction and early detection of eye disease.
• Contact Lens Exams Specialized eye examinations focused on fitting patients for contact lenses, including determining the correct prescription, base curve, and lens type for safe and comfortable wear.
• Contact Lens Fitting Professional fitting service that determines the correct contact lens parameters for a patient's eyes, including specialty fittings for patients with astigmatism or other vision conditions.
• Lens Treatments and Coatings Add-on lens enhancements for prescription eyeglasses such as anti-reflective coatings, scratch resistance, blue light filtering, and other treatments applied to spectacle lenses.
• Designer Frames Retail selection of designer-brand eyeglass frames offered to patients for purchase alongside prescription lenses to create complete pairs of prescription eyeglasses.
• Sunglasses Non-prescription and prescription sunglasses sold at the practice, including options with UV protection and polarized lenses.
• Dry Eye Treatment Clinical treatment program for chronic dry eye syndrome, including in-office IPL therapy and radiofrequency treatment, for adult patients who have not found relief from over-the-counter remedies.
• Myopia Management Specialized clinical program designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and adolescents through structured treatment protocols.
• Astigmatism Treatment Optometric care for patients with astigmatism, including corrective lens prescriptions (eyeglasses and specialty contact lenses) and ongoing management.
• Cataract Surgery Co-Management Pre- and post-operative optometric care for patients undergoing cataract surgery, coordinated with the ophthalmic surgeon to manage the patient's eye health and recovery locally.
• LASIK and Refractive Surgery Co-Management Pre- and post-operative optometric care for patients undergoing LASIK and other refractive surgeries, coordinated with the operating surgeon for candidacy evaluation and follow-up.
• Presbyopia Treatment Optometric management of age-related farsightedness (presbyopia), including corrective lens prescriptions (reading glasses, bifocals, progressives, multifocal contact lenses) for adults.
• Senior Vision Care Optometric care tailored to older adult patients, addressing age-related eye conditions, vision changes, and ongoing ocular health monitoring.
• Emergency Eye Care Urgent optometric care for eye emergencies such as injuries, sudden vision changes, infections, and other acute eye conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% decrease in myopia progression vs. no treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AEG VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEG Vision (Acuity EyeCare Holdings, LLC d/b/a AEG Vision) is the parent company and management services organization supporting Epic Eye Care. AEG Vision provides nonclinical business support services including marketing, technology, compliance, and operational support. Epic Eye Care is a supported practice under the AEG Vision network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearle Vision: A national optical franchise network offering comprehensive exams, designer eyewear, and contact lens services with strong insurance plan participation — comparable to Epic Eye Care on service mix and insurance-based billing model.
• LensCrafters: A large national optical chain owned by EssilorLuxottica offering comprehensive eye exams, designer frames, and contact lenses — overlapping with Epic Eye Care's core service bundle at significantly larger scale across U.S. retail footprint.
• Target Optical: An in-store optical retailer operating within Target locations, offering eye exams, designer frames, and contact lenses — comparable to Epic Eye Care's combined exam-and-eyewear model as part of a broader retail ecosystem.
• Costco Optical: An in-warehouse optical department providing eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses at value-oriented pricing — competing with Epic Eye Care for value-conscious patients and creating price pressure on frames and lenses.

Direct peers

• Visionworks: A national optical retailer combining eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lens services across owned and leased retail locations — overlapping with Epic Eye Care on primary eye care and optical retail, with broader geographic reach.
• MyEyeDr. A PE-backed optometry rollup offering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and specialty services across multiple U.S. locations — closely comparable in service mix, operating model, and growth-via-acquisition dynamics to Epic Eye Care under AEG Vision.
• Warby Parker: A vertically integrated DTC eyewear brand with physical retail locations providing eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lenses — directly competing with Epic Eye Care in eyewear retail while also competing for exam-related primary eye care demand.
• America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: A high-volume optical retailer providing eye exams, two-pair deals, and contact lenses in physical locations — directly comparable on retail optical economics and primary eye care delivery to Epic Eye Care.

Regional players

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: A regional network of refractive surgery centers that partners with local optometrists for LASIK co-management — adjacent to Epic Eye Care's LASIK co-management service line, illustrating how OD-MD partnerships distribute care in the U.S. market.

Others

• 1-800-Contacts: A leading online contact lens retailer — not a direct clinical peer but a significant threat to Epic Eye Care's contact lens refill revenue by capturing routine, non-exam contact lens purchases digitally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EpicEyecareTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/EpicEyecare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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