What Eyesight Associates does

Eyesight Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1983 by Dr. Johnny Gayton, MD, and headquartered in Warner Robins, Georgia. The practice operates nine offices across Middle Georgia (Warner Robins, Macon, Dublin, Vidalia, Fort Valley, Alma) and the Golden Isles (St. Simons), staffed by 12 providers including ten physicians, one ophthalmic physician assistant, and supporting clinical staff. Its core surgical offerings are cataract removal (with laser-assisted LensX and Catalys systems plus ORA Verifeye+ intraoperative guidance), PRK/LASEK laser vision correction using the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q excimer laser, EVO Visian ICL implantation, and a full glaucoma program (iStent MIGS, SLT, MicroPulse P3, endocycloablation). Non-surgical services cover dry eye (LipiFlow, IPL, Blephex, TearLab), comprehensive exams, low vision care, and an in-house optical retail shop selling designer frames (Versace, Ray Ban, Michael Kors, Kate Spade) and premium lenses (Hoya, Seiko).

The business operates a dual revenue model combining professional medical services with retail optical sales. Medical revenue is generated through insurance reimbursements (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare/Medicaid, Humana, Tricare/VA, United Healthcare — vision insurance is not accepted), while optical revenue comes from direct retail sales of frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Elective procedures not covered by insurance (PRK, LASEK, premium IOLs) are supported by patient financing partnerships with CareCredit and Wells Fargo Health Advantage. The practice serves a distributed consumer patient base across Middle Georgia, with a centralized accredited ambulatory surgery center in Warner Robins and a recently opened Downtown Macon office added in 2024 through an acquisition of Dr. John O. Martin's legacy practice.

The practice differentiates on three dimensions: (1) talent — Dr. Gayton's globally recognized surgical techniques adopted internationally and his 300+ worldwide lectures; (2) technology — being the only Middle Georgia provider of customized laser-assisted cataract surgery with ORA Verifeye+, plus the only MicroPulse P3 and endo-cycloablation lasers in the region; and (3) distribution — a 9-location footprint with a centralized surgical hub. The 2024 Macon de novo opening and the Dr. Martin practice acquisition indicate an emerging regional consolidation strategy.

Name

Eyesight Associates

Legal name

Eyesight Associates

Website

https://eyesightassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eyesight Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1983, operating 9 offices across Middle Georgia and the Golden Isles with 12 providers delivering cataract surgery, laser vision correction, glaucoma, dry eye, and optical retail services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), 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), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Laser vision correction
• Glaucoma treatment
• Dry eye treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Warner Robins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical/Surgical Eye Care Services: Revenue from ophthalmologic and optometric medical services including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, PRK/LASEK, ICL procedures, and comprehensive eye exams. Most major medical insurances accepted including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare/Medicaid, Humana, Tricare/VA, United Healthcare.
2. Optical Retail (Glasses, Frames, Lenses): Full-service optical shop offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Features designer eyewear brands including Versace, Ray Ban, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and premium lens manufacturers Hoya and Seiko.
3. Contact Lens Sales: Sales of contact lenses including soft, rigid gas permeable, bifocal, and astigmatism-correcting lenses. Most contact brands available with special ordering capability.
4. Financing Services: Partnership with CareCredit and Wells Fargo Health Advantage for patient financing of procedures not covered by insurance including PRK, LASEK, and Premium IOLs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eyesight Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice delivering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including cataract removal surgery, laser-assisted cataract surgery with LensX and Catalys systems, PRK/LASEK laser vision correction, EVO Visian ICL implantation, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, comprehensive eye exams, and low vision care. It supplements clinical services with a full-service optical shop offering designer frames, premium lenses, and contact lenses. The practice operates across nine locations in Middle Georgia and the Golden Isles, anchored by an accredited ambulatory surgery center in Warner Robins.

Product overview

Eyesight Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving Middle Georgia since 1983. The practice operates as a unified eye care platform offering surgical and non-surgical services through 12 providers across 9 locations. Core surgical offerings include cataract removal surgery (with laser-assisted LensX and Catalys systems), PRK/LASEK laser vision correction, EVO Visian ICL implantation, and glaucoma surgery. Supporting services include dry eye treatment (LipiFlow, IPL), low vision care, and a retail optical shop. Premium offerings include advanced IOLs (Symfony, toric) for presbyopia and astigmatism correction, and financing options through CareCredit. The practice also provides a patient portal for record access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Removal Surgery Surgical procedure to remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with an intraocular lens (IOL). Offered with laser-assisted options using the LensX Precision Laser System and ORA with Verifeye+ real-time intraoperative guidance. Indicated for patients with cataract-related vision loss.
• Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Blade-free, computer-guided cataract procedure using the LensX Precision Laser System and Catalys laser technology. Marketed as the only customized laser-assisted cataract surgery offering in Middle Georgia.
• Premium IOLs (Intraocular Lenses) Advanced replacement lenses including monofocal, aspheric, toric, and Symfony extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses. Toric lenses address astigmatism; the Symfony platform provides vision correction at near, intermediate, and far distances.
• PRK/LASEK Laser Vision Correction Laser vision correction procedures using the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q excimer laser for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. PRK reshapes the cornea without creating a flap; LASEK is a variation of the procedure.
• EVO Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Permanent implantable contact lens (EVO Visian ICL) for moderate to severe myopia. Thin, flexible lens surgically implanted into each eye for patients aged 21-45 who may not qualify for LASIK or PRK.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye treatment including LipiFlow (FDA-cleared Vectored Thermal Pulsation), IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, Blephex lid cleaning, TearLab and InflammaDry tear testing, LipiView diagnostic testing, punctal closure, and prescription medications such as Restasis and Xiidra.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical glaucoma management including eye drops, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS with iStent), Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), endocycloablation, transscleral cycloablation (MicroPulse P3), Express shunt, and goniotomy.
• Lens Extraction for Narrow Angle Glaucoma Innovative treatment pioneered by Dr. Gayton involving lens extraction to open the peripheral angle and reduce intraocular pressure; a technique adopted by surgeons worldwide.
• Comprehensive Eye Care Full-spectrum ophthalmology services including treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Low Vision care, astigmatism, refractive errors, and lensectomy procedures.
• Low Vision Care Evaluation and management for visually impaired patients with low vision aids including magnifiers, telescopes, high-powered spectacles, absorptive filters, CCTVs, large-print materials, and computer enlarging programs.
• Optical Shop Full-service optical retail offering designer eyewear frames and premium lenses including Hoya Free Form and Seiko High Definition Free Form lenses. Brands include Ray Ban, Versace, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and others.
• Contact Lens Services Prescription and fitting services for soft, rigid gas permeable, bifocal, and astigmatism-correcting contact lenses. Special order available for brands not in stock.
• Patient Financing Options Healthcare financing facilitated through CareCredit and Wells Fargo Health Advantage credit cards for procedures not covered by insurance, including PRK, LASEK, and Premium IOLs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery success rate exceeds 95%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Board of OphthalmologyminorOthersCertification body for ophthalmologists. Dr. Johnny Gayton, Dr. Jack Johnson, Dr. Tim Ducey, Dr. Felicia Fountain, and Dr. Micheal Minix are board certified by this organization.
• American Board of Eye SurgeryminorOthersCertification body for eye surgeons. Dr. Johnny Gayton and Dr. Jack Johnson hold board certifications from this organization.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clarkson Eyecare: Multi-location optometry and ophthalmology group in the Midwest, now part of a national platform. Comparable as a multi-provider eye care group offering routine exams, optical retail, and medical/surgical services under a unified brand.
• Spectrum Vision Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology management services organization supporting multi-location practices in the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable as a back-office and capital partner to independent ophthalmology groups of similar size and service mix to Eyesight Associates.
• EyeCare Partners: Large PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform with multi-location practices across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable as a consolidator acquiring single-specialty ophthalmology groups and offering cataract, glaucoma, and refractive services with in-office optical retail.
• OCLI Vision: Multi-location ophthalmology group with subspecialty coverage in cataract, glaucoma, and cornea across the Northeast. Comparable as a regionally consolidated ophthalmology platform offering surgical eye care plus optical dispensing under one brand.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology platform operating multi-specialty eye care practices in the Southwest. Directly comparable business model: acquire independent ophthalmology groups, retain local brand identity, and centralize back-office and ASC operations.
• Woolfson Eye Institute: Multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice based in Atlanta with a regional footprint across the Southeast. Comparable in its focus on LASIK/PRK, cataract surgery, and premium IOL offerings delivered through a founder-led surgeon team.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: DTC eyewear retailer with growing eye exam and optical retail footprint. Comparable as an alternative routine-vision and optical-goods channel; competes for non-surgical patients and contact lens reorders in overlapping regional markets.
• Retina Consultants of America: PE-backed network of retina-specialty practices. Partial overlap as a multi-site ophthalmology platform pursuing consolidation, though narrower in subspecialty focus; useful comparable for PE roll-up valuation benchmarks in eye care.

Broad incumbents

• Visionworks: National optical retail chain owned by EssilorLuxottica offering eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses. Comparable as a competing optical retail channel but lacks the surgical/medical depth of Eyesight Associates.

Regional players

• Marietta Eye Clinic: Independent multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving the Greater Atlanta metro area. Closely comparable as a Georgia-headquartered, independently owned multi-provider eye care group with surgical and optical retail capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/eyesightassociates
• Xx.com/eyesight_assoc
• Facebookfacebook.com/EyesightAssociates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eyesight-associates

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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