Eye Centers of Florida

What Eye Centers of Florida does

Eye Centers of Florida, operating as The Eye Associates, is a private multi-specialty ophthalmology, optometry, oculoplastic, and hearing-care practice founded in 1971 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The practice serves the general patient population across four Southwest Florida regions (Charlotte Harbor, Fort Myers, Naples, and Suncoast) through regional medical offices and two on-site ambulatory surgery centers (EHA Surgery Center Sarasota and The Eye Associates Surgery Center). Its service portfolio spans cataract surgery (including the Light Adjustable Lens), LASIK, clear lens replacement, implantable collamer lenses (ICL), cosmetic oculoplastic procedures, glaucoma management, retina and cornea specialty services, a dedicated Dry Eye Spa (offering Lumenis Optima IPL, LipiFlow, and TearCare), routine eye care, optical retail, and hearing services staffed by licensed hearing aid specialists.

The company's underlying technology stack consists of advanced ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic equipment rather than proprietary software platforms; the on-site surgery centers enable facility-fee capture alongside professional services. It generates revenue through four primary streams: medical eye-care services (professional services), surgical procedures (professional services plus facility fees), optical and retail hardware sales (eyewear, contact lenses, online store at theeyeassociates.myeyestore.com), and hearing-care hardware sales. Pricing is quote-based for surgical procedures with publicly available LASIK pricing, complemented by fee-for-service eye exams and insurance/self-pay options plus patient financing plans.

The practice operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market, acquiring patients through online appointment scheduling, self-diagnostic tools (LASIK, cataract, and dry-eye self-tests), social media, patient testimonials, a referring-doctor network, community events, and a content/SEO blog. The practice is affiliated with Eye Health America as a parent/strategic operating partner, providing access to a broader eye-care network, career pipelines, and operational infrastructure. The Eye Associates is supported by 20+ board-certified doctors, 251-500 total employees, and digital patient tools including an online store, bill pay, and patient portal.

Name

Eye Centers of Florida

Legal name

The Eye Associates

Website

https://ecof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eye Centers of Florida (The Eye Associates) is a private, multi-specialty ophthalmology, oculoplastic, and hearing-care practice serving Southwest Florida patients across four regional locations with on-site surgery centers and a Dry Eye Spa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Vision Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (456130), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK surgery
• Dry eye treatment
• Optical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, retina issues, and cornea problems performed by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract surgery, LASIK, cosmetic procedures (blepharoplasty, brow lifts), and implantable collamer lens procedures. Includes facility fees at surgery centers.
3. Optical/Retail: Eyewear, prescription glasses, contact lenses, and optical services through online store and physical locations.
4. Hearing Care: Hearing aids and hearing aid specialist services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eye Centers of Florida, operating as The Eye Associates, provides comprehensive ophthalmology, optometry, cosmetic oculoplastic, and hearing care services through a multi-location medical practice. Core offerings include cataract surgery with Light Adjustable Lens technology, LASIK and other refractive procedures, glaucoma and retina specialty care, a Dry Eye Spa with advanced IPL/LipiFlow/TearCare therapies, and an optical retail operation for eyewear and contact lenses.

Product overview

The Eye Associates is a comprehensive eye care medical practice offering a unified platform of vision, cosmetic, and hearing care services across multiple locations in Florida. The practice operates as a single-service healthcare organization with distinct service lines including cataract surgery (with Light Adjustable Lens technology), LASIK surgery, cosmetic procedures (blepharoplasty, brow lifts), a dedicated Dry Eye Spa (offering Lumenis Optima IPL, LipiFlow, and TearCare treatments), glaucoma management, cornea and retina specialty services, implantable collamer lenses (ICL), clear lens replacement (CLR), hearing services, optical retail, and routine eye care. The practice provides an online patient store for contact lenses and eye care products, complemented by patient portal, bill payment, and appointment scheduling tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eye Health America: Parent organization/partner network for eye care practices
• EHA Surgery Center Sarasota
• The Eye Associates Surgery Center

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical procedure to replace the clouded natural lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision, offered with various lens options including the Light Adjustable Lens, for adult patients with cataracts.
• Light Adjustable Lens Advanced intraocular lens technology that allows post-surgical adjustment of vision correction using targeted UV light treatments, used as a premium option within cataract surgery for patients seeking customized post-operative vision outcomes.
• LASIK Surgery Laser eye surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses and contact lenses, targeted at adult patients seeking vision correction.
• Cosmetic Procedures Surgical and nonsurgical procedures including upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lifts, and skin cancer removal, performed by board-certified oculoplastic surgeons for patients seeking facial rejuvenation or treatment of periocular skin cancer.
• Dry Eye Spa Specialized treatment center for dry eye disease offering advanced therapies including Lumenis Optima IPL, LipiFlow, and TearCare treatments, targeted at patients with insufficient tear production and chronic ocular irritation.
• Clear Lens Replacement (CLR) Vision correction procedure that replaces the natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens, similar to cataract surgery but performed for refractive correction in patients without cataracts.
• Glaucoma Services Diagnosis and management of glaucoma, including medication, laser treatments, and surgical interventions to control eye pressure and prevent vision loss, for patients with diagnosed or progressive glaucoma.
• Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) Implantable lens surgery for vision correction, particularly suitable for patients who are not candidates for LASIK, providing an alternative refractive correction option.
• Cornea Services Specialized care for corneal conditions including transplants, cross-linking, and treatment of corneal diseases, for patients with advanced corneal pathology.
• Retina Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, for patients with retinal disease.
• Hearing Services Comprehensive hearing care services including hearing evaluations and hearing aid fitting, provided by licensed hearing aid specialists for patients with hearing impairment.
• Optical Services Full-service optical shop offering prescription eyewear, lenses, frames, and contact lenses, for patients needing vision correction products.
• Routine Eye Care Comprehensive eye examinations for vision correction and overall eye health assessment, serving patients needing routine vision and ocular health evaluation.
• Online Store Patient-facing e-commerce platform for purchasing eye care products, contact lenses, and related supplies directly from the practice.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EyeHealthAmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeHealthAmerica is the parent organization and strategic partner of The Eye Associates. The affiliation provides practice support including careers page, become-a-partner opportunities, and operational infrastructure. The Eye Associates operates as part of the EyeHealthAmerica network of eye care practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: National refractive surgery platform with dozens of centers offering LASIK and PRK at standardized pricing. Comparable in the LASIK service line, and a key competitor on price transparency and brand awareness for elective refractive procedures.
• Florida Eye Clinic: Florida-based multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastic services. Comparable regional competitor with similar service mix and patient demographic.
• Warby Parker: DTC eyewear retailer with integrated eye exam services and own-brand frames/lenses. Comparable as both a competitive threat in optical retail and a model for the practice's own online optical store.
• Center For Sight (Florida): Large multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice serving multiple Florida locations with cataract, LASIK, oculoplastic, and optical services. Most directly comparable regional Florida eye care platform with similar service breadth, surgeon-owned model, and surgery center footprint.
• Mann Eye Institute: Texas-based multi-location ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, dry eye treatments, and oculoplastic services. Comparable as a regional multi-specialty eye care group with surgeon ownership and on-site surgery centers.
• St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute: Multi-location Florida ophthalmology group with high cataract surgery volumes, premium IOLs, LASIK, and on-site surgery centers. Highly comparable regional peer with a similar surgeon-led, vertically integrated model.

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters (EssilorLuxottica): Largest North American optical retail chain offering exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses inside many stores. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in optical retail; competes with The Eye Associates' optical shop and online store.
• Eye Health America: Parent network and strategic platform of affiliated eye care practices across the Southeast. Operates a broader portfolio of ophthalmology and optometry practices, surgery centers, and optical retail; comparable as the roll-up platform that The Eye Associates sits within.

Others

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology center of excellence affiliated with the University of Miami. Comparable in clinical capability and reputation, but a different business model (academic, tertiary referral) and a referral source rather than a direct competitor for routine care.

Regional players

• Retina Associates of Florida: Sub-specialty retina practice serving Florida. Overlaps with The Eye Associates' retina service line; primarily competes in the medical/surgical retina segment rather than the full eye care platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheEyeAssociates
• Facebookfacebook.com/eye-centers-of-florida-eye-vision-and-skin-care-169912643081245
• Instagraminstagram.com/theeyeassociates
• Xx.com/eyecentersoffl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-centers-of-florida

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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