What Focus Eye Centre does

Focus Eye Centre is a privately-held ophthalmology practice founded in 1992 by Dr. David Edmison in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in refractive vision correction and cataract surgery. The practice operates three clinical locations in Eastern Ontario — Ottawa (headquarters), Kingston, and Stittsville (opened June 1, 2024) — with all surgical procedures performed at the Ottawa site. Core offerings include laser vision correction procedures (Intralase SBK and PRK, both with Wavefront), refractive lens exchange, OHIP-covered cataract surgery, and premium refractive cataract surgery. The practice is supported by a purpose-built 18,000 sq. ft. Ottawa facility housing Everest Surgicentre, a wholly-owned subsidiary with two Level 2 CPSO-accredited operating rooms licensed as a Community Surgical and Diagnostic Centre under Ontario's ICHSCA framework, plus an adjacent diagnostic and FMA (Focus Medical Ancillary) associate network.

The technology stack is centered on advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical devices rather than proprietary software: iDesign Refractive Studio for topo-integrated Wavefront-guided planning, Pentacam for corneal mapping, intraoperative aberrometry for real-time IOL power verification, LipiView for tear film evaluation, and the proprietary Advanced Diagnostic Eye Testing (ADET) protocol introduced in 2017. The clinic employs eight surgeons performing refractive cataract and laser vision correction, with FRCSC-certified staff and hospital-affiliated clinicians, and operates a co-managing optometrist referral network across Eastern Ontario dating to the practice's founding.

The business model combines OHIP-insured cataract assessments and surgery with uninsured/privately-paid refractive procedures (laser vision correction, refractive lens exchange, refractive cataract surgery with advanced IOLs), supported by transparent consistent pricing not varying by prescription and in-house no-interest patient financing. Revenue is direct-to-consumer with no enterprise or B2B channel; patients self-book through Medeo Health online booking, complete a candidate assessment quiz, and access no-charge consultations across all three locations. As of December 10, 2024, founder Dr. David Edmison retired and Dr. Davin Johnson (joined 2019) assumed the Medical Director role overseeing Ottawa and Kingston operations.

Name

Focus Eye Centre

Legal name

Focus Eye Centre

Website

https://focuseye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Focus Eye Centre is a privately-held Eastern Ontario ophthalmology practice operating three clinics (Ottawa, Kingston, Stittsville) that delivers laser vision correction, refractive lens exchange, and cataract surgery using Wavefront, iDesign, and intraoperative aberrometry, serving direct-to-consumer patients across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Laser vision correction
• Refractive cataract surgery
• Refractive lens exchange
• Ophthalmology clinic
• Advanced eye diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OHIP-Insured Services: Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covered cataract assessments and refractive cataract consultations provided in a non-hospital clinic setting. Standard monofocal lenses are used, with uninsured services available as add-ons.
2. Uninsured/Private Pay Procedures: Laser Vision Correction (Intralase SBK, PRK), Refractive Lens Exchange, and refractive cataract surgery with advanced lens implants are offered as uninsured services. Pricing is consistent and transparent, not varying by prescription.
3. Financing and Payment Plans: In-house, no-interest financing options available directly through Focus Eye Centre, allowing patients to spread costs over time without added interest.
4. Uninsured Diagnostic and Add-on Services: Advanced diagnostic services (IOLMaster, Wavefront testing), premium intraocular lenses, and other uninsured options available alongside OHIP-covered surgeries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Focus Eye Centre is a private ophthalmology practice performing Laser Vision Correction (Intralase SBK with Wavefront, PRK with Wavefront), Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), and both OHIP-covered and premium Refractive Cataract Surgery. All surgical procedures are performed at the Everest SurgiCentre inside the Ottawa headquarters, with consultations and post-operative care delivered at Ottawa, Kingston, and Stittsville clinics. Pre-surgical planning is enabled by Advanced Diagnostic Eye Testing (ADET) using iDesign, Pentacam, Wavefront, and LipiView systems.

Product overview

Focus Eye Centre is an eye care practice offering a portfolio of vision correction procedures across three locations in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Kingston, and Stittsville). The core offering consists of laser vision correction procedures including Intralase SBK with Wavefront and PRK with Wavefront, complemented by Refractive Lens Exchange for patients not suitable for laser correction. For cataract patients, they provide both OHIP-based cataract surgery and advanced Refractive Cataract Surgery with AI-guided planning. All surgical procedures are performed at the Everest SurgiCentre facility in Ottawa. The practice also offers Advanced Diagnostic Eye Testing (ADET) as a comprehensive diagnostic service using technologies including Pentacam, iDesign Refractive Studio, and LipiView for personalized treatment planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intralase SBK with Wavefront Laser Vision Correction procedure that uses a Femtosecond laser to create a thin corneal flap, then applies Wavefront-guided laser treatment to reshape the cornea. Typical recovery is 1–3 days. Offered to adults 18+ with stable prescriptions seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• PRK with Wavefront Photorefractive Keratectomy procedure that removes the outer epithelial layer of the cornea (which grows back over a few days) and applies Wavefront-guided laser treatment. Considered the safest laser procedure in the short term. Typical recovery is 3–5 days. Offered to patients who may not be candidates for flap-based procedures.
• Standard PRK & SBK Standard (non-Wavefront) laser vision correction procedures for patients who do not qualify for Wavefront-guided treatment, correcting the three primary refractive errors using proven laser technology.
• Monovision Technique applicable to SBK, PRK, RLE, or Refractive Cataract Surgery in which one eye is treated for distance vision and the other for near vision, reducing or eliminating the need for reading glasses.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Procedure that replaces the eye's natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens before a cataract develops, to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses. Suitable for patients over 40 with presbyopia or high prescriptions not well suited to laser correction.
• OHIP-Based Cataract Surgery OHIP-covered cataract surgery for patients with clinically confirmed cataracts, performed at the Everest SurgiCentre or at a hospital depending on surgeon and clinical circumstances. Uses standard monofocal lenses with additional uninsured services available as add-ons.
• Refractive Cataract Surgery Cataract removal combined with advanced vision correction, using Advanced Diagnostic Eye Testing (ADET) for precise pre-surgical planning, with access to real-time data verification, advanced lens implants, and AI-generated statistics during surgery. Performed in a non-hospital clinic setting at the Everest SurgiCentre.
• Advanced Diagnostic Eye Testing (ADET) Proprietary specialized diagnostic appointment that goes beyond standard post-operative checks, providing detailed eye measurements including corneal shape, prescription, tear film, and overall eye health using iDesign, Pentacam, Wavefront, and LipiView technology. Used for personalized pre-surgical planning and post-procedure follow-up.
• Everest SurgiCentre (Out-of-Hospital Cataract Surgery) Purpose-built facility housing two Level 2 CPSO-accredited operating rooms for Refractive Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange surgery, with fully integrated intraoperative technology including intraoperative aberrometry for real-time IOL power verification. Licensed under the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act, 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98 percent of low myopes achieve 20/25 vision or better at one month
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Co-Managing Optometrists NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocus Eye Centre has maintained long-standing partnerships with optometrists across Eastern Ontario since its founding in 1992. The clinic supports young optometrists through bursary programs, hosts joint continuing education events, and conducts co-managing events for referring optometrists. This network provides a continuum of care for joint patients, with optometrists handling pre- and post-operative co-management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Optical Express: International chain offering laser vision correction, lens surgery, and general ophthalmology across the UK, Ireland, and select international markets. Comparable to Focus Eye on core refractive and cataract procedures, but operates at substantially larger scale and is not a direct Canadian competitor.
• FYidoctors: Canada's largest optometry-owned network, combining optical retail with growing clinical and surgical service offerings. Comparable to Focus Eye as a Canadian eye-care brand expanding into advanced clinical services, though weighted toward retail and primary optometry.
• Vision Group Holdings: Parent company of LASIK MD and other eye care brands, operating one of North America's largest networks of laser vision correction and ophthalmology clinics. Comparable to Focus Eye as a scaled player in the same procedure categories, but operates a multi-brand portfolio rather than a single regional brand.

Direct peers

• Bochner Eye Institute: Toronto-based ophthalmology practice specializing in laser vision correction, cataract surgery, and refractive lens exchange with surgeon-led care. Comparable to Focus Eye on procedure mix, premium positioning, and physician-owned operating model.
• LASIK MD: Canada's largest laser vision correction chain, operating multiple clinics across the country with a direct-to-consumer model. Most directly comparable to Focus Eye Centre on procedure mix (LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange) and patient segments, though at significantly greater national scale.
• Herzig Eye Institute: Toronto-based premium refractive surgery practice offering LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, and cataract surgery with advanced diagnostics. Comparable to Focus Eye on procedure portfolio, surgeon-led model, and emphasis on technology-led precision outcomes.
• Gimbel Eye Centre: Western Canadian refractive surgery practice offering LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange, and cataract surgery. Comparable to Focus Eye on procedure mix and physician-led clinical model, with a regional rather than national footprint.
• TLC Laser Eye Centres: Multi-site North American laser vision correction chain offering LASIK, PRK, and other refractive procedures. Comparable to Focus Eye on core service line and patient acquisition approach, with a larger geographic footprint.

Others

• Cleveland Clinic Canada (Eye Care): Multi-specialty academic medical system offering ophthalmology services, including refractive and cataract surgery. Comparable to Focus Eye as a Canadian delivery point for advanced ophthalmology, though it operates as part of a broader hospital system rather than a focused refractive practice.

Regional players

• Pacific Laser Eye Centre (PLEC): British Columbia-based refractive surgery practice offering laser vision correction and lens-based procedures. Comparable to Focus Eye on clinical services and surgeon-led model, but serves a different Canadian region without overlapping territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/focuseyecentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/focuseyecentrelaser
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/focus-eye-centre-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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