Ohio Vision

What Ohio Vision does

Ohio Vision LLC is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving West Central Ohio from its headquarters in Sidney, with additional offices in Troy, St. Marys, Bellefontaine, and Celina, covering patients across Mercer, Shelby, Logan, and Miami Counties. The practice delivers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and routine eye care services — including cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses (PanOptix trifocal, Vivity multifocal), glaucoma management using minimally invasive and implant-based therapies (iStent Inject, Kahook Dual Blade, Durysta), diabetic retinopathy treatment, macular degeneration care, blepharoplasty, dry eye therapy, corneal transplants (DMEK, DSEK, penetrating keratoplasty), routine eye exams, and cosmetic services such as BOTOX. Operationally, the practice is staffed by board-certified ophthalmologists (Dr. Christopher Johnson, Dr. Scott Storck, Dr. John Wilding) and a board-certified optometrist (Dr. William Schemmel), with Dr. Storck notably having performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and holding fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery.

The underlying technology stack is centered on industry-standard advanced ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic equipment rather than proprietary platforms; key differentiators are access to premium FDA-approved IOLs and MIGS devices rather than in-house technology. Revenue is generated through a professional-services model combining insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical care, out-of-pocket payments for elective cosmetic procedures, and flexible patient financing for non-covered services — pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies on a sales-led, direct-to-patient motion: patients schedule via phone or online request forms, with patient acquisition supported by paid digital marketing across Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook Lead Ads, organic search, and a longstanding regional reputation reflected in consistent five-star patient reviews. The practice maintains hospital affiliations (notably Wilson Health Medical Hospital in Sidney) and holds professional memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, and Ohio Optometric Association.

Name

Ohio Vision

Legal name

Ohio Vision LLC

Website

https://ohiovision.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Vision LLC is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in West Central Ohio offering cataract, glaucoma, retinal, and corneal surgical services alongside routine eye exams and elective cosmetic procedures to patients across four Ohio counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Eye care practice
• Intraocular lens implants

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, diagnostic testing, and treatment of eye conditions. The practice accepts many forms of medical insurance and files claims on behalf of patients.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, corneal transplants (DMEK, DSEK, penetrating keratoplasty), and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries. Premium IOLs (PanOptix, Vivity) may generate additional revenue.
3. Financing and Out-of-Pocket Payments: Flexible financing options offered to qualifying patients for procedures not covered by insurance. The practice also accepts out-of-pocket payments for cosmetic procedures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ohio Vision is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in West Central Ohio that provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Its core offerings include cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens (IOL) options, glaucoma management and surgery, corneal transplants, diabetic retinopathy care, and routine optometric eye exams. The practice combines board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists across several clinic locations to deliver both routine and advanced subspecialty eye care to local patients.

Product overview

Ohio Vision is a multi-location eye care practice offering a comprehensive range of ophthalmic services through board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists. The core offerings include surgical procedures (cataract surgery with PanOptix and Vivity IOLs, corneal transplants) and medical treatments (glaucoma management with iStent, Durysta, and Kahook Dual Blade; diabetic retinopathy treatment; macular degeneration care; blepharoplasty). Supporting services include dry eye treatment, routine eye exams, and cosmetic procedures like BOTOX. The practice operates multiple offices in West Central Ohio and emphasizes advanced technology and board-certified expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery with Premium IOLs Advanced cataract removal surgery offering patients a choice of premium intraocular lenses such as PanOptix and Vivity, designed to reduce dependence on glasses after surgery. Aimed at adult patients with cataracts seeking restored vision.
• Glaucoma Treatment and Surgery Medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including implantation of iStent Inject devices, Kahook Dual Blade procedures, and Durysta sustained-release implants for intraocular pressure reduction. Targeted at patients diagnosed with glaucoma requiring long-term pressure control.
• Corneal Transplants Surgical replacement of damaged or diseased corneal tissue to restore vision. Provided for patients with corneal disease, scarring, or keratoconus who have not responded to other treatments.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Diagnosis and ongoing management of diabetic eye disease, including retinal evaluation and treatment to prevent vision loss. Intended for diabetic patients requiring retinal monitoring or intervention.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Routine optometric eye examinations including vision testing, prescription updates, and screening for eye disease. Available to the general patient population for preventive eye care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% of patients report better vision after cataract surgery (American Optometric Association)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Academy of OphthalmologyminorOthersProfessional membership organization for ophthalmologists. Ohio Vision's doctors maintain membership in this organization as part of their professional credentials and commitment to the field.
• American Medical AssociationminorOthersProfessional membership organization for physicians. The practice maintains membership as part of doctor credentials.
• Ohio State Medical AssociationminorOthersState-level medical association. Ohio Vision doctors maintain membership for professional development and networking.
• Ohio Optometric AssociationminorOthersProfessional membership organization for optometrists in Ohio. Dr. Schemmel maintains membership as a board-certified optometrist.
• American Board of OptometryminorOthersCertification body for optometrists. Ohio Vision's optometrists maintain board certification through this organization.
• Vision Professionals BoardminorOthersProfessional licensing and regulatory board for vision professionals in Ohio. The practice maintains compliance and credentials through this organization.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: Large PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform operating hundreds of locations across the U.S. Provides the same full spectrum of medical/surgical eye care that Ohio Vision offers, but at national scale, making it the principal platform-level consolidator in the same category.
• US Eye (US Ophthalmology Partners): Multi-state ophthalmology platform offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, and optometry services. Directly comparable service mix to Ohio Vision and a likely roll-up acquirer of independent regional practices in the Midwest.
• EyeSouth Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology and retina-focused platform with affiliated practices across the Southeast and Midwest. Comparable in offering premium cataract surgery, MIGS, and retina care, and an active acquirer of independent practices similar to Ohio Vision.
• Comprehensive EyeCare Partners (CECP): PE-backed integrated eye care platform with affiliated practices across multiple states, focused on medical and surgical ophthalmology. Overlaps with Ohio Vision in premium cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastic services.
• Cole Eye Institute (Cleveland Clinic): Academic tertiary ophthalmology center within Cleveland Clinic offering the full range of medical and surgical eye care. Represents the high-end competitive threat in Ohio for complex cataract, cornea, and retina referrals that might otherwise stay in regional practices like Ohio Vision.

Regional players

• Cincinnati Eye Institute: Large multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region with comprehensive cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculoplastic services. Closest geographic and service-line comparable to Ohio Vision within Ohio.
• Wolfe Eye Clinic: Midwest-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina, and cornea services. Operates a similar multi-site, multi-subspecialty model in a comparable rural-state footprint, although in Iowa rather than Ohio.
• Midwest Eye Consultants: Multi-location optometry and ophthalmology group in Indiana and surrounding states offering comprehensive eye exams, cataract co-management, and medical eye care. Comparable mid-size regional practice model to Ohio Vision, focused on primary eye care with surgical referral.

Direct peers

• CVP Health (Center for Vision & Preventive Health): Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice group offering premium cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculoplastics in a community setting. Most directly comparable operating model to Ohio Vision as an independent, surgeon-led, multi-subspecialty group.

Others

• LensCrafters (EssilorLuxottica Retail): National optical retail chain operating optometry offices within its stores. Not a direct surgical peer, but a direct competitor for routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and basic vision care in markets overlapping with Ohio Vision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OhioVision1

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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