Mid Florida Eye Center

What Mid Florida Eye Center does

Mid Florida Eye Center is a multi-location ophthalmology practice headquartered in Summerfield, Florida, operating since 1989 across Central Florida. The practice serves primarily senior patients (60+) from The Villages retirement community and surrounding Lake and Sumter Counties through four clinic locations (Leesburg, Mount Dora, Wildwood, Summerfield) and two physician-owned ambulatory surgery centers in Mount Dora and Summerfield. Services span the full ophthalmology continuum: cataract surgery with premium IOL options including the Light Adjustable Lens, LASIK and refractive surgery, glaucoma management (medications, MIGS, SLT, iDose, traditional surgery), retinal disease treatment, corneal care and transplants, dry eye therapy, diabetic eye wellness, aesthetics (Botox and fillers), and optical retail under "The Optical" brand.

The practice monetizes through professional fee billing for exams and consultations, surgical procedure revenue (including ASC facility fees for cataract, glaucoma, and corneal procedures), and hardware sales of prescription eyewear and contact lenses. Reimbursement is primarily insurance-based (Medicare, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare) with cash-pay exposure on premium IOL upgrades, LASIK, cosmetics, and select dry eye treatments financed via CareCredit. Patient acquisition runs through direct appointments, a Provider Portal that drives optometrist and primary care physician referrals, online self-assessment tools (cataract and LASIK self-tests), and community outreach within The Villages.

Clinical technology centers on advanced laser platforms for cataract and LASIK procedures, premium intraocular lenses (multifocal, toric, EDOF, Light Adjustable Lens), MIGS implants, the iDose sustained-release glaucoma implant, and SLT laser systems. The medical staff comprises 9 board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologists and optometrists credentialed at institutions including Johns Hopkins, Columbia, Emory, Cleveland Clinic, Baylor, Bascom Palmer, and the NIH, with two physicians having extensive peer-reviewed research backgrounds. The practice reports having served 300,000+ patients and performed 150,000+ cataract and laser procedures cumulatively, and participates in national clinical trials for new IOL implants and pharmacological agents.

Name

Mid Florida Eye Center

Legal name

Mid Florida Eye Center

Website

https://midfloridaeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mid Florida Eye Center is a multi-location ophthalmology practice in Central Florida serving over 300,000 patients across six clinic and surgery center locations. It provides cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina, LASIK, and corneal care primarily to the senior population in The Villages retirement community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retinal care

Headquarters

HQ city

Summerfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, consultations, and ongoing patient care across general eye care, cataract management, glaucoma treatment, and retina services
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma surgery, corneal transplants, and other surgical interventions. The practice operates two ambulatory surgery centers for these procedures.
3. Optical Products: Revenue from eyeglasses, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses through The Optical retail service
4. Dry Eye and Specialty Treatments: Revenue from specialized treatments including Lacrifil therapy, punctal plugs, and other dry eye disease interventions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mid Florida Eye Center is a multi-location ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and optical eye care services to patients in Central Florida. Core offerings include cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens options, LASIK vision correction, glaucoma management, retinal disease treatment, corneal transplantation, dry eye therapy, and routine eye examinations, supported by two on-site ambulatory surgery centers and an optical retail service. The practice primarily serves adult and senior patients, with a strong concentration in The Villages retirement community.

Product overview

Mid Florida Eye Center is a multi-location ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive eye care services across Central Florida. The practice operates as a unified service portfolio organized around core specialty areas: Cataract Surgery (with Advanced Laser Technology and Advanced Technology Lenses including Multifocal, Toric, EDOF, and Light Adjustable Lenses), LASIK Vision Correction, Glaucoma Treatment (including MIGS, SLT, and traditional surgery), Corneal Care (including transplants and keratoplasty procedures), Retina Services, and General Eye Care. Additional services include Dry Eye Treatment (Lacrifil therapy), Diabetic Wellness, Aesthetics, Clinical Trials, and The Optical retail eyewear. The practice also maintains a Provider Portal for referring physicians. Key differentiators include over 35 years of experience, 150,000+ cataract and laser procedures performed, fellowship-trained specialists, and advanced technology lens options including the Light Adjustable Lens for post-operative customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 patients served across Central Florida
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Top-ranked academic ophthalmology institution and U.S. News #1 eye hospital — not a direct competitor for routine cataract care, but a referral destination for complex cases and a training ground for some Mid Florida-affiliated physicians.

Broad incumbents

• US Eye: PE-backed multi-specialty eye-care platform with a strong Florida footprint (formerly known as Center For Sight / others); competes on integrated clinic-ASC model and acquires regional independents.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform with 300+ locations; an active Florida consolidator and a likely strategic acquirer or competitor for Mid Florida's patient base.
• Eye South Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology platform consolidating practices across the Southeast; representative of the well-capitalized acquirers shaping the competitive landscape for independent Florida practices.

Direct peers

• Florida Eye Clinic: Multi-location Central Florida ophthalmology and optometry practice providing cataract, glaucoma, and general eye care — competes head-to-head for patients in the Lake/Sumter and Orlando-adjacent counties.
• Quigley Eye Specialists: Southwest Florida multi-specialty ophthalmology group with multiple clinics and an ASC — comparable independent, physician-led model and senior-heavy patient demographic.
• Center For Sight: Multi-location Florida ophthalmology and optometric practice with multiple ASCs offering cataract, refractive, and oculoplastic services — comparable scale and integrated clinic/ASC model.
• Filutowski Eye Institute: Central Florida ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, LASIK, and premium IOLs in the Orlando metro — directly overlapping Mid Florida's service mix and competing for the same regional patient base.

Regional players

• Lakeland Eye Clinic: Independent multi-physician ophthalmology practice in central Florida offering cataract, glaucoma, and retina services — same regional archetype and demographic.
• St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute: High-volume Florida cataract and refractive surgery institute (Tampa Bay area) with a similar ASC-driven, premium-IOL business model — same state, different geography, comparable clinical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/midfloridaeye
• YouTubeyoutube.com/midfloridaeye
• Facebookfacebook.com/MidFloridaEyeCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-florida-eye-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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