Tyson Eye

What Tyson Eye does

Tyson Eye is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice founded in 1980 and headquartered in Southwest Florida, operating 8-9 clinical locations from Cape Coral to Marco Island plus the Naples Premier Surgery Center and a Visionworks-branded optical storefront in Naples. The practice is led by Medical Director and CEO Farrell C. Tyson, MD, FACS, a second-generation ophthalmologist, alongside four additional ophthalmologists (J. David Stephens, Cristos Ifantides, Roman O. Pravak, Marilyn A. Márquez) and approximately nine optometrists, making it one of the largest concentrations of Castle Connolly Top Doctors in ophthalmology in Florida. Service lines span cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted using LENSAR with premium IOLs including PanOptix, Vivity, Light Adjustable Lens, Toric, Envy, and Odyssey), refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE), retina care (including the Valeda photobiomodulation system for dry AMD), glaucoma management (Durysta implants, MIGS, selective laser trabeculoplasty, ECP), dry eye treatment, comprehensive eye exams, and retail optical across five optical centers carrying brands such as Costa, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co.

The business model is primarily professional services billing — insurance-reimbursed exams and surgical procedures — supplemented by cash-pay revenue from premium IOL upgrades, refractive surgery, MIGS, and Valeda dry AMD therapy that are typically not covered by insurance, plus retail hardware sales through the optical centers. Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer via online appointment booking, phone, walk-ins, and community-driven brand recognition (Castle Connolly Top 6 in Florida for 2026, three Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For awards). The practice has no disclosed external investors, parent company, or acquisition activity, remaining physician-owned and operationally independent.

Recent strategic activity is concentrated on physical footprint (a new Bonita Springs office opened October 2025), technology adoption (Valeda launched March 2025, Durysta adopted 2021, premium IOL portfolio expansion), and brand reinforcement through repeated industry awards. Distribution is single-country, single-region (Southwest Florida), with no announced geographic expansion beyond the existing corridor. Operational maturity is evidenced by multi-location clinical operations, an in-house ASC, a retail optical chain, digital channels (website, blog, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, virtual try-on), and an active careers page.

Name

Tyson Eye

Legal name

Tyson Eye

Website

https://tysoneye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tyson Eye is a physician-owned, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice founded in 1980 serving Southwest Florida across 8-9 locations. It provides cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina care, glaucoma treatment, and retail optical services to individual consumer patients in the Cape Coral to Marco Island corridor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retina care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonita Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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. Ophthalmology and Optometry Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye exams, diagnostic testing, and medical eye care services across all practice locations
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract surgery, laser cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE), glaucoma surgery, and retina treatments generate significant surgical revenue
3. Optical/Eyewear Sales: Prescription eyeglasses, designer frames, sunglasses, and lens products sold through 5 optical center locations. Carries premium brands including Costa, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tyson Eye is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice delivering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across Southwest Florida. Core offerings include cataract surgery (traditional and laser-assisted) with premium intraocular lens options, retina disease management, glaucoma treatment, refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE), dry eye therapy, comprehensive eye exams, and retail optical services through five optical centers.

Product overview

Tyson Eye is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services across Southwest Florida. The practice operates as a unified platform combining surgical services (cataract surgery with multiple IOL options, LASIK/PRK, glaucoma procedures, retina treatments), diagnostic services, and retail optical centers. Core offerings include traditional and laser cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens options (PanOptix, Vivity, Light Adjustable Lens, Toric, Envy, Odyssey), glaucoma management including Durysta implants and MIGS procedures, retina care with Valeda photobiomodulation therapy for dry AMD, dry eye treatment, refractive surgery (ICL, RLE), and a network of optical centers with virtual try-on capabilities. The practice serves patients across 9 locations from North Fort Myers to Marco Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL), offered as traditional or laser-assisted procedures for adult cataract patients.
• Laser Cataract Surgery Bladeless, precision-guided cataract surgery using LENSAR laser technology for enhanced accuracy in lens removal and implantation.
• Retina Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and posterior vitreous detachment.
• Valeda Light Delivery System for Dry AMD FDA-approved photobiomodulation therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration using red, yellow, and infrared light wavelengths to stimulate retinal cell function and slow disease progression.
• Glaucoma Services Monitoring, testing, and treatment for glaucoma including medications, Durysta implants, MIGS, laser therapies, and surgical options.
• Durysta Glaucoma Treatment FDA-approved dissolvable implant delivering glaucoma medication continuously for 15 weeks, reducing or eliminating the need for daily eye drops.
• LASIK & PRK Laser eye surgery procedures for vision correction, including LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), for patients with refractive errors.
• ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable Collamer Lens for vision correction, suitable for patients who are not candidates for LASIK.
• Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Surgical replacement of the natural lens with a premium IOL to correct refractive errors and eliminate the future possibility of cataract development.
• Dry Eye Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, including clinical treatments, punctal occlusion, and management of chronic dry eye conditions.
• Eye Exams Comprehensive eye examinations for refractive errors, vision conditions, and early detection of eye diseases.
• Tyson Eye Optical Centers Retail optical services offering prescription eyeglasses, designer frames, lens options, and sunglasses across five Southwest Florida locations, including brands such as Costa, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Collection of surgical procedures providing lower-risk options for glaucoma treatment with faster recovery.
• Posterior Capsulotomy YAG laser procedure to clear clouding behind the artificial lens following cataract surgery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of patients with significant diabetic retinopathy can avoid substantial vision loss if treated in time (per American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Florida Animal CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Florida Animal Care in Punta Gorda to provide specialized contact lenses designed for dogs undergoing eye surgery recovery. Extends Tyson Eye's vision care expertise beyond human patients to animal care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quigley Eye Specialists: Multi-location ophthalmology practice serving Southwest and Southeast Florida with cataract, glaucoma, retina, and refractive services plus an optical shop. Directly competes with Tyson Eye across overlapping SW Florida geographies.
• Center For Sight: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, offering cataract surgery, LASIK, optical retail, and cosmetic services. Comparable in service mix, Florida geography, and multi-subspecialty model.
• US Eye (U.S. Eye): PE-backed multi-specialty ophthalmology platform with a strong Florida and Southeast U.S. footprint. Offers cataract, retina, glaucoma, refractive, and optical retail services similar to Tyson Eye, and is an active regional consolidator.
• Frantz EyeCare: Southwest Florida-based ophthalmology practice offering cataract, refractive, glaucoma, and oculoplastic services across multiple Fort Myers-area locations. Head-to-head competitor in the same SW Florida market with overlapping patient base.
• Florida Eye Specialists: Multi-location Florida ophthalmology practice with cataract, glaucoma, retina, and refractive surgery offerings plus an optical shop. Comparable in clinical scope and Florida-based multi-site delivery model.

Emerging players

• LasikPlus (LCA-Vision): National refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK with multiple U.S. centers. Overlaps with Tyson Eye on the LASIK/PRK/ICL refractive surgery line and the consumer-facing cash-pay economics.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: Large, PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform operating hundreds of locations across the U.S. Directly comparable as a multi-state ophthalmology consolidator competing for physician talent, technology, and patient share in overlapping Florida markets.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-state refractive and cataract surgery platform offering LASIK, ICL, premium IOL cataract surgery, and optical retail. Comparable in surgical technology stack (premium IOLs, refractive surgery) and multi-location delivery model.

Regional players

• Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida: Subspecialty retina practice serving the same SW Florida geography as Tyson Eye. Comparable on the retina service line and patient population, though narrower in subspecialty scope.
• Atlantic Eye Institute: Florida-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina, and refractive services. Comparable service mix and Florida geography, though primarily serving the Jacksonville/North Florida market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tysoneye7982
• Facebookfacebook.com/tysoneye
• Instagraminstagram.com/tyson_eye

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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