Boston Vision

What Boston Vision does

Boston Vision is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, operating 7-8 clinic locations across the Greater Boston market (Brookline, Medford, Lawrence, Wellesley, Milford, Andover, Burlington). Founded in 2003 (previously branded as Boston Eye Group), the practice employs 51-100 staff and has performed over 75,000 eye surgeries across more than 20 years of operation. It serves general adult consumers seeking vision correction as well as medical/surgical eye care, with a marketing-visible subset of professional athlete patients (including Boston Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins alumni) functioning as social proof rather than a distinct revenue segment.

The practice delivers a comprehensive ophthalmology service line spanning LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, EVO ICL implantation (STAAR Surgical), cataract surgery with RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, cornea care including keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea), retina services, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, laser floater removal, oculoplastics, and retail optical/contacts. Surgical capability is anchored by advanced device platforms including the Wavelight Plus excimer laser, and physician credentials include academic appointments at Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Children's Hospital).

Revenue mechanics combine cash-pay elective refractive procedures (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, Light Adjustable Lens upgrades) with insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical care (Medicare, MassHealth, VSP, Eyemed, commercial carriers), plus retail optical sales. Go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by free vision correction evaluations and supported by an optometrist referral channel (MyPatient provider portal) that converts external OD referrals into surgical volume. The practice is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

Boston Vision

Legal name

Boston Vision, PLLC

Website

https://bostonvision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boston Vision is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice operating 7-8 Massachusetts clinics, providing LASIK, cataract, cornea, retina, and glaucoma care to Greater Boston consumers using advanced laser and lens implant technology, with academic affiliations to Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Laser Vision Correction Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Laser vision correction
• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Cornea transplants
• Eye care clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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. Surgical Procedures: One-time surgical revenue from LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, cataract surgery, cornea transplants, and other eye surgeries. Procedures are typically billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket with financing options available.
2. Eye Exams and Consultations: Comprehensive eye exams, medical eye exams, and consultations. Revenue from vision insurance plans (VSP, Eyemed Spectera) and medical insurance (Medicare, MassHealth, commercial).
3. Optical/Contact Lenses: Sales of glasses, contact lenses, and optical products through the optical shop. Includes specialty lenses like MiSight myopia control contact lenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boston Vision is a private ophthalmology practice delivering laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), implantable contact lens (EVO ICL) procedures, cataract surgery, cornea services including artificial cornea transplantation, glaucoma treatment, retina care, dry eye therapy, and optical/contact lens retail. Care is delivered through seven Massachusetts clinic locations, supported by free in-person vision correction evaluations, online self-service booking, and a provider-to-provider referral portal.

Product overview

Boston Vision is a LASIK and eye care private practice offering a comprehensive range of vision correction and eye care services. The core offerings include laser vision correction procedures (LASIK, PRK), implantable contact lenses (EVO ICL), refractive/clear lens exchange, and cataract surgery. The practice provides specialized cornea services including artificial cornea transplants, cross-linking, and transplants. Additional services span retina care, glaucoma management (iStent, Goniotomy), dry eye treatments (TearCare, OptiLight), laser floater removal, oculoplastics/cosmetics (Agnes RF Microneedling), and optical/contact lens services. With 8 locations in Massachusetts, the practice emphasizes advanced technology including Wavelight Plus for LASIK and RxSight Light Adjustable Lens for cataract surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Vision Correction (LASIK) LASIK laser eye surgery that permanently reshapes the cornea using Wavelight Plus technology to improve vision for adults seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Laser eye surgery that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, similar to LASIK with a slightly longer recovery period, for patients who are not candidates for LASIK.
• EVO ICL (Implantable Contact Lens) FDA-approved implantable collamer lens for patients with nearsightedness and astigmatism, including those not candidates for LASIK. Manufactured by STAAR Surgical.
• Refractive / Clear Lens Exchange Surgical procedure replacing the eye's natural lens with an artificial lens to correct vision, recommended for patients with presbyopia or high hyperopia.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts and restoration of vision clarity, with premium lens options including the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens.
• Cornea Services Comprehensive cornea care including PTK, cornea transplant services, iLink Corneal Cross Linking, and artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis) transplants for patients with corneal disease or blindness.
• Artificial Cornea (Keratoprosthesis) FDA-approved artificial cornea transplant for patients with corneal blindness who cannot sustain a traditional corneal transplant.
• Retina Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal and vitreous conditions.
• Glaucoma Services Glaucoma treatment services including iStent procedures and Goniotomy.
• Dry Eye Treatment Dry eye treatment options including TearCare and OptiLight by Lumenis (IPL therapy).
• Laser Floater Removal Pain-free laser procedure to effectively remove floaters from the eye.
• Oculoplastics / Cosmetics Cosmetic eye procedures including Agnes RF Microneedling.
• Optical / Contacts Glasses, contact lenses, and eye exams, including MiSight Myopia Control Contact Lenses for children.
• Comprehensive Eye Care General eye exams and vision care services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75,000 eye surgeries performed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston Vision physicians are affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, one of Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals, enabling academic-level research, training, and clinical collaboration.
• Mass Eye and Ear InfirmarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston Vision physicians maintain affiliations with Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, a leading eye and ear specialty hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
• Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Children's Hospital for pediatric eye care services and collaborative research in ophthalmology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: TLC is one of the largest North American LASIK/refractive surgery chains with multiple locations and strong brand recognition. Boston Vision directly competes for the same cash-pay refractive patients in the same modalities (LASIK, PRK).
• LASIK Plus: LASIK Plus is a national refractive surgery chain offering LASIK and PRK at scale across US metros. It competes head-on with Boston Vision on price, financing, and online booking in the same patient demographic.
• Dello Russo LaserVision: Dello Russo is a multi-location LASIK and cataract practice in the Northeast with a strong athlete/local-celebrity marketing playbook similar to Boston Vision's. Highly comparable in service mix and brand-led GTM.
• Kleiman|Eye Center (Kleiman Evangelista): Kleiman Evangelista is a multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and corneal services comparable to Boston Vision's full-spectrum offering.
• Hunter Vision: Hunter Vision is an ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice with a strong content/brand marketing motion, similar to Boston Vision's athlete-endorsement-led approach. Comparable in service mix and GTM emphasis on premium patient experience.
• Brinton Vision: Brinton Vision is a single-location refractive surgery practice in St. Louis offering LASIK, ICL, and refractive lens exchange with a brand-led marketing approach. Comparable in surgical specialization and emphasis on advanced-technology offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Mass Eye and Ear): Mass Eye and Ear is a Harvard-affiliated specialty hospital in ophthalmology and otolaryngology and is one of Boston Vision's named physician-affiliation partners. It competes on tertiary ophthalmology cases but operates at a much larger scale and academic-medical-center scope.
• Stanford Byers Eye Institute: Stanford Byers Eye Institute is a leading academic ophthalmology center with research, residency, and comprehensive clinical services including refractive surgery. Comparable to Boston Vision's academic-affiliation and clinical-research positioning but at much greater scale.

Regional players

• LASIK MD: LASIK MD is the largest Canadian refractive surgery chain operating ~30+ locations. Comparable in multi-location LASIK/PKR/ICL service mix but primarily serves a Canadian patient base rather than Boston/Eastern Massachusetts.

Others

• STAAR Surgical: STAAR Surgical is the manufacturer of the EVO ICL that Boston Vision offers. It is a technology supplier/enabler rather than a direct competitor but is structurally relevant to Boston Vision's refractive product roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/visionboston
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCykl6ZYlcfZKtIeaPt9Fb1w/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/bostonvisionma
• Instagraminstagram.com/boston.vision

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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