What Stahl Eyecare Experts does

Stahl Eyecare Experts is a private ophthalmology and laser vision correction practice founded in 1997 and headquartered in Garden City, New York. The practice operates three clinical locations across Long Island (Garden City, Hauppauge) and Manhattan (Tribeca) and provides a comprehensive service portfolio spanning refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, iLASIK), cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants (Symfony, PanOptix, Vivity, ReSTOR, Toric, Crystalens, Eyehance), specialty corneal care for keratoconus (Avedro KXL corneal cross-linking, Intacs, scleral lenses, Paragon CRT/Ortho-K), oculoplastic and aesthetic services (BOTOX, blepharoplasty, NearVision CK), and general ophthalmology (glaucoma SLT, dry eye treatment, anti-VEGF retinal injections, PROKERA). The practice is clinically differentiated through early adoption of premium medical device platforms, including being the first private vision center in New York to offer the iFS femtosecond laser and one of few NY practices with FDA-approved Avedro KXL corneal cross-linking, supported by iDesign wavefront analysis, CustomVue LASIK, and STAR S4 ActiveTrak excimer laser technology.

The practice generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service surgical procedures (LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery), premium IOL upgrades paid out-of-pocket by patients, comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lens fittings, and an in-house optical shop. Pricing ranges from insurance-covered cataract surgery at $500-$600/eye with monofocal IOLs to fully self-pay LASIK and premium IOL packages; patient financing is facilitated through CareCredit's 24-month interest-free healthcare credit offering. Patient acquisition runs through a multi-channel model combining the practice website (stahlny.com), ZocDoc, Healthgrades, virtual and in-person consultations, online seminars, a refer-a-friend program, and active Facebook and Instagram presence. In 2021, Stahl Eyecare Experts joined OCLI Vision, a multi-state ophthalmology network spanning Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, expanding the practice's subspecialty referral reach and geographic footprint while continuing to operate under the Stahl Eyecare Experts brand.

The clinical team is anchored by Dr. Marc S. Werner, MD (founder, board-certified ophthalmologist with training at Johns Hopkins, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Minnesota, and Manhattan Eye/Ear/Throat Hospital) and Dr. Benjamin Chang, MD (Harvard, UCLA, Wills Eye Hospital chief resident, Manhattan Eye/Ear/Throat Hospital fellowship), with Dr. Silgi Varghese, OD providing optometric services. The practice has performed over 50,000 LASIK/PRK procedures since the early 1980s and maintains a 4.8/5.0 Google rating across 220+ reviews and a 98% Facebook recommendation rate, reflecting strong patient satisfaction within its Long Island and NYC metro service area.

Name

Stahl Eyecare Experts

Legal name

Stahl Eyecare Experts

Website

https://stahlny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stahl Eyecare Experts is a private ophthalmology practice founded in 1997 operating three locations across Long Island and NYC, providing LASIK, premium cataract surgery, keratoconus treatment, and general eye care to adult patients in the New York metro market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

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

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), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK eye surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Corneal treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Primary revenue stream from LASIK, PRK, and cataract surgeries. Pricing varies by procedure complexity and technology used (standard vs. premium lenses). Cataract surgery with monofocal IOLs typically covered by insurance; premium IOLs and laser-assisted cataract surgery involve additional patient costs.
2. Eye Exams and Contact Lens Services: Comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings (fitting fees start at $50), and contact lens sales. Annual exams required for contact lens wearers.
3. Financing Plans: CareCredit healthcare credit card financing offering 24 months interest-free payments for qualified patients, enabling patients to pay for procedures in convenient monthly installments.
4. Consultation Services: Free LASIK evaluation exams; $100 deposit for dilated pre-operative exam applied to procedure cost; VIP transportation service on day of procedure at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Stahl Eyecare Experts is a multi-location ophthalmology practice performing refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK), cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants, and a full range of medical eye care services including keratoconus treatment, glaucoma management, retinal care, oculoplastic and BOTOX procedures, contact lens fittings, and an optical shop. The practice operates from three Long Island/New York City offices using advanced laser platforms such as iDesign, iFS femtosecond, CustomVue, and STAR S4 ActiveTrak, and has partnered with OCLI Vision since 2021 for broader subspecialty reach.

Product overview

Stahl Eyecare Experts is a comprehensive ophthalmology and laser vision correction practice that operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular software platform. The core offerings center on surgical refractive procedures (LASIK, PRK), cataract surgery with premium lens implants, and medical eye care. LASIK services utilize the iDesign wavefront system, iFS femtosecond laser, CustomVue, STAR S4 ActiveTrak, and IntraLase technologies. Cataract surgery employs the Catalys laser system and multiple premium IOLs including Symfony, Toric, ReSTOR, Crystalens, PanOptix, Vivity, and Eyehance. Specialty offerings include corneal cross-linking (Avedro KXL), Intacs, scleral contact lenses, orthokeratology (CRT), PROKERA amniotic membrane therapy, conductive keratoplasty (CK), BOTOX, anti-VEGF injections, blepharoplasty, SLT laser for glaucoma, and dry eye treatments. The practice also operates an optical shop with Zeiss lenses. The company was founded in 1997 and joined OCLI Vision in 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery offered with advanced iDesign wavefront-guided technology, iFS femtosecond laser for bladeless flap creation, CustomVue wavefront-guided LASIK, STAR S4 ActiveTrak excimer laser, and IntraLase methods. Indicated for adults seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Vision correction procedure using VISX Star S4 excimer laser to reshape the cornea without creating a corneal flap, suitable for patients who are not ideal LASIK candidates. Recovery takes 48–72 hours with vision improvement continuing up to three months.
• Cataract Surgery Modern cataract removal surgery using micro-incision (3mm) technique with an ultrasonic device to pulverize the cataract and premium intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Available with the Catalys laser-assisted cataract surgery system and premium lens options including Symfony, Toric, ReSTOR, Crystalens, PanOptix, Vivity, and Eyehance IOLs. Standard monofocal IOLs often covered by insurance; premium IOLs and laser-assisted surgery involve additional patient cost.
• Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) Keratoconus treatment using the FDA-approved Avedro KXL system combined with Photrexa Viscous and Photrexa riboflavin solutions to strengthen corneal collagen cross-links and halt keratoconus progression. Stops further vision loss in over 95% of patients and improves vision in 60–81% of patients.
• Intacs for Keratoconus FDA-approved micro-thin prescription corneal inserts placed in the middle layer of the cornea to flatten and reshape it for keratoconus treatment. Outpatient procedure taking 15–20 minutes with little downtime; over 97% of patients achieve driver's license vision without glasses or contacts.
• Scleral Contact Lenses Large-diameter specialty contact lenses covering the entire cornea and sclera for keratoconus patients, with a liquid reservoir filling the space between the misshapen cornea and the lens for improved comfort and vision.
• CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy/Ortho-K) FDA-approved orthokeratology using therapeutic lenses (Paragon) worn overnight to reshape the cornea and reduce myopia. Non-surgical vision correction suitable for children and patients who are not LASIK candidates.
• BOTOX Treatment Botulinum toxin injections for Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB), hemifacial spasms, and cosmetic wrinkle treatments. Dr. Werner has over 25 years of experience with BOTOX since 1993.
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery performed by Dr. Werner, a fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeon. Often covered by insurance for vision-obstructing drooping eyelids.
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Advanced laser therapy for open-angle glaucoma using low laser energy to increase outflow of fluid, potentially decreasing or eliminating the need for glaucoma medications.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye management including tear production assessment, osmolarity measurement, artificial tears, punctal plugs (in-office drain closure procedure), prescription medications, and surgical ocular surface reconstruction with amniotic membrane.
• Anti-VEGF Injections Intravitreal injections for retinal vein occlusion complications including Lucentis and other anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs to block abnormal blood vessel growth and reduce macular edema.
• PROKERA Amniotic Membrane Therapy FDA-approved biologic corneal bandage device containing amniotic membrane tissue for wound healing, treating conditions such as keratitis, corneal wounds, recurrent erosions, corneal ulcers, and dry eye syndrome.
• NearVision CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) FDA-approved procedure using radiofrequency from a thin probe to reshape the cornea for presbyopia treatment. Takes less than three minutes with topical anesthesia.
• Optical Shop / Eyeglasses Full-service optical center with Zeiss lenses, i.Terminal by Zeiss for precise measurements, premium progressive lenses with free-form technology, and a 30-day unconditional replacement guarantee. Offers customized lens designs including 1.74 High Index lenses.
• Contact Lens Services Complete contact lens services including specialty lenses for keratoconus, gas permeable lenses, piggybacking lenses, daily disposables, two-week, monthly, and extended-wear options. Includes fitting and follow-up care with fitting fees starting at $50 depending on complexity.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Comprehensive eye exams including routine vision assessments and contact lens evaluations. Annual exams required for contact lens wearers. Forms the basis for all other ophthalmology consultations and ongoing ocular disease management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of patients could pass driving test without glasses/contacts one year after CustomVue LASIK in clinical study
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OCLI VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Stahl Eyecare Experts joined OCLI Vision in 2021. OCLI is a large multi-state ophthalmology network led by skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists covering all major sub-specialties of eye care. The partnership expanded Stahl's reach with offices throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
• Abbott Medical Optics (AMO-VISX)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for iDesign wavefront analyzer and Star S4 IR excimer laser system. Enables advanced wavefront-guided LASIK with precise treatment of higher order aberrations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Key-Whitman Eye Center: Key-Whitman is a multi-physician ophthalmology practice in Texas offering LASIK, cataract, and comprehensive eye care. It is comparable as a similarly structured, physician-led multi-location ophthalmology group with premium positioning.
• Kelly Vision Center: Kelly Vision Center is a refractive surgery practice serving the Northeast. While not in the same immediate geography, it is comparable as a multi-location LASIK-focused practice competing for similar elective patient demand.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH): MEETH (now part of Northwell/Lenox Hill) is a major NYC specialty hospital where Stahl's surgeons hold staff privileges. It is a broader incumbent in ophthalmology offering LASIK, cataract, and full subspecialty eye care at larger institutional scale.
• EyeCare Partners: EyeCare Partners is one of the largest PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platforms in the U.S. Comparable as a scaled consolidator that signals the strategic direction and competitive threat faced by independent groups like Stahl.

Direct peers

• OCLI Vision: OCLI Vision is the multi-state ophthalmology network that Stahl joined in 2021, with offices across NY, NJ, CT, and PA. It is the closest comparable as a Northeast-focused comprehensive ophthalmology and refractive platform offering LASIK, cataract, and subspecialty eye care.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: TLC is one of the largest dedicated LASIK providers in North America, operating multiple centers across the U.S. including the Northeast. It is a direct competitor in refractive surgery with a multi-location, technology-led model similar to Stahl's.
• Dello Russo Laser Vision: Dello Russo is a long-standing NYC-area LASIK and cataract surgery practice with multiple Manhattan and New Jersey locations. It directly competes with Stahl's Tribeca office for refractive surgery patients in the NY metro market.
• SightMD: SightMD is a large, rapidly growing Long Island- and NY-based ophthalmology platform offering LASIK, cataract, and subspecialty care. It is a direct regional competitor to Stahl across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• LasikPlus: LasikPlus is a national LASIK-focused chain with locations across multiple U.S. states. It competes with Stahl directly on price and convenience for elective laser vision correction procedures.

Emerging players

• Empire Retina Consultants: Empire Retina is a regional retina-focused practice in the NY metro area that overlaps with Stahl's retinal injection services (anti-VEGF). Comparable as a sub-specialty eye care provider sharing referral relationships in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stahlny
• Facebookfacebook.com/StahlEye
• Instagraminstagram.com/stahleyecareexperts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stahl-eyecare-experts

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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