Carolina Eyecare

What Carolina Eyecare does

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is a multi-disciplinary ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, operating 15+ clinical locations across the state's Lowcountry region from North Charleston to Murrells Inlet. Founded approximately 1994 and serving patients for 30+ years, the practice is recognized as one of the nation's leading multi-disciplinary physician groups. It serves adults and seniors with comprehensive eye care needs spanning routine examinations, cataract evaluation and surgery, LASIK and refractive surgery, glaucoma management, retina care, cornea treatment (including corneal cross-linking), dry eye therapy, diabetic eye care, contact lens fittings, and oculoplastic facial cosmetic surgery.

The clinical toolkit is built around advanced surgical and diagnostic technology: the LenSx femtosecond laser for laser cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens options such as the RXSight Light Adjustable Lens and EVO ICL; diagnostic imaging from Zeiss Clarus 500, Optos, and digital fundus platforms; selective laser trabeculoplasty and DSLT for glaucoma; iLux thermal treatment for dry eye; and FDA-approved corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. The physician roster includes fellowship-trained cornea specialists (Dr. Cole Milliken), oculoplastic surgeons (Dr. Erik M. Happ, performing blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and Dacryocystorhinostomy), a dedicated retinal care team, and Dr. Kerry Solomon, who serves as Medical Director and as Chief Medical Officer of US Eye.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model combining insurance-billed medical eye care, out-of-pocket elective surgical procedures (LASIK, premium IOL cataract surgery, cosmetic oculoplastic surgery), contact lens and optical product sales, and patient-financing-driven elective procedure volume enabled by CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit partnerships. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer across the 15+ South Carolina locations; the practice is part of US Eye, a vertically integrated multi-specialty physician network that also encompasses optometry, dermatology, audiology, and cosmetic facial surgery. Marketing relies on educational blog content, active social media presence, online appointment scheduling via Luma Health, location-specific SEO, and patient testimonials.

Name

Carolina Eyecare

Legal name

Carolina Eyecare Physicians

Website

https://carolinaeyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is a multi-disciplinary ophthalmology and optometry practice operating 15+ clinics across South Carolina's Lowcountry, serving adults and seniors with comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, cornea care, dry eye, and cosmetic facial procedures since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retina care

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including eye exams, diagnostic testing, and medical treatments billed through insurance plans.
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical procedures including laser cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma surgery, cornea procedures, and facial cosmetic surgery. Premium lens implants and advanced procedures may have out-of-pocket components.
3. Vision Products: Contact lenses and related optical products sold through practice, with financing options available through Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit for elective procedures.
4. Financing Programs: Partnership with CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit provides patient financing for elective procedures, enabling higher-value surgical revenue from patients who pay over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is a multi-disciplinary ophthalmology physician group providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care services, including laser cataract surgery, LASIK and refractive procedures, glaucoma management, retina care, cornea treatments, dry eye therapy, contact lens fittings, and facial cosmetic surgery. The practice also sells vision products such as contact lenses and participates in ophthalmic clinical trials across 15+ South Carolina locations.

Product overview

Carolina Eyecare Physicians is a multi-disciplinary ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive eye care services across South Carolina. The practice offers a unified portfolio of eye care services centered around surgical procedures (laser cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma surgery, retina surgery, cornea transplants, cosmetic surgery) and diagnostic/treatment services (dry eye therapy, eye exams, diabetic eye exams, contact lens services). The practice utilizes advanced technology including the LenSx femtosecond laser for cataract surgery, offers premium lens options including the RXSight Light Adjustable Lens and EVO ICL, and provides diagnostic imaging through Zeiss Clarus 500 and Optos systems. With over 30 years of operation and 15+ locations, the practice is a partner of US Eye network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Laser Cataract Surgery Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery using the LenSx laser system for cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation, with Basic+ Vision, Custom Vision, and Advanced Vision package options for adult and senior patients.
• LASIK & Beyond Laser vision correction procedures including blade-free LASIK, Epi-LASEK/PRK, refractive lens exchange (RLE), implantable contact lens (ICL), and EVO ICL for correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma diagnosis and management including medication, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), direct selective laser trabeculoplasty (DSLT), minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), trabeculectomy, and tube implants.
• Retina Conditions Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, macular hole, posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), retinal tears and detachment, with treatments including laser surgery, scleral buckle, pneumatic retinopexy, and vitrectomy.
• Cornea Care Treatment of corneal conditions including keratitis, corneal ulcers, Fuchs' Dystrophy, keratoconus with corneal cross-linking, and surgical options including full thickness cornea transplant (PK), partial thickness transplant (DALK), endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DMEK).
• Dry Eye Therapy Comprehensive dry eye treatment including artificial tears, punctal plugs (temporary and semi-permanent), and iLux thermal treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction.
• Adult & Senior Eye Exams Comprehensive eye examinations including visual acuity testing, visual fields, cover test, retinoscopy, refraction, slit lamp exam, tonometry, and pupil dilation for detection of refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related conditions.
• Diabetic Eye Exams Specialized diabetic eye care with retinal imaging using digital fundus imaging, Optos retinal imaging, and Zeiss Clarus 500 for early detection of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma.
• Contact Lens Exams, Fittings & Brands Contact lens services including rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, soft lenses, hybrid lenses, and scleral lenses with custom fittings, tear film evaluation, and prescription management, plus contact lens product sales.
• Facial Cosmetic Surgery Oculoplastic procedures including blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), ptosis repair, reconstructive eye surgery, tearing problem treatment with Dacryocystorhinostomy, and CO2 laser treatments.
• Aesthetic Services Non-surgical aesthetic treatments complementing facial cosmetic surgery services.
• Clinical Trials Participation in ophthalmic clinical trials available to South Carolina patients.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• US EyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarolina Eyecare Physicians is a proud partner of US Eye, a leading group of patient-centric, vertically integrated multi-specialty physician practices. US Eye provides care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, audiology, and cosmetic facial surgery. Dr. Kerry Solomon serves as Chief Medical Officer of US Eye while also serving as Medical Director of Carolina Eyecare Physicians.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CareCredit healthcare credit card offers patients affordable financing options including zero percent financing and long-term low monthly payment plans for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by medical insurance.
• Alphaeon CreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlphaeon Credit card partnership provides patients with wide array of monthly payment options and special financing plans not available with traditional credit cards for elective cosmetic and vision correction procedures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• US Eye: Parent-affiliated multi-specialty physician network encompassing ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, audiology, and cosmetic facial surgery across multiple states. Comparable because Carolina Eyecare operates as a partner practice within US Eye's vertically integrated model and shares branding, leadership (Dr. Solomon as US Eye CMO), and infrastructure.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform operating hundreds of locations across the U.S. Comparable because it competes for the same multi-specialty eye care demand, similar premium surgical technology stack, and uses a regional density/MSO model to capture market share — directly relevant to Carolina Eyecare's competitive landscape in the Southeast.

Direct peers

• EyeSouth Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology and retina-focused MSO with affiliated practices across the Southeast, including the Carolinas. Directly comparable as a regional multi-location ophthalmology platform offering medical, surgical, and optometric eye care with a similar partner-practice affiliation model to US Eye.
• Cincinnati Eye Institute: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in the Midwest offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculoplastic services under one brand. Comparable as a similarly scaled, multi-specialty physician group with premium surgical technology and a strong regional reputation analogous to Carolina Eyecare's positioning.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: A multi-location ophthalmology group in the Southwest (Arizona) offering cataract, LASIK, retina, glaucoma, and cornea services with advanced surgical technology. Comparable to Carolina Eyecare in scale, service breadth, technology stack, and regional physician-group identity.
• Vance Thompson Vision: Regional ophthalmology practice specializing in refractive surgery (LASIK, refractive lens exchange, ICL), cataract, and cornea care across the Midwest. Comparable to Carolina Eyecare as a premium refractive and cataract practice with fellowship-trained surgeons and similar advanced technology positioning.
• Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in Texas offering LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastic services. Comparable in structure as a multi-location, multi-specialty physician group with a regional brand and similar advanced surgical technology mix.
• Quigley Eye Specialists: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in Florida offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastic services with a regional physician-group model. Comparable to Carolina Eyecare in scale, geographic footprint strategy, and multi-specialty service offering.

Emerging players

• Retina Consultants of America: PE-backed network of retina-only subspecialty practices. Comparable as a specialty ophthalmology consolidator with overlapping technology (advanced retinal imaging) and Carolina Eyecare's retina service line, though narrower in scope (retina-only).

Regional players

• Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery: Charleston-area refractive and cornea practice offering LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract surgery. Comparable as a same-metro specialty competitor for premium refractive and cataract volume that overlaps with Carolina Eyecare's LASIK and Cornea Care service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EyecareCarolina
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CarolinaEyecarePhysicians
• Facebookfacebook.com/CarolinaEyecarePhysicians
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolina-eyecare-physicians
• Instagraminstagram.com/carolinaeyecarephysicians

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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