Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers

What Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers does

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas is a privately held, full-service medical and surgical ophthalmology practice founded in 1983 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas. The practice operates seven clinical locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and broader Texas (Arlington, Dallas Walnut Hill, Dallas Oak Cliff, Plano, Southlake, Gun Barrel City, and Mount Pleasant), with a dedicated Office-Based Surgery Suite at the Southlake site. It serves consumer patients seeking vision correction and medical eye care, and is also structured to accept referrals from primary optometrists and physicians through a dedicated Referring Physicians program.

The clinical portfolio centers on refractive and cataract surgery: LASIK (Wavelight excimer platform), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), EVO Visian ICL implantation, Clear Lens Exchange / refractive lens exchange, and traditional or laser-assisted cataract surgery (LenSx femtosecond platform), supplemented by premium intraocular lens upgrades such as PanOptix multifocal and RxSight Light Adjustable Lens. Adjacent medical eye care includes corneal cross-linking, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management (including MIGS), retina services, keratoconus treatment, pterygium removal, corneal care, and oculoplastics. Diagnostic adjuncts include the ORA intraoperative aberrometer and Contoura/Vario topographic mapping. The clinical team is led by board-certified ophthalmologists, including Associate Medical Director Dr. Ashish Singh (8,000+ vision correction procedures) and surgeons with Harvard/Massachusetts Eye and Ear and UT Southwestern training backgrounds.

The business model is per-procedure fee-for-service, with elective vision-correction procedures priced typically outside standard insurance and supported by patient financing through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit (including 0% APR up to 24 months and $99/month entry points). Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the practice website, online scheduling (Luma Health), toll-free phone booking, community outreach, and a structured optometrist referral channel. The practice operates under HIPAA as a covered entity, uses a Medfusion-hosted patient portal, and reports lifetime patient outcomes of 250,000+ vision-correction cases over its 41-year operating history. Revenue, ownership, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers

Legal name

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas

Website

https://keeyecenters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers is a privately held, 41-year-old ophthalmology practice operating seven DFW-area locations, offering LASIK, cataract surgery (including premium IOLs), EVO ICL, and comprehensive medical eye care to consumer patients in Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Vision Correction Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK vision correction
• Cataract surgery
• Medical eye care
• Refractive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Surgical Services: Revenue from cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and clear lens exchange procedures. Services are provided on a per-procedure basis with pricing varying by procedure type and lens selection.
2. Medical Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, retinal services, and other medical eye care consultations.
3. Premium Lens Upgrades: Additional revenue from premium intraocular lens options including lifestyle lenses, toric lenses, and Light Adjustable Lens, which are typically not covered by standard insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers is a full-service ophthalmology practice that performs surgical vision correction (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, clear lens exchange, traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium IOL options) and provides comprehensive medical eye care (glaucoma management, retina care, dry eye treatment, keratoconus treatment, corneal cross-linking, pterygium removal, oculoplastics). Services are delivered by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists across seven clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, supported by advanced platforms such as the LenSx laser, Wavelight excimer laser, ORA System, Light Adjustable Lens, and PanOptix IOL.

Product overview

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas operates as a full-service medical ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services centered on vision correction and cataract procedures. The core service offering includes surgical procedures: LASIK eye surgery, cataract surgery (available in traditional and laser-assisted forms), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), EVO Visian ICL, and clear lens exchange (CLE). Supporting medical eye care services include corneal cross-linking, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, retina care, keratoconus treatment, pterygium removal, and oculoplastics. Premium add-on modules enhance surgical outcomes including the Light Adjustable Lens and PanOptix multifocal lens for post-surgical vision customization, the LenSx laser for precision cataract surgery, and the ORA System for intraoperative refinement. The practice offers an office-based surgery suite at its Southlake location for advanced procedures. Services are available across multiple Texas locations including Arlington, Dallas (Walnut Hill and Oak Cliff), Plano, Southlake, Gun Barrel City, and Mount Pleasant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea using femtosecond and excimer lasers to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, with advanced Wavelight lasers and Contoura/Vario testing for customized treatment; intended for adult patients seeking to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cloudy lenses replaced with artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs); offered as traditional small-incision cataract surgery or laser-assisted cataract surgery using the Alcon LenSx system for patients with cataracts.
• Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Laser vision correction that reshapes the cornea without creating a flap, suitable for patients with thin corneas or dry eyes; provided to adult refractive candidates who are not ideal LASIK candidates.
• EVO Visian ICL Implantable Collamer Lens procedure where a biocompatible lens is placed inside the eye between the iris and natural lens to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness without corneal reshaping; targeted at patients who are not ideal candidates for laser vision correction.
• Clear Lens Exchange (CLE) Refractive lens exchange that replaces the eye's natural lens with an artificial IOL to correct presbyopia and refractive errors and eliminate future cataract risk; also referred to as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE).
• Corneal Cross-Linking Treatment to strengthen the cornea in patients with keratoconus by using riboflavin drops and UV light to create new cross-links between collagen fibers; provided to patients with progressive keratoconus.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for dry eye syndrome using various therapeutic approaches to restore ocular surface health; offered to patients with chronic dry eye symptoms.
• Glaucoma Management Medical management and surgical treatment of glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), to control intraocular pressure and prevent vision loss; provided to patients diagnosed with glaucoma.
• Retina Care Diagnostic and treatment services for retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and retinal detachment, utilizing advanced imaging technologies; provided to patients with retinal disease.
• Pterygium Removal Surgical removal of pterygium (growth on the eye's surface) using techniques to minimize recurrence and preserve vision; provided to patients with symptomatic pterygium.
• Corneal Care Specialized care for corneal conditions including transplants and treatment of various corneal disorders; offered to patients with corneal disease or injury.
• Keratoconus Treatment Comprehensive treatment program for keratoconus including corneal cross-linking, specialty contact lenses, and surgical interventions; provided to patients diagnosed with keratoconus.
• Oculoplastics / Aesthetics Cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the eyelids and surrounding structures; offered to patients seeking functional or aesthetic eyelid/periocular surgery.
• Premium IOL Options (Lifestyle, Toric, Multifocal) Range of premium intraocular lens options including monofocal, toric, multifocal, and lifestyle lenses to meet different vision goals and lifestyle needs following cataract surgery, available as out-of-pocket upgrades.
• Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight) Post-surgical customizable IOL that allows patients to test-drive vision and lock in preferred outcomes after cataract surgery through targeted UV light treatments; offered as a premium cataract lens option.
• PanOptix Multifocal IOL Advanced technology multifocal intraocular lens providing near, intermediate, and distance vision correction to reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses after cataract surgery; offered as a premium cataract lens option.
• Southlake Office-Based Surgery Suite Boutique office-based surgical environment within the Southlake location offering Advanced Cataract Surgery, EVO ICL, and Clear Lens Exchange procedures, combining comfort, convenience, and surgical precision for adult ophthalmology patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250,000 lives improved through vision correction procedures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One World SurgerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019One World Surgery is a nonprofit organization that partners with communities, healthcare providers, and leaders to deliver surgical services to those lacking access to care. Since 2019, Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers has participated in annual medical mission trips to Honduras to provide ophthalmology services, aligning with their mission to improve lives through better vision.
• Susan G. KomenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBreast cancer awareness organization addressing research, community health, global outreach, and public policy. Kleiman Evangelista staff wears pink shirts each October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and makes donations to the organization annually.
• Mansfield ISD Clothes ClosetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization serving approximately 1,300 families annually by providing clothing and school supplies to needy students. Kleiman Evangelista held a socks/underwear drive donation campaign.
• Rush Creek Food PantryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood pantry providing emergency food relief at Church on Rush Creek campuses. Kleiman Evangelista employees and patients collected and donated food, with participating patients receiving LASIK discount incentives.
• Arlington Life ShelterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnly shelter in DFW area with work requirement for residents. Kleiman Evangelista employees donate toiletries and snacks annually to support residents.
• Lions Club Recycle for SightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational eyeglass recycling program. Kleiman Evangelista conducted a glasses drive, collecting approximately 100 pairs of glasses for donation to Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers serving individuals who cannot afford them.
• Toys for TotsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoliday toy drive program delivering toys to less fortunate children. Kleiman Evangelista patients and employees donated toys, with participating patients receiving LASIK discount incentives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dell Laser Consultants: Austin-based ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and premium IOLs — another Texas-headquartered premium refractive competitor with overlapping service lines.
• Whitsett Vision Group: Houston/Cypress-based ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and medical eye care — comparable premium-refractive positioning within the Texas market.
• Mann Eye Institute: Houston-area ophthalmology group providing LASIK, cataract, and refractive lens exchange with premium IOLs across multiple clinics — analogous Texas-based multi-location premium-surgical model.
• Berkeley Eye Center: Houston-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and medical eye care — comparable multi-site Texas ophthalmology model in an adjacent metro.

Emerging players

• SharpeVision: Multi-state refractive surgery practice focused on LASIK and lens-based vision correction with a DTC-style brand — comparable premium elective refractive offering with a modernized consumer experience.

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: National branded LASIK chain with a Dallas-Fort Worth presence, offering laser vision correction as a core product — directly comparable in elective refractive service line and consumer-marketing motion.
• Key-Whitman Eye Center: Long-standing Dallas-based ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and comprehensive medical eye care across multiple DFW locations — direct head-to-head competitor for refractive and cataract case volume.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Large U.S. LASIK provider with Texas locations, competing on price, financing, and branded outcomes for elective laser vision correction — directly comparable service offering and DFW catchment.
• Cornea Associates of Texas: DFW-based ophthalmology group specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery including LASIK and lens-based procedures — competes for the same premium surgical patients in the same metro.

Others

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer that adjacent-disrupts the broader vision-care funnel (eye exams via app plus glasses/contacts at lower price points) — thematically relevant as a D2C competitor for non-surgical vision correction demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/keeyecenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/KEEyeCentersofTX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kleiman-evangelista-eye-centers
• Instagraminstagram.com/keeyecenters

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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