Rochester Eye & Laser Center

What Rochester Eye & Laser Center does

Rochester Eye & Laser Center is a privately held, single-location ophthalmology practice headquartered at 30 N. Union Street, Suite 101, Rochester, NY, founded in 1988 and owned by Dr. Kenneth Lindahl. The firm operates as an integrated eye-care platform combining ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians under one roof and serves adults in the greater Rochester area seeking cataract surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK), refractive lens exchange, general medical eye care, and corrective eyewear. Patient segments include adults 40+ with cataracts, refractive-error patients seeking freedom from glasses or contacts, presbyopia patients, and general eye care patients needing routine or disease-focused exams.

Core clinical offerings include bladeless cataract surgery using the LenSx femtosecond laser with real-time 3D imaging, CONTOURA Vision topography-guided LASIK that maps up to 22,000 elevation points per eye, wavefront-guided bladeless LASIK, Clear Lens Exchange, and a full premium IOL portfolio (AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal, Light Adjustable Lens, Toric, Multifocal, and Accommodating IOLs) plus the KAMRA Near Vision Inlay. The practice pairs these with a full-service in-house optical shop, comprehensive exams, and medical eye care (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease).

Revenue is generated primarily from one-time surgical fees (cataract and LASIK, with premium IOL upgrades), optical hardware sales (glasses, contacts), professional services (exams and consultations), and ancillary refractive lens exchange procedures. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; elective procedures are funded in part through CareCredit financing (promotional 0% interest for 6-24 months; extended plans at 14.90% APR), with FSA/HSA acceptance and Medicare/insurance coverage for medical eye exams and standard cataract surgery. Go-to-market relies on patient referrals, website content marketing, free online assessments, monthly LASIK seminars, periodic Cataract Lunch & Learn events, and broad social media presence. The practice discloses a physician financial relationship with Brighton Surgery Center per New York State law.

Name

Rochester Eye & Laser Center

Legal name

The Rochester Eye & Laser Center

Website

https://rochestereyecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rochester Eye & Laser Center is a privately held, single-location ophthalmology practice in Rochester, NY, founded in 1988 and owned by Dr. Kenneth Lindahl. It provides cataract surgery, bladeless and topography-guided LASIK, refractive lens exchange, comprehensive eye exams, and an in-house optical shop to adults in the greater Rochester area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Laser Vision Correction 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

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK vision correction
• Cataract surgery
• Eye care examinations
• Optical dispensary

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Cataract surgery and LASIK vision correction procedures generate primary revenue through one-time surgical fees with optional premium IOL upgrades
2. Optical Shop: Glasses and contact lens sales through on-site optical shop with fashion brands and wide selection of contacts
3. Eye Exams and Consultations: Comprehensive ophthalmology exams, medical eye exams, and preoperative consultations for cataract and LASIK evaluation
4. Clear Lens Exchange (RLE): Refractive lens replacement surgery for presbyopia and extreme farsightedness, alternative to LASIK for eligible patients
5. Financing Services Revenue: Revenue supported by CareCredit financing programs including deferred interest and extended payment plans for patient convenience

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rochester Eye & Laser Center is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice in Rochester, NY that provides laser vision correction (LASIK, including CONTOURA Vision topography-guided treatment), bladeless cataract surgery using the LenSx femtosecond laser with multiple premium intraocular lens (IOL) options, clear lens exchange/refractive lens replacement, and general medical eye care services. The practice also operates an on-site optical shop dispensing prescription glasses and contact lenses.

Product overview

Rochester Eye & Laser Center is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering a unified portfolio of eye care services centered on laser vision correction and cataract surgery. The core offerings include bladeless LASIK (including CONTOURA Vision topography-guided treatment), laser cataract surgery using the LenSx femtosecond laser system, and Clear Lens Exchange. The practice provides multiple advanced intraocular lens (IOL) options for cataract surgery patients including the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL, Light Adjustable Lens, Toric IOL for astigmatism correction, Multifocal IOL, and Accommodating IOL. Supporting services include a full-service Optical Shop, comprehensive eye examinations, medical eye care for conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, and the KAMRA Near Vision Inlay for presbyopia. The practice operates from a single East End location in Rochester, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Laser Vision Correction Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis procedure using advanced bladeless laser technology to correct refractive errors including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism; offered to adult patients seeking freedom from glasses or contacts.
• Bladeless Cataract Surgery Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery using the LenSx laser system to create precise corneal incisions and fragment the cloudy lens for improved outcomes and reduced inflammation; targeted at adults with cataracts.
• Clear Lens Exchange (Refractive Lens Exchange) Procedure replacing the natural clear lens with an artificial IOL to correct refractive errors and presbyopia, eliminating future cataract development; offered as an alternative to LASIK for eligible patients.
• General Eye Care and Medical Ophthalmology Comprehensive ophthalmology services including medical eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and infections; for general adult eye care patients.
• Eye Examinations Comprehensive diagnostic ophthalmology services including routine vision exams, contact lens fittings, and medical eye evaluations.
• Optical Shop Retail optical dispensary offering prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses with exclusive styles and luxury brands, located on-site at the Rochester East End practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of patients achieve improved eyesight from cataract surgery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Brighton Surgery CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lindahl has a disclosed financial relationship with Brighton Surgery Center at 980 Westfall Road, Bldg. 300, Rochester, NY 14618, as required by New York State law disclosure requirements for physician referrals to facilities with financial interests.
• Alcon (AcrySof IQ PanOptix)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL - first FDA-approved trifocal lens for U.S. cataract patients. Dr. Lindahl is first ophthalmologist in greater Rochester area to offer this technology. PanOptix platform has been implanted in over 120 million eyes globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters: Large optical retail brand under EssilorLuxottica combining eye exams with eyewear sales. Comparable to Rochester Eye & Laser Center's on-site Optical Shop in product mix and consumer positioning, though without the surgical overlay.
• Visionworks: National optical retail chain offering eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. Comparable retail optical component of the practice's mix, though without surgical services — relevant benchmark for the Optical Shop revenue stream.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform aggregating independent practices. Represents the scaled, capitalized incumbent model that competes for patients, surgeons, and supplier leverage versus independent single-site operators.

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: Multi-location U.S. LASIK provider competing directly for refractive surgery patients with advanced laser platforms, financing partnerships, and consultative sales funnels — the same playbook Rochester Eye & Laser Center operates at a single-site level.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused refractive surgery center chain with comparable offerings (bladeless LASIK, topography-guided treatments, financing) and a similar surgeon-led, patient-facing delivery model. Closest direct competitor by service mix and patient experience.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-specialty ophthalmology group offering cataract surgery, LASIK, and comprehensive eye care across multiple sites in the Southwest. Comparable single-specialty surgical plus optical retail mix in a regional footprint.
• Kleinman Eye Center: Independent regional ophthalmology practice offering cataract and LASIK surgery with on-site optical. Closely comparable independent single-specialty model with surgeon-led operations and elective-procedure orientation.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand expanding into eye exams and in-store optical services. Relevant emerging competitor on the retail optical side and a useful comp for consumer-facing vision-care patient acquisition models.

Regional players

• Rochester Regional Health Ophthalmology: Hospital-system-affiliated eye care service line in the Rochester area providing cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. Direct regional competitor leveraging integrated insurance networks and hospital referral channels.
• UR Medicine Flaum Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology center at the University of Rochester offering cataract, LASIK, and subspecialty eye care in the same Rochester market. Comparable service portfolio with the additional pull of academic reputation and insurance contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RochesterEyeCtr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RochesterEyeCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/rochestereyecenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/kenneth-lindahl-6a7052122
• Instagraminstagram.com/rochestereyelasercenter/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@rochestereyeandlaser
• Pinterestpinterest.com/rochesterey0710

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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