What Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants does

Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants (DOC) is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 1940 and operating three clinic locations across northern and central Delaware (two in Wilmington, one in Middletown). The practice employs 11 doctors — 6 board-certified ophthalmologists with subspecialty fellowship training in retina, glaucoma, cornea/refractive surgery, and low vision, plus 5 optometrists — supported by 51-100 total staff. DOC delivers a comprehensive medical and surgical eye care portfolio that includes cataract surgery (with more than 50,000 cumulative procedures at under 1% complication rate), Custom Vue Wavefront LASIK and Epi-LASIK using VISX S4 laser technology, retinal disease management, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration care, diabetic eye disease services, dry eye treatment (including LipiFlow thermal pulsation), primary eye care, contact lens fitting, and an in-house DOC Optical shop partnered with HOYA for premium lens products.

The practice operates a direct-to-consumer model with revenue generated through professional services billed to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance networks (including VSP, VBA, and Spectera Vision), self-pay elective procedures such as LASIK and premium IOLs (with CareCredit financing support), and hardware sales through the optical shop and contact lens dispensary. Patient acquisition flows through a multi-channel system combining website presence, an extensive educational video library, dedicated phone lines, online appointment requests, the InteliChart patient portal, a Tri-State (DE/PA/NJ) physician referral network, and community outreach including Dr. Robert Abel's involvement with Vision to Learn.

DOC's competitive position rests on 80+ years of continuous operation, documented surgical outcomes, peer recognition (TOP DOC and BEST DOCTORS awards), advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment (OCT, corneal topography, A-scan biometry, fluorescein angiography, VISX S4 laser), and vertical integration across the full patient journey from routine exam through complex surgery and retail optical. Two doctors hold patents on artificial corneas (Dr. Abel), and the practice maintains academic affiliations with regional health systems including Christiana Care Health System.

Name

Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants

Legal name

Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants

Website

https://delawareeyes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 1940, operating three Delaware locations with 11 doctors delivering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, LASIK, cataract surgery, and an in-house optical shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK procedures
• Retinal disease treatment
• Primary eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmology Medical Services: Comprehensive eye care services including routine exams, diagnostic testing, and medical/surgical treatments billed through insurance or patient self-pay.
2. Cataract Surgery: Cataract removal with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, including standard monofocal lenses and premium multifocal/toric options. Procedures performed at outpatient surgery centers.
3. LASIK/Laser Vision Correction: Refractive surgery procedures including Custom Vue Wavefront LASIK, Epi-LASIK, and intraocular lens insertion. Pricing encompasses all pre-operative evaluation, surgery, surgeon fees, laser center fees, and up to one year of post-operative care plus two years of enhancements.
4. Optical Shop (DOC Optical): Retail optical dispensary offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and lens products from HOYA. Opticians provide fittings, measurements, and recommendations.
5. Contact Lenses: Fitting and dispensing of contact lenses including soft, rigid gas-permeable, and scleral lenses.
6. Patient Financing (CareCredit): Healthcare credit card financing partner enabling patients to pay for procedures over time. Practice receives payment from CareCredit while patient pays the financing company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across three Delaware locations. Its core offerings include cataract surgery (with premium IOL options), Custom Vue Wavefront LASIK and Epi-LASIK refractive surgery, retinal and macular disease management, glaucoma treatment, dry eye therapy including LipiFlow, primary eye care exams, and contact lens fitting. The practice also operates the DOC Optical in-house dispensary featuring HOYA premium lenses, prescription eyewear, and sunglasses.

Product overview

Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants is a comprehensive eye care practice offering a unified portfolio of medical and surgical ophthalmology services. The core offerings include cataract surgery (with over 50,000 procedures performed), Custom Vue Wavefront LASIK and Epi-LASIK using VISX laser technology, retinal conditions treatment, glaucoma management, macular degeneration care, diabetic eye disease services, and dry eye treatment including LipiFlow. The practice also operates an in-house optical shop (DOC Optical) partnered with HOYA Lenses, offering prescription eyewear with premium lens options including single vision lenses (MySingleVision, Sync III), progressive lenses (iD MyStyle, iD WorkStyle), and lens treatments (Super HiVision Meiryo EX4, Recharge, Phoenix material). Additional services include primary eye care exams, contact lens fitting, and refractive error management. The practice operates three locations in Delaware and accepts CareCredit financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOC Optical: Optical shop operated by Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants offering prescription eyewear, lens options from HOYA, and optician services.

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Cataract removal surgery using no-needle/no-stitch techniques with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, including standard monofocal lenses and premium multifocal/toric options. Performed on an outpatient basis at local surgery centers in under 10 minutes, with return to normal function in less than a week and a complication rate of less than 1% across more than 50,000 cumulative procedures. For adult patients with age-related or other cataracts.
• Custom Vue Wavefront LASIK Laser vision correction using VISX S4 Custom Vue Wavefront laser with pupil tracking and iris registration for personalized treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Each treatment map is created via wavefront analysis to produce a unique 'fingerprint' of the patient's eye. All-inclusive package pricing covers pre-op evaluation, surgery, surgeon and laser center fees, up to one year of post-op care, and two years of enhancements. Up to 98% of patients achieve 20/20 or better vision. Performed by Dr. Barrett at the Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgeries in Newark.
• Epi-LASIK Bladeless surface ablation procedure applying the same Custom Vue Wavefront laser energy as LASIK but to the surface of the eye (no corneal flap created). Provides an alternative for patients who are ineligible for traditional LASIK. For refractive error patients seeking laser vision correction.
• Retinal Conditions Treatment Diagnosis and management of retinal diseases including retinal tears, detachment, macular edema, macular pucker, retinal vein occlusion, vitreous detachment, and lattice degeneration. Treatment options include laser therapy, cryotherapy, and intravitreal injections. For patients with retinal and vitreoretinal conditions.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma covering open-angle, narrow-angle, congenital, secondary, and low tension glaucoma. Treatment options include prescription eye drops, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) laser therapy, and surgery. For patients with various types of glaucoma requiring ongoing management.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Management of dry and wet macular degeneration including intravitreal injections for wet AMD, nutritional supplementation guidance, and blue light protection. For patients with macular degeneration.
• Diabetic Eye Disease Management Comprehensive care for diabetic retinopathy across all four stages. Treatment modalities include laser photocoagulation (panretinal and focal), intravitreal injections, and ongoing monitoring. For patients with diabetes at risk of or affected by diabetic eye complications.
• Dry Eye Treatment Treatment for dry eye syndrome including LipiFlow thermal pulsation therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye, punctal plugs, and ocular allergy management. For patients with dry eye or ocular allergy symptoms.
• Primary Eye Care Exams Routine comprehensive eye exams including visual acuity testing, refraction, eye pressure measurement, eye muscle coordination assessment, and dilated eye exams. For patients of all ages seeking preventative eye care.
• Contact Lens Services Fitting and management of contact lenses including soft lenses, rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, and scleral lenses, with insertion and removal training. For patients seeking contact lens vision correction.
• DOC Optical Shop In-house optical dispensary (DOC Optical) offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and HOYA lens products. Provides single vision digital lenses (MySingleVision, Sync III), progressive lenses (iD MyStyle, iD WorkStyle), premium lens treatments (Super HiVision Meiryo EX4 anti-reflective, Recharge blue light protection), and Phoenix lightweight impact-resistant lens material. Opticians provide fittings, measurements, and personalized recommendations. For patients purchasing prescription eyewear.
• Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation Lens implant surgery including Toric lenses for astigmatism correction and multifocal lenses for distance and near vision correction, performed as part of cataract surgery. For cataract surgery patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50,000 cataract surgeries successfully completed with complication rate less than 1%
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HOYA Vision CarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDOC Optical has partnered with HOYA Lenses to provide advanced and tailored lens options. HOYA has been an innovator in lens manufacturing for over 75 years. The partnership brings advanced lens technology including MySingleVision digital lenses, Sync III, iD MyStyle progressive lenses, and premium anti-reflective treatments to DOC patients.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit healthcare credit card is offered as a financing option for patients. CareCredit lets patients begin procedures immediately and pay over time with monthly payments. The practice accepts CareCredit for LASIK, Premium IOLs, and other procedures not commonly covered by insurance.
• Vision to LearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Robert Abel serves as board member of Delaware's Vision to Learn organization, which has established a mobile eye van providing 12,000 children with free eye exams and glasses.
• Tri-State Area Physician NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDOC works closely with a network of physicians in the Tri-State area (Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey) for referrals and coordinated patient care.
• Delaware Outpatient Center for SurgeriescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDr. Barrett performs all LASIK procedures at the Delaware Outpatient Center for Surgeries in Newark, Delaware. The state-of-the-art facility houses the most advanced VISX laser, permanently located at the facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kremer Eye Center: Philadelphia-area multi-specialty ophthalmology group offering LASIK, cataract, and general eye care. Most direct peer to DOC given overlapping Mid-Atlantic geography, similar subspecialty mix, and comparable scale as a private practice.
• LasikPlus: One of the largest U.S. LASIK providers with a multi-location, branded refractive-surgery model. Competes directly with DOC on LASIK pricing, financing, and patient acquisition within the Mid-Atlantic.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused chain offering refractive surgery at dedicated centers. Direct competitor to DOC's LASIK service line, particularly relevant given Dr. Barrett's positioning as Delaware's leading LASIK surgeon.
• Chester County Eye Care Associates: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in southeastern Pennsylvania serving the Tri-State region. Comparable in service mix (cataract, LASIK, retinal, glaucoma) and operating in the same referral and patient geography as DOC.
• Retina Group of Washington / Mid Atlantic Retina: Large subspecialty retina-vitreous practice with multiple Mid-Atlantic locations providing advanced retinal care, intravitreal injections, and retinal surgery. Overlaps directly with DOC's retinal service line and competes for referrals within the Tri-State retina patient pool.
• Eye Consultants of Maryland: Mid-Atlantic private ophthalmology practice providing cataract, LASIK, and subspecialty care in a multi-physician group setting. Comparable in size, service line, and private-practice structure to DOC.

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters (EssilorLuxottica): Largest optical retail chain in North America, providing exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses. Directly competes with DOC's DOC Optical shop and primary eye care service on price, convenience, and insurance plan integration.
• National Vision Holdings (America's Best): Large value-oriented optical retailer operating America's Best and other banners, providing eye exams, eyewear, and contact lenses at scale. Competes with DOC on optical retail and routine primary eye care for cost-sensitive consumers.
• Wills Eye Hospital: Premier academic ophthalmic specialty hospital in Philadelphia, providing full-spectrum medical and surgical eye care. Overlaps DOC in subspecialty depth and Tri-State referral flows, but operates at academic-hospital scale rather than private-practice scale.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: DTC eyewear and contact lens brand increasingly expanding into in-person eye exams and prescription services. Represents a digitally-native, lower-cost alternative that could erode DOC Optical's share among younger consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-ophthalmology-consultants-p.a.

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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