The Eye Institute of West Florida

What The Eye Institute of West Florida does

The Eye Institute of West Florida is a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1974 by Stephen M. Weinstock, M.D. in Largo, Florida, and now operating across six clinical and surgical locations in the Tampa Bay/West Florida region. The practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care, spanning cataract surgery, LASIK and vision correction, cornea and external disease treatment, retinal and vitreous services, glaucoma management, dry eye and ocular surface care, oculoplastics, routine optometric services, and pediatric eye care. It operates two dedicated ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers (Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center and St. Petersburg Eye Surgery Center) accredited by AHCA and AAAHC, plus in-house optical shops offering prescription eyewear and contact lenses. Revenue is generated through professional fees, surgical facility fees, and retail optical sales, with payment sourced from Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, vision plans (VSP, EyeMed, NVA), and out-of-pocket patient payments for elective premium procedures.

The practice differentiates through advanced surgical technology, including dual femtosecond laser platforms (LenSx and LENSAR), Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) intraoperative aberrometry, TrueVision 3D stereoscopic visualization, Light Adjustable Lens implants, MIGS glaucoma devices, and EVO ICL phakic intraocular lenses. Its medical staff consists of fellowship-trained subspecialists recruited from leading ophthalmology programs (Wilmer Eye Institute, Bascom Palmer, Harvard, Stanford, Duke), with Director of Cataract and Refractive Services Robert J. Weinstock, M.D. having performed over 30,000 procedures. The practice also maintains an active clinical research program with FDA trials, hosts a fellowship training program, and holds academic appointments at the University of South Florida Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Neel R. Desai holds pending patents for novel surgical products and advanced cornea procedures.

The Eye Institute of West Florida operates as a supported practice within the EyeCare Partners network, a doctor-led partnership of optometry and ophthalmology practices headquartered in Ballwin, Missouri. Its go-to-market motion is sales-led, relying on physician-to-physician referrals from community optometrists for complex subspecialty cases, direct-to-patient appointments via phone and online booking, and patient testimonials. Affiliated operating entities include the Weinstock Laser Eye Center for high-volume refractive procedures and the Aesthetic Institute of West Florida for cosmetic and oculoplastic services, both wholly-owned. Pricing for basic cataract surgery is covered by Medicare and insurance, while advanced technology procedures (laser cataract, premium IOLs, Light Adjustable Lens, LASIK) carry additional patient-pay components with CareCredit financing available.

Name

The Eye Institute of West Florida

Legal name

EyeCare Partners, LLC

Website

https://eyespecialist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Eye Institute of West Florida is a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice founded in 1974, operating six clinical locations and two ASCs across Tampa Bay/West Florida. It serves adult, senior, and pediatric patients with cataract, LASIK, retina, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastic care as part of the EyeCare Partners network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Multi-Subspecialty Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Eye Care Services: Comprehensive medical and surgical eye care including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, cornea procedures, and retina care. Billed through medical insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. Revenue generated from professional fees, surgical procedures, and facility fees.
2. Vision Care and Optical Services: Routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and prescription eyewear sales through in-house optical shops. Covered by vision insurance plans such as VSP, EyeMed, and NVA.
3. Advanced Technology Procedures: Premium cataract surgery with advanced IOLs, laser cataract surgery, Light Adjustable Lens procedures, and LASIK. These elective/advanced procedures often have out-of-pocket components not covered by standard insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Eye Institute of West Florida is a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice that diagnoses, medically manages, and surgically treats the full spectrum of eye conditions. Core services include cataract surgery with advanced IOL options, LASIK and EVO ICL refractive vision correction, cornea and external disease care, retinal and vitreous surgery, glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, oculoplastic surgery, comprehensive primary eye care, pediatric eye care, and in-house optical retail. Surgical cases are performed at two AHCA- and AAAHC-accredited dedicated ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers, supported by an in-house optical dispensary and a digital patient portal.

Product overview

The Eye Institute of West Florida is a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care across the Tampa Bay/West Florida region. The practice operates as a unified offering combining primary eye care services with highly specialized surgical subspecialties under one integrated system. Core services include cataract surgery with laser and advanced IOL options (including Light Adjustable Lens), LASIK and vision correction through Weinstock Laser Eye Center, cornea treatment, retina and vitreous care, glaucoma management with MIGS devices, dry eye treatment, oculoplastics, optical retail, and pediatric care. The practice maintains two accredited ophthalmic surgery centers (Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center and St. Petersburg Eye Surgery Center) and offers a digital patient portal (MyPatient Visit) for appointment management and health records access. A team of fellowship-trained subspecialists provides advanced medical and surgical care alongside routine optometric services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Services Comprehensive cataract diagnosis and surgical treatment for adults and seniors, including laser cataract surgery using femtosecond laser platforms, advanced intraocular lens (IOL) options such as multifocal, toric, and Light Adjustable Lens implants, and clear lens exchange for refractive correction.
• LASIK and Vision Correction Laser vision correction procedures including LASIK performed at Weinstock Laser Eye Center using modern excimer laser technology, for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction in adults seeking spectacle independence.
• Cornea and External Disease Treatment Evaluation and surgical treatment of corneal diseases including keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, scarring, and corneal transplantation performed by fellowship-trained cornea specialists, including advanced corneal transplant procedures.
• Retina and Vitreous Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and complex vitreoretinal surgery performed by retina specialists.
• Glaucoma Services Comprehensive glaucoma evaluation, risk assessment, monitoring, and treatment including medical management, laser treatments (SLT, LPI), MIGS devices (Hydrus microstent, iStent, Xen gel stent, Omni, Durysta), tube shunts, and trabeculectomy.
• Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Treatment Specialized diagnostic testing and tailored treatment regimens for dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, and ocular surface disease using advanced medical therapies.
• Oculoplastics and Eyelid Surgery Surgical management of functional eyelid disorders including ptosis and ectropion/entropion, as well as cosmetic eyelid and periocular procedures, available through The Eye Institute and the affiliated Aesthetic Institute of West Florida.
• Comprehensive Eye Care Routine eye exams, vision checks, pediatric eye care, management of refractive errors with glasses and contact lenses, and ongoing monitoring of systemic disease-related eye conditions for patients of all ages.
• Optical Services Full-service optical shops offering a wide selection of frames, lenses, sunglasses (including polarized options from Maui Jim, Costa, Oakley, Ray-Ban), and contact lens fittings for standard and specialty lenses, with brands such as Coach, Tiffany, Kate Spade, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors.
• EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable collamer lens procedure for patients who are not ideal candidates for corneal LASIK, providing vision correction through a phakic intraocular lens implant.
• Light Adjustable Lens Post-implant adjustable intraocular lens technology allowing fine-tuning of refractive outcomes after cataract surgery through targeted UV light treatments, used as part of premium cataract surgery packages.
• Diabetic Eye Exams Comprehensive eye examinations focused on detecting and monitoring diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic macular edema.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery typically takes 8-10 minutes with outpatient procedure lasting 1-3 hours total
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EyeCare PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeCare Partners is a doctor-led partnership that empowers practices to collaborate and grow while fostering innovation. The Eye Institute of West Florida is part of the EyeCare Partners network, providing operational support, resources, and collaborative opportunities across the optometry and ophthalmology practices.
• Weinstock Laser Eye CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated laser vision correction center for high-volume LASIK and advanced refractive procedures using modern laser technology. Operated by the Weinstock family, same founders as The Eye Institute of West Florida.
• Aesthetic Institute of West FloridaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated aesthetic services provider for eyelid and cosmetic procedures, providing patients with access to oculoplastic and aesthetic services through a separate but affiliated practice.
• University of South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple physicians hold academic appointments at USF Department of Ophthalmology. Robert J. Weinstock is associate clinical professor. Practice hosts ophthalmology residents and fellows for training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Florida Eye Specialists: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in Jacksonville, Florida offering cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, LASIK, and oculoplastics. Directly comparable in service mix, multi-location Florida footprint, and advanced-technology positioning.
• New England Eye Center (Tufts): Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, with multiple Boston-area locations. Comparable in subspecialty depth, academic/teaching program, and advanced-technology surgical offerings.
• Marietta Eye Clinic: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice in the Atlanta metro. Comparable in offering cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, LASIK, and in-house optical across multiple clinic locations.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Large multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Arizona, affiliated with American Vision Partners (PE platform). Comparable scale, subspecialty breadth, ASC footprint, and premium IOL/laser cataract positioning.
• Eye Center of Texas: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in the Houston area offering cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, LASIK, and oculoplastics. Comparable in subspecialty breadth, ASC integration, and advanced-technology surgical platform.
• Tidewater Eye Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in coastal Virginia. Comparable in offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, LASIK, and oculoplastics with multi-site regional footprint and integrated optical.
• Minnesota Eye Consultants: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in the Twin Cities with strong academic affiliations and a fellowship training program. Comparable in advanced-technology cataract/refractive surgery, subspecialty depth, and clinical research participation.
• Carolina Eye Associates: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in North Carolina offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, LASIK, and oculoplastics. Comparable in multi-subspecialty service mix, regional multi-site footprint, and integrated optical retail.
• Center for Sight (US Eye network): Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in southwest Florida, part of the PE-backed US Eye platform. Closely comparable in multi-subspecialty offering, ASC ownership, and Florida regional concentration.

Broad incumbents

• NVISION Eye Centers: Large national ophthalmology platform with strong focus on LASIK, cataract, and premium IOLs across many U.S. markets. Comparable in advanced-technology refractive/cataract positioning but operates at significantly broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/EyeInstituteWFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-institute-of-west-florida

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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