Stiles Eyecare Excellence

What Stiles Eyecare Excellence does

Stiles Eyecare Excellence is a private ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with a second clinic in Topeka. Founded in 2006 under Dr. Michael C. Stiles, the practice has served the greater Kansas City metropolitan area for over 30 years and operates as an affiliate of EyeCare Partners, LLC, a doctor-led partnership network headquartered in Ballwin, Missouri. The clinical team comprises Dr. Stiles (cataract and glaucoma surgery), Dr. Ann C. Stechschulte (cataract and comprehensive eye care), and Dr. Amanda R. Strom (optometric vision care). The practice's core offering is cataract surgery with multiple intraocular lens (IOL) options — monofocal, toric, presbyopic-correcting, and the post-operatively adjustable Light Adjustable Lens — performed in an outpatient setting, typically taking 10-20 minutes per eye.

Glaucoma management is the second core vertical and spans medical therapy, laser procedures (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, Cyclophotocoagulation), and surgical options including traditional trabeculectomy, drainage implants, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Dr. Stiles has been an early adopter of MIGS, performing the first Trabectome procedure in Kansas and Missouri in 2007 and participating in multicenter research for the XEN Gel Stent (FDA-approved 2016).

The business is a professional services revenue model. Most cataract surgery is covered by Medicare and commercial insurance (Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Kansas Medicaid, Tricare, United Healthcare, VA), with patients responsible for deductibles and coinsurance (~20% of approved cost) and out-of-pocket payments for elective premium lens upgrades. Financing is facilitated through Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit. Go-to-market is direct patient acquisition via website-based appointment requests, phone scheduling, and a structured referral program with regional optometrists, supported by content marketing (educational articles, Facebook, YouTube). Operating geographies are limited to Kansas, with no disclosed international or multi-state footprint.

Name

Stiles Eyecare Excellence

Legal name

Stiles Eyecare Excellence

Website

https://stileseye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiles Eyecare Excellence is a private ophthalmology practice in Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas, specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, MIGS, and premium intraocular lens procedures for patients across the Kansas City metropolitan area, affiliated with EyeCare Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Intraocular lens implants
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue from eye care medical services including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and routine eye exams. Billed through medical insurance including Medicare and private insurers.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from medical insurance plans including Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Kansas Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, and VA.
3. Patient Out-of-Pocket Payments: Patient responsibility for co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, and elective procedures not covered by insurance such as premium lens upgrades.
4. Financing Revenue: Revenue through financing arrangements with Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit for elective procedures and out-of-pocket expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiles Eyecare Excellence is an ophthalmology and optometry practice providing cataract surgery with multiple intraocular lens options (monofocal, toric, presbyopic-correcting, and Light Adjustable Lens) and comprehensive glaucoma management including medications, laser procedures (SLT), and surgical interventions (MIGS such as Trabectome and XEN Gel Stent, trabeculectomy, and drainage implants). The practice serves adult patients seeking vision correction and intraocular pressure management, also offering routine eye exams and coordinating with referring optometrists in the Kansas City metro area.

Product overview

Stiles Eyecare Excellence is a comprehensive eye care practice offering a unified portfolio of ophthalmic services centered on cataract and glaucoma treatment. The core offering is cataract surgery with various intraocular lens (IOL) options including standard Monofocal lenses and premium lenses (Toric for astigmatism, Presbyopic-correcting for multiple vision ranges, and Light Adjustable Lenses that can be fine-tuned post-surgery). Glaucoma management spans medications, laser procedures (SLT, LPI, Cyclophotocoagulation), and surgical options including traditional trabeculectomy, drainage implants, and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures like Trabectome and XEN Gel Stent. The practice, affiliated with EyeCare Partners network, has served the greater Overland Park area for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery State-of-the-art outpatient surgical procedure to remove clouded natural lenses affected by cataracts and replace them with clear artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs). Offered for adult patients with vision-impairing cataracts, with multiple IOL options including Monofocal, Toric, Presbyopic-Correcting, and Light Adjustable Lens varieties. Typically covered by Medicare and many insurance plans when medically necessary.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive management of glaucoma including medication, laser procedures (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, Cyclophotocoagulation), and surgical options (trabeculectomy, drainage implants, MIGS procedures such as Trabectome and XEN Gel Stent) to lower intraocular pressure and prevent vision loss. Targeted at patients diagnosed with open-angle or other forms of glaucoma requiring ongoing monitoring or surgical intervention.
• Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Advanced FDA-approved intraocular lens used in cataract surgery that can be adjusted after implantation using painless UV light treatments, allowing patients and surgeons to fine-tune vision to meet specific needs post-surgery. Positioned as a premium elective upgrade for cataract surgery patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most patients notice vision improvements quickly after cataract surgery, sometimes even the day after surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EyeCare PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeCare Partners is a doctor-led partnership that empowers practices to collaborate and grow while fostering innovation. Being part of the EyeCare Partners network empowers the practice to offer an exceptional patient experience with access to leading specialists in every field of eye care who share the common mission to provide the highest quality of personalized care and attention.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SightMD: Large multi-specialty ophthalmology group across the Northeast U.S. offering cataract, glaucoma, MIGS, and premium IOLs. Comparable in surgical service mix, premium-lens strategy, and multi-location physician-led operating model.
• Eye Center of Texas: Houston-area ophthalmology practice with cataract, glaucoma, and MIGS offerings. Comparable as a multi-physician specialty eye care practice with similar case mix and surgical focus.
• Vantage EyeCare: Multi-specialty ophthalmology platform formed from regional practices including Sabates Eye Centers. Comparable as a physician-led eye care group with overlapping surgical and medical eye care services.
• Sabates Eye Centers: KC-metro ophthalmology practice (now part of Vantage EyeCare) offering cataract, glaucoma, and retina services. Comparable in specialty mix, multi-location Kansas/Missouri footprint, and surgeon-led model.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology practice (American Vision Partners) offering cataract surgery with premium IOLs, glaucoma management, and MIGS procedures. Closely comparable in service line, premium-IOL emphasis, and physician-network affiliation model.
• Virginia Eye Consultants: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery with premium IOLs (including LAL), glaucoma treatment, and MIGS. Directly comparable in advanced-technology adoption and premium-IOL positioning.
• Wolfe Eye Clinic: Iowa-based multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and multiple locations across the Midwest. Comparable in regional multi-site ophthalmology model and surgical service mix.
• Discover Vision Centers: Kansas City-area ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, LASIK, and comprehensive eye care with multiple locations. Directly comparable in geography, service mix, and target patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• LASIKPlus: National refractive surgery chain offering LASIK and PRK with some premium IOL/cataract offerings. Overlaps in ophthalmic surgical services but is more retail-focused and refractive rather than medical-cataract.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Large national refractive and cataract surgery provider. Broader incumbent in ophthalmology with overlapping cataract surgery and premium IOL offerings, but more refractive-surgery weighted than Stiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCx2XlZkGwczBUR8N1cqAKNw
• Facebookfacebook.com/stileseyecare
• Xx.com/stileseyecare

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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