Brenart Eye Clinic

What Brenart Eye Clinic does

Brenart Eye Clinic is a private, family-owned multi-disciplinary optometry practice founded in 1978 and headquartered in Yorkville, Illinois, approximately one hour from the Chicago Loop. The clinic operates from a single location at 120 E Countryside PKWY and employs nearly 60 staff, including at least six specialized optometrists covering dry eye, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and vision therapy. The firm self-describes as one of Illinois' largest multi-disciplinary eye clinics and the largest private optometry practice in Illinois, having served tens of thousands of patients over 45+ years of continuous operation.

The clinic's service portfolio spans comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, pediatric eye care (starting at 6 months), 24/7 emergency eye services, specialty contact lens fittings (RGP, hybrid, scleral), dry eye evaluation and therapy (including FDA-approved OptiLIGHT Lumenis light therapy, LipiFlow, and TearLab osmolarity testing), myopia control (Atropine, multifocal contacts, Ortho-K), vision therapy (in-office, RightEye at-home, and Neurolens contoured prism lenses), Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging, low vision rehabilitation, and EnChroma color deficiency glasses. The optical dispensary retails more than 60 designer and economy frame lines ranging from a $99 entry package to premium brands (DITA, Lindberg, FACE A FACE). All diagnostic and therapeutic technologies are licensed from third-party vendors — the practice does not develop proprietary hardware or software.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services combined with optical retail. Revenue is generated through per-service fees (exams, specialty treatments, vision therapy), product sales (frames, lenses, contact lenses, specialty lenses), and insurance reimbursements across major vision and medical plans (EyeMed, VSP, MetLife, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, United Healthcare). Patient financing is offered via CareCredit. Acquisition channels include the website (brenarteye.com), the RevolutionEHR patient portal for online scheduling, phone bookings, and insurance network referrals. Marketing emphasizes 45+ years of brand reputation, comprehensive services, advanced technology, and community involvement. Founder Robert W. Brenart, O.D. retired in July 2023, with Dr. Nicole Zangler and Dr. Rob Brenart assuming leadership.

Name

Brenart Eye Clinic

Legal name

Brenart Eye Clinic

Website

https://brenarteye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brenart Eye Clinic is a private, family-owned multi-disciplinary optometry practice founded in 1978 in Yorkville, Illinois, operating a single clinic with nearly 60 staff and serving tens of thousands of patients across general eye care, specialty contact lenses, dry eye therapy, myopia control, and vision therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometric Eye Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Optometric eye care
• Comprehensive eye exams
• Specialty contact lenses
• Dry eye therapy
• Vision rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorkville

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. Eye Examinations: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, pediatric exams, and medical eye exams. The clinic distinguishes between routine/vision exams and medical exams.
2. Optical Products (Frames and Lenses): Sale of prescription eyeglass frames and lenses. The clinic offers over 60 designer and economy frame lines with various lens options including progressive lenses and specialty lens types.
3. Contact Lens Sales: Sale of contact lenses including specialty contact lenses for patients with high astigmatism, keratoconus, and other conditions. Offers rigid gas permeable, hybrid, and scleral lenses.
4. Vision Therapy Services: Personalized vision therapy programs including RightEye therapy, in-office therapy, and at-home therapy for conditions like amblyopia, strabismus, and concussion-related vision issues.
5. Myopia Control Treatments: Specialized treatments for myopia progression including Atropine drops, soft multifocal contacts, multifocal glasses, and Orthokeratology (CRT) lenses.
6. Dry Eye Treatment Services: Comprehensive dry eye evaluation and treatment including OptiLIGHT therapy, Lipiflow, BlephEx, and other advanced treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brenart Eye Clinic is a multi-disciplinary optometry practice in Yorkville, Illinois, providing comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings (including specialty RGP, hybrid, and scleral lenses), dry eye therapy, vision therapy, myopia control, pediatric eye care, and 24/7 emergency services. The clinic also operates an in-house optical dispensary retailing 60+ lines of designer and economy frames and lenses directly to patients.

Product overview

Brenart Eye Clinic is a multi-disciplinary optometry practice offering a broad, integrated portfolio of eye care services and optical products. The core clinical offerings center on comprehensive eye exams (routine and medical), contact lens services (standard and specialty/RGP/Hybrid/Scleral), and dry eye evaluation and therapy (including the FDA-approved OptiLIGHT Lumenis light therapy and LipiFlow). Supporting clinical services include vision therapy (in-office, at-home RightEye, and Neurolens prism lenses), a myopia control clinic (Atropine, multifocal contacts, Ortho-K), pediatric eye care, 24/7 emergency services, Optomap retinal imaging, low vision rehabilitation, and color deficiency testing with EnChroma glasses. The optical dispensary retails over 60 lines of prescription frames and lenses (progressive, occupational, specialty), ranging from budget packages ($99) to ultra-premium brands (DITA, Lindberg, FACE A FACE). The clinic also offers contact lens reordering, bill payment, insurance processing, and language interpretation services. The product portfolio spans from primary eye health care through corrective and therapeutic devices to fashion eyewear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Full-scope eye examinations covering vision testing, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, pupil dilation, and Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging. Differentiates between routine/vision exams and medical eye exams for patients of all ages, including pediatric exams per AOA recommendations.
• Contact Lens Exams Specialized examinations that include additional tests beyond routine exams to determine suitability for contact lenses, including lifestyle consultation, lens type discussion (daily, weekly, monthly, RGP, bifocal, monovision), fitting, and prescription updates.
• Specialty Contact Lenses Advanced contact lens fittings for hard-to-fit patients using Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP), Hybrid, and Scleral lens designs. Addresses conditions such as high astigmatism, keratoconus, corneal surgery, severe dry eye, corneal scarring, and irregular cornea. Includes corneal mapping, custom fitting, insertion/removal training, and ongoing care.
• Dry Eye Evaluation & Treatment Comprehensive one-hour dry eye evaluation including eyelid anatomy assessment, blink mechanics analysis, tear film osmolarity testing (TearLab), and Meibomian gland imaging. Treatment options include LipiFlow, BlephEx, medications, nutriceuticals, punctal plugs, scleral lenses, Nulids System, eye compresses, and sleep shields.
• OptiLIGHT Lumenis Dry Eye Therapy FDA-approved OptiLIGHT light therapy by Lumenis using Optimal Pulse Technology (OPT) to address inflammation associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). A typical course includes 4 sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart, each taking 10–15 minutes, with no downtime.
• Vision Therapy Personalized programs of visual exercises to train eyes to move, partner, and focus better and to improve brain-eye communication. Offered as in-office therapy (minimum 10-week commitment) or at-home therapy via RightEye platform (minimum 24-week commitment). Treats amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), and post-concussion vision dysfunction.
• Neurolens Prescription Lenses The first and only prescription lenses designed with contoured prism to treat headaches, neck/shoulder pain, and eye strain caused by eye misalignment during digital device use, reading, or detailed work. Corrects misalignments at all distances through patented contoured prism technology.
• Myopia Control Clinic Specialized clinic offering evidence-based treatments to slow myopia (nearsightedness) progression in children and young adults. Treatments include low-concentration Atropine drops (0.05%), daytime soft multifocal contact lenses, multifocal glasses, and Orthokeratology (Paragon Corneal Refractive Therapy/CRT) overnight lenses.
• Progressive Lenses Freeform progressive lenses offering the largest viewing area on the market, gradually progressing from distance to reading prescription in a single pair of glasses. The clinic also offers occupational lenses designed for a more natural head position to alleviate neck and back strain.
• Frames & Optical Dispensary Optical dispensary offering over 60 lines of designer and economy frames and single-vision lenses starting at $99 (Great Value Package). Stocks premium brands such as DITA, Lindberg, FACE A FACE, Etnia Barcelona, Orgreen Optics, LaFont, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and others.
• Pediatric Eye Care Pediatric eye examinations following American Optometric Association guidelines: first comprehensive exam at 6 months, followed by exams at ages 3, 5, and 6, then annually. Screens for common school-aged eye problems that can disrupt learning and may be misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD.
• 24/7 Emergency Eye Services Round-the-clock emergency eye care for foreign objects in the eye, flashes and floaters, and other urgent ocular medical problems. An on-call Brenart doctor is available after regular hours; patients call the main office number and follow emergency prompts.
• EnChroma Color Deficiency Glasses Patented color blindness glasses using spectral lens technology to selectively filter wavelengths at the point of color confusion. Effective for approximately 80% of people with red-green color blindness. The clinic offers in-office color blind testing via EnChroma and allows patients to try the glasses in the optical area.
• Low Vision Aids & Rehabilitation Low vision care for patients whose vision cannot be corrected by glasses, contacts, surgery, or medicine. Includes comprehensive low vision evaluation and prescription of optical and electronic magnification devices, contrast-enhancing eyewear, non-optical products, and task lighting from brands such as Eschenbach Optik.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of patients suffering from chronic headaches reported symptoms were 'basically gone' after wearing Neurolenses for 90 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AMN Language ServicessupportingOthersAMN Language Services provides interpretation support for the clinic, offering access to thousands of professional interpreters who are medically qualified and trained in medical terminology. The service operates through a HIPAA-compliant app ensuring patient privacy during consultations with Limited English Proficient, Deaf, or Hard of Hearing patients.
• RevolutionEHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationRevolutionEHR provides the clinic's patient portal system, allowing patients to schedule appointments, access records, and manage their eye care online. This is the primary patient management and scheduling platform.
• CareCreditsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit provides healthcare financing options for patients, allowing them to pay for eye care services and products over time rather than upfront.
• Orgreen OpticssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrgreen Optics is a Danish eyewear brand providing premium frames to the clinic. The clinic carries 5 lines of Orgreen including The Quantum High Collection (3D printed), HAVN Collection, Acetate Collection, Imaginary Lines Collection, and Sheet Titanium Collection.
• LumeniscoreTechnology or IntegrationLumenis provides the OptiLIGHT device used for dry eye therapy - the first and only FDA-approved light therapy for dry eye management. This is a key differentiator for the clinic's dry eye treatment services.
• NeurolenscoreTechnology or IntegrationNeurolens provides contoured prism lens technology for treating eye misalignment and related symptoms like headaches, neck pain, and digital eye strain. The clinic is an authorized provider of Neurolens products.
• Optos (Optomap)coreTechnology or IntegrationOptos provides the Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging technology that captures more than 80% of the retina in a single image, used as the clinic's standard of care.
• EnChromasupportingTechnology or IntegrationEnChroma provides color blindness glasses that help approximately 80% of people with color blindness see a broader spectrum of color. The clinic offers these as part of color deficiency treatment services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MyEyeDr. MyEyeDr. is a multi-location optometry practice group offering comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, dry eye treatment, and an optical dispensary across hundreds of U.S. locations. It is directly comparable to Brenart in core service mix (exams, specialty lenses, optical retail) but operates at significantly greater scale and as a PE-backed consolidator rather than a single independent site.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Warby Parker is a DTC eyewear retailer that has expanded into physical retail locations offering eye exams and prescription eyewear at accessible price points. It is comparable as a competitive force in Brenart's optical dispensary and routine exam services, particularly through its lower-price positioning that targets the same suburban consumer demographic.
• Treehouse Eyes: Treehouse Eyes is a specialty chain of clinics dedicated exclusively to myopia control in children, offering treatments such as Ortho-K, multifocal contacts, and Atropine drops. It is directly comparable to Brenart's Myopia Control Clinic as a specialty-focused competitor targeting the same pediatric myopia management segment, though at smaller scale and multiple locations.

Broad incumbents

• National Vision (America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses): National Vision Holdings operates America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical, with hundreds of locations providing value-priced eye exams and eyewear. It is comparable as a broad incumbent optical retailer that competes with Brenart on price-sensitive routine exam and frame purchases, particularly in suburban Illinois markets.
• LensCrafters: LensCrafters, owned by EssilorLuxottica, is one of the largest U.S. optical retail chains with in-store optometrists performing exams and dispensing prescription eyewear. It is comparable as a broad incumbent competing for Brenart's routine exam and frame/lens patients across the greater Chicago region, though LensCrafters' service mix is less specialty-heavy.
• For Eyes Optical: For Eyes Optical is a U.S. optical retail chain owned by EssilorLuxottica offering eye exams, contact lenses, and prescription eyewear across dozens of locations. It is comparable as a broad incumbent optical retailer competing in the Midwest suburban market for routine exams and frame sales, though with less specialty clinical depth than Brenart.
• Visionworks: Visionworks is a U.S. optical retail chain offering eye exams, contact lenses, and prescription eyewear across hundreds of locations, owned by VSP Vision/EssilorLuxottica. It is comparable as a broad incumbent competing for routine eye care and optical retail patients in the Midwest, though with a more standardized retail format than Brenart's specialty-led model.
• EyeCare Partners: EyeCare Partners is a large PE-backed (Partners Group) optometry and ophthalmology platform with hundreds of locations across the U.S. Midwest and beyond, offering comprehensive eye care, specialty contact lenses, and optical retail. It is comparable as the dominant regional roll-up that Brenart could either be acquired by or compete against in its Illinois catchment area.

Regional players

• Eyemart Express: Eyemart Express is a U.S. optical retailer operating hundreds of stores focused on value-priced same-day eyewear with on-site labs. It is comparable as a regional-style optical retail competitor that pressures Brenart's budget-tier frame offerings ($99 entry package) and same-day turnaround expectations, though it does not offer Brenart's specialty clinical services.

Others

• Costco Optical: Costco Optical is a high-volume in-warehouse optical department offering eye exams and competitively priced prescription eyewear to Costco members nationwide. It is comparable as a price-disruptive adjacent channel competing for Brenart's value-conscious frame and exam patients, particularly for routine vision correction rather than specialty services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Brenarteyeclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brenart-eye-clinic-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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