M&M Eye Institute

What M&M Eye Institute does

M&M Eye Institute is a multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Prescott, Arizona, serving Northern Arizona communities across three clinic locations (Prescott-Sandretto, Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley) plus an on-site ambulatory surgery center (Arizona Institute of Eye Surgery). Founded over 30 years ago by Dr. John Markham and continued by founding partner Dr. Scott Markham, the practice operates with roughly ten clinicians—six board-certified ophthalmologists with subspecialties in cataract/refractive, glaucoma, retina/vitreous surgery, and cornea, alongside optometrists providing comprehensive eye exams, pediatric care, and specialty contact lens fittings. Service offerings span routine and comprehensive eye exams, advanced cataract surgery (including femtosecond laser-assisted techniques, dropless surgery, and premium multifocal and toric IOLs), full-spectrum glaucoma care (medication, SLT and DSLT laser therapy, MIGS, and the iDose TR travoprost implant), retina services (macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusion, uveitis), cornea care including transplants, dry eye management, LASIK/refractive surgery, and on-site optical retail. The practice is affiliated with American Vision Partners, a larger eye-care management organization, which provides shared compliance, accessibility, and administrative infrastructure.

M&M generates revenue through three principal streams: insurance-reimbursed clinical eye care (exams, diagnostic testing, chronic disease monitoring for glaucoma, AMD, and diabetic retinopathy), surgical procedures at the on-site ASC (with basic cataract surgery typically covered by Medicare/insurance while premium IOLs and laser-assisted techniques carry out-of-pocket upgrade fees ranging from roughly $500 to $3,000+ per eye), and optical retail (prescription eyewear and contact lenses sold through on-site optical shops). Patient acquisition is sales-led and direct-to-consumer via online scheduling, phone booking, insurance network participation, a referring-physician portal, and an extensive content marketing and blog presence; the practice also emphasizes community engagement through programs such as Mission for Vision in Caborca, Mexico, the Arizona Mobile Eye Unit, and support for Yavapai County under-served residents.

Operationally, M&M is positioned as a comprehensive regional eye-care platform rather than a single-modality provider, combining diagnostic, medical, surgical, and retail capabilities under physician ownership. The mix of insured and self-pay services, multiple locations, and surgeon-level subspecialization provides diversified exposure across the Northern Arizona cataract and chronic disease populations, while the American Vision Partners affiliation signals potential participation in broader roll-up activity typical of ophthalmology practice consolidation.

Name

M&M Eye Institute

Legal name

M&M Eye Institute

Website

https://visionprescott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

M&M Eye Institute is a multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice operating three clinics and an on-site surgery center in Northern Arizona, delivering routine eye exams, cataract and glaucoma surgery, retina and cornea care, and on-site optical retail to regional patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retina care
• Comprehensive eye exams

Headquarters

HQ city

Prescott

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, diagnostic testing, and ongoing eye health monitoring services covered by vision and medical insurance
2. Cataract and Surgical Procedures: Revenue from cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, retinal surgery, cornea transplants, and laser treatments performed at surgery centers; basic cataract surgery typically covered by insurance while premium lens upgrades are out-of-pocket
3. Optical Retail (Glasses, Contacts): Revenue from sale of prescription eyewear including glasses frames, lenses, and contact lenses through on-site optical shops at multiple locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

M&M Eye Institute is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice that delivers comprehensive eye care across diagnostics, medical treatment, and surgical services. The practice offers routine and comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens options, glaucoma treatment, retina services, cornea care, dry eye management, LASIK, and on-site optical retail, serving patients through three Northern Arizona clinic locations and an on-site ambulatory surgery center.

Product overview

M&M Eye Institute is an eye care practice offering a comprehensive range of ophthalmology and optometry services across multiple locations in Arizona. The practice operates as a unified eye care platform combining diagnostic services, medical treatments, and surgical procedures. Core services include routine and comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery (with standard monofocal lenses and premium IOL options including multifocal and toric lenses), glaucoma treatment (with options ranging from medicated drops to advanced iDose TR implants, SLT/DSLT laser therapy, and MIGS), retina services (treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusion, and uveitis), dry eye treatment, cornea services (including transplants), LASIK and refractive surgery, and optical/eyewear services with specialty contact lens exams. The practice also offers dropless cataract surgery as an advanced option. Services are delivered through clinic locations in Prescott-Sandretto (with on-site surgery center and optical shop), Prescott Valley, and Chino Valley, with surgical procedures performed at the Arizona Institute of Eye Surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Routine Eye Exams Vision assessment focused on determining need for glasses or contact lenses, checking distance and near vision, and evaluating lifestyle-related vision needs for individual patients.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Medical eye exam evaluating overall eye health, including screening for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases with dilation and diagnostic imaging.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, including standard monofocal lenses and advanced technology premium lenses (multifocal, toric), with laser-assisted options.
• Premium IOL Lenses (Advanced Technology Lenses) Advanced intraocular lens implants including multifocal and toric lenses that offer wider range of vision and reduce or eliminate need for glasses after cataract surgery.
• Dropless Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery approach that delivers anti-inflammatory and antibiotic medication directly into the eye during surgery, eliminating the need for multiple post-operative eye drops.
• iDose TR Glaucoma Implant Microscopic implant that continuously releases travoprost medication directly inside the eye to lower and stabilize intraocular pressure over months to years, reducing reliance on daily eye drops.
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Laser procedure for open-angle glaucoma that targets the trabecular meshwork to improve fluid outflow and lower intraocular pressure by 20-30%, repeatable and gentle treatment.
• Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) No-touch laser therapy targeting the trabecular meshwork in a single visit to improve fluid outflow without incisions or implants.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Micro-stents and shunts, often placed during cataract surgery, that create new drainage routes with faster recovery and fewer complications than traditional glaucoma surgery.
• Glaucoma Treatment Treatment options for all stages of glaucoma including medicated eye drops, laser therapy, implants, and surgical procedures focused on lowering intraocular pressure and preventing vision loss.
• Dry Eye Treatment Diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease, including chronic dry eye, using various treatment approaches to find lasting relief.
• Retina Services Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusion, and uveitis using advanced imaging and surgical procedures.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) including anti-VEGF injections, photodynamic therapy, AREDS supplements, and management of both dry and wet AMD.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Treatment for diabetic retinal disease including photocoagulation, scatter and focal photocoagulation, vitrectomy, and advanced imaging for diagnosis and monitoring.
• Retinal Detachment Surgery Surgical treatment for retinal detachment including cryopexy, photocoagulation (laser surgery), pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle surgery, and vitrectomy.
• Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment Treatment for retinal vein occlusion (CRVO, BRVO, HRVO) including Vabysmo injections, anti-VEGF therapy, laser treatment, and management of underlying conditions.
• Uveitis Treatment Treatment for inflammation of the uvea including prescription eye drops (corticosteroids), oral medications, injections or implants for long-term control, and addressing underlying causes.
• Cornea Services Specialized care for cornea conditions including cornea transplants, treatment of corneal diseases, and management of inflammation affecting vision.
• Optical / Eyewear Optical shop offering contact lenses, eyeglass frames and lenses from major brands, with opticians providing fitting services and frame selection assistance.
• Specialty Contact Lens Exams Customized specialty lens evaluations for patients with unique vision needs including astigmatism, keratoconus, and hard-to-fit eyes.
• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser eye surgery for vision correction, offered as part of refractive surgery services.

Quantifiable outcome

• SLT laser therapy lowers eye pressure by 20-30% when used as initial therapy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mission for VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Annual medical mission program co-founded by Dr. Scott Markham in 2009. Team including surgical residents from Michigan and attending surgeons travel to Caborca, Mexico to provide cataract surgery, laser surgery, and glasses to hundreds of underserved people. Represents the practice's core community outreach commitment.
• Vistamerica S de RLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical director and co-founder Dr. Scott Markham leads this Mexico-based company that distributes Dr. Markham's own line of implants and pharmaceuticals for cataract surgery and clinical ophthalmology. A core commercial venture for the practice.
• Consent.SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Dr. Scott Markham, this educational and consent software company serves the ophthalmology industry by revolutionizing patient education for upcoming eye surgery procedures.
• American Vision PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerM&M Eye Institute is partnered with American Vision Partners, a larger eye care organization network. The partnership includes shared resources, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1), and standardized patient notices including No Surprises Act compliance.
• Yavapai Regional Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYavapai Regional Medical Center offers support groups focused on vision and chronic illness that M&M Eye Institute refers glaucoma patients to for emotional support and community connection.
• Arizona Mobile Eye UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Steve Mortenson volunteers with the Arizona Mobile Eye Unit providing eye care to underserved communities across Arizona.
• Mel Clack Advisory CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Steve Mortenson serves on the Mel Clack Advisory Committee supporting eye care for underprivileged residents of Yavapai County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: A national refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK—comparable for M&M's LASIK service line though narrower in scope and largely outpatient laser-only.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: A national PE-backed network of affiliated ophthalmology and optometry practices providing full-service eye care across 30+ states—a scaled analogous platform to the AVP relationship M&M participates in.
• Clarkson Eyecare: A multi-location optometry and ophthalmology chain in the Midwest with on-site optical retail—comparable integrated multi-site eye care + eyewear model though in a different geography.
• American Vision Partners: The PE-backed physician practice management organization that owns/affiliates M&M and consolidates multiple large eye care groups across Arizona and adjacent states—comparable as the broader network/platform in which M&M operates.
• Eye Center of Texas: A multi-location Texas-based comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice with on-site optical shops offering cataract, glaucoma, and retina care—comparable model of multi-specialty regional eye care plus optical retail.

Direct peers

• Southwestern Eye Center: A long-standing Arizona multi-specialty eye care group providing cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and optical services across many state locations—competing head-to-head with M&M in the same Northern/Central Arizona corridor.
• Retinal Consultants of Arizona: A subspecialty retina-focused ophthalmology group with multiple Arizona locations serving patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment—overlaps materially with M&M's retina service line.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Arizona-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice under the American Vision Partners network offering comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, and optical retail—directly overlapping M&M's service portfolio and the same regional affiliate ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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