D’Ambrosio Eye Care

What D’Ambrosio Eye Care does

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a multispecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1984 by Francis A. D'Ambrosio Jr., M.D., serving patients across greater Boston, central, and western Massachusetts from five clinic locations in Acton, Athol, Gardner, Lancaster, and Worcester. The practice operates as a physician-led, founder-owned private group with 12 doctors — six board-certified ophthalmologists covering cornea/refractive, retina, pediatric, and oculofacial plastic subspecialties, and six optometrists — supported by an AAAHC, Medicare, and Massachusetts-licensed on-site Cataract & Laser Center of Gardner ambulatory surgery center.

Service lines span the full spectrum of eye care: comprehensive and pediatric eye exams, laser cataract surgery using the CATALYS femtosecond laser with ORA intraoperative guidance and Zeiss IOLMaster 700 biometry, LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, glaucoma management (medical, SLT laser, and MIGS including iStent and Hydrus MicroStent), retina disease treatment (anti-VEGF and GA intravitreal injections), cornea disease and transplant (PK, DALK, DSAEK, DMEK), pediatric ophthalmology, oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and dry eye management. The optical center dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses in-house across locations, and D'Ambrosio Aesthetics operates as a separate sub-brand for cash-pay BOTOX, gel fillers, IPL photofacial, and cosmetic blepharoplasty.

Revenue is generated through professional services across medical/surgical eye care plus hardware sales from the optical centers. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via in-person appointments, a centralized website, a toll-free scheduling line, and local reputation-driven referrals; pricing is quote-based and reimbursement is diversified across Medicare, vision plans, and cash-pay aesthetic services. The practice holds no disclosed external investment and operates as an independent regional group.

Name

D’Ambrosio Eye Care

Legal name

D'Ambrosio Eye Care

Website

https://dambrosio-eye-care-boston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a multispecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice founded in 1984, operating five Massachusetts clinic locations and an on-site AAAHC-certified surgery center to deliver comprehensive eye care, laser cataract surgery, retina, glaucoma, pediatric, and cosmetic services to adults and children in central and western Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

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), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Laser vision correction
• Optometric care
• Pediatric ophthalmology

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, medical eye examinations, diagnostic testing, and ongoing eye health management for adults and children across all five office locations.
2. Cataract Surgery and Lens Implants: Surgical revenue from laser and traditional cataract surgery including premium lens implant options (multifocal, toric, light adjustable). Procedure performed at the on-site AAAHC-certified Cataract & Laser Center of Gardner.
3. Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK and PRK): Revenue from laser vision correction procedures including LASIK and PRK performed in the comfort and convenience of their office.
4. Optical Center (Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses): Revenue from the sale and fitting of eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and contact lenses at D'Ambrosio Optical Centers, including discounted options and vision plan acceptance.
5. Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including BOTOX Cosmetic injections, gel fillers (Restylane), IPL photofacial rejuvenation, and cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) provided through the practice.
6. Glaucoma Medical and Surgical Treatment: Revenue from glaucoma management including prescription eye drops, SLT laser treatment, MIGS procedures, and traditional glaucoma surgery.
7. Retina Disease Treatment and Injections: Revenue from diagnosis and ongoing treatment of retinal diseases including AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease using intravitreal injections and laser procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a multispecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice that provides comprehensive eye exams, medical and surgical eye care, and laser vision correction for adults and children across central and western Massachusetts. Its service lines include cataract surgery with advanced lens implants, LASIK/PRK, glaucoma and retina disease treatment, pediatric ophthalmology, oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, cornea disease and transplant services, and an in-practice optical center for eyeglasses and contact lenses. All surgical procedures are performed at its on-site AAAHC-certified Cataract & Laser Center of Gardner ambulatory surgery center.

Product overview

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a multispecialty eye health, surgery, and vision correction center founded in 1984, providing comprehensive eye care services for adults and children across multiple Massachusetts locations. The practice operates through several integrated service lines: a core ophthalmology and optometry practice offering routine and specialized eye exams; a Cataract & Laser Center (Gardner) providing laser cataract surgery using CATALYS technology with advanced lens implants including Light Adjustable Lens; a retina division treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal diseases with intravitreal injections; a glaucoma service offering medical, laser (SLT/LPI), and MIGS procedures; LASIK and laser vision correction services; pediatric ophthalmology; oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery; cornea disease and transplant services; and an Optical Center for eyeglasses and contact lenses. The practice is AAAHC and Medicare certified, staffed by board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists including specialists in cornea, retina, pediatrics, and cosmetic surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D'Ambrosio Aesthetics: Facial rejuvenation and cosmetic treatment brand operated by D'Ambrosio Eye Care, offering BOTOX, fillers, IPL photofacial, and other aesthetic procedures.

Products and services

• Eye Exams Comprehensive eye health and vision examinations provided by ophthalmologists and optometrists, including routine exams, adult/senior exams, children's exams, cataract evaluations, and LASIK consultations.
• Cataract Surgery and Lens Implants Laser cataract surgery using the CATALYS Precision Laser System with advanced technology lens implants including monofocal, toric, multifocal (Clareon PanOptix, TECNIS Symfony, TECNIS Synergy), and Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) options for cataract patients.
• LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery Laser vision correction procedures including LASIK and PRK using advanced diagnostic testing (pachymetry, aberrometry, corneal topography) to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• Glaucoma Management Comprehensive glaucoma care including medical treatment with eye drops, laser procedures (SLT, LPI), and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) with implants such as iStent and Hydrus MicroStent.
• Retina Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of retina conditions including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vascular disease, macular hole, and epiretinal membrane, utilizing retina injections (Lucentis, Eylea, Vabysmo, Susvimo, Syfovre, Izervay).
• Pediatric Eye Care Specialized eye exams and treatment for children's vision problems including strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), and congenital conditions, provided by pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Weisberg.
• Cosmetic and Facial Plastic Surgery Aesthetic procedures including BOTOX Cosmetic injections, gel fillers (Restylane), cosmetic blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), forehead/brow lifts, and IPL photofacial rejuvenation provided by Dr. Giese.
• Reconstructive Eye Plastic Surgery Surgical reconstruction for eyelid problems (ectropion, entropion, ptosis), orbital trauma, tumors, tear duct issues, and thyroid eye disease treatment including Tepezza.
• Cornea Disease and Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery is one of the safest, most effective, predictable and common operations in the U.S., with more than 4 million procedures performed annually.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alcon (Surgical/Products)coreOthersAlcon supplies the CATALYS Precision Femtosecond Laser System and Clareon lens implant products (Clareon Vivity Extended Vision IOL, Clareon PanOptix Trifocal Lens Implant) used for laser cataract surgery at the practice's on-site surgery center.
• Johnson & Johnson Vision Care / Johnson & Johnson Surgical VisioncoreOthersJohnson & Johnson Vision supplies TECNIS Symfony, TECNIS Multifocal IOL, and TECNIS Synergy Lens Implant products used at D'Ambrosio Eye Care for presbyopia-correcting lens implants following cataract surgery.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec (Zeiss)coreOthersZeiss supplies the IOLMaster 700 Biometer used for precise eye measurements required for calculating the proper lens implant prescription during cataract surgery planning.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SightMD: Large PE-backed ophthalmology platform across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastic services; comparable multispecialty model at much greater scale, and an active acquirer of independent practices.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform (Olympus Partners) operating hundreds of locations across the U.S.; comparable multispecialty clinical model but at vastly larger scale, and a primary consolidator competing with independents like D'Ambrosio for physician recruitment and referrals.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Mass General Brigham): Academic specialty hospital affiliated with Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, providing comprehensive ophthalmology subspecialty care; overlapping clinical scope with D'Ambrosio but operates as a much larger, hospital-anchored institution with research, residency, and tertiary referral capabilities.
• New England Eye Center (Tufts Medical Center): Academic ophthalmology practice within Tufts Medical Center providing full-spectrum medical and surgical eye care; broader institutional setting with residency programs and research, but overlapping clinical services and Massachusetts patient catchment.

Direct peers

• Eye Health Services: Massachusetts-based ophthalmology practice group providing medical and surgical eye care across multiple South Shore and greater Boston locations; directly comparable as a multi-site Massachusetts multispecialty eye care group.
• Boston Eye Group: Multispecialty eye care practice in the Boston metro offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, and optical services; comparable multispecialty clinical model in overlapping Massachusetts market.
• Tallman Eye Associates: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice across northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, LASIK, and optical services; highly comparable multi-clinic multispecialty operating model to D'Ambrosio.
• Lexington Eye Associates: Multispecialty eye care group in suburban Boston offering ophthalmology and optometry across routine, medical, and surgical eye care; comparable independent practice with similar service breadth in a Massachusetts-adjacent geography.
• Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston: Multispecialty ophthalmology and optometry practice serving the greater Boston area with subspecialty coverage in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics; directly comparable to D'Ambrosio Eye Care in service mix, patient demographic, and Massachusetts geography.

Regional players

• Putnoi Eye Care: Independent Massachusetts-based ophthalmology and optometry practice offering medical and surgical eye care; comparable independent single-market model operating in a different Massachusetts geography, illustrating the fragmented competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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