Rock Island Optometric Center

What Rock Island Optometric Center does

Rock Island Optometric Center provides examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions. They detect diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases. They provide patient-oriented treatments. The patient contacted through email, phone number, and application form.

Name

Rock Island Optometric Center

Legal name

Rock Island Optometric Center, Ltd.

Website

https://www.rioptometric.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rock Island Optometric Center provides eye exams and optical products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Comprehensive eye exams
• Optometry services
• Prescription eyewear
• Dry eye treatment
• Retinal imaging diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Professional Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, emergency eye exams, and specialized eye disease management services including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts management
2. Eyewear and Optical Products: Revenue from sales of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses through both in-office dispensing and the online shop (shop.rioptometric.com)
3. Treatment Services: Revenue from advanced eye treatments including Lipiflow, IPL, dry eye therapies, and other therapeutic procedures not covered by standard insurance
4. Surgical Co-Management: Co-management services for cataract surgery, LASIK, and other surgical procedures in collaboration with ophthalmologists

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rock Island Optometric Center is a full-service optometric practice that delivers comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and emergency eye care, alongside a wide selection of designer eyewear, sunglasses, and contact lenses. The practice also provides medical eye care for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, plus specialty services including dry eye treatment, myopia control, ocular aesthetics, and surgical co-management for cataract and LASIK procedures. Products such as MiSight contact lenses and Nuance Audio smart glasses are dispensed in-house alongside the practice's exclusive Newton Lenses brand.

Product overview

Rock Island Optometric Center operates as a full-service optometry practice offering comprehensive eye care through multiple service lines. The core offering includes routine eye exams and contact lens services, complemented by an extensive eyewear retail shop featuring over 70 designer brands (Ray-Ban, Oakley, Michael Kors, Coach, Nike, Anne Klein, and more). The practice provides specialized diagnostic technology including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging, Medmont corneal topography, and advanced dry eye diagnostic testing. Treatment services span dry eye therapy (Lipiflow, MiBo Thermoflo, TearCare, Lumenis Optilight IPL, Blephex), specialty products (Newton lenses for digital eye strain, Nuance Audio smart glasses with hearing enhancement, MiSight myopia control contacts, LACRIFILL punctal plugs), and surgical co-management for cataract and LASIK procedures. The practice serves patients across two locations in Rock Island and Aledo, Illinois, with over 60 years of service history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunglasses Retail dispensing of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses from designer brands stocked at the optical shop.
• Newton Lenses Exclusive Eyewear Brand Private-label Newton Lenses eyewear line sold exclusively through Rock Island Optometric Center.
• Nuance Audio Smart Glasses Eyewear integrating augmented hearing assistance technology, dispensed as a specialty optical product.
• Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment In-office thermal pulsation treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye disease.
• MiBo Thermoflo Dry Eye Treatment Therapeutic device-based treatment for dry eye symptoms using the MiBo Thermoflo system.
• TearCare Dry Eye Treatment Targeted thermal treatment of the meibomian glands using the TearCare system for dry eye patients.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Routine full-scope eye examinations evaluating vision and ocular health for patients of all ages, including pediatric, adult, and senior assessments.
• Contact Lens Exams Specialized examinations and fittings for contact lens wearers, including specialty lens options such as MiSight myopia-control contact lenses.
• Emergency Eye Exams Same-day or urgent evaluations for acute eye conditions, injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes.
• Designer Eyewear Frames Retail dispensing of designer eyeglass frames from multiple brands, including the practice's exclusive in-house Newton Lenses line.
• Lumenis OptiLight IPL Dry Eye Treatment Intense pulsed light therapy using the Lumenis OptiLight device for management of dry eye disease and ocular surface conditions.
• Blephex Eyelid Exfoliation In-office Blephex procedure to exfoliate the eyelid margins and treat blepharitis associated with dry eye.
• MiSight Myopia Control Contact Lenses Specialty MiSight 1-day contact lenses prescribed for myopia progression control in pediatric patients.
• Atropine Drops for Myopia Management Low-dose atropine drops prescribed as a pharmaceutical option to slow myopia progression in children.
• Tyrvaya Nasal Spray for Dry Eye Prescription Tyrvaya (varenicline) nasal spray offered as a pharmaceutical therapy for dry eye disease.
• LACRIFILL Canalicular Gel In-office canalicular gel insertion to retain tears and treat dry eye symptoms.
• Dry Eye Advanced Diagnostic Testing Specialized diagnostic workup for dry eye patients using advanced clinical testing platforms.
• Cataract Surgery Co-Management Pre-operative and post-operative management of cataract surgery patients in coordination with a partner ophthalmologist.
• LASIK Surgery Co-Management Pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care for LASIK refractive surgery patients in coordination with a partner ophthalmologist.
• Clear Lens Extraction Co-Management Co-management of clear lens extraction procedures, including pre- and post-operative care.
• Cataract Management Medical management of cataract disease prior to and following surgical referral.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical management and ongoing monitoring of glaucoma, including visual field and OCT-based diagnostics.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Medical management of macular degeneration, including diagnostic monitoring and treatment planning.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Screening and monitoring of diabetic eye disease using retinal imaging technologies.
• Ocular Aesthetics TempSure Envi Treatment Radiofrequency-based skin and periorbital aesthetic treatment delivered through the TempSure Envi device.
• Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) for Ocular Aesthetics Low-level light therapy used for periorbital skin and aesthetic rejuvenation.
• Patient Portal Access Online portal allowing patients to access records, request appointments, and manage their interactions with the practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of continuous operation providing eye care to Rock Island County residents

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Insurance CarrierscoreOthersThe practice works with many insurance carriers to provide coverage for eye care services. Specific insurance providers are listed on the insurance information page, enabling patients to use their vision and medical insurance benefits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EyeCare Partners: One of the largest US optometry and ophthalmology practice networks, owning multi-location eye care groups with diagnostic technology, optical retail, and surgical co-management — directly comparable operating model to Rock Island Optometric Center, just at far greater scale.
• Heartland Vision: Midwest-based multi-location optometry group practice offering comprehensive eye exams, designer eyewear, and advanced diagnostic services — closely comparable in geography and service mix to Rock Island Optometric Center.
• Clarkson Eyecare: Multi-location optometry group acquired by EyeCare Partners, providing full-scope optometry, optical retail, and specialty services such as dry eye treatment — directly comparable in clinical depth and retail model.

Broad incumbents

• Visionworks: National optical retail chain (owned by VSP/insurance-integrated parent) offering eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses — competes with the practice's retail and exam services at nationwide scale.
• Pearle Vision: Established national optical franchise (under EssilorLuxottica) providing eye exams and prescription eyewear — comparable retail-plus-exam model, broader footprint and marketing spend.
• LensCrafters: Largest US optical retail chain, owned by EssilorLuxottica; offers doctor-staffed eye exams and eyewear retail — competes directly with the practice's frame selection and exam services.
• National Vision Holdings: Public optical retailer (NASDAQ: EYE) operating America's Best, Eyeglass World, and other chains with in-store doctors and value-priced eyewear — directly competes on the practice's retail eyewear business.
• America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: Value-priced national optical chain (subsidiary of National Vision) offering eye exams and two-pair eyewear deals — competes with Rock Island Optometric Center on price-sensitive exam and eyewear customers in the region.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand that has expanded into brick-and-mortar stores with eye exams — disrupts the practice's retail frame business and competes on style/branding with its designer eyewear selection.
• Zenni Optical: Online-only prescription eyewear retailer with extremely low price points — competes with the practice's ecommerce storefront (shop.rioptometric.com) and frames retail segment by disintermediating the optical middleman.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rioptometric
• Facebookfacebook.com/rioptometric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rock-island-optometric-ctr

Compliance1 record

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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