Griffin & Reed Eye Care

What Griffin & Reed Eye Care does

Griffin & Reed Eye Care is a physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice incorporated in California and headquartered at 651 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, with a second location in Roseville. Founded in 1974 by Dr. J. Robert Griffin and Dr. Brent Reed, the practice has been continuously owned and operated by its physicians for over 50 years and currently operates under Dr. Nilu Maboudi (joined 1999) and Dr. Kwang S. Kim (joined 2005) after both founders retired. The practice serves adult patients across Northern California seeking elective vision correction, cataract treatment, glaucoma management, comprehensive eye exams, and prescription eyewear.

The core clinical offering is blade-free, all-laser LASIK performed on the Alcon WaveLight EX500 excimer laser with the Alcon FS200 Femtosecond Laser for flap creation, complemented by PRK for patients with thin corneas, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, refractive lens exchange, glaucoma treatment, and full-scope eye exams. A proprietary nomogram — a programming formula refined from comprehensive pre-operative data and post-operative outcome tracking since 1994 — underpins the practice's claimed 98% 20/25-or-better first-treatment outcome and a sub-1% retreatment rate. Adjacent product lines include prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses sold through on-site optical boutiques, advanced lens options (digital single vision, digital progressive, occupational), and resold smart eyewear (Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, Nuance Audio hearing glasses).

Revenue is generated from one-time surgical procedures (LASIK, PRK, cataract, refractive lens exchange), insurance-reimbursed professional services (eye exams, glaucoma care), and hardware sales of prescription eyewear and contact lenses. LASIK is priced at $4,500–$5,500 per both eyes, with financing through CareCredit including extended payment plans up to 60 months and deferred interest plans up to 12 months. The practice markets directly to consumers via its lasikworld.com website, educational blog content, free complimentary LASIK consultations, online appointment forms, and patient testimonials. Distribution is entirely physical and regional: appointments and procedures are delivered through the Sacramento and Roseville offices, with contact lens reorders handled through the Abby online portal. The practice averages 150–200 new laser vision correction procedures per month and has performed tens of thousands of procedures since 1994.

Name

Griffin & Reed Eye Care

Legal name

Griffin & Reed Eye Care – A Medical Corporation

Website

https://lasikworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Griffin & Reed Eye Care is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 1974 in Sacramento, CA, serving Northern California adults with blade-free all-laser LASIK, PRK, cataract and glaucoma treatment, eye exams, and prescription eyewear at two Sacramento-area locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Laser vision correction
• Cataract surgery
• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care practice
• Prescription eyewear

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Laser Vision Correction (LASIK/PRK): One-time surgical procedures for laser vision correction. Blade-free, all-laser LASIK and PRK treatments offered. Pricing varies by procedure complexity.
2. Cataract Surgery: Surgical removal of cataracts with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Common surgical procedure with high success rates.
3. Optical Retail (Glasses & Contacts): Sale of prescription eyeglasses, designer eyewear, and contact lenses through optical boutiques at both locations. Contact lens reordering available through online portal (Abby).
4. Eye Exams: Comprehensive eye examinations by ophthalmologists and optometrists including vision testing, health screening, and prescription services.
5. Glaucoma Treatment: Diagnosis and ongoing treatment management for glaucoma patients including medications, laser surgery, and monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Griffin & Reed Eye Care is a physician-owned ophthalmology and optometry practice that delivers laser vision correction (blade-free all-laser LASIK and PRK), cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, refractive lens exchange, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, comprehensive eye exams, and prescription eyewear (glasses and contact lenses) through two Northern California clinics in Sacramento and Roseville. Surgical procedures are supported by Alcon WaveLight EX500 and FS200 Femtosecond laser platforms guided by a proprietary outcome-derived nomogram.

Product overview

Griffin & Reed Eye Care is a physician-owned and operated medical practice founded in 1974, offering a comprehensive suite of eye care services across two Sacramento-area locations. The core offerings center on blade-free all-laser LASIK surgery and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), both utilizing Alcon WaveLight EX500 and FS200 Femtosecond Laser technology with a 98% success rate. Their portfolio includes cataract treatment with IOL implantation, refractive lens exchange, glaucoma treatment, and comprehensive eye exams. The optical boutiques provide prescription glasses and contact lenses through the Abby ordering portal, featuring lens options including Digital Single Vision, Digital Progressive, and Occupational Lenses with various coatings. Smart eyewear offerings include Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and Nuance Audio hearing glasses. The practice backs its LASIK outcomes with a unique 20/20 Vision Money-Back Program, and offers flexible financing through CareCredit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of patients see 20/25 or better after first treatment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: One of the largest U.S. LASIK providers with dozens of centers; uses modern all-laser platforms and competes on transparent pricing. Directly comparable on elective refractive surgery model and direct-to-consumer marketing.
• SharpeVision MODERN LASIK: Boutique refractive surgery practice offering blade-free LASIK and PRK with transparent outcome guarantees. Comparable on surgeon-led model, premium technology positioning, and outcome-based marketing.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain focused on LASIK and PRK with multiple clinic locations. Comparable on core procedure offering, outcome-oriented marketing, and financing partnerships, though larger and more geographically distributed.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location LASIK and cataract surgery chain operating across the Western U.S. with similar technology platforms (Alcon WaveLight) and a comparable all-laser LASIK value proposition. Directly comparable on service mix, surgeon-led model, and elective procedure focus.
• Warby Parker: Vertically integrated optical retailer with physical stores and online ordering, including prescription eyewear and contact lenses. Comparable on the optical retail leg of Griffin & Reed's business, though Warby operates as a much broader consumer brand.
• The LASIK Vision Institute: National LASIK-focused provider offering affordable all-laser procedures with promotional pricing. Comparable core service (LASIK/PRK) and direct-to-consumer acquisition model.

Broad incumbents

• Kaiser Permanente Ophthalmology: Integrated healthcare system serving Northern California with ophthalmology services including cataract surgery and disease management. Comparable on eye care service lines in the same geography, though Kaiser is an integrated payer-provider system rather than an independent practice.
• LensCrafters: Established optical retail chain offering prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and in-store exams inside many retail locations. Comparable on the optical boutique business, but as part of a much larger national retail platform rather than a single physician practice.
• VSP Vision / Visionworks: VSP operates vision insurance and a network of affiliated optical retailers including Visionworks. Comparable on eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lens distribution, though as a much larger insurance-led platform spanning multiple geographies.

Regional players

• UC Davis Eye Center: Academic ophthalmology center serving the Sacramento region with comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Comparable on multi-specialty ophthalmology services in the same Northern California geography, but operates as an academic institution rather than a private practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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