Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons

What Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons does

Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Ltd. is a private, multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered at 1802 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, serving Berks County and surrounding areas since 1956. The practice provides comprehensive eye care across cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retina disease care (including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy), corneal disease treatment, dry eye syndrome management, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and routine eye examinations, supplemented by an in-house optical shop for eyeglasses and contact lenses and a 24/7 emergency eye care line.

The practice operates with a team of eight providers — six ophthalmologists (including fellowship-trained cornea and retina subspecialists) and two optometrists — and delivers surgical care primarily through its own Berkshire Eye Surgery Center, an eyes-only ambulatory surgery center accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and certified by Medicare, with additional hospital affiliation at The Reading Hospital & Medical Center for complex inpatient cases. Its technology stack centers on advanced ophthalmic diagnostics and therapeutics, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for retinal and optic nerve imaging, the LipiView II Ocular Surface Interferometer with DMI and LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction, and Advanced Technology intraocular lens options (multifocal, EDOF, and toric IOLs) for cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery.

The business model is a hybrid professional services and optical retail operation. Professional revenue is generated through insurance billing and patient co-pays for medical and surgical eye care, plus direct patient payments for premium services such as Advanced Technology Lenses (often financed via CareCredit). Retail revenue is generated through eyeglass frame and lens sales and contact lens fittings and reorders, including via a third-party e-commerce partner. Patient acquisition is driven by a mix of HMO specialist referrals, primary care physician referrals, community educational seminars hosted by physicians at local venues, local radio and blog content marketing, regional community sponsorships, and direct booking through an online scheduling platform. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, dependent on insurance coverage and procedure selection.

Name

Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Legal name

Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Ltd.

Website

https://berkseye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a private, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Wyomissing, PA, founded in 1956, providing cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina, cornea, dry eye, and eyelid care to Berks County patients through 8 physicians and an AAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Retina care
• Corneal disease treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohnton

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Eye Care Services: Professional medical and surgical services including eye examinations, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retina care, cornea procedures, and eyelid surgery. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient payments including co-pays and services not covered by insurance.
2. Optical/Retail: Eyeglass sales through optical shop offering frames selection and lens options. Contact lens sales and ordering. Revenue from retail optical products.
3. Emergency Eye Care: 24-hour emergency eye care services available for urgent eye conditions and injuries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a single-location ophthalmology and optometry practice that delivers medical and surgical eye care, including cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, glaucoma management, retina disease care, corneal disease treatment, dry eye therapy, eyelid surgery, comprehensive eye exams, and 24/7 emergency eye care. It also sells eyeglasses and contact lenses through its in-house optical center and performs most surgical procedures at its own AAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center, Berkshire Eye Surgery Center.

Product overview

Berks Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice offering a unified portfolio of eye care services. The core offerings include cataract surgery (with Advanced Technology IOLs), glaucoma management, retina care, corneal disease treatment, dry eye syndrome treatment, eyelid surgery, and routine eye care. The practice provides diagnostic services including OCT, LipiView imaging, and various dry eye tests. Surgical procedures are performed at the AAHC-accredited Berkshire Eye Surgery Center. The practice also offers eyeglasses, contact lenses (including specialty lenses), and refractive lens exchange. Products and services are integrated through the practice's single-location model in Wyomissing, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts with implantation of intraocular lenses, including standard monofocal lenses and Advanced Technology lenses (multifocal, extended depth of focus, and toric IOLs), for patients with cataract-related vision loss.
• Glaucoma Management

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Berkshire Eye Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully equipped eyes-only ambulatory surgery center where Berks Eye completes most surgical procedures. Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAHC) and is Medicare certified. Specially designed to accommodate cataract, glaucoma, eyelid, and laser procedures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Retina Consultants of America: National network of retina-only specialty practices — comparable retina subspecialty arm of Berks Eye's offering and a potential partnership or consolidation counterpart.
• EyeCare Partners: Large PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform with practices and ASCs across the U.S. — directly comparable as a scaled version of Berks Eye's model (clinic + ASC + optical) and the most likely consolidator of independent groups like Berks Eye.
• Scheie Eye Institute (Penn Medicine): Academic ophthalmology department within a major Philadelphia health system offering comprehensive specialty eye care including cornea and retina — regional competitor for tertiary referrals.
• U.S. Eye: Multi-state ophthalmology platform offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastic services with integrated ASCs and optical shops — comparable business model with regional practice roll-ups.

Regional players

• Mid Atlantic Retina: Regional retina specialty practice with locations across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic — directly comparable to the retina-care service line within Berks Eye.
• Kremer Eye Center: Mid-Atlantic ophthalmology group with LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and cornea services and its own surgery center — comparable regional specialty practice with an in-house ASC.
• Memorial Eye Institute: Central Pennsylvania eye care practice offering cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retina care, and optical services — nearby regional peer with overlapping service mix.

Others

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear and contact lens retailer — adjacent competitor to Berks Eye's in-house optical shop and contact lens ordering business, representing a structural margin pressure on retail optical revenue.

Direct peers

• Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut: Multi-physician regional ophthalmology practice providing cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculoplastic services — directly comparable in scale and service mix to Berks Eye.
• Chester County Eye Care: Regional southeastern Pennsylvania ophthalmology practice providing cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and dry eye services with its own surgical suite — direct regional peer with similar scope and patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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