Helix Eye Care

What Helix Eye Care does

Helix Eye Care is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice serving Northwest Indiana from two office locations in Schererville and Hammond, with an on-site surgery center enabling a single-provider continuum from consultation to post-operative care. Its clinical portfolio spans cataract surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), cornea, glaucoma, retina and uveitis, dry eye treatment, oculoplastic surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology. The practice is staffed by three co-founding board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons — Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan (cornea and refractive), Dr. Leo Wang (glaucoma and cataract), and Dr. Rand Diab (comprehensive) — supplemented by oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Kenya Williams and optometrist Dr. Barbara Fluder. Collectively the founders claim 30,000 procedures over 15 years.

The practice differentiates on advanced technology and regional exclusivity: it operates the Avedro KXL system (the only site in Northwest Indiana offering corneal crosslinking for keratoconus), the Micropulse P3 laser, and a full complement of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) devices (iStent, Hydrus, Kahook Dual Blade, Ab-interno canaloplasty, Xen Gel Stent). It deploys premium intraocular lenses including the Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight), PanOptix trifocal, AcrySof IQ Vivity, and Tecnis Eyehance Toric II, generating patient-paid revenue beyond standard Medicare cataract coverage. Dry eye diagnostics and therapeutics (LipiScan, LipiFlow, TearLab osmolarity) round out a portfolio that combines comprehensive general eye care with high-acuity referral subspecialty work.

Revenue is generated through professional-services billing for surgical and consultative care, augmented by direct patient payments for premium lens upgrades and advanced-technology add-ons. Patient acquisition runs through a direct-to-consumer model anchored on the practice's website (helixeyecare.com), online LASIK and Cataract Self-Tests, phone scheduling ((219) 335-2400), physician-credentialing content, and patient testimonials. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard cataract surgery is covered by Medicare while premium lens and technology fees are out-of-pocket. The practice is privately held by its physician partners with no disclosed outside investment or corporate ownership.

Name

Helix Eye Care

Legal name

Helix Eye Care

Website

https://helixeyecare.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helix Eye Care is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Northwest Indiana operating two office locations and an on-site surgery center, delivering cataract, LASIK/PRK, glaucoma, cornea, retina, dry eye, and oculoplastic services to regional patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Laser vision correction
• Glaucoma treatment
• Comprehensive eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Schererville

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. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from ophthalmic surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, cornea procedures, glaucoma surgeries (including MIGS), and oculoplastic surgeries. Includes premium lens implant options with additional patient-paid components.
2. Office Visits and Consultations: Revenue from comprehensive eye examinations, consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments for various eye conditions.
3. Premium Lens Implants: Additional-cost advanced technology lens implants including multifocal, toric, and light adjustable lenses. Patients pay additional charges beyond standard Medicare/coverage for these premium options.
4. Dry Eye Treatments: Revenue from dry eye diagnostic services (LipiScan, TearLab) and treatments (LipiFlow, serum tears, ocular medications).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Helix Eye Care is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice providing surgical and medical management of eye conditions, including cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants, LASIK and PRK laser vision correction, glaucoma care including MIGS procedures, cornea services, retina and uveitis care, dry eye treatment, and comprehensive eye examinations. The practice serves as both a primary eye care provider and a regional referral center for complex cases across Northwest Indiana.

Product overview

Helix Eye Care is an ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of eye care services centered around surgical and medical management of ocular conditions. The core clinical services span cataract surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), cornea, glaucoma, retina and uveitis, dry eye treatment, and comprehensive ophthalmology. The practice differentiates through advanced technology lens implants (Tecnis Eyehance Toric II, Light Adjustable Lens, PanOptix trifocal, AcrySof IQ Vivity), glaucoma MIGS devices (iStent, Hydrus, Kahook Dual Blade, Ab-interno canaloplasty, Xen Gel Stent), and specialized diagnostics and therapeutics for dry eye (LipiScan, LipiFlow, TearLab). Corneal crosslinking using the Avedro KXL system is also offered for keratoconus. The practice operates its own surgery center and provides digital retinal imaging as part of comprehensive exams. A patient portal for online bill payment is available. The portfolio is organized as a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice rather than a unified software platform, with individual services and procedures offered as distinct clinical offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery
• LASIK (Laser Vision Correction)
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• Cornea Services
• Glaucoma Services
• Retina and Uveitis Services
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Comprehensive Eye Care
• Corneal Crosslinking
• Advanced Technology Lens Implants (Premium IOLs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 procedures performed over 15 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cincinnati Eye Institute: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in the Cincinnati region offering cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, LASIK, and oculoplastic services. Closely comparable in service mix, multi-physician subspecialty structure, and regional referral-center positioning to Helix.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in Arizona offering cataract surgery with premium IOLs, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastic services. Comparable as a regional multi-specialty eye surgery group with advanced technology positioning.
• Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in Texas offering LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, and cornea services. Comparable regional multi-specialty eye care group with similar technology and surgeon-driven positioning.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused eye surgery chain with multiple locations across the U.S. Direct peer in laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK) and refractive surgery service line, using comparable femtosecond and excimer laser platforms.
• NVision Eye Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology group in the Western U.S. offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, glaucoma, and cornea services. Comparable regional multi-specialty eye surgery group with advanced technology positioning.
• LasikPlus: National LASIK-focused surgery chain with multiple centers. Direct peer in refractive surgery/laser vision correction, competing for the same elective-cash-pay patient segment that Helix serves with LASIK and PRK.
• ReVision LASIK and Cataract: Regional eye surgery group in the Midwest specializing in LASIK and premium cataract surgery. Direct peer in refractive surgery and premium IOL cataract services within a comparable regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform operating across multiple states with hundreds of providers. Directly comparable service mix (cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics) but vastly larger scale, offering Helix a benchmark for partnership, acquisition, or competitive threat dynamics.
• University of Chicago Medicine Ophthalmology: Academic medical center with a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology department serving the broader Chicago/Northwest Indiana referral market. Relevant as a high-end regional referral competitor for complex surgical and academic cases.
• Franciscan Health: Regional health system in Indiana and Illinois with employed ophthalmology services and where Dr. Diab previously practiced. Relevant as a local incumbent competitor employing ophthalmologists and as a potential system-affiliation counterparty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helix-eye-care-pc

Compliance3 records

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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