What Eyecare Specialties of Illinois does

Eyecare Specialties of Illinois is a network of independently operated optometry practices affiliated with AEG Vision (Acuity EyeCare Holdings, LLC), which provides nonclinical business support services. The legal entity Christina J. Levi, O.D., P.C., operating under NuCrown, LLC, manages the eyecarespecialtiesil.com website that coordinates the affiliated practices. The network delivers comprehensive eye care to individual patients and families across Illinois, with more than 20 practice locations spanning suburban Chicago, Rockford, Quincy, and other markets.

The core services include routine eye examinations, diagnosis and management of eye diseases, contact lens fittings, and LASIK/refractive surgery co-management, supported by advanced diagnostic technology. Each practice maintains a dispensary offering a wide selection of designer frames, with personalized service to match eyewear to patient needs, style, and budget. CareCredit financing is available to provide payment flexibility for higher-value eyewear and services.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer professional services revenue from optometric exams and clinical care, complemented by retail revenue from eyewear and contact lens sales. Patients access services through in-person visits, phone booking, or online scheduling, and the network relies on local SEO and a website-driven funnel for patient acquisition. The network claims over 100 years of combined optometric care experience, positioning itself on clinical expertise and multi-location convenience within Illinois.

Name

Eyecare Specialties of Illinois

Legal name

Christina J. Levi, O.D., P.C.

Website

https://eyecarespecialtiesil.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EyeCare Specialties of Illinois is a network of 20-plus independently operated optometry practices across Illinois, affiliated with AEG Vision, providing routine eye exams, eye disease management, contact lens fittings, LASIK co-management, and designer eyewear to individual patients and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Eye care exams
• Designer eyewear
• Contact lens fittings
• Refractive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Optometry Services: Revenue generated from providing comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions. Practices offer routine eye exams and eye disease management services directly to patients.
2. Eyewear and Optical Dispensary: Practices provide personalized service helping patients find eyewear that fits their needs, style, and budget. Each practice carries a wide selection of designer frames.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eyecare Specialties of Illinois operates a network of locally based, independently operated optometry practices across Illinois, delivering comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, contact lens fittings, LASIK and refractive surgery consultations, and dispensing of prescription eyewear and designer frames. The practices collectively offer over 100 years of combined optometric experience across more than 20 locations, operating under the legal entities Christina J. Levi, O.D., P.C. and NuCrown, LLC, as part of AEG Vision.

Product overview

EyeCare Specialties of Illinois operates as a network of affiliated optometry practices supported by AEG Vision, offering a coordinated portfolio of eye care services. The core offerings include routine eye exams, diagnosis and management of eye diseases, designer eyewear and frames, contact lens fittings, and LASIK/refractive surgery support. The network comprises over 20 independently operated practice locations across Illinois, all committed to delivering comprehensive eye care using advanced diagnostic technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AEG VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeCare Specialties of Illinois is part of AEG Vision (Acuity EyeCare Holdings, LLC d/b/a AEG Vision), which provides nonclinical business support services to optometry practices. The practices are solely responsible for delivering optometry and related dispensary services directly to patients.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Stanton Optical: Stanton Optical is a value-positioned multi-state optical retailer offering eye exams and eyewear — comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on combined optometry + eyewear retail model, but differentiated by aggressive value pricing and same-day eyewear positioning.
• Warby Parker: Warby Parker is a vertically integrated DTC eyewear brand with growing retail store footprint offering eye exams and prescription eyewear — comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on retail optical + optometry service mix but differentiated by strong consumer brand and direct-to-consumer model.

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters: LensCrafters is a national optical retail chain owned by EssilorLuxottica offering eye exams, designer frames, and contact lenses — comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on core optometry + designer eyewear offering but operating as a corporate-owned chain rather than an affiliated network.
• National Vision Holdings: National Vision operates America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical — a publicly traded national optical retailer offering eye exams and value-priced eyewear, comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on core optometry-plus-eyewear service model but at much broader scale.
• Pearle Vision: Pearle Vision is a national optical retail franchise offering comprehensive eye exams and eyewear across the U.S., comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on optometry services + designer eyewear model, but structured as a franchise rather than an independent affiliate network.
• Visionworks: Visionworks is a national optical retailer offering eye exams, frames, and contact lenses — comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on optometry-plus-eyewear service mix and multi-location retail footprint, but at a much larger corporate-owned scale.

Direct peers

• MyEyeDr. MyEyeDr. operates a large multi-state network of affiliated optometry practices offering comprehensive eye exams, eyewear, and contact lens fittings — directly comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois in business model (affiliated practices), service mix, and patient base.
• EyeCare Partners: EyeCare Partners is a PE-backed network of optometry and ophthalmology practices across multiple states, directly comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois in affiliated-practice structure and clinical service offering, but operating at significantly larger multi-state scale.
• Comprehensive EyeCare Partners: Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is a PE-backed optometry and ophthalmology practice network, comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois in affiliated-practice structure and clinical service offering, with overlap on the management of eye disease and dispensary revenue streams.

Regional players

• Now Optics (formerly Dr. Tavel Family Eyecare): Now Optics operates a regional multi-location optometry and optical retail network across Indiana and surrounding Midwestern states, directly comparable to EyeCare Specialties of Illinois on affiliated-practice optometry model, regional footprint, and patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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