College Hill Eye & Optical

What College Hill Eye & Optical does

College Hill Eye & Optical is a single-location optometry practice operating at 295 S Main Street in Providence, Rhode Island's College Hill neighborhood. Founded in 1992, the practice provides comprehensive eye care services including routine and pediatric eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye and diabetic eye exams, myopia control, eye disease management, eye emergency care, and LASIK co-management. It differentiates through specialty contact lens fitting for hard-to-fit patients with conditions such as Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia, post-corneal transplant, Corneal Scars, and Aphakia, led by Dr. Joseph Isik with residency training in Cornea & Contact Lenses.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) professional service fees from examinations and clinical procedures, (2) retail sale of prescription eyewear and sunglasses from premium designer brands including Ray-Ban, Prada, Maui Jim, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, and others, and (3) specialty contact lens product sales. The practice operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market, with patients acquired via online appointment booking, local search, patient reviews/testimonials, and word-of-mouth referral. An e-commerce eyewear storefront extends the retail channel online. The practice is a member location within the WeCare Eye Group network of 7 locations across Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, which provides shared branding, marketing, and operational infrastructure. The practice accepts insurance and Medicaid; specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed.

Name

College Hill Eye & Optical

Legal name

College Hill Eye & Optical

Website

https://collegehilleye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

College Hill Eye & Optical is a Providence, Rhode Island optometry practice offering comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lens fittings, and premium eyewear sales to local individual patients within the WeCare Eye Group network.

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 Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Eye examinations
• Specialty contact lenses
• Prescription eyewear
• LASIK co-management

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye exams, pediatric eye exams, contact lens exams, dry eye treatment, diabetic eye exams, myopia control, eye condition treatment, eye disease management, eye emergencies, and LASIK co-management services. These are professional service fees, typically one-time or recurring examination charges.
2. Eyewear Sales: Revenue from sale of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and eyewear products. They carry premium brands including Ray-Ban, Prada, Maui Jim, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, Lacoste, and others. Both in-office and e-commerce sales channels.
3. Contact Lens Sales: Revenue from specialty contact lens products, including hard-to-fit contact lenses for patients with Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia, Post-Corneal Transplant, Corneal Scars, Aphakia, and other medical conditions requiring specialty contact lens fitting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

College Hill Eye & Optical is a community optometry practice that provides comprehensive eye examinations (routine, pediatric, contact lens, dry eye, diabetic), eye disease management, myopia control, eye emergency care, and LASIK co-management. The practice also offers specialty contact lens fitting for medically complex patients and retails prescription eyewear from designer brands such as Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Prada, Ferragamo, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, Lacoste, and others through its in-office showroom and online shop.

Product overview

College Hill Eye & Optical is an optometry practice that offers a comprehensive range of eye care services and products. The core offerings include diagnostic eye examinations (comprehensive, pediatric, contact lens, dry eye, diabetic, and emergency exams), eye disease management, myopia control, and LASIK co-management. The practice also provides specialty contact lens fitting for hard-to-fit patients with conditions such as Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia, and post-corneal transplant cases. In addition to services, the company offers a portfolio of eyewear products including prescription glasses and sunglasses from designer brands such as Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Prada, Ferragamo, Ralph Lauren, Oakley, Saint Laurent, Lacoste, Lindberg, and others. The practice operates as part of the WeCare Eye Group network with multiple locations across Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.

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Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exam Standard eye examination service that assesses overall eye health, visual acuity, and prescription needs for general patients.
• Pediatric Eye Exam Eye examination specialized for children to assess vision development and detect early eye conditions.
• Contact Lens Exam Specialized examination for fitting and prescribing contact lenses, including specialty fittings for hard-to-fit patients with medical conditions.
• Dry Eye Exam & Treatment Diagnostic examination and treatment for dry eye syndrome and related conditions.
• Diabetic Eye Exam Specialized examination for patients with diabetes to monitor and detect diabetic-related eye complications.
• Myopia Control Myopia management program designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness, particularly in children.
• Eye Condition Treatment Treatment services for various eye conditions including specialty contact lens fitting for conditions such as Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia, and Post-Corneal Transplant.
• Eye Disease Management Ongoing management and treatment of various eye diseases.
• Eye Emergencies Urgent eye care services for eye emergencies and immediate vision concerns.
• LASIK & Refractive Surgery Co-Management Pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care coordination for LASIK and other refractive surgical procedures.
• Specialty Contact Lens Fitting Advanced contact lens fitting services for hard-to-fit patients including those with Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia, Post-Corneal Transplant, Corneal Scars, Aphakia, and other medical conditions requiring specialty lenses.
• Designer & Premium Eyewear Prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and optical frames from designer and premium brands including Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, Prada, Ferragamo, Ralph Lauren, Oakley, Saint Laurent, Lacoste, Lindberg, Masunaga, American Optical, Andy Wolf, OVO, CATCH London, Viol, Kirk & Kirk, J.F. REY, and LGR, available in-office and online.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WeCare Eye Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Hill Eye & Optical operates as part of the WeCare Eye Group network, a multi-location eye care organization with 7 locations across Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. The parent company provides shared branding, marketing, technology infrastructure, and operational support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pearle Vision: Established franchise optical brand offering eye exams and eyewear across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-location optometry-and-eyewear operator serving general consumer vision needs.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed network of optometry and ophthalmology practices offering comprehensive eye care, optical retail, and specialty services. Comparable as a scaled optometry platform with integrated retail.
• America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: High-volume national optical retailer combining eye exams with low-priced eyewear packages. Comparable on the exam-plus-eyewear model though targeting a more value-oriented consumer segment.
• Costco Optical: Optical department within Costco warehouse clubs offering exams, frames, lenses, and contacts. Comparable on consumer optical retail, though with a warehouse-anchored, value-oriented positioning.
• LensCrafters: National optical retail chain offering eye exams and prescription eyewear with in-store doctors. Comparable to College Hill on the exam-plus-eyewear retail model, though at vastly greater scale and without the specialty contact lens focus.
• Stanton Optical: National optical retailer offering eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lenses in-store. Comparable on the high-volume exam-and-eyewear retail format, though positioned for value-conscious consumers.

Direct peers

• MyEyeDr. Multi-location optometry practice group providing comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, and eyewear across the U.S. Closely comparable as a doctor-led optical care network with similar service mix to College Hill.
• Clarkson Eyecare: Regional optometry practice group providing comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and eyewear across multiple locations. Comparable on doctor-led multi-site optometry with both medical and retail services.
• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer optical retailer combining affordable eyewear with optometry services in many retail locations. Closely comparable on D2C positioning, brand-led retail, and integrated exam-and-eyewear offering.

Emerging players

• Zenni Optical: Pure-play online eyewear retailer offering low-priced prescription glasses and sunglasses. Comparable as a competing eyewear fulfillment channel and price benchmark for College Hill's e-commerce shop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CollegeHillEye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-hill-eye-optical

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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