Robbins Eye

Name

Robbins Eye

Legal name

Robbins Eye Associates

Website

https://robbinseye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAKAE

Retina & Vitreous Specialists

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAKAKAB

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAHAJAH

Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Ophthalmic Devices (Vision Care & Surgical)

SECONDARYHLAKAKAA

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

Keywords

• LASIK eye surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Dry eye treatment
• Ophthalmology services
• Premium intraocular lenses

Headquarters

HQ city

Webster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from LASIK, cataract surgery, and other ophthalmic surgical procedures. Premium IOLs (Toric, Multifocal, Symfony, PanOptix Trifocal) generate additional revenue as they are typically not covered by insurance. Procedures are performed at on-site surgical facilities or Brighton Surgery Center.
2. Dry Eye Treatments: Revenue from diagnostic testing and treatments for dry eye syndrome including LipiFlow procedures and prescription medications (Restasis, Xiidra). Some treatments may be covered by insurance.
3. Routine Eye Care and Optical: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, prescription lenses, and full-service optical shop sales.
4. YAG Laser and Secondary Procedures: Revenue from YAG laser capsulotomy for secondary cataracts and other laser procedures. Typically covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Robbins Eye is a private ophthalmology practice offering LASIK eye surgery (including Contoura Vision topography-guided and blade-free Z-LASIK), cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens options (Tecnis Symfony, PanOptix Trifocal), and dry eye treatment including LipiFlow thermal pulsation. The practice provides comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and a full-service optical shop, serving patients across the Rochester NY metropolitan area and Hornell NY.

Product overview

Robbins Eye is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering a portfolio of eye care services centered around three core offerings: LASIK Eye Surgery (including standard Z-LASIK and advanced Contoura LASIK topography-guided procedures), Cataract Surgery (with Premium IOLs including Tecnis Symfony and AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal lenses), and Dry Eye Treatment (including FDA-approved LipiFlow thermal pulsation). Additional services include PRK/LASEK, PRELEX, YAG capsulotomy, laser iridotomy, comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, and a full-service optical shop. The practice operates with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and on-site surgical capabilities in Rochester (Webster) and Hornell, NY locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Eye Surgery FDA-approved laser vision correction procedure using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Includes Femtosecond Bladeless (Z-LASIK) technique with Z6 FEMTO LDV laser for flap creation and Wavelight EX500 Excimer Laser for corneal reshaping. Offered to nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic patients in the Rochester NY region.
• Contoura Vision LASIK Topography-guided LASIK procedure that measures 22,000 points from the corneal surface to create a customized treatment plan, producing superior visual outcomes with reduced side effects compared to conventional LASIK. Patients include nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic individuals seeking better-than-standard laser vision correction.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens followed by implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL). Utilizes the Alcon Femtosecond LenSx laser for precise micro-incisions and is performed at the AAAHC-accredited Brighton Surgery Center. Includes options for monofocal, Toric, and Multifocal IOLs to address cataracts, presbyopia, and astigmatism. Targeted primarily at patients 60+ and others with progressive lens clouding.
• Tecnis Symfony Intraocular Lens FDA-approved extended range of vision IOL that provides continuous high-quality vision at near, intermediate, and far distances for patients undergoing cataract surgery. Helps correct presbyopia alongside cataract removal.
• AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL First FDA-approved trifocal intraocular lens for cataract surgery patients, delivering near, intermediate, and distance vision while significantly reducing the need for glasses after surgery.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye syndrome treatment including diagnostic testing (tear osmolarity, Meiboscan, LipiView II) and LipiFlow FDA-cleared thermal pulsation treatment for evaporative dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. Also includes prescription medications such as Restasis and Xiidra. Targeted at patients with dry, itchy, burning eyes in the Rochester area.
• LipiFlow Treatment FDA-cleared thermal pulsation device treatment that removes meibomian gland blockages and restores gland function using Vectored Thermal Pulsation technology. Only FDA-approved treatment proven safe and effective for evaporative dry eye.
• PRK / LASEK Photorefractive keratectomy and laser epithelial keratomileusis procedures, alternative laser vision correction options for patients who are not suitable candidates for LASIK.
• PRELEX (Presbyopic Lens Exchange) Presbyopic lens exchange procedure for correcting presbyopia (inability to focus on close objects) by replacing the natural lens with an artificial lens.
• YAG Posterior Capsulotomy Laser procedure to treat secondary cataract (clouding of the posterior capsule after cataract surgery) by creating an opening to let light pass through. Typically covered by insurance.
• Laser Iridotomy Laser procedure to create a small opening in the iris for treating narrow-angle glaucoma or iris blocking.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Routine eye examinations to assess vision and overall eye health for patients of all ages.
• Contact Lens Services Contact lens fitting and dispensing services, including multifocal and specialty lens options.
• Full Service Optical Shop On-site optical retail offering prescription lenses, frames, and designer sunglasses. Includes $150 credit toward designer sunglasses with LASIK surgery as part of the practice's $300 promotional offer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ cataract surgery success rate with vision improved in vast majority of patients
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and historical.

• AlconcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 September 2021Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, received FDA approval for AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL). Robbins Eye was one of the first practices to offer this technology to patients. Alcon supplies advanced IOLs including PanOptix trifocal lenses, LenSx femtosecond laser for cataract surgery, and other surgical equipment. Robbins Eye was among first in upstate NY to adopt LenSx laser technology.
• TearSciencecoreTechnology or Integration · 23 August 2016TearScience develops and manufactures the LipiFlow system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and evaporative dry eye. Robbins Eye was the first center in the region to offer LipiFlow treatment, designated as a Center of Excellence for Dry Eye. The LipiFlow system is FDA-cleared for removing gland blockages and restoring gland function.
• Brighton Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrighton Surgery Center (BSC) is an accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center where Robbins Eye performs cataract surgery exclusively. BSC is accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.), meeting nationally-recognized standards for quality care. The center provides the surgical facility for LenSx laser cataract procedures.
• Johnson & Johnson (VISX / Abbott Medical Optics)historicalTechnology or IntegrationDr. Allan Robbins served as Principal Investigator for the VISX laser during U.S. FDA Clinical trials. He was also a consultant to LaserSight for development of the first FDA-approved laser to utilize flying spot technology. The practice participated in original FDA clinical trials approving laser use for vision correction dating back to early 1990s.
• Wavelight / AlconcoreTechnology or IntegrationWavelight (now part of Alcon) manufactures the Allegretto WAVE and EX500 excimer laser systems. Robbins Eye utilizes the Wavelight EX500 Excimer Laser which achieved superior results in FDA clinical trials and has the broadest range of prescription approvals. Also uses Wavelight ALLEGRETTO WAVE system for personalized laser vision correction.
• Ziemer (Z6 FEMTO LDV)coreTechnology or IntegrationZiemer manufactures the Z6 FEMTO LDV femtosecond laser used for blade-free LASIK flap creation. Dr. Robbins introduced this technology to the Rochester area in 2008, being among first in the region to adopt femtosecond laser for LASIK.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: National LASIK-focused chain offering laser vision correction across multiple U.S. markets — directly comparable core service, though operating at significantly greater scale and more commoditized positioning.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Multi-location LASIK-focused eye care brand; comparable in core laser vision correction offering, patient demographic, and surgeon-led model, though operating at much greater scale.
• Dello Russo Laser Vision: Long-standing New York-area ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and general eye care, with a similarly surgeon-led, premium-positioned brand — directly comparable operating model and patient demographic.
• Boston Eye Group: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and premium IOLs with a surgeon-led, technology-forward brand — directly comparable operating model in a similar metro market.
• Mann Eye Institute: Regional comprehensive eye care practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and dry eye treatment — closely comparable service mix and premium positioning, though anchored in Texas.
• Center for Sight: Regional multi-specialty ophthalmology group offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and dry eye treatment with on-site surgical capabilities — comparable service mix and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Eye Health America: PE-backed consolidator of ophthalmology and optometry practices across the Southeast and beyond — analogous service portfolio and premium IOL focus, with materially greater scale and institutional capital.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed (H.I.G. Capital) multi-state ophthalmology platform formed via practice roll-ups — broader, larger-scale competitor with the capital base to acquire or outcompete regional independents like Robbins Eye.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: PE-backed (HOPCo) regional ophthalmology platform offering LASIK, cataract, and comprehensive eye care across multiple sites — comparable service mix but materially larger scale and institutional backing.

Regional players

• Pacific Eye Institute: Regional multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract, and comprehensive eye care — comparable in operating model and service mix but serving a different U.S. geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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