Eye Foundation Hospital

What Eye Foundation Hospital does

Eye Foundation Hospital Group, legally Summit Healthcare Hospital Limited, is a Nigerian private eye-care provider founded in 1990 and headquartered at 27 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The group operates 14+ branches across Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun State, staffed by 48+ specialist doctors delivering routine and complex ophthalmic, optometry, optical, and diagnostic services through specialist clinics (Pediatric, Anterior Segment, Cornea & Keratorefractive, Glaucoma, Squint/Ocular Motility, Retina), surgical services (cataract, refractive/LASIK, retinal/vitrectomy, paediatric, strabismus), laser procedures (YAG), specialised ocular investigations (OCT, OCT Angiography, FFA), vision rehabilitation, and optical dispensing including contact lenses. Total patient count since inception is stated at 325,000+.

The group's go-to-market is sales-led through physical branches, with direct patient consultations, diagnostics, and surgeries billed on a fee-for-service basis (initial visits around N10,000 in registration plus consultation fees, with surgery and procedure pricing quote-based). The Eye Shop (eyeshop.ng) handles retail optical products and Summit Healthcare Pharmaceuticals distributes ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and equipment, while the Eye Foundation Community Hospital (EFCH) social-enterprise arm and the Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy (KHEFA) provide subsidised care to underserved populations and accredited residency/fellowship training respectively. Marketing is multi-channel across website, social media, a quarterly EFECS newsletter, healthcare conferences, awareness campaigns, and community outreach via the Vision Centre Programme. Ownership is founder-led (Dr. Adekunle Hassan) with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Eye Foundation Hospital

Legal name

Summit Healthcare Hospital Limited

Website

https://eyefoundationhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eye Foundation Hospital Group is a Nigerian private eye-care provider operating 14+ branches across Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun State, delivering ophthalmology, optometry, surgical, diagnostic, and optical services to individual patients through a network of 48+ specialist doctors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmic Hospital Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic hospital services
• Eye care diagnostics
• Cataract surgery
• Optical retail services
• Vision rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ikeja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultation Services: Revenue from patient consultations with optometrists and ophthalmologists across all specialist clinics including Paediatric, Anterior Segment, Cornea, Glaucoma, Squint/Ocular Motility and Retina Clinic
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from various surgical procedures including cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and SICS), refractive surgery (LASIK), retinal surgery, pediatric surgery, strabismus surgery, and laser procedures
3. Diagnostic Services: Revenue from specialized ocular investigations including OCT, OCT Angiography, Fundus Fluorescein Angiography, and other diagnostic imaging services
4. Optical Products: Revenue from optical services including prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses, contact lenses, and related optical products
5. Vision Rehabilitation: Low vision services including devices and rehabilitation services for patients with irreversible vision loss

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eye Foundation Hospital provides specialist ophthalmic, optometry, optical, and diagnostic eye care services through a multi-branch network of 14+ hospitals across Nigeria. Its core offerings include subspecialty clinics (Paediatric, Anterior Segment, Cornea & Keratorefractive, Glaucoma, Squint/Ocular Motility, Retina), surgical procedures (cataract, refractive/LASIK, retinal, paediatric, strabismus), laser services, specialised ocular investigations (OCT, OCT Angiography, FFA), vision rehabilitation, and optical dispensing. The group also operates a social enterprise (Eye Foundation Community Hospital), a training academy (KHEFA), a retail optical brand (The Eye Shop), and a pharmaceutical distribution arm (Summit Healthcare Pharmaceuticals).

Product overview

Eye Foundation Hospital Group is a multi-location eye care hospital network offering routine and complex ophthalmic, optometry, optical, and diagnostic services through specialized divisions. The portfolio is organized around several interconnected offerings: Eye Foundation Hospital Group serves as the core hospital network operating 14+ branches across Nigeria; Eye Foundation Community Hospital (EFCH) is the social enterprise/trust arm providing free and subsidized eye care to underserved populations through the Vision Centre Programme, Project Mercy, and Gift of Sight outreach; Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy (KHEFA) provides training, residency, and sub-specialty education; The Eye Shop handles retail optical products; and Summit Healthcare Pharmaceuticals handles pharmaceutical distribution. Clinical services are delivered through Specialist Clinics (Paediatric, Cornea & Refractive, Glaucoma, Retina, Squint), Surgery Services (refractive, cataract, paediatric, retinal, strabismus), Laser Services, Specialised Ocular Investigations (OCT, FFA, OCT Angiography), Vision Rehabilitation, and Optical Services. The group also maintains a quarterly newsletter (EFECS) and an annual International Glaucoma Symposium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Mercy: Annual initiative providing free cataract surgeries for underprivileged individuals launched in 2017
• Vision Centre Programme
• Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy (KHEFA)
• EFECS Newsletter

Products and services

• Specialist Clinics
• Surgery Services
• Laser Services
• Specialised Ocular Investigations
• Vision Rehabilitation
• Optical Services & Contact Lens
• The Eye Shop
• Eye Foundation Community Hospital (EFCH)
• Vision Centre Programme
• Project Mercy
• Kunle Hassan Eye Foundation Academy (KHEFA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 325,000+ patients served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Partnership for community outreach program at Ikeja Lagos from September 9-13, 2024. Provided free eye tests and screenings to over 400 individuals. With funding from the Church, 15 free cataract surgeries were completed through Charity Vision partnership.
• Relief for Human Suffering FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2022US-based non-profit organization partnered with Eye Foundation Community Hospital on eye sight restoration. Free screening outreaches have taken place across indigent communities in Abuja, Lagos & Ogun State, Nigeria. By 2024, this partnership has reached its fourth mission to Nigeria and Africa.
• Project Mercy (Internal Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Annual initiative of Eye Foundation Community Hospital providing 1,000 free cataract surgeries for less privileged persons. Since inception, over 3,000 cataract surgeries have been completed. Extended to Lagos in 2021 and Abuja in 2022.
• Cure Glaucoma FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based organization dedicated to preventing vision loss related to glaucoma. Partnership with KHEFA for Glaucoma Drainage Device (GDD) training program. Trained glaucoma specialists from Nigeria since 2019 with 110 patients treated since inception.
• Federal Ministry of Health NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye Foundation Hospital hosted National Eye Health team from Federal Ministry of Health for 2-day workshops on development of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening & Management Framework for Nigeria.
• National Postgraduate Medical College of NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with KHEFA for residency training, examinations, and professional development in ophthalmology. Residents from Eye Foundation Hospital successfully pass NPMCN examinations.
• West Africa College of SurgeonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited training institution for ophthalmology residency and fellowship programs. WACS accreditation renewed September 2024. Multiple residents have become Fellows of the West African College of Surgeons.
• Charity VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity organization partnering with EFCH and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for free cataract surgeries during outreach programs.
• Hope for SightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird annual partnership (as of 2023) delivering eye care interventions. 72 patients received free eye surgeries in 2019, increased to 271 in 2020.
• International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation gained for training of middle-level ophthalmic practitioners. Eye Foundation Hospital has served as examination centre since 2016. Multiple candidates have passed COA and COT examinations.
• Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited training centre for microsurgical courses in various ophthalmic subspecialties for nurses and midwives. Collaboration for Comprehensive Microsurgical Course.
• Summit Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd (SHPL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of ophthalmic pharmaceutical products, equipment and devices. Focus on servicing and maintenance of ophthalmic and optometrist equipment. Exhibits at OSN conferences.
• Guild of Medical Directors NigeriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye Foundation Hospital participated as sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter at 2024 Guild of Medical Directors Conference. Dr Kunle Hassan received recognition award.
• International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Feyi Hassan-Oyewumi participated in Leadership in Ophthalmology workshop hosted by IAPB and Ophthalmology Foundation in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, August 2024.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Singapore National Eye Centre: Singapore's flagship public-sector eye hospital offering comprehensive subspecialty services and training; comparable to EFH in its full-service ophthalmology positioning, though it operates at a different scale and funding model.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: US-based top-ranked eye hospital with multiple Florida locations, full subspecialty clinical services, and a strong training and research mandate; shares EFH's premium subspecialty clinical positioning and academic orientation.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital: One of the world's oldest and largest dedicated eye hospitals, operating multiple UK and international sites with full subspecialty coverage and research; comparable to EFH as an established, multi-branch ophthalmology institution but with far deeper research and global footprint.

Others

• Sightsavers International: Global non-governmental organization working on avoidable blindness in low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria; relevant as an ecosystem partner/adversary to EFH's outreach arm and a comparable operator in subsidized cataract and community eye care.
• Charity Vision: US-based charity that funds and organizes free cataract and other eye surgeries in underserved regions; already a listed partner of EFCH, and comparable as a funder of community cataract programs similar to Project Mercy.

Emerging players

• MeCure Healthcare: Nigerian private healthcare group operating diagnostic centres and specialty clinics including eye care; directly relevant as a domestic Nigerian competitor expanding specialty outpatient services in the same Lagos market.

Direct peers

• L V Prasad Eye Institute: Indian tertiary eye-care institution with multiple centres, comprehensive subspecialty services, training programs, and rural community outreach; comparable to EFH in scope, academic focus, and mission-driven structure.
• Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology: Nepal-based eye hospital combining clinical care, community outreach, ophthalmic manufacturing, and training; mirrors EFH's combination of specialty hospital, social-mission outreach, and integrated service lines.
• Aravind Eye Care System: Indian multi-hospital eye-care network combining high-volume clinical services, subsidized community outreach, and training academies; the closest international analogue to Eye Foundation Hospital's integrated hospital-plus-social-enterprise-plus-training model.

Regional players

• Optica Limited: Nigerian optical retail chain selling prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and contact lenses across multiple locations; comparable to The Eye Shop (EFH's retail optical arm) as a domestic optical-goods retailer competing for the same Nigerian consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eyefoundationng
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClQXIFCxMcmz9eD3yJvXZSw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EyeFoundationHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eyefoundationhospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/eyefoundationhospitalng

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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