Chicago Eye Institute

What Chicago Eye Institute does

Chicago Eye Institute (operating publicly as Chicago Arbor Eye Institute) is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice providing medical and surgical eye care to individual patients across the Chicago metropolitan area. The practice operates nine clinic locations spanning the City of Chicago (Hyde Park, Jefferson Park, Lakeview East at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and Wicker Park at St. Elizabeth Professional Building) and south/southwest suburbs (Oak Lawn, Homewood, Merrionette Park, Orland Park), supported by an affiliated outpatient surgery center (EyeSouth Partners Surgery Center) in Oak Lawn. Clinical services span cataract surgery using LenSx laser refractive technology and advanced technology intraocular implants, LASIK, EVO ICL implantation, refractive lens exchange, cornea, retina, glaucoma, dry eye, oculoplastics, and elective cosmetic treatments (Botox and dermal fillers). Patient-facing infrastructure includes an online patient portal, digital bill pay, online appointment scheduling, and an educational video gallery.

The practice is staffed by 19 clinicians — 15 M.D. ophthalmologists covering subspecialties (cornea, retina, glaucoma, refractive, oculoplastics) and 4 O.D. optometrists — and markets itself as one of the first practices in the nation to deploy LenSx Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery. The combined Chicago Arbor Eye Institute / Chicago Eye Institute entity claims over 70 years of operating history and operates as an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners, a multi-site ophthalmology services platform.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service professional and facility billing across medical ophthalmology (covered by insurance) and elective refractive/cosmetic services (largely out-of-pocket). Patient acquisition runs through direct-to-consumer digital channels (website, SEO, social media, patient testimonials, online scheduling) plus a formal medical professional referral pathway for physicians referring patients for specialty care. The company is a private, for-profit entity with no disclosed revenue, headcount trend, or ownership stake details beyond its EyeSouth Partners affiliation.

Name

Chicago Eye Institute

Legal name

Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

Website

https://chicagoeyeinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology 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

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK eye surgery
• Retina care
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmic Medical Services: Fee-for-service ophthalmic healthcare delivery including consultations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and post-operative care across multiple eye care specialties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chicago Eye Institute is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice delivering comprehensive eye and vision care across nine Chicago-area locations, including cataract surgery (with LenSx Laser technology), LASIK, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, and medical/surgical treatment for cornea, retina, glaucoma, dry eye, and oculoplastic conditions, plus cosmetic Botox and dermal filler services. The practice operates an affiliated outpatient surgery center and provides patient-facing digital tools (patient portal, online bill pay, educational video gallery) to support consultations, surgical procedures, and post-operative care for individual patients.

Product overview

Chicago Arbor Eye Institute is a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services across nine locations in the Chicago metropolitan area. The practice provides surgical vision correction procedures including Cataract Eye Surgery (using LenSx Laser technology), LASIK Eye Surgery, EVO ICL, and Refractive Lens Exchange. Additional services encompass cornea, retina, and glaucoma medical and surgical care, as well as oculoplastics and cosmetic treatments (Botox & Dermal Fillers). Patient-facing digital services include an online Patient Portal, Video Gallery, and Online Bill Pay. The practice operates an outpatient surgery center equipped with state-of-the-art technology and is an affiliate of EyeSouth Partners, combining over 70 years of excellence in eye care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Eye Surgery Surgical procedure to remove clouded lenses and replace them with artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs), using Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery with LenSx Laser technology for customized treatment; performed for adult patients with cataracts.
• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses and contact lenses; performed for adult patients with refractive errors.
• EVO ICL Implantable Collamer Lens procedure for vision correction that works with the eye's natural lens without removing corneal tissue; offered to patients seeking an alternative to laser vision correction.
• Refractive Lens Exchange Surgical procedure that replaces the eye's natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens to correct refractive errors; offered to patients seeking to reduce dependence on corrective eyewear.
• Cornea Services Diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases and conditions, including surgical interventions; delivered to patients with corneal pathology.
• Dry Eye Treatment Diagnosis and management of dry eye syndrome using various therapeutic approaches; offered to patients with chronic ocular surface discomfort.
• Retina Services Medical and surgical care for retinal conditions and diseases; delivered to patients with retinal pathology.
• Glaucoma Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, including medical management and surgical interventions; delivered to patients with glaucoma.
• Oculoplastics Surgical and non-surgical treatments for eyelids, face, and structures around the eye, including blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery, tumor removal, and facial volumization; offered to patients with functional or cosmetic eyelid/facial concerns.
• Botox & Dermal Fillers Cosmetic injectable treatments to reduce wrinkles and restore facial volume around the eye area; offered to patients seeking cosmetic rejuvenation.
• Patient Portal Online platform for patients to access medical records, test results, and communicate with their healthcare providers.
• Online Bill Pay Digital payment system for viewing and paying medical bills online.
• Video Gallery Educational video content about eye conditions, procedures, and patient testimonials hosted on the practice website.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EyeSouth PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeSouth Partners is the parent/affiliate organization for Chicago Eye Institute. The practice operates as 'An EyeSouth Partners Affiliate' with the EyeSouth Partners Surgery Center being a key affiliated facility. EyeSouth Partners is a network of eye care practices and surgery centers, suggesting a broader ophthalmology-focused healthcare organization partnership for operational support, growth, and shared resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EyeSouth Partners: EyeSouth Partners is a PE-backed network of ophthalmology practices and ASCs throughout the U.S. and the parent/affiliate of Chicago Eye Institute. It is a direct peer because it operates the same multi-specialty ophthalmology + surgery center model and shares the same physician practices and back-office infrastructure.
• Illinois Eye Center: Illinois Eye Center is a multi-location ophthalmology practice in Peoria, IL offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and retina services. Comparable to Chicago Eye Institute as a multi-specialty ophthalmology group serving a regional Illinois market with surgical and medical eye care.
• Kraff Eye Institute: Kraff Eye Institute is a Chicago-based ophthalmology practice that specializes in LASIK and refractive surgery. Comparable to Chicago Eye Institute as a Chicago ophthalmology provider offering similar surgical vision correction procedures and serving the same metro patient base.
• Midwest Eye Center: Midwest Eye Center (Cincinnati, OH) is a multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice offering similar subspecialty services including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retina care. Comparable to Chicago Eye Institute as a regional multi-location ophthalmology group with comparable service mix and patient base.

Broad incumbents

• Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology: Northwestern Medicine's ophthalmology service provides medical and surgical eye care across the Chicago metro. It is a broad incumbent because it bundles ophthalmology as part of a larger academic health system while operating in the same regional market with overlapping subspecialty services.
• NYSE Health (formerly NVision): NVision is a large national ophthalmology and refractive surgery chain. Comparable to Chicago Eye Institute as a multi-location ophthalmology provider offering cataract, LASIK, and premium IOL services, though at greater national scale and with a more brand-driven refractive focus.
• University of Chicago Medicine - Ophthalmology: UChicago Medicine's ophthalmology department provides comprehensive eye care including cataract, glaucoma, and cornea services in the Chicago market. It is a broad incumbent competitor because it offers overlapping subspecialty care as part of a larger academic health system, drawing patient referrals from the same Chicago metro area.

Others

• UnitedHealth Group (Optum Health / Healthcare): UnitedHealth Group's Optum division operates employed ophthalmology groups and ambulatory surgery centers across the U.S. and is a leading payer that influences reimbursement for ophthalmology services. It is an "OTHERS" peer because it acts as both a competitor (employed eye care) and a payer/partner in the same specialty service category.

Emerging players

• LasikPlus / LCA Vision: LasikPlus is a national refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK. Comparable to Chicago Eye Institute in the refractive surgery segment where they overlap, though it is a focused chain rather than a full-service multi-specialty ophthalmology practice.

Regional players

• Reichmuth and Korf, P.A. (Lakeside LASIK): Lakeside Vision is a Chicago-area ophthalmology clinic offering cataract, LASIK, and oculoplastic surgery. Comparable as a local competitor in the same metro market with a similar refractive + medical-surgical service mix, though it operates at a smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chicagoarboreye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicago-eye-institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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