Ohio Eye Associates

What Ohio Eye Associates does

Ohio Eye Associates is a privately-held, multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, operating seven clinic sites across North Central Ohio (Mansfield, Bucyrus, Mt. Gilead, Mt. Vernon, Ontario, Plymouth, Shelby). The practice is owned by Dr. Jonathan Skarie MD, PhD, a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. Service delivery spans comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery with premium lens options (Light Adjustable Lens, toric, multifocal), glaucoma management (laser, MIGS, traditional surgery), retina care, diabetic eye care, corneal disease treatment including DSAEK, oculoplastic and cosmetic surgery, dry eye treatment, and refractive surgery consultation. The flagship Mansfield location houses an AAAHC-accredited on-site ambulatory surgery center enabling in-house execution of cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastic procedures. Adjacent retail operations include a full-service optical shop selling prescription eyewear and a contact lens dispensary stocking brands such as Acuvue Oasys, Biofinity, and Air Optix.

The practice employs a horizontal segmentation approach across six primary patient cohorts: general population, cataract, glaucoma, diabetic, dry eye, and refractive error patients. Revenue is generated through a mix of insurance reimbursements across nine accepted vision plans (VSP, EYEMED, SPECTERA, AVESIS, VBA, NVA, CARESOURCE, VISION PLUS, SUPERIOR VISION), out-of-pocket payments for elective premium services (premium IOLs, IPL dry eye packages priced $900-$1,700), optical and contact lens retail, and CareCredit-financed procedures. Go-to-market is sales-led through phone-based scheduling, website contact forms, and insurance network referrals. Premium procedures are differentiated by proprietary technology including Light Adjustable Lens implants, Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (dSLT), MIGS instrumentation, DSAEK corneal transplant, and Sciton Joule Erbium:Yag laser resurfacing.

Operational differentiation rests on three pillars: (1) talent, with fellowship-trained specialists in glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics providing subspecialty expertise uncommon in rural Ohio; (2) distribution, with seven regional sites and an in-house surgery center reducing patient leakage; and (3) clinical quality, evidenced by a 98% cataract surgery success rate and AAAHC accreditation. The practice maintains academic and hospital ties including clinical faculty appointments at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and clinical privileges at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Dr. Skarie MD, PhD is identified as the sole owner, and the practice is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

Ohio Eye Associates

Legal name

Ohio Eye Associates

Website

https://ohioeyeassociates.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Eye Associates is a privately-held, seven-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in North Central Ohio providing comprehensive eye care, premium cataract and glaucoma surgery at its AAAHC-accredited on-site surgery center, and full optical retail services to individual patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Optometry care
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Prescription eyewear

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Eye Care Services: Comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including routine exams, diagnostic testing, and medical eye care. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient payments.
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and other surgical procedures performed at on-site surgery center. Includes premium lens implants (Light Adjustable Lens, toric, multifocal) which generate additional revenue.
3. Optical Shop (Eyewear): Sale of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and lens materials. Offers value packages, warranty programs, and eyewear bundles.
4. Contact Lens Sales: Sale of contact lenses including daily, bi-weekly, and monthly wear options from brands like Clariti, My Day, Acuvue Oasys, Biofinity, and Air Optix. Free shipping on annual supply orders with exclusive rebates.
5. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Services: Oculoplastic procedures including BOTOX, dermal fillers, laser treatments, facelifts, and skin rejuvenation services.
6. CareCredit Financing: Partnership with CareCredit for patient financing of procedures not covered by insurance, enabling monthly payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ohio Eye Associates is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and routine eye care. Its core offerings include routine eye exams, cataract surgery (including premium Light Adjustable Lens implants), glaucoma treatment, diabetic and retinal eye care, corneal disease treatment, oculoplastic/aesthetic procedures, and an in-house optical dispensary for prescription eyewear and contact lenses. An AAAHC-accredited on-site ambulatory surgery center at the Mansfield flagship enables in-house execution of advanced surgical procedures.

Product overview

Ohio Eye Associates is a comprehensive eye care practice operating as a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Ohio. The organization offers a unified care model combining a flagship Cataract Center of Excellence and Dry Eye Center of Excellence at its Mansfield surgery center, along with seven regional office locations. Core clinical services span routine eye exams, cataract surgery (with premium lens options including Light Adjustable Lens), glaucoma treatment (laser, MIGS, and traditional surgery), retina care, diabetic eye care, corneal disease treatment, and oculoplastic/cosmetic surgery. Retail offerings include an optical shop with prescription eyeglasses and a full contact lens dispensary. LASIK and PRK procedures are referred to Columbus Laser & Cataract Center. The practice is accredited by AAAHC and employs board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists, with fellowship-trained specialists in glaucoma, retina, and oculoplastics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Minimally invasive outpatient cataract surgery with micro-incisions, 98% success rate, offering toric, multifocal, and Light Adjustable Lens premium implant options for astigmatism and presbyopia correction. Performed by board-certified surgeons at the on-site AAAHC-accredited surgery center.
• Routine Eye Exams Comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages including children, covering vision correction, prescription updates, glasses, and contact lens fittings, with on-call scheduling across multiple offices.
• Dry Eye Treatment Specialized chronic dry eye management including ZocularZest eyelid cleaning ($50/session), IPL treatment packages ($900–$1,700), and maintenance treatments ($250–$450) performed every 6–12 months with meibomian gland expression.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma care including medical management, laser surgeries (dSLT, LPI, Micro-pulse, G-Probe), MIGS procedures, and traditional glaucoma surgeries performed by fellowship-trained specialist Dr. Skarie.
• Diabetic Eye Care Comprehensive diabetic eye exams and management of diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma, with access to retina specialists for advanced treatment of diabetes-related eye conditions.
• Retina Care Diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions including dry and wet macular degeneration (AMD), macular pucker, macular hole, retinal tears and detachment, flashes, and floaters.
• Oculoplastic Surgery Eyelid surgery and cosmetic services including upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, ptosis repair, botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, KYBELLA, and laser resurfacing.
• Corneal Disease Treatment Treatment of corneal conditions including blepharitis, Fuchs' dystrophy, keratoconus, and pterygium, including corneal transplantation via the DSAEK technique for clear post-operative vision and short recovery.
• Laser Vision Correction Referral Coordination and referral for LASIK and PRK laser vision correction to Columbus Laser & Cataract Center (Dr. Aaron Weber and Dr. Robin F. Beran) in Westerville, OH, including refractive lens exchange for high myopia, hyperopia, or presbyopia.
• Optical Shop Full-service optical dispensary offering prescription eyeglasses with single vision, no-line progressive, bifocal, and trifocal lenses, plus specialty lenses (computer, sports, occupational), lens treatments (UV protection, anti-reflective, photochromic), polarized and designer sunglasses, and value packages with warranty programs.
• Contact Lenses Comprehensive contact lens inventory including daily wear (Clariti 1 Day, My Day, Precision), bi-weekly (Acuvue Oasys), and monthly options (Biofinity, Air Optix, Total 30) in single vision, multi-focal, and toric variants, with free shipping on annual supply orders and exclusive rebates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% cataract surgery success rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Columbus Laser & Cataract CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for LASIK and PRK procedures. Ohio Eye Associates refers patients to Dr. Aaron Weber and Dr. Robin F. Beran at Columbus Laser & Cataract Center located in Westerville, OH.
• Insurance Networks (VSP, EYEMED, SPECTERA, AVESIS, VBA, NVA, CARESOURCE, VISION PLUS, SUPERIOR VISION)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating vision insurance providers that drive patient referrals to Ohio Eye Associates for covered eye care services.
• Ohio Health Mansfield HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation for clinical privileges, enabling comprehensive patient care coordination and emergency services.
• The Ohio State University College of OptometrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical faculty affiliation and residency program partnership. Several doctors hold clinical faculty positions and participate in educating optometry students and residents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clarkson Eyecare (now part of EyeCare Partners): Multi-location optometry and ophthalmology group in Missouri/Illinois/Ohio with retail optical and surgical services. Highly comparable in offering mix and regional multi-site model.
• Columbus Laser & Cataract Center: Specialty cataract and refractive surgery center in Westerville, Ohio. Directly comparable for premium IOL cataract surgery and LASIK/PRK, and is an active referral partner for Ohio Eye Associates.
• Cincinnati Eye Institute: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in Southwest Ohio with on-site ASC, fellowship-trained physicians, and integrated optical services. Directly comparable specialist coverage (glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastics) and surgical center model.
• Quigley Eye Specialists: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Southwest Florida with on-site ASC, LASIK, dry eye, and oculoplastic services. Comparable integrated specialty-and-retail model.
• Midwest Eye Consultants: Multi-location optometry/ophthalmology group serving Indiana and Ohio. Comparable in scope (comprehensive eye care, surgical services, optical retail) and Midwestern regional footprint.

Regional players

• Retina Associates of Cleveland: Sub-specialty retina practice in Ohio. Comparable for the retinal sub-specialty offering and Ohio geography, though narrower in scope than Ohio Eye Associates' full-service model.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: DTC prescription eyewear and contact lens retailer expanding into in-person eye exams. Comparable for retail optical and contact lens inventory; a competitive threat on the lower-acuity patient base.

Broad incumbents

• National Vision Holdings: Large publicly-traded optical retailer (America's Best, Eyeglass World) with affiliated optometry services. Comparable for routine eye exam and optical retail mix, though lacks advanced surgical capabilities.
• EyeCare Partners: National PE-backed network of ophthalmology and optometry practices across 18+ states, including multiple Ohio locations. Comparable as a multi-site ophthalmology/optometry group with on-site surgical services, broader scale, and significant capital base.
• LensCrafters / Luxottica: National optical retail chain with affiliated optometrists inside stores. Comparable for prescription eyewear and contact lens retail, competing for routine vision correction patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6NuPqowE1xQssAar-T9OoQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ohioeyeassociates

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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