Desert Vista Eye Specialists

What Desert Vista Eye Specialists does

Desert Vista Eye Specialists, PC is an Arizona-based ophthalmology and optometry practice operating four clinic locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area (Gilbert, Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale). Founded in 1994 and affiliated with the EyeCare Partners, LLC doctor-led network, the practice employs a bench of board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists covering subspecialties including cataract, glaucoma, cornea, refractive, and medical retina care. The clinical service portfolio spans LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, no-stitch and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens options (multifocal, toric, and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens), MIGS and SLT for glaucoma, endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DMEK), and management of macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, dry eye, and pediatric vision conditions.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services billed against insurance (including Medicare) plus one-time elective procedure fees, with consumer out-of-pocket exposure on premium IOLs and LASIK. Pricing is transparent and range-based: LASIK averages $1,500-$2,500 per eye in the Phoenix area, cataract surgery $3,500-$7,000 per eye, and premium IOLs require incremental patient payment. Patient financing is offered via Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit, and FSA/HSA/HRA accounts are accepted for eligible procedures. The go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by direct appointment booking (phone and PromptlyTech online scheduling), SEO-optimized educational content, a Facebook presence, and an optometrist referral channel that feeds specialty surgical volume.

The underlying technology stack is conventional advanced ophthalmic equipment rather than a proprietary platform; the practice differentiates through clinical capability, multi-location access, and 30+ years of regional brand equity. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary software are disclosed, and no public-company financials are available given its private professional corporation status under EyeCare Partners.

Name

Desert Vista Eye Specialists

Legal name

Desert Vista Eye Specialists, PC

Website

https://desertvistaeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Desert Vista Eye Specialists is a Phoenix-area ophthalmology practice operating four Arizona clinic locations. Founded in 1994 and part of the EyeCare Partners network, it provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and routine vision services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Glaucoma treatment
• Comprehensive eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye exams, surgical procedures, and treatments for various eye conditions. Services are typically covered by health insurance including Medicare, with patient responsibility for co-payments, deductibles, and coinsurance. Premium lens options and elective procedures may be paid out-of-pocket.
2. Surgical Procedures: One-time surgical revenue from cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma surgeries, and corneal procedures. Covers surgeon fees, facility fees, and implant costs for premium lenses.
3. Financing Programs: Partnership with Alphaeon Credit for patient financing of elective procedures not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Desert Vista Eye Specialists is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care across four Phoenix-metro clinics. Core offerings include comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery (including no-stitch and femtosecond laser-assisted), LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, glaucoma management, corneal disease treatment, diabetic eye exams, dry eye treatment, macular degeneration care, and pediatric eye care. Premium intraocular lens options (multifocal, toric, RxSight Light Adjustable Lens) are available as elective upgrades during cataract surgery.

Product overview

Desert Vista Eye Specialists is an ophthalmology and optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care through four Phoenix-area locations (Gilbert, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale). The practice operates as a unified service offering centered around surgical and medical eye treatments, with core services including LASIK eye surgery, cataract surgery (no-stitch, femtosecond laser-assisted), and management of ocular conditions (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, dry eye, corneal disease). Premium add-on offerings include Light Adjustable Lens™ from RxSight, multifocal and toric lens implants, and corneal transplant procedures (DSEK/DMEK). The practice also provides general eye exams and pediatric eye care as part of its comprehensive service portfolio, with financing options through Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit for elective procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser vision correction procedure using femtosecond and excimer lasers to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Includes wavefront-guided and topography-guided customization options, with reported success rates above 90% at restoring 20/20 or better vision.
• Cataract Treatment Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Includes no-stitch cataract surgery and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery techniques, with monofocal and premium IOL options available. Average Phoenix-area cost: $3,500-$7,000 per eye, with private insurance or Medicare often reducing patient out-of-pocket cost.
• Comprehensive Eye Care Full range of routine eye exams, prescription updates, and general eye health monitoring for patients of all ages, including diagnostic assessments and ongoing vision care across the four Phoenix-area clinic locations.
• Corneal Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease including superficial keratectomy and endothelial keratoplasty procedures such as DSEK (Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty) and DMEK (Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) for patients with endothelial dysfunction.
• Diabetic Eye Exams Specialized eye examinations for diabetic patients to detect and monitor diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye conditions, with intravitreal injection therapy available for disease management.
• Dry Eye Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome through a range of therapeutic options to manage symptoms and improve ocular comfort.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including microinvasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), standalone stents, filtering bleb procedures, and selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).
• Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight) Cataract Upgrade Premium intraocular lens implant from RxSight that can be fine-tuned with UV light treatments after cataract surgery to optimize final vision outcomes. Available as an elective upgrade during cataract surgery, typically paid out-of-pocket.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, including intravitreal injections to manage the condition and preserve vision.
• Pediatric Eye Care Comprehensive eye care services for children to support ocular health and proper visual development.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Alternative laser vision correction procedure to LASIK that reshapes the cornea by removing tissue from the surface rather than creating a corneal flap, suitable for patients who may not qualify for LASIK.

Quantifiable outcome

• LASIK has a success rate of over 90% at restoring vision to 20/20 or better

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EyeCare PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyeCare Partners is a doctor-led partnership that empowers practices to collaborate and grow while fostering innovation. The EyeCare Partners network includes leading specialists in every field of eye care who share the common mission to provide patients with the highest quality of personalized care. Desert Vista Eye Specialists is part of this network of optometry and ophthalmology practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arizona Eye Specialists: Phoenix-metro ophthalmology practice providing cataract surgery, LASIK, and comprehensive eye care — comparable clinical service mix within the same primary market.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology platform consolidating Arizona eye-care practices; owns Southwestern Eye Center and others. Directly comparable as a multi-location Arizona ophthalmology roll-up with overlapping procedures and referral networks.
• Pacific Eye Institute: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology group in the Southwest offering cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and refractive services — comparable as a multi-doctor specialty practice in an adjacent geography.
• Southwestern Eye Center: Multi-location Arizona ophthalmology practice (also under American Vision Partners / PE ownership) offering cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery — directly comparable in geography and service breadth.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Long-standing Phoenix-based ophthalmology and optometry practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye care — directly overlapping Desert Vista's service mix and Phoenix-metro geography.
• Hoopes Vision: Surgical ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, premium cataract surgery, and refractive procedures — closely comparable in elective surgical mix and premium technology positioning.
• Eye Doctors of Arizona: Phoenix-area ophthalmology practice offering cataract, glaucoma, and comprehensive eye care — competing in the same geography with similar medical and surgical services.

Broad incumbents

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused refractive surgery chain offering laser vision correction across many markets — comparable refractive surgical offering but with a single-specialty, geographically dispersed model.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand expanding into comprehensive eye exams and prescription services — partial overlap as a competing channel for routine vision care and optical retail.

Others

• RxSight: Manufacturer of the Light Adjustable Lens used by Desert Vista; adjacent ecosystem participant (supplier) whose commercial traction directly drives premium cataract upgrade demand at the practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DesertVistaEye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/desert-vista-eye-specialists-p.c.

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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