Emerald EyeCare

Name

Emerald EyeCare

Legal name

Emerald EyeCare

Website

https://emeraldeyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Comprehensive eye exams
• Contact lens fittings
• Ocular disease management
• Designer eyewear

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Emerald EyeCare is an independent optometry practice that performs comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings (including specialty fits), ocular disease detection and management, LASIK and cataract co-management, vision therapy, and orthokeratology, and dispenses designer prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and lens upgrades. The practice serves all ages from 12 months through seniors, leverages advanced diagnostic imaging (Optomap, icare tonometry, OCT), and operates a 24/7 emergency eye care service. Optical retail of designer frames (Lindberg, Chloe, Tom Ford, Maui Jim, Kate Spade, RayBan) and lens products is delivered alongside clinical care at a single Dublin, Ohio location.

Product overview

Emerald EyeCare is an optometry practice offering comprehensive eye care services for the entire family. The core offering consists of eye exams, contact lens services, and eyewear (frames from designers like Lindberg, Chloe, Tom Ford, Maui Jim, Kate Spade, and RayBan). The practice also provides specialized services including retinal photography using Optomap technology, glaucoma detection with Topcon Maestro 2 OCT, vision therapy, orthokeratology for myopia control, and laser cataract surgery consultation. Add-on lens products include high definition, no glare, progressive, thinner/lighter, blue light protection, and scratch-resistant lenses. The practice operates 24/7 emergency eye care and accepts major insurance providers including United Healthcare, VSP, Medicare, Medical Mutual, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem BCBS, and Aetna.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OptomapcoreTechnology or IntegrationOptomap retinal camera technology is used at Emerald EyeCare during annual exams to provide the widest view of the back of the eye. This technology aids in diagnosis and management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and provides a window into overall health by detecting changes from conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
• icarecoreTechnology or Integrationicare tonometry technology allows accurate checking of intraocular pressure (IOP) without the traditional air puff test, improving patient comfort while maintaining diagnostic accuracy for glaucoma screening.
• TopconcoreTechnology or IntegrationTopcon Maestro 2 OCT device is used for microscopic examination of the retina and optic nerve to detect and manage glaucoma, allowing for early intervention and ongoing disease monitoring.
• Area LASIK and Cataract SurgeonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerald EyeCare works with the best surgeons in the area for pre- and post-operative treatment of LASIK and cataract surgery. They provide consultation services and coordinate care with surgical specialists.
• Insurance Providers (VSP, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medical Mutual, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem BCBS, Aetna)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmerald EyeCare participates in most insurance programs, accepting VSP, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medical Mutual, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem BCBS, and Aetna for covered eye care services.
• Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerald EyeCare collects used glasses for Lions Club eyeglass recycling program, which distributes donated glasses to communities in need worldwide.
• PelotoniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerald EyeCare is a proud supporter of Pelotonia, an annual Columbus bicycle tour that raises money for cancer research at The James. The practice actively supports this community fundraising event.
• Sprint for the SuperStarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerald EyeCare participates in the Sprint for the SuperStars 5K and 1 mile race that raises money for the Northwest Special Olympics, which provides athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Optometry Giving SightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2003 as a joint initiative of the World Council of Optometry, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, and the Brien Holden Vision Institute to address vision impairment worldwide. Emerald EyeCare supports this global initiative.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• MyEyeDr. Multi-location optometry group offering comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease management, and designer optical retail. Highly comparable as a clinical optometry + optical retail hybrid, though at significantly greater scale with PE backing.
• Sterling Vision: Multi-location optometry and ophthalmology group in the Midwest. Comparable comprehensive eye care, contact lens, and optical retail service mix with a regional Midwestern footprint overlapping Emerald's geography.
• AEG Vision: PE-backed optometry platform acquiring independent practices. Comparable clinical and retail model; represents a potential acquirer or affiliation partner for independent practices like Emerald EyeCare.

Broad incumbents

• Vision Source: Optometry network of independent member practices offering full-scope eye care and optical retail. Comparable private-practice clinical model; membership provides Emerald an affiliation path to similar peer networks.
• LensCrafters: National optical retail chain offering eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear. Comparable core product offering (exam + glasses) at much greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Warby Parker: DTC and retail optical brand selling prescription eyewear and contact lenses, increasingly offering eye exams in-store. Competes with Emerald for routine refraction and frame sales, particularly with younger consumers.
• America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: High-volume optical retail chain offering eye exams and two-pair deals on eyewear. Competes on price for routine refraction and frame purchases against independent practices like Emerald.
• EyeCare Partners: Large PE-backed optometry and ophthalmology platform. Comparable clinical service model (exams, disease management, optical) but operates hundreds of locations across multiple states versus Emerald's single site.
• Pearle Vision: National optical retail chain providing eye exams and prescription eyewear. Comparable service mix targeting similar middle-market consumers in suburban locations.
• Costco Optical: Warehouse-club optical department offering eye exams and competitively priced eyewear. Comparable in offering complete exam-plus-eyewear service; competes primarily on price and convenience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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