Moyes Eye Center

What Moyes Eye Center does

Moyes Eye Center is a subspecialty ophthalmic surgical practice operating four clinic locations across the Kansas City metropolitan area — Kansas City/Northland MO, Lee's Summit MO, Prairie Village KS, and Lansing KS — staffed by 10 doctors including board-certified ophthalmic surgeons and residency-trained optometrists. The practice serves individual patients seeking surgical and medical treatment for a broad range of ocular conditions, with core service lines spanning LASIK and PRK laser vision correction, advanced cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens (IOL) implants, glaucoma management and surgery, corneal transplants, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, oculoplastic and reconstructive eyelid/orbital surgery, phakic lens implants (ICL), YAG laser capsulotomy, and general ocular disease treatment. Patient testimonials indicate strong satisfaction across elective and medically necessary procedures, with one published outcome metric reporting that over 98% of laser vision correction patients function without corrective lenses post-procedure.

The practice's clinical technology stack consists of industry-standard ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical instrumentation: Goldmann tonometers, Humphrey Visual III Analyzers, optical coherence tomography (OCT), Pentacam, fundus camera with slit-lamp-mounted EyeSuite imaging software, topolyzer, Konan specular microscope, IOL master, and ultrasound pachymeter. Beyond patient care, Moyes Eye Center operates an FDA-monitored clinical research program with more than 25 years of continuous operation, partnering with pharmaceutical and device sponsors and CROs on trials in indications including blepharitis, glaucoma, and intraocular lens implants. This research arm functions as a distinct revenue and reputational lever separate from fee-for-service clinical work.

Commercially, Moyes Eye Center operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market, accepting self-referrals and optometrist referrals, with in-network status across major commercial and government payors (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare). Premium elective procedures (LASIK, premium IOLs, oculoplastics) are largely cash-pay, with financing offered through Alphaeon Credit for approved applicants. Patient acquisition is supported by online review presence across Healthgrades, Google Reviews, Facebook, and SolutionReach; referral relationships with a large network of area optometrists; co-management fee processing via CoFi; and community outreach partnerships with Northland Health Care Mission, City Union Mission, Global Orphan Project, and Kansas City Care Clinic.

Name

Moyes Eye Center

Legal name

Moyes Eye Center

Website

https://moyeseye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Moyes Eye Center is a subspecialty ophthalmic surgical practice operating four Kansas City metro clinics staffed by 10 board-certified surgeons and optometrists. Services span LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma care, corneal transplants, oculoplastics, and FDA-monitored clinical research for industry sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Ophthalmic surgical services
• Laser vision correction
• Cataract surgery services
• Glaucoma treatment care
• Corneal transplant surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmic surgical procedures: Revenue generated from surgical procedures including LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, corneal transplants, and oculoplastics. Also includes diagnostic evaluations and examinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Moyes Eye Center is a subspecialty ophthalmic surgical practice providing medical and surgical eye care across four Kansas City metro locations. The practice delivers advanced cataract surgery with premium IOL options, laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK), glaucoma management, corneal transplants and cross-linking, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, phakic lens implants, YAG laser capsulotomy, and treatment of general eye conditions. It also runs an FDA-monitored clinical research program supporting ophthalmic device and pharmaceutical trials.

Product overview

Moyes Eye Center is a subspecialty ophthalmic surgical practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services. The practice operates as a multi-location clinic providing surgical and medical treatments through distinct service lines: Advanced Cataract Surgery with premium vision correction options (IOL implants), Modern Vision Solutions (LASIK and PRK laser vision correction), Glaucoma Treatment, Corneal Transplants, Corneal Cross Linking, Oculoplastics (cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid/orbital surgery), Phakic Lens Implants, YAG Laser Capsulotomy, and general Eye Conditions and Disease treatment. The practice also conducts Clinical Research Trials for FDA-monitored studies. Four locations serve patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Cataract Surgery Outpatient surgical procedure (typically 10-15 minutes, patient awake) to remove cataracts and replace the natural lens with an intraocular lens implant (IOL), including premium vision-correction IOL options for adult patients with cataracts.
• Modern Vision Solutions (LASIK and PRK) Laser vision correction procedures including LASIK and PRK to correct refractive errors and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses for adult patients seeking elective vision correction.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including medication, laser therapy, and surgical interventions to control intraocular pressure for patients with glaucoma.
• Corneal Transplants Surgical procedure to replace damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue for patients requiring corneal replacement due to disease or damage.
• Corneal Cross Linking Treatment to strengthen the cornea and halt progressive corneal thinning, primarily used for patients with keratoconus.
• Oculoplastics Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, tear drainage system, bones and contents of the orbit around the eye, and face for patients needing functional or aesthetic eyelid/orbital procedures.
• Phakic Lens Implant Implantable collamer lens (ICL) procedure for patients with high prescriptions who are not eligible for LASIK, placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens.
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy Laser procedure to treat secondary cataract (posterior capsule opacification) by creating an opening in the cloudy capsule behind an intraocular lens implant for post-cataract surgery patients.
• Eye Conditions and Disease Treatment Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions and diseases including dry eye, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, and other ocular diseases for general eye care patients.
• Clinical Research Trials FDA-monitored clinical trials providing patients access to cutting-edge therapies for various eye conditions including Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Intraocular Lens Implants, delivered in partnership with research sponsors and CROs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 98% of laser vision correction patients function without correction

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CoFiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CoFi for managing co-management fees associated with premium (cash pay) procedures. Streamlined solution for processing payments for both practice fees and referring doctor fees directly at the office.
• North WichitaminorOthersNon-profit outreach partnership as part of Moyes Eye Center's mission-oriented community service partnerships.
• City Union MissionminorOthersNon-profit outreach partnership providing eye care services to those in need in the Kansas City community.
• Global Orphan ProjectminorOthersMission-oriented partnership supporting orphans and vulnerable children through eye care services.
• Kansas City Care ClinicminorOthersNon-profit partnership providing eye care to underserved populations in the Kansas City area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LASIKPlus: One of the largest US refractive surgery chains, offering fixed-price LASIK with in-house financing. Comparable as a national, scaled competitor to Moyes' LASIK service line, particularly on price transparency and consumer financing.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform owning dozens of practices across the US. Comparable as a consolidator in the same ophthalmology services category, often acquiring practices of Moyes' size and profile.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK and refractive surgery chain with multiple centers. Comparable as a broader incumbent in laser vision correction competing for the same cash-pay refractive patient segment, but at much larger scale and with national marketing reach.
• U.S. Vision (and LensCrafters parent): National optical retail and eye-care platform offering exams, eyewear, and increasingly medical ophthalmology services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating adjacent to Moyes' medical/surgical ophthalmology services through retail optical and optometric channels.

Direct peers

• Discover Vision Centers: Kansas City-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye care. Directly comparable as a regional, multi-subspecialty ophthalmology competitor serving the same KC metro patient base.
• Durrie Vision: Overland Park, KS-based refractive surgery center specializing in LASIK, PRK, and lens-based vision correction. Directly comparable as a Kansas City metro subspecialty refractive practice competing for the same LASIK and premium IOL patient pool.
• Sabates Eye Centers: KC-area ophthalmology group with subspecialty surgical services including cataract, glaucoma, and cornea. Comparable as a competing physician-led ophthalmology practice in the same metropolitan market with similar insurance participation and referral dynamics.
• Hunkeler Eye Institute: Kansas City ophthalmology practice offering cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. Comparable as a competing KC-metro surgical ophthalmology group with similar subspecialty mix and payor relationships.

Emerging players

• Wang Vision Institute: Nashville-based refractive surgery practice specializing in LASIK, ICL, and lens replacement. Comparable as a surgeon-led refractive subspecialty practice of similar size and premium positioning, but operating in a different metro.

Regional players

• Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers: Texas-based multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery group. Comparable as a regional, multi-subspecialty surgical practice serving a single metropolitan market with similar service mix (LASIK, cataract, cornea), but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/moyeseye
• Xx.com/moyeseye
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moyeseyecenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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