What Chicago Glaucoma Consultants does

Chicago Glaucoma Consultants (dba CGC Eye Center) is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice headquartered at 2640 Patriot Blvd., Suite 100, Glenview, Illinois. The practice specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts, serving adult patients across the Chicago North Shore region. Its clinical team comprises three board-certified ophthalmologists — Madhu S.R. Gorla, M.D. (founder of the modern practice, fellowship-trained at Harvard and University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute), Nandita Anand, M.D. (glaucoma fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary), and Holly Weis, M.D. — alongside one optometrist, Lisa Young, OD, FAAO, and certified ophthalmic technical staff.

The practice operates a single physical site with an integrated technology stack spanning diagnostic imaging (visual field perimetry, tonometry, retinal examination), medical and laser therapy (SLT, laser trabeculoplasty), and a full surgical menu covering minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS, iStent, XEN Gel Stent), trabeculectomy, tube shunt implants, cyclophotocoagulation, and cataract surgery with both standard and premium intraocular lenses. Distinctive technical capabilities include the ZEISS CALLISTO eye computer-assisted cataract surgery system with markerless toric IOL alignment and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL/LAL+), the only post-operatively customizable IOL on the market.

Revenue is generated entirely through professional services billed to patients and third-party payers: office consultations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and ancillary services such as $50 self-pay refraction. The practice accepts most major insurance plans (Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, AARP) and offers CareCredit financing for premium procedures. Patient acquisition relies on a referral network of primary care physicians and general ophthalmologists, supplemented by community health lectures, an online appointment request system, and a content marketing blog. The practice maintains academic affiliations with Rush University Medical Center and Presence St Francis Hospital, where Dr. Gorla serves as Department Chair of Ophthalmology.

Name

Chicago Glaucoma Consultants

Legal name

Chicago Glaucoma Consultants

Website

https://chicagoglaucomaconsultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chicago Glaucoma Consultants is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice in Glenview, Illinois, specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts for adult patients across the Chicago North Shore region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Specialty Practice

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Glaucoma treatment services
• Cataract surgery
• Ophthalmology practice
• Comprehensive eye exams
• Minimally invasive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: Revenue generated from office consultations, eye exams, and follow-up appointments for glaucoma evaluation, cataract assessment, and general ophthalmology care.
2. Diagnostic Testing: Revenue from specialized diagnostic tests including visual field examination, retinal imaging, tonometry, slit-lamp examination, and other ocular measurements.
3. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery (MIGS, trabeculectomy, XEN Gel Stent, tube shunts), and premium IOL implantation procedures.
4. Refraction Services: Glasses prescription services billed at $50 self-pay as refraction is not covered by medical insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chicago Glaucoma Consultants is a single-location, physician-owned ophthalmology subspecialty practice delivering diagnosis, medical management, laser therapy, and surgical treatment for glaucoma and cataracts. Its core offering integrates advanced diagnostics (visual field, tonometry, optic nerve imaging), a full surgical portfolio (MIGS, XEN Gel Stent, trabeculectomy, tube shunts, cyclophotocoagulation, premium IOL cataract surgery including RxSight LAL), and routine comprehensive eye exams to patients in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Product overview

Chicago Glaucoma Consultants is a specialized ophthalmology practice offering a unified portfolio of eye care services centered on glaucoma and cataract diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management. The practice operates as a single integrated offering combining diagnostic evaluations (comprehensive eye exams, optic nerve imaging, visual field testing, tonometry, OCT), medical management, and a full spectrum of surgical procedures (MIGS, trabeculectomy, XEN Gel Stent, glaucoma drainage implants, cyclophotocoagulation, and cataract surgery). Premium offerings include the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL/LAL+) — the only post-operatively adjustable IOL — along with other premium IOLs and ZEISS CALLISTO eye computer-assisted surgical technology for precision cataract surgery. The practice also provides the iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass device and supports patients with CareCredit financing and a secure patient portal (My Patient Visit).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glaucoma Evaluation and Treatment Services Comprehensive glaucoma evaluations and treatment for adult patients covering optic nerve imaging, visual field testing, eye pressure measurement and monitoring, medical and drop-based management, laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) across all stages of the disease.
• Cataract Surgery State-of-the-art cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, including standard and premium lens options, performed with ZEISS CALLISTO eye computer-assisted surgical technology for adult patients with cataracts.
• RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL/LAL+) The first and only intraocular lens that can be customized after cataract surgery using proprietary light treatment to precisely reshape the implanted lens to meet specific prescription requirements for adult cataract patients.
• Premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) Advanced intraocular lens options for cataract surgery that offer significant improvements in vision quality and range, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses after surgery for adult cataract patients.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Less invasive glaucoma surgical procedures involving microscopic stents or tiny alterations to the eye's drainage pathways, often combinable with cataract surgery, designed to enhance fluid outflow and reduce intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients.
• XEN Gel Stent Implantation Minimally invasive glaucoma implant procedure placing a tiny soft tube thinner than an eyelash that creates a new drainage channel, redirecting fluid to an external reservoir beneath the conjunctiva, used for glaucoma patients requiring surgical pressure reduction.
• Trabeculectomy Time-tested surgical technique for glaucoma patients that creates a new controlled pathway for fluid to drain from the eye via a small flap in the sclera, with fluid filtering into a bleb beneath the eyelid.
• Glaucoma Drainage Implants (Tube Shunts) Surgical devices for complex or advanced glaucoma cases consisting of a small tube connected to a plate placed in the eye, directing fluid to a reservoir for slow absorption, available in valved or non-valved configurations.
• Cyclophotocoagulation Laser treatment targeting the ciliary body to reduce aqueous humor production, thereby decreasing intraocular pressure, performed externally (transscleral) or internally (endoscopic) for glaucoma patients.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams Periodic medical eye and wellness examinations including contact lens examinations, visual field testing, retinal examinations, glaucoma screening, and slit-lamp examinations for patients of all ages.
• iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Implantation The smallest FDA-approved medical device for glaucoma, placed during cataract surgery to improve aqueous outflow and safely lower intraocular pressure, potentially reducing medication burden for glaucoma patients.
• CareCredit Patient Financing Flexible patient financing option via the CareCredit credit card for a wide range of health and wellness expenses including routine visits, treatments, and unexpected care, offered to patients undergoing services at the practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doctors named Top Doctor by Chicago Magazine and Castle Connelly for 2025

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Glaucoma Research FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gorla and Dr. Anand are members of the Glaucoma Research Foundation Ambassador program, advocating for patients to receive the latest treatments and best care for glaucoma. The Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma, funding innovative scientific research with print and online resources and events to help patients manage their condition.
• Rush University Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Glaucoma Consultants is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Gorla serves as Director of Medical Student Education, Clinical Assistant Professor at Rush University, and Assistant Professor in their Ophthalmology Department. The practice contracts through Rush Health Associates for insurance participation.
• Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually ImpairedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical connection: Dr. Steven Brown's grandfather was the co-founder of Hadley Institute. The practice has supported Hadley and promotes their free classes for visually impaired individuals and their families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: Large national PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform aggregating independent practices; comparable as a buyer/competitor in the same subspecialty categories, with materially greater scale and capital.
• Eye Center of Chicago / University of Chicago Medicine Ophthalmology: Academic ophthalmology program in Chicago providing subspecialty care including glaucoma; comparable in clinical depth but as part of a large academic medical center.
• Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology: Academic ophthalmology department within a major Chicago health system offering subspecialty glaucoma care; comparable in clinical capability but operates as part of a broader integrated delivery network rather than an independent practice.
• Rush University Ophthalmology (Rush Health): Academic ophthalmology program affiliated with CGC; comparable in glaucoma and cataract services but embedded in a large hospital system with broader clinical and research infrastructure.

Others

• Glaucoma Research Foundation: National nonprofit that CGC physicians partner with as Ambassadors; adjacent ecosystem player that funds research and channels patient demand toward subspecialty practices.
• American Glaucoma Society (AGS) member practices: Professional society of fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists; member practices represent the most direct specialty comparables in terms of training pedigree and glaucoma-only focus.

Regional players

• Arbor Centers for EyeCare: Multi-location ophthalmology practice in the Chicago suburbs offering cataract, glaucoma, and comprehensive eye care services — directly comparable subspecialty mix and regional footprint.
• Lakeshore Eye Center: Independent ophthalmology/optometry practice in the Chicago area offering cataract and glaucoma care — comparable as a regional private-practice specialty competitor.
• Illinois Retina Associates: Regional ophthalmology specialty practice serving the Chicago metro with multiple physicians and locations, comparable as a specialty ophthalmology group of similar scale in the same geographic market.
• Midwest Eye Center: Regional ophthalmology and optometry group with multiple Chicago-area locations providing cataract, glaucoma, and laser eye surgery — comparable in service breadth and Midwest patient demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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