What Levenson Eye Associates does

Levenson Eye Associates is a private comprehensive ophthalmology practice founded in 1974 by Dr. Jeffrey H. Levenson in Jacksonville, Florida. The practice operates five physical locations across Northeast Florida (Riverside Park Place, Mandarin, Orange Park, Knauer Building, and Ponte Vedra Beach) staffed by nine physicians including eight medical doctors and one optometrist, with fellowship-trained specialists in cornea/refractive surgery, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Service offerings span the full ophthalmology continuum: comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery (including femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and phacoemulsification with premium IOL options), glaucoma management (medication, SLT, MIGS, incisional surgery), diabetic retinopathy treatment, corneal dystrophies and transplantation, age-related macular degeneration treatment, keratoconus management, specialty contact lens fittings, and eyelid surgery/blepharoplasty. Clinical research is conducted via a partnership with Aspire Clinical Trials, offering patients access to investigational therapies for glaucoma and thyroid eye disease.

The practice operates on a fee-for-service revenue model primarily funded through insurance reimbursement from most major healthcare plans, supplemented by co-payments collected at time of service and self-pay Good Faith Estimates for uninsured patients under the No Surprises Act. Patient acquisition is multi-channel: direct phone and online appointment requests, provider referrals through a formal referral program with dedicated fax line, and word-of-mouth referrals. The practice does not disclose pricing publicly and is a privately held entity with no identified parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investment. Levenson Eye Associates has a distinctive community-anchored positioning through the 35-year-old Gift of Sight program (founded with Vision Is Priceless), which provides free cataract surgery to uninsured and medically indigent Northeast Florida residents, and Dr. Levenson's role as Chief Medical Officer of SEE International. The practice's 1,598 five-star reviews across Google and Healthgrades, combined with 200M+ views on viral humanitarian content, indicate strong brand equity in its regional market.

Name

Levenson Eye Associates

Legal name

Levenson Eye Associates

Website

https://levensoneyeassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Levenson Eye Associates is a private comprehensive ophthalmology practice founded in 1974, operating five locations across Northeast Florida with nine physicians providing cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and specialty eye care services to individual patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Comprehensive ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma management
• Retinal disease treatment
• Corneal transplantation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services and Procedures: Revenue generated from comprehensive ophthalmology examinations, diagnostic testing, medical and surgical treatments for various eye conditions. Services include cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, diabetic retinopathy management, corneal procedures, and specialty contact lens fittings.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Practice participates in most health care plans. Insurance claims are filed on behalf of patients. Co-payments collected at time of service. The practice verifies insurance benefits prior to appointments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Levenson Eye Associates is a private ophthalmology practice delivering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care services across five locations in Northeast Florida. Its core offering spans routine eye exams, cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens options, glaucoma management, diabetic retinopathy care, corneal transplantation, macular degeneration treatment, and specialty contact lens fittings, supported by in-house clinical research trials. The practice serves individual patients through insurance-based billing, self-pay arrangements, and a charitable Gift of Sight program for uninsured residents.

Product overview

Levenson Eye Associates is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering a unified suite of eye care services across five locations in Northeast Florida. The practice operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-with-modules architecture. Core services include Comprehensive Ophthalmology as the primary care foundation, with specialized surgical and medical services including Cataract Surgery (featuring FLACS, phacoemulsification, and multiple IOL options), Glaucoma Management, Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment, Corneal Dystrophies Treatment, AMD Treatment, Flashers & Floaters evaluation, Keratoconus Treatment, Specialty/Therapeutic Contact Lens Care, Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty, and Corneal Transplantation. Supporting services include Clinical Research Trials providing access to emerging therapies, and Contact Lens Ordering for patient convenience. The practice was founded in 1974 and is led by Dr. Jeffrey H. Levenson, with nine physicians including specialists in cataract/cornea surgery, glaucoma, and oculoplastics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Ophthalmology Full-service primary eye care including routine eye exams, vision testing, eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, and diagnosis and treatment of various eye diseases through medication and surgery. Target users are adult and pediatric patients seeking ongoing or first-time eye care.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the clouded eye lens with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, including femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS), phacoemulsification, and IOL options (monofocal, toric, extended depth of focus, and multifocal). Target users are patients with cataracts requiring surgical intervention.
• Glaucoma Management Diagnosis and treatment of elevated intraocular pressure causing optic nerve damage, including medication, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), incisional surgery, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS). Target users are patients with open-angle and other forms of glaucoma.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Treatment for diabetes-related damage to retinal blood vessels, including nonproliferative and proliferative retinopathy. Options include intravitreal injections, laser surgery, and vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment. Target users are diabetic patients with retinal complications.
• Corneal Dystrophies Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of genetic corneal disorders causing abnormal material buildup in the cornea, including monitoring, eye drops, laser therapy, and corneal transplantation (keratoplasty or endothelial keratoplasty). Target users are patients with inherited or degenerative corneal conditions.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treatment Treatment for damage to the macula affecting central vision. Dry AMD options include AREDS supplements and geographic atrophy medications (pegcetacoplan, avacincaptad pegol). Wet AMD options include anti-VEGF injections and laser surgery. Target users are patients with dry or wet macular degeneration.
• Flashers & Floaters Evaluation Diagnosis and evaluation of vitreous-related visual symptoms including floaters (clumps of gel in vitreous) and flashes (vitreous pulling on retina), including assessment for posterior vitreous detachment and retinal tears. Target users are patients presenting with new-onset vitreous symptoms.
• Keratoconus Treatment Treatment for corneal thinning and bulging, including eyeglasses, specialty contact lenses, Intacs implants, corneal cross-linking (CXL), and corneal transplant surgery. Target users are patients diagnosed with keratoconus at various stages.
• Specialty/Therapeutic Contact Lens Care Custom-fitted contact lenses for patients with corneal conditions including keratoconus, surgical scarring, and dry eye, including rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses and scleral lenses that vault over the cornea. Target users are patients with irregular corneas unsuitable for standard contact lenses.
• Eyelid Surgery/Blepharoplasty Surgical removal of excess skin and fat from upper and lower eyelids for cosmetic improvement, functional vision enhancement, or medical purposes, including upper and lower blepharoplasty performed under local anesthesia. Target users are patients with dermatochalasis, ptosis, or cosmetic eyelid concerns.
• Corneal Transplantation Surgical replacement of damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue, including full-thickness transplant (penetrating keratoplasty), partial thickness (DALK), and endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK, DMEK). Target users are patients with severe corneal disease not responsive to medical therapy.
• Clinical Research Trials Access to cutting-edge ophthalmic treatments through clinical research collaboration with Aspire Clinical Trials, including current trials on glaucoma/ocular hypertension and thyroid eye disease (TED). Target users are patients seeking access to emerging therapies and clinical trial participants.
• Contact Lens Ordering Online platform for ordering replacement contact lenses from a selection of top brands, accessible through the patient portal. Target users are existing contact lens patients needing replenishment orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ cataract surgery success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vision Is Priceless - Gift of Sight ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Dr. Levenson founded the Gift of Sight program 35 years ago in partnership with Vision Is Priceless, a nonprofit providing free vision screenings, exams, glasses, and specialty eye care. The program provides free cataract surgery for uninsured Northeast Florida residents who are legally blind. Each year, 50-100 blind or nearly blind individuals receive sight-restoring surgeries through this partnership. Dr. Levenson served as former President and Board member of Vision Is Priceless.
• SEE International (Surgical Eye Expeditions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Levenson serves as Chief Medical Officer of SEE International, an organization that provides free eye surgeries globally to underserved populations. This partnership extends the practice's humanitarian mission worldwide through regular travel to provide cataract surgery to the poor and blind in developing countries.
• Volunteers in MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable medical organization providing healthcare to uninsured patients. Dr. Levenson is active with this organization, providing eye care services to those who cannot afford care.
• Sulzbacher Center for the HomelessmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Levenson and the practice provide eye care services to homeless individuals through this community partner.
• We Care JacksonvillemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Levenson is active with We Care Jacksonville, a nonprofit connecting medically indigent residents with specialty healthcare providers who donate their services. Recipients of the CARING Award in 2014.
• Aspire Clinical TrialscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for conducting clinical research trials. Aspire provides clinical trial execution support while Levenson Eye Associates provides patient access, physicians, and facilities. Current trials focus on glaucoma/ocular hypertension and thyroid eye disease. Practice offers state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, SOCRA-certified investigators, and dedicated research staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed platform consolidating ophthalmology and optometry practices across the US with hundreds of locations. Direct comparator for practice scale economics, payer leverage, and operational infrastructure, though operating as a multi-state roll-up rather than independent practice.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-state ophthalmology practice group acquired by American Vision Partners (PE platform) offering cataract, LASIK, and retinal services across Arizona. Comparable consolidated ophthalmology platform with similar procedure mix and surgeon-led model.

Regional players

• Eye Centers of Florida: Multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice serving Southwest and Central Florida with cataract, glaucoma, and LASIK services. Comparable regional private practice model with multi-physician coverage and similar procedure mix.
• The Eye Associates: Multi-physician ophthalmology and optometry group serving Bradenton and surrounding Florida markets. Comparable private practice structure with comprehensive services including cataract surgery and glaucoma management.
• Mann Eye Institute: Large multi-location ophthalmology practice in Houston, TX offering cataract surgery, LASIK, and specialty contact lens services. Comparable private practice model at similar scale with strong surgical volume.
• Woolfson Eye Institute: Multi-physician ophthalmology practice in Atlanta, GA specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, and corneal procedures. Comparable regional private practice with fellowship-trained surgeons and premium procedure focus.
• Whitsett Vision Group: Multi-physician ophthalmology practice in Houston, TX offering cataract, refractive, and comprehensive eye care. Comparable private practice scale with surgical focus and multi-location footprint.
• Center For Sight: Large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice based in Sarasota, FL offering cataract surgery, oculoplastics, and cosmetic services across multiple Southwest Florida locations. Similar private practice model with comparable scale and surgical focus.

Direct peers

• Florida Eye Specialists: Multi-physician ophthalmology practice headquartered in Jacksonville, FL offering comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, and specialty services. Most direct local competitor with overlapping service lines and patient demographic in the same Northeast Florida market.
• Bowden Eye Care & Associates: Jacksonville, FL based ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye care. Local competitor operating in the same Northeast Florida market with overlapping surgical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/levensoneye
• Instagraminstagram.com/levensoneyeassociates

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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