Michigan Eye Institute

What Michigan Eye Institute does

Michigan Eye Institute is a multi-site ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Flint, Michigan, operating since 1940 across six clinic locations (Flint, Fenton, Lapeer, Grand Blanc, Lake Orion, Rochester) and a dedicated AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center. It provides comprehensive eye care spanning cataract surgery (including laser-assisted and dropless variants), LASIK and refractive lens exchange, glaucoma management (medical, MIGS, surgical), retina care, cornea and keratoconus treatment (including corneal cross-linking), oculoplastic surgery, dry eye treatment (iLux, amniotic membrane), and optical retail with an in-house lab. The practice is supported by 1,001-5,000 employees, six ophthalmic surgeons with 80+ years of cumulative surgical experience, and clinical staff trained at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, University of Michigan, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

The technology stack is built around device-grade ophthalmology hardware rather than software: femtosecond laser systems for bladeless cataract surgery, OCT-guided imaging, WaveScan with 25x-standard precision WavePrint mapping, 3D ActiveTrak real-time eye tracking, Optomap wide-field retinal imaging, and the Light Adjustable Lens (RxSight) for post-surgical UV customization. Patient-facing systems include Odoro for online scheduling, the My Patient Visit patient portal, and MVP Payments for billing.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service plus optical hardware sales. Revenue streams include surgical procedures (largely insured via Medicare and major carriers), exams and consultations, optical retail of frames and lenses, and patient financing facilitated through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit for uncovered refractive and premium IOL work. The practice acquires patients through its website, local SEO, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), physician referrals, free LASIK consultations, and 4.7-star Google social proof (2,867 reviews), and operates as a subsidiary under the Midwest Vision Partners regional platform.

Name

Michigan Eye Institute

Legal name

Michigan Eye Institute

Website

https://mieye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Michigan Eye Institute is a multi-site ophthalmology practice founded in 1940, operating six clinics and an AAAHC-accredited surgery center across Michigan, delivering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, and optical services to local consumers under Midwest Vision Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Comprehensive eye exams
• Optical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Flint

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from cataract surgery (including laser-assisted and dropless options), LASIK, refractive lens exchange, and other surgical procedures. Medicare and insurance typically cover medically necessary procedures like cataract surgery.
2. Eye Exams and Consultations: Comprehensive eye exams, consultations, and diagnostic testing. Covered by most insurance plans and Medicare.
3. Optical Retail: Sale of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and accessories. In-house lab provides lenses and frames with designer options. Includes 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year breakage protection.
4. Financing Services: Partnership with CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit for patient financing of procedures not covered by insurance, offering 0% interest options and flexible payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Michigan Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice that provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to individual patients in Michigan. Its core offerings include cataract surgery (with laser-assisted and dropless variants and multiple IOL options), LASIK and refractive lens exchange, and medical management of glaucoma, retina, cornea, dry eye, and oculoplastic conditions, complemented by routine eye exams and an in-house optical retail service for prescription eyewear and contact lenses.

Product overview

Michigan Eye Institute is a multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering comprehensive eye care services across six Michigan locations. The core offerings center on surgical procedures including cataract surgery (with laser-assisted and dropless variants), LASIK vision correction, and refractive lens exchange, complemented by medical specialties in glaucoma, retina, cornea, and oculoplastic surgery. Supporting services include comprehensive eye exams, dry eye treatment, optical/eyewear services with an in-house lab, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as Optomap retinal scanning and corneal topography. The practice operates a dedicated AAAHC-accredited surgery center in Flint and offers various intraocular lens options (monofocal, multifocal, toric, extended depth-of-focus, and Light Adjustable Lens) for surgical patients. Financing options through CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit are integrated for patient convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery
• Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
• Dropless Cataract Surgery
• LASIK Vision Correction
• Refractive Lens Exchange
• Glaucoma Treatment
• Retina Treatment
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Corneal Cross-Linking
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Comprehensive Eye Exams
• Optical Services
• Michigan Eye Surgery Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataracts affect over 50% of people over 60, with surgery being the only treatment available
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Midwest Vision PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan Eye Institute is part of the Midwest Vision Partners network. The practice operates as a subsidiary under Midwest Vision Partners, which provides compliance oversight and administrative infrastructure. The parent organization issues the Notice of Nondiscrimination and compliance policies.
• CareCreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCareCredit healthcare financing credit card offered to patients for vision procedures. Provides 0% interest options, minimum monthly payments, no up-front costs, and no prepayment penalties for qualifying patients.
• Alphaeon CreditcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlphaeon Credit Card offered as patient financing option for procedures not covered by insurance. Provides wide array of monthly payment options and special financing plans. No annual fee.
• Midwest Vision PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMichigan Eye Institute is listed as a 'Proud Partner' of Midwest Vision Partners, indicating a strategic partnership within a regional eye care network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/michiganeyeinst
• Facebookfacebook.com/MichiganEye
• Instagraminstagram.com/michiganeyeinst

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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