What Retina Associates does

Retina Associates (operating under the brand Retina Group of Florida) is a Florida-based, retina-only ophthalmology practice that diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (wet and dry), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes and puckers, flashes and floaters, artery and vein occlusions, and uveitis. The practice has operated continuously for approximately 40 years and runs 25 clinic locations across Florida's East Coast, Gulf Coast, and West Coast, supported by 27+ board-certified retina specialists and vitreoretinal surgeons, several of whom have been recognized by Castle Connolly and the New York Times as top ophthalmologists.

The practice's clinical offerings span diagnostics, intravitreal injections (Avastin/Bevacizumab, Eylea/Aflibercept, Lucentis/Ranibizumab), vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, scleral buckle), laser treatments (photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, and the newly added photobiomodulation therapy for dry AMD), and retinal implant surgery (Iluvien). The practice maintains a fully staffed Retina Research Center with an active Clinical Trials Program and operates a Vitreoretinal Fellowship training program for new surgeons. It is affiliated with Retina Consultants of America, a national network of leading retina practices, which supports continuity of care for traveling patients.

Commercially, the practice operates on a professional-services revenue model, billing through Medicare and major commercial insurance plans with co-pays and deductibles collected at the time of service. Patient acquisition is driven by a direct-to-consumer channel (self-referral and online appointment requests) combined with a sales-led B2B2C channel built on relationships with referring primary care physicians and optometrists; the practice positions itself as "The Retina Practice of Choice for Doctors." Marketing is conducted through a multilingual website (10 languages), a patient blog, physician finder tools, and a patient portal. The practice is private and physician-owned; no venture or private equity backing is disclosed.

Name

Retina Associates

Legal name

Retina Group of Florida

Website

https://retinasarasota.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Retina Associates (Retina Group of Florida) is a Florida-based retina-only ophthalmology practice operating 25 clinic locations with 27+ board-certified specialists, providing diagnostics, intravitreal injections, vitreoretinal surgery, and laser treatments for the full spectrum of retinal disorders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Vitreoretinal Surgical Devices (Vitrectomy Systems, Endolaser, Illumination, Tamponades) (HLAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Retina care services
• Ophthalmology practice
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Intravitreal injections
• Retinal diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from diagnostic exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and follow-up care for retinal conditions. Billed through insurance including Medicare, with co-pays and deductibles collected from patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Retina Associates (operating as Retina Group of Florida) is a retina-only ophthalmology practice that diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disorders. Core offerings include intravitreal injections (Avastin, Eylea, Lucentis), vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, scleral buckle), laser treatments (photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, photobiomodulation), and retinal implant surgery (Iluvien), delivered across 25 clinic locations in Florida.

Product overview

Retina Group of Florida is a single, unified medical practice providing specialized retina care through a network of 25 locations across Florida. The practice offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services including intravitreal injections (Avastin, Eylea, Lucentis), surgical procedures (vitrectomy, scleral buckle), laser treatments (photocoagulation, PDT, photobiomodulation), and retinal implant surgery (Iluvien). The practice is academically connected through its Vitreoretinal Fellowship training program and maintains an active Retina Research Center with Clinical Trials Program. Patient access is facilitated through a Patient Portal and Online Bill Pay services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Macular Degeneration / AMD Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using advanced methods and therapies, offered to adult patients with retinal disease.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Comprehensive care for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes, including monitoring and intervention to preserve vision.
• Intravitreal Injections Eye injections administered into the vitreous gel of the eye for various retinal conditions, delivered as an outpatient procedure at clinic locations.
• Avastin (Bevacizumab) Injection Anti-VEGF medication injection treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration and other eye conditions.
• Eylea (Aflibercept) Injection Anti-VEGF injection treatment for wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, and other retinal conditions.
• Lucentis (Ranibizumab) Injection FDA-approved anti-VEGF injection treatment for wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy.
• Vitrectomy Surgical procedure to remove the vitreous gel from the eye in order to treat retinal detachment, macular holes, and other retinal conditions.
• Scleral Buckle Surgery Surgical procedure to repair retinal detachment by placing a silicone band around the eye.
• Photobiomodulation Therapy Light-based therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration that stimulates cellular activity to potentially slow disease progression.
• Iluvien (Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant) Retinal implant surgery providing sustained release of corticosteroid for diabetic macular edema.
• Photocoagulation (Laser Treatment) Laser treatment used to seal or destroy abnormal blood vessels in the retina.
• Photodynamic Laser Treatment (PDT) Laser therapy combined with a light-activated drug to treat certain retinal conditions.
• Clinical Trials Program Active clinical trials program providing patients access to new and improved retinal treatment options through research participation.
• Retina Research Center Fully staffed research center dedicated to advancing medical research and retina care.
• Vitreoretinal Fellowship Fellowship training program for aspiring vitreoretinal surgeons.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Retina Consultants of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetina Group of Florida is affiliated with Retina Consultants of America, a national network of leading retina practices. The logo appears on the practice website indicating this partnership/network relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Florida Eye Specialists: Multi-location comprehensive ophthalmology practice in Florida with retina subspecialists. Comparable as a Florida competitor for retinal patients but offers a broader ophthalmology menu beyond retina-only.

Direct peers

• California Retina Consultants: California-based retina specialty practice and RCA affiliate. Directly comparable in offering vitreoretinal surgery, anti-VEGF injections, and clinical trials across multiple West Coast locations.
• Associated Retinal Consultants: Large multi-physician retinal specialty practice in Michigan and a fellow Retina Consultants of America member. Directly comparable as a high-volume retinal care group offering the full spectrum of vitreoretinal treatments across multiple locations.
• Mid-Atlantic Retina Specialists: Multi-location retina specialty practice serving the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable as a retina-only platform offering intravitreal injections, laser, and vitreoretinal surgery with strong referral networks.
• Retina Associates of Cleveland: Independent retina specialty practice in Ohio. Comparable as a multi-physician group offering vitreoretinal surgery, AMD/diabetic retinopathy treatment, and clinical research in a single regional market.
• Retina Consultants of America: National network of leading retina practices that Retina Group of Florida is affiliated with. Directly comparable as a multi-state retina specialty platform offering vitreoretinal surgery, anti-VEGF injections, and clinical trials at scale.
• Southeastern Retina Associates: Multi-location retinal specialty practice in the Southeast U.S. Directly comparable in providing vitreoretinal surgery, anti-VEGF therapy, and clinical research across regional locations.
• New England Retina Consultants: Multi-physician retinal specialty practice serving New England. Comparable as a retina-only group offering anti-VEGF injections, laser, vitreoretinal surgery, and clinical research in a defined geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: Major U.S. specialty hospital focused on ophthalmology with a renowned retina service. Comparable in delivering high-acuity retinal care and surgical volume, but operates as part of a broader ophthalmology portfolio rather than retina-only.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Top-ranked academic ophthalmology center at the University of Miami, also located in Florida. Comparable in offering retina specialty services but with a broader ophthalmology portfolio, research mission, and academic reputation that competes for complex retinal cases and fellowship-trained talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RAS_Retina
• Facebookfacebook.com/RetinaAssociatesofSarasota
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/retina-associates-of-sarasota-p.a.

Compliance1 record

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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