Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South

What Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South does

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South is a private, for-profit ambulatory surgery center in Milford, Connecticut, founded in 2002. It serves individual patients from Connecticut, including the New Haven and Fairfield areas, through same-day ophthalmic surgery. Cataract procedures are the primary offering; the center also provides glaucoma, corneal, refractive, and oculoplastic procedures.

Clinical delivery is centered on board-certified ocular surgeons and specialized nursing staff. The technology consists of established ophthalmic methods and devices—ultrasonic phacoemulsification, computer-guided laser-assisted cataract surgery, multiple IOL configurations, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery devices, canaloplasty, glaucoma lasers, and partial-thickness corneal transplantation—rather than a software platform. Sixteen physicians practice at the location, and the center holds AAAHC accreditation, CMS certification, and HIPAA compliance.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service surgical procedures and separately billed ambulatory surgery center facility fees. The center bills Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial insurers as a courtesy, with patients responsible for co-pays and deductibles; premium IOLs can add out-of-pocket cost. A published benchmark places average cataract-surgery cost at an ASC at $2,922.21 versus $5,903.15 in a hospital outpatient department. Physician referrals are the primary acquisition channel, supplemented by direct website and phone appointment requests, and the center operates under parent company AmSurg.

Name

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South

Legal name

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South

Website

https://connecticuteyesurgerycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South is a private Milford, Connecticut ambulatory surgery center serving individual ophthalmology patients with cataract, glaucoma, corneal, refractive, and oculoplastic procedures through a same-day, fee-for-service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgical Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Outpatient ophthalmic surgery
• Ambulatory surgery center
• Cataract surgery services
• Glaucoma treatment procedures
• Corneal refractive surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Fee-for-service revenue from outpatient ophthalmic surgical procedures including cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, corneal transplants, and refractive procedures. Bills insurance carriers directly as a courtesy to patients. Patients are responsible for co-pays and deductibles.
2. Facility Fees: Facility fees for use of the ambulatory surgery center, which are billed separately from surgeon and anesthesiologist fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South operates an outpatient ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Milford, Connecticut that delivers ophthalmic surgical services to adult patients. Its core service line is cataract surgery (including laser-assisted cataract surgery and premium IOL options), supplemented by glaucoma treatments (MIGS, canaloplasty, laser, and traditional surgeries), corneal transplantation procedures (DSEK), refractive surgery, and oculoplastic procedures such as blepharoplasty. All procedures are performed on a same-day outpatient basis with patient recovery at home.

Product overview

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South is an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) providing outpatient eye surgical services, recognized as a Cataract Innovator. The center offers a comprehensive range of eye surgery procedures centered around cataract surgery (the primary procedure), along with glaucoma treatments (laser, MIGS, and traditional surgeries), corneal procedures (transplants, DSAEK), refractive surgery, and oculoplastic procedures (eyelid surgery). Premium upgrades include laser-assisted cataract surgery and advanced intraocular lens (IOL) options including multifocal and toric lenses. The facility is designed for same-day procedures with recovery at home.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Outpatient surgical procedure that removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL), typically using phacoemulsification with ultrasonic waves and recovery within one to two days. For adult patients experiencing vision impairment from cataracts.
• Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery FDA-approved, blade-free cataract surgery using computerized laser mapping for precise, customizable incisions with micron-level precision and real-time intraoperative visualization. For cataract patients seeking a premium upgrade over standard phacoemulsification.
• Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation Implantation of artificial intraocular lenses (monofocal, astigmatism-correcting toric, and multifocal varieties) to replace the eye's natural lens during cataract or refractive surgery. Premium IOL options (multifocal, toric) reduce dependence on glasses and are typically an out-of-pocket upgrade.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Micro-invasive glaucoma procedures including Trabectome, Kahook Dual Blade, and microstent implants that lower intraocular pressure by enhancing the eye's natural drainage, frequently combined with cataract surgery in a single session. For patients with open-angle glaucoma requiring surgical IOP control.
• Canaloplasty Non-penetrating glaucoma procedure that restores the eye's natural drainage system by enlarging the drainage canals with a microcatheter, offering faster recovery than traditional glaucoma surgery. First offered in the Milford area by Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South.
• Glaucoma Laser Treatments Laser procedures for glaucoma management, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) that targets the trabecular meshwork to improve fluid drainage and lower intraocular pressure.
• Traditional Glaucoma Surgical Treatments Conventional glaucoma surgery for cases not controlled by medication or laser, including trabeculectomy (filtration surgery), Ex-PRESS glaucoma shunt placement, and glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation.
• DSAEK (Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) Partial-thickness corneal transplant that replaces only the innermost endothelial layer of the cornea to treat endothelial dysfunction. For patients with corneal disease such as Fuchs' dystrophy or corneal edema.
• Refractive Surgery Refractive lensectomy (refractive lens exchange) that replaces the eye's natural lens with an artificial IOL to correct nearsightedness or farsightedness, reducing dependence on glasses or contact lenses. For adult patients seeking vision-correction surgery.
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Eyelid surgery to improve the appearance or function of the eyelids, performed for cosmetic reasons or to address visual impairment caused by drooping eyelids.
• Eyelid Surgery for Aging Eyes Surgical procedures addressing age-related changes to the eyelids, including ptosis repair and cosmetic enhancements for older adult patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average cataract surgery cost at ASC is $2,922.21 compared to $5,903.15 at hospital outpatient departments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Operation InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dr. Seth Meskin and CST Diane Van Etten volunteered with Operation International on a two-week humanitarian mission providing eye care to over 400 patients in underserved regions. This reflects the center's commitment to compassionate care extending beyond the local community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EyeSouth Partners: Ophthalmology-focused MSO backing ophthalmology practices and surgery centers across the Southeast. Highly comparable as an ophthalmology-led platform supporting multi-physician eye surgery centers with similar referral dynamics.
• LasikPlus: Operates a national network of refractive surgery centers. Comparable as a single-specialty outpatient eye-surgery chain with strong consumer-facing brand and similar premium-cash-pay procedure mix.
• Berkeley Eye Center: Large multi-location ophthalmology provider with integrated surgery centers. Comparable as a regional eye-care group that performs cataract and refractive surgery at its own outpatient facilities.
• Surgery Partners: Multi-site ambulatory surgery center operator with a significant ophthalmology portfolio. Closely comparable to Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South in business model (ASC, fee-for-service outpatient surgery) and patient mix (high cataract and ophthalmology volumes).
• PRISM Vision Group: Ophthalmology services platform supporting eye care practices and surgery. Comparable in being a physician-aligned, ophthalmology-focused organization running outpatient eye surgery alongside medical retina and glaucoma services.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-location ophthalmology practice operating its own surgery centers in the Southwest. Comparable in offering integrated cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery at outpatient ASCs serving similar patient demographics.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Multi-site eye surgery center chain focused on LASIK and refractive procedures. Comparable to Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South in outpatient ophthalmology focus, single-specialty surgery model, and consumer-pay premium service lines.
• Center For Sight: Multi-physician ophthalmology group with its own outpatient surgery centers. Comparable as a Cataract Innovator-style practice combining cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastic surgery at dedicated ophthalmic ASCs.

Broad incumbents

• SCA Health: One of the largest ASC operators in the U.S., now part of Optum. Operates hundreds of surgery centers including ophthalmology sites, making it a broad incumbent peer with overlapping ophthalmology ASC operations and similar payer mix.

Others

• AmSurg: Parent company of Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South, operating 250+ ambulatory surgery centers. Not a competitor but the closest strategic/operating comparator, since it shapes capital, branding, and operating standards for this site.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connecticut-eye-surgery-center

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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