Eye Foundation of Utah

What Eye Foundation of Utah does

Eye Foundation of Utah is a privately held, single-location ophthalmology and optometry practice based in Murray, Utah (Salt Lake Valley), that has been operating since 1982. The practice is led by Dr. Robert Wooldridge, OD, FAAO (Owner and Director, a nationally recognized glaucoma specialist trained at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute) and Dr. Bradley J. Anderson, MD (an ophthalmologist with surgical expertise in cataract and LASIK surgery). It serves patients referred primarily by family optometrists throughout the Salt Lake Valley and Wasatch Front, delivering diagnosis and treatment across the major adult ocular disease categories — glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and floaters/flashes — as well as outpatient surgical procedures (cataract surgery with premium IOL options, blepharoplasty, laser treatments) and intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF). The practice also operates a medical spa offering facial aesthetics, IPL photorejuvenation using the Lumenis M22, microneedling, microblading, and ResurFX skincare products, extending the addressable patient base beyond medical eyecare.

The core technology stack is conventional medical ophthalmology: Lumenis M22 IPL with Optimal Pulse Technology (used for both dry eye meibomian gland dysfunction and cosmetic indications), PROKERA amniotic membranes for dry eye, intraocular lenses (including premium IOLs), Anti-VEGF injectables, and standard diagnostic imaging. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems, no digital product, and no telehealth offering described. The practice does not operate a mobile app, has no public API or SDK, and earns no disclosed software or data revenue.

The business model is a professional services / fee-for-service medical practice. Revenue is generated from three streams: medical eye care services (covered by insurance with deductibles and copays collected from patients), surgical procedures (cataract surgery, eyelid surgery, laser treatments — including premium cash-pay IOL upgrades), and medical spa / aesthetic services (largely cash-pay, including IPL, facials, microneedling, microblading, and skincare products). Patient acquisition is almost entirely bottom-of-funnel via professional referrals from optometrists and word-of-mouth from existing patients, with a minimal top-of-funnel SEO/website presence and a stated phone number (385-388-4008). CareCredit financing is offered to patients requiring payment plans. The practice is privately owned by its clinicians, with no disclosed external investment, private equity involvement, or parent company.

Name

Eye Foundation of Utah

Legal name

The Eye Foundation of Utah

Website

https://eyefoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eye Foundation of Utah is a privately held, single-location ophthalmology and optometry practice in Murray, Utah, serving Salt Lake Valley patients with medical and surgical eyecare (glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, retinal disease) plus a cash-pay medical spa offering IPL and facial aesthetics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Vision Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Dry eye therapy
• Medical eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Revenue from comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eyes. Services covered by insurance plans and patient payments.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from outpatient surgical procedures including cataract surgery, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and laser treatments. May include premium IOL options for cataract surgery.
3. Medical Spa/Aesthetic Services: Revenue from facial aesthetics treatments including facials, microneedling, microblading, rosacea treatments, IPL photorejuvenation, and skincare products. Services for patients 18 and older.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eye Foundation of Utah is a medical and surgical ophthalmology/optometry practice providing diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and floaters, along with facial aesthetics and an in-house optical dispensary. The practice combines clinical eye care, outpatient surgery, advanced laser and light-based therapies, and vision correction services under one roof for patients in the Salt Lake Valley.

Product overview

Eye Foundation of Utah is a comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice offering a unified suite of eye care services. The core medical offerings include treatment for eye conditions (glaucoma, cataracts, dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, floaters/flashes, macular degeneration) along with surgical services like cataract surgery and eyelid surgery. The practice also operates a medical spa providing facial aesthetics, IPL therapy (Lumenis M22), microneedling, microblading, and skincare products (ResurFX). Advanced treatments include intraocular lenses for cataract surgery, PROKERA amniotic membranes for dry eye, and Anti-VEGF injections for wet macular degeneration. The practice was founded in 1982 and serves the Salt Lake Valley area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Cataract surgery takes only 20-30 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters: National optical retail chain offering eye exams and prescription eyewear; comparable adjacent offering for routine vision care that competes for the same patient wallet share.
• EyeSouth Partners: PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform that affiliates with and acquires independent practices; represents the consolidating incumbent that competes for optometrist referrals and physician talent.

Direct peers

• Utah Eye Centers: Multi-location Utah ophthalmology and optometry group providing cataract surgery, glaucoma care, and comprehensive eye exams; directly comparable in services and regional scope.
• St. George Eye Center: Independent ophthalmology and optometry practice in Utah offering cataract surgery, glaucoma management, dry eye and aesthetic eye care — a closely comparable regional specialty eye-care model to Eye Foundation of Utah.
• LasikPlus: Specialty refractive surgery provider focused on LASIK; comparable to Eye Foundation on the LASIK/pricing-led elective side of the practice.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National refractive surgery chain offering LASIK and PRK; directly comparable to the LASIK arm of Eye Foundation's practice (Dr. Anderson performs LASIK and refractive surgery).
• Holladay Eye Associates: Salt Lake Valley–based ophthalmology/optometry practice providing comprehensive medical eye care, cataract surgery, and glaucoma management — same geography and similar single-specialty community ophthalmology model.

Others

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology center at the University of Miami where Dr. Wooldridge trained; relevant peer for benchmarking clinical reputation, subspecialty depth, and tertiary-care capability rather than direct competitive overlap.

Regional players

• Quigley Eye Specialists: Multi-physician ophthalmology group in Florida offering cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, and aesthetics — a useful regional comp for a community ophthalmology + medical-spa hybrid model.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: Vertically integrated eyewear brand combining retail optical with tele-optometry and brick-and-mortar stores; an emerging adjacent competitor for routine exams and eyewear, though not a surgical eye-care peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eyefoundationUT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eye-foundation-of-utah

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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