The Eye Gallery

What The Eye Gallery does

The Eye Gallery is a privately held, founder-owned optometry practice founded in 2012 by Arnold Bulos, O.D., operating from a single retail location at 2048 Whittaker Rd in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The practice provides comprehensive optometry services including vision examinations, diagnosis and management of eye diseases (macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy), pediatric eye care, emergency eye exams, and specialized dry eye treatment using IPL and radiofrequency (RF) therapy. In addition to professional services, it sells prescription lenses, frames, and contact lenses as its retail product line, supported by an in-office iPad-assisted frame selection workflow and computer-aided diagnostic technology.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, quote-based pricing model with pay-as-you-go billing through insurance or out-of-pocket payment; no published price points exist. Patient acquisition relies on a single physical storefront, online appointment scheduling via the RevIntake widget, SMS-based communication, an active content blog and social media presence, and community reputation including referrals. In 2014, the practice received recognition from INVISION Magazine as one of America's Finest Optical Retailers, and in 2015 was voted Best Optometrist in Ypsilanti by Opencare.com. Dr. Bulos also maintains a pro bono partnership with the Ozone House nonprofit, providing free exams and eyewear to at-risk youth in Washtenaw County.

The firm is small (headcount band of 11-50, consistent with a single-location practice) and has remained single-site since founding, with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or expansion into additional geographies. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no evidence of institutional capital involvement. Technology adoption is centered on standard optometric diagnostic equipment and consumer-facing digital scheduling rather than proprietary platforms or AI systems.

Name

The Eye Gallery

Legal name

The Eye Gallery

Website

https://theyegallery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Eye Gallery is an independently owned optometry practice in Ypsilanti, Michigan, founded in 2012 by Arnold Bulos, O.D. It provides comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, pediatric and emergency eye care, eye disease treatment, and IPL/RF dry eye therapy to local consumer patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Prescription eyewear
• Contact lenses
• Dry eye treatment
• Pediatric eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ypsilanti

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Optometry Services: Comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, emergency eye exams, pediatric eye care, and routine vision care services
2. Vision Care Products: Sales of prescription lenses, frames, and contact lenses to patients
3. Specialty Treatments: Dry eye treatment including IPL & RF Dry Eye Therapy, eye disease treatment for macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Eye Gallery is an independent optometry practice that provides comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases (macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy), and specialized therapies including IPL & RF Dry Eye Therapy. The practice sells prescription lenses, frames, and contact lenses, and offers pediatric eye care and emergency eye exams at its Ypsilanti, MI office.

Product overview

The Eye Gallery is an optometry practice offering comprehensive eye care services through a unified practice model. The core offerings include comprehensive eye exams, prescription lenses and frames, contact lenses, pediatric eye health care, emergency eye exams, and eye disease treatment (covering macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy). The practice also provides specialized treatment including IPL & RF Dry Eye Therapy. Patient-facing digital tools include online appointment scheduling via RevIntake and text messaging for communication. The practice was established in 2012 and is led by Arnold Bulos, O.D.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ozone HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2014The Eye Gallery partnered with Washtenaw County nonprofit Ozone House to provide free, comprehensive eye exams and glasses to children whose families are members of Ozone House. Ozone House provides free, confidential, round-the-clock shelter and support services for runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth ages 10 to 20. Children are selected monthly by Ozone House staff from their two locations in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. Owner Arnold Bulos donates his services and free glasses.
• AvelientminorOthersWebsite development and maintenance by Avelient, as noted in website footer

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters: National optical chain providing eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses inside malls and retail centers. Operates in the same optometry + retail category but at massive scale with a brand-and-convenience positioning rather than independent boutique care.
• Visionworks: National optical retailer operating inside malls and shopping centers, providing eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Comparable core offering but with significantly larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Pearle Vision: Established national optical chain with franchise and corporate locations offering eye exams, eyewear, and contact lens services. Comparable service offering but with a franchised broad-market model rather than independent community-practice positioning.

Emerging players

• Zenni Optical: Online-only eyewear retailer offering low-cost prescription frames and lenses. Competes for the eyewear side of the optical value chain — particularly price-sensitive consumers — though it does not offer in-person eye exams.
• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand with growing physical retail footprint, combining affordable prescription eyewear with eye exams and contact lens services. Comparable in offering eyewear + exams but with a fundamentally different DTC/e-commerce-first model.

Direct peers

• Rx Optical: Michigan-based regional optical chain offering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and disease management across dozens of locations. Highly comparable as a multi-location Michigan optometry practice serving the same regional demographic.
• Clarkson Eyecare: Multi-location optometry group practice providing comprehensive eye exams, disease management, contact lens services, and optical retail. Comparable as a group optometry practice with full-scope clinical services, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: National chain offering eye exams, contact lenses, and eyewear at value price points. Comparable to The Eye Gallery in core services (exams + retail), though operating at vastly larger scale and with a value-oriented go-to-market.
• SVS Vision: Michigan-headquartered optical retailer with multiple locations providing eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Direct peer operating in the same Midwestern market with comparable service mix and value positioning.

Others

• Bausch + Lomb: Global manufacturer of contact lenses, lens care solutions, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Comparable as a participant in the broader vision-care ecosystem that supplies products The Eye Gallery dispenses (e.g., its contact lenses and its 2016 #ONEbyONE recycling partnership).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theyegallery2020

Compliance2 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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