Vision Source Signature Eye Care

What Vision Source Signature Eye Care does

Vision Source Signature Eye Care, operating under the legal entity Vision For Life Corp, is a private optometric practice group serving retail patients across three Long Island, New York locations in Babylon, Huntington, and Valley Stream. The practice operates as a member of the broader Vision Source network of more than 4,700 independent optometrists, which provides group purchasing, professional development, and clinical resource access. Practice roots extend back to 1956, with the current ownership structure established in 2004 under Dr. Wianecka; the practice has expanded its footprint through acquisitions in 2016 and 2019 and currently employs between 11 and 50 staff, including approximately five optometrists plus opticians and operations personnel.

The clinical offering spans routine eye exams, specialty contact lens fittings, and a growing portfolio of treatment-oriented services. The practice has invested in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology including Reteval ERG for retinal function, OCT and Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging, LipiFlow and IPL for dry eye, Blephex and MiBo for lid hygiene, and Valeda photobiomodulation — an FDA-authorized therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration. Myopia management is a deliberate service vertical, featuring Stellest lenses (FDA-approved September 2025), MiSight, Ortho-K, and atropine therapy. The practice has also extended into adjacent categories with Nuance Audio hearing-enhancement eyewear, signaling a willingness to leverage its optical retail footprint for cross-category wearable sales.

The business model is conventional retail optometry: fee-for-service clinical exams, prescription eyewear and contact lens sales, insurance reimbursements (VSP, EyeMed, and similar carriers), and out-of-pocket payments for specialty services and premium products. The customer mix is entirely retail/consumer — individuals and families — with revenue derived from a high volume of relatively small transactions and no enterprise or B2B exposure. Specialty services such as Valeda PBM, dry eye treatment packages, and myopia management programs represent an increasing share of higher-margin revenue layered on top of the core optical retail base.

Name

Vision Source Signature Eye Care

Legal name

Vision Source Signature Eye Care

Website

https://visionforlifeod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vision Source Signature Eye Care (legal entity Vision For Life Corp) is a private, three-location optometric practice on Long Island, NY, serving retail patients with comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye treatment, AMD therapy, and advanced diagnostics within the Vision Source network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Comprehensive eye exams
• Designer eyewear frames
• Myopia management
• Specialty contact lenses

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley Stream

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Eye Care Services: Comprehensive eye exams, pediatric eye care, emergency eye exams, eye disease treatment, dry eye treatment, myopia management, specialty contact lens fittings, and surgical co-management for LASIK and cataract procedures
2. Vision Care Products: Sale of eyeglass frames, prescription lenses, and contact lenses. Features designer brands including Balenciaga, Gucci, Nike, Prada, Ray-Ban, Saint Laurent, Silhouette, Tiffany & Co., and Varilux. Contact lens brands include Acuvue, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, and CooperVision
3. Payment Plans and Financing: Accepts Care Credit financing for flexible payment options across all three locations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vision Source Signature Eye Care is a multi-location optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care services and vision correction products. Services include comprehensive and emergency eye exams, pediatric eye care, eye disease treatment, dry eye therapy, myopia management, specialty contact lens fittings, and surgical co-management for LASIK and cataract procedures. The practice also retails designer eyeglass frames, prescription lenses, and contact lenses from brands such as Ray-Ban, Gucci, Prada, Acuvue, and CooperVision across three Long Island, NY offices.

Product overview

Vision Source Signature Eye Care is a multi-location optometry practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services and vision correction products. The practice operates three locations (Babylon, Huntington, and Valley Stream, NY) and provides an integrated portfolio combining clinical eye care services with optical retail products. Core offerings include comprehensive eye exams, emergency eye care, pediatric eye care, eye disease treatment, dry eye treatment, myopia management, and specialty contact lens services. The product portfolio encompasses designer eyeglass frames (Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, Ray-Ban, etc.) and prescription lenses (transitions, UV-coated, anti-glare, thinner lenses), contact lenses (soft, RGP, scleral, specialty), and advanced myopia management products including Stellest lenses, MiSight 1 day contacts, Ortho-K, and atropine drops. Technology products include Nuance Audio Frames (hearing enhancement glasses) and Valeda PBM (FDA-authorized dry AMD treatment). The practice utilizes advanced diagnostic technology including Reteval ERG, Optical Coherence Tomography, Lumenis Optilight IPL, and LipiFlow for comprehensive eye health assessment and treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Full eye examinations assessing visual acuity, eye diseases, eye function, and overall eye health using retinoscopy, refraction, slit lamp, retinal photo screenings, tonometry, and ophthalmoscopy. For patients of all ages.
• Emergency Eye Exams Urgent eye care for eye infections, foreign objects, cuts, chemical exposure, sudden vision loss, and other eye emergencies. Walk-ins accepted.
• Pediatric Eye Care Eye care for children including comprehensive exams, vision development assessment, and treatment of childhood eye conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia, and InfantSEE exams for ages 1-12 months.
• Eye Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases including macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy using advanced diagnostic tools such as Reteval ERG and OCT.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye diagnosis and treatment including meibomian gland imaging, tear film osmolarity measurement, prescription eye drops, LipiFlow thermal pulsation, and Lumenis Optilight IPL therapy.
• Myopia Management Pediatric myopia control program using MiSight 1 Day contacts, Stellest lenses, Ortho-K overnight corneal reshaping, and low-dose atropine drops to slow myopia progression in children.
• Specialty Contact Lens Services Specialized fitting for scleral, RGP, toric, and ortho-k lenses for hard-to-fit patients with keratoconus, astigmatism, post-LASIK corneas, presbyopia, and irregular corneas.
• Designer Eyeglass Frames Curated collection of designer and premium eyeglass frames from Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, Ray-Ban, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Nike Vision, Polo, Silhouette, and Vogue.
• Prescription Lenses Precision optical lenses including transition lenses, UV-coated lenses, tinted sunglass lenses, scratch-resistant coating, plastic lenses, thinner polycarbonate lenses, and anti-glare lenses.
• Contact Lenses Wide selection of contact lenses including hard/RGP, soft, disposable soft, extended wear, daily wear, and colored contact lenses from Acuvue, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, and CooperVision.
• Scleral Contact Lenses Specialty contact lenses that rest on the sclera to provide clear vision and comfort for hard-to-fit eyes caused by conditions like keratoconus and post-surgical corneas.
• Stellest Lenses FDA-approved Essilor lenses for children ages 6-12 that both correct vision and slow myopia progression using patented H.A.L.T. Technology (Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target).
• MiSight 1 Day Contact Lenses FDA-approved dual-focus soft contact lenses from CooperVision designed for myopia control in children aged 8-12, providing clear vision while slowing myopia progression.
• Nuance Audio Frames Smart eyeglasses combining vision correction with built-in hearing enhancement technology featuring directional microphones, miniature speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, and smartphone app control. Designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.
• Valeda PBM Treatment FDA-authorized photobiomodulation treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that improves and maintains vision for up to 2 years.
• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Contact lenses that temporarily reshape the cornea overnight, delivering clear vision throughout the day without daytime glasses or contacts, used for myopia management.
• Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia Low-dose topical atropine drops that dilate the pupil and relax the eye's focus to slow myopia progression in children.
• Lumenis Optilight IPL Therapy Intense pulsed light therapy for dry eye treatment that liquefies and releases hardened oils clogging meibomian glands, provided as a standalone in-office treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stellest lenses can slow myopia progression by up to 67% compared to standard single-vision lenses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vision SourcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVision Source is a network of the country's premier private practice optometrists, established in 1991, with over 4,700 doctors at locations spanning the United States. Vision Source Signature Eye Care is a proud member, benefiting from collegiality, services, and programs that allow them to focus on clinical excellence and unmatched patient care. The membership provides access to group purchasing for advanced equipment and networking with influential eye care professionals.
• Insurance Carriers (AARP, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Davis Vision, EyeMed, March VC, Medicare, Oxford HP, Spectera, SuperiorVision, UMR, UHC, VSP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe practice works with many insurance carriers and vision care plans to provide coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. Patients are encouraged to call the office to verify coverage with their specific carrier.
• Essilor (Stellest Lenses)coreTechnology or IntegrationStellest lenses are a groundbreaking myopia control innovation developed by Essilor, FDA-approved for children ages 6-12. The lenses use patented H.A.L.T. Technology to both correct vision and slow myopia progression by up to 67%.
• CooperVision (MiSight)coreTechnology or IntegrationMiSight 1 Day contact lenses are FDA-approved for myopia control in children aged 8-12 at initiation of treatment. The practice offers this as part of their pediatric myopia management program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MyEyeDr. Large multi-location U.S. optometry chain offering comprehensive exams, designer eyewear, and contact lenses. Closely comparable in operating model — combining clinical services with optical retail across multiple sites.
• Visionworks: National optical retailer offering eye exams alongside frame and lens dispensing through hundreds of U.S. locations. Comparable as a full-service optical retail chain combining exam services with frame and contact lens sales.
• Clarkson Eyecare: Regional multi-location optometry group operating across the Midwest and Mid-South. Comparable as a multi-site optometry practice offering comprehensive eye care, designer eyewear, and specialty services.
• AEG Vision: Private equity-sponsored optometry platform with dozens of affiliated practices across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-location optometry roll-up model pursuing similar specialty and technology expansion strategies.
• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed U.S. optometry platform operating hundreds of locations across multiple states. Most directly comparable as a multi-location optometry consolidator with similar clinical service stacks and advanced diagnostic technology.

Broad incumbents

• National Vision: Public optical retailer (NASDAQ: EYE) operating America's Best, Eyeglass World, and other value-oriented chains. Comparable as a competing optical retail presence at the lower-price end of the market, contrasting with this practice's premium positioning.
• LensCrafters: One of the largest U.S. optical retail chains, operated under EssilorLuxottica, offering exams and eyewear across hundreds of locations. Comparable as a competing optical retail presence, though it lacks the founder-owned specialty clinical focus.
• Pearle Vision: Long-established U.S. optical retail franchise offering comprehensive eye exams, frames, and contact lenses. Comparable as a competing optical retail and exam provider, though distributed via franchised rather than owned-and-operated locations.

Emerging players

• Warby Parker: D2C-born eyewear retailer expanding aggressively into physical retail with in-store eye exams. Comparable as a fast-growing optical retail competitor, particularly for frame and contact lens reorders, though positioned at a different price tier.

Others

• Vision Source: National network of over 4,700 independent private-practice optometrists that this practice is a member of. Comparable as the affiliating network providing brand, purchasing, and clinical-program support — not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AleksandraWianeckaOd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aleksandra-wianecka-od

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Vision Source Signature Eye Care