Club View Vision Center

What Club View Vision Center does

Club View Vision Center, Inc. is a single-location private optometry practice operating from 1650 E. Mansfield St. in Bucyrus, Ohio, serving local residents across Crawford County. Founded by Dr. Thomas M. Britton, O.D. after acquiring the practice from Dr. Lowell Hone (post-1989), the practice delivers comprehensive vision care including routine eye exams, medical eye exams for disease diagnosis and management, and contact lens fitting services. Diagnostic capabilities are anchored by standard optometric equipment: Optos Retinal Imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and visual field testing. The on-site dispensary stocks over 600 frames across prescription, sunwear, safety, sports, and children's categories, with prescription lenses fabricated through a local professional lab on a 10-working-day turnaround.

The practice operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: patients schedule appointments by phone or walk in, complete forms online, and visit the physical office for all services and product purchases. There is no e-commerce channel. Revenue is generated from three streams: professional service fees for eye examinations and contact lens fittings (billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket), one-time retail sales of prescription eyewear, and recurring contact lens replacement sales. The practice maintains in-network status with nine insurance and managed care providers, including VSP, Medicare, Medicaid, EyeMed, Spectera, Molina, CareSource, United HealthCare Community Plan, and Anthem, maximizing insured patient accessibility.

The practice is privately held by Dr. Britton with no external investors, parent company, or funding rounds. The management team consists of Dr. Britton (founder and primary practitioner), Sam Hopkins (Office Manager since 2002), and Sandy Saunders (Licensed Optician with 28+ years of optical experience). The practice has operated continuously since its founding with no documented expansion, acquisitions, or significant restructuring, reflecting a stable, mature small-business profile.

Name

Club View Vision Center

Legal name

Club View Vision Center, Inc.

Website

https://clubviewvision.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club View Vision Center is a single-location private optometry practice in Bucyrus, Ohio, founded by Dr. Thomas M. Britton. It provides routine and medical eye exams, contact lens fittings, and eyewear sales to local residents, accepting nine major insurance plans and operating a 600+ frame dispensary.

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

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL), Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging) (HLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Prescription eyewear
• Contact lens fitting
• Comprehensive eye exams
• Retail optical dispensary

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucyrus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye Exams and Vision Care Services: Professional optometric services including routine eye exams, treatment of eye disease, and contact lens examinations. Revenue generated from professional service fees, typically billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket by patients.
2. Eyewear Sales: Sale of prescription eyeglasses, frames, lenses, and sunglasses. The practice offers over 600 frame options and lens packages with various features. Revenue is generated through direct patient purchases, with insurance reimbursements for covered eyewear benefits.
3. Contact Lens Sales: Sale of contact lenses to patients who have been fitted and prescribed lenses during examinations. Contact lens sales provide recurring revenue as patients need periodic replacement of their lenses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Club View Vision Center operates a single-location optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care examinations and treatment of eye disease, on-site contact lens fitting recognized as an industry-leading service, and retail sale of prescription eyeglasses featuring an in-house dispensary with over 600 frame options (including sunwear, safety, sports, and children's frames). The practice supports its services with advanced diagnostic equipment (Optos Retinal Imaging, OCT, and visual field testing) and partners with a local professional lab for prescription lens fabrication.

Product overview

Club View Vision Center is a single-location optometry practice offering a unified suite of vision care services and products. The core offering centers on comprehensive eye care delivered by Dr. Thomas M. Britton, O.D., including routine eye exams, medical eye exams, and contact lens fitting services. The practice operates an on-site eyewear dispensary with over 600 frames and utilizes a local professional lab for prescription lens fabrication. Diagnostic capabilities include Optos retinal imaging, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), and visual field testing. Supporting services include Transitions photochromic lens options, safety glasses, and sports glasses. The practice accepts multiple insurance plans and various payment methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Routine Eye Exams Comprehensive routine eye examinations to assess vision acuity, prescribe corrective lenses, and monitor overall eye health for patients.
• Medical Eye Exams Examinations focused on diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, and other ocular conditions.
• Contact Lens Fitting Professional contact lens fitting services offering various lens types and brands; the practice is described as recognized as an industry leader in contact lens fitting.
• Eyewear / Frames Prescription eyeglasses from an on-site dispensary with over 600 frames including sunwear, safety glasses, sports glasses, and children's frames; includes one-year warranty on frames (excluding loss, theft, or extreme abuse).
• Prescription Lenses High-tech prescription lenses with advanced treatments and durable surface protection; includes a one-year warranty against scratches with one free remake per year and a 30-day prescription accuracy guarantee, fabricated through a local professional lab.
• Safety Glasses Protective occupational safety eyewear, offered as part of the dispensary's 600+ frame selection.
• Sports Glasses Athletic protective eyewear designed for sports activities, offered as part of the dispensary's 600+ frame selection.
• Contact Lenses (Retail Sales) Sale of contact lenses to patients who have been fitted and prescribed lenses during examinations, generating recurring replacement revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-year warranty on all frames (excluding loss, theft, or extreme abuse)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VSPcoreOthersVSP is a vision insurance provider. Club View Vision Center participates as a VSP network provider, meaning patients with VSP insurance can use their benefits at this practice for covered eye exams and eyewear.
• MedicarecoreOthersMedicare is a federal health insurance program. Club View Vision Center participates with Medicare, accepting patients who have Medicare coverage for eligible eye care services.
• MedicaidcoreOthersMedicaid is a state and federal health coverage program. Club View Vision Center accepts Medicaid patients for covered vision care services.
• EyeMed Vision CarecoreOthersEyeMed is a vision insurance plan. The practice participates with EyeMed Vision Care, allowing members to use their benefits for exams and eyewear at this location.
• SpecteracoreOthersSpectera is a vision benefits company. Club View Vision Center participates with Spectera, providing in-network services for their members.
• Molina HealthcarecoreOthersMolina Healthcare is a managed care organization providing health coverage. The practice accepts Molina insurance plans for eligible vision care services.
• CareSourcecoreOthersCareSource is a nonprofit health plan. Club View Vision Center participates with CareSource, accepting their members for covered vision services.
• United HealthCare Community PlancoreOthersUnited HealthCare Community Plan provides government-sponsored health coverage. The practice accepts United HealthCare Community Plan members for vision care.
• AnthemcoreOthersAnthem is a major health insurance provider. Club View Vision Center participates with Anthem insurance, providing in-network vision services for members.
• Local Professional LabcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe practice utilizes a local professional lab with an excellent reputation to guarantee the finest quality finished product for eyewear. This local lab partnership ensures quality control and typically 10 working days turnaround for eyewear orders.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Clarkson Eyecare: Multi-location optometry practice group offering comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and eyewear dispensing across the U.S. Comparable to Club View Vision Center in its core service mix of routine/medical eye exams plus in-office optical dispensary, with the key difference being Clarkson's multi-site scale.
• MyEyeDr. Optometry-led chain combining comprehensive eye exams with in-office frame and contact lens dispensing. Highly comparable to Club View Vision Center on service line, revenue mix (exams + eyewear + CLs), and broad insurance participation, but operating at a national multi-location scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Vision Holdings (America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses): Operates America's Best, Eyeglass World, and other value-oriented optical retail brands delivering eye exams and two-pair eyewear packages. Overlaps with Club View Vision Center on exam + eyeglass bundle economics and broad insurance acceptance, but at a national retail scale with a value-positioned GTM.
• LensCrafters (EssilorLuxottica): Large national optical retail chain offering eye exams and prescription eyewear. Comparable in product/service mix to Club View Vision Center, but operates at a mall-based national scale and is owned by a vertically integrated lens-to-frame manufacturer.
• Pearle Vision (EssilorLuxottica): Multi-location optical retail and optometry brand offering eye exams, contact lens fittings, and eyewear. Highly comparable service line to Club View Vision Center but delivered through a franchise model with national brand reach.
• Costco Optical: Big-box optical department operated within Costco warehouses, offering routine eye exams and low-priced prescription eyewear. Comparable to Club View Vision Center on exam + eyewear delivery, but benefits from membership-driven foot traffic and high-volume purchasing economics.

Emerging players

• Zenni Optical: Online-only prescription eyewear retailer. Not a clinical peer, but a direct substitute for Club View Vision Center's dispensary frames/lenses revenue, especially attractive to price-sensitive rural consumers who can order online without a local exam.
• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand that has expanded into physical retail with in-store eye exams. Directly competitive with Club View Vision Center on frames and contact lenses and represents the digital-first model that is reshaping the same patient acquisition funnel the Bucyrus practice depends on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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