What Optic Nerve does

Optic Nerve (operating as Optic Nerve Polaris) is a privately held, single-location optometry practice located on the first floor of Polaris Fashion Place Mall in Columbus, Ohio. The practice is owner-operated by Dr. Eric Neader, O.D., MBA, a 2004 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Optometry, and runs with a headcount of 1–10 employees. It provides comprehensive clinical eye care — annual eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease diagnosis and management (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts), pediatric and family eye care, dry eye treatment including IPL therapy, LASIK and refractive surgery co-management, and urgent eye care — alongside an optical retail boutique carrying prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and designer frames (Tom Ford, Tiffany, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Calvin Klein, Jimmy Choo, Etnia Barcelona).

Name

Optic Nerve

Legal name

Optic Nerve Polaris

Website

https://opticnerve-polaris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Optic Nerve is a single-location, owner-operated optometry practice in Polaris Fashion Place Mall, Columbus, OH, delivering comprehensive eye exams, ocular disease management, dry eye treatment, and designer eyewear to individual patients and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Eye care clinic
• Contact lens fittings
• Designer eyewear
• Dry eye treatment

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye Care Services: Professional optometry services including comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, eye disease diagnosis and management, pediatric eye care, and emergency eye care. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements and patient payments.
2. Eyewear Sales: Sale of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, designer frames (Tom Ford, Tiffany, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Oakley, etc.), and specialty eyewear. Revenue from product sales alongside professional services.
3. Contact Lens Sales: Sale of contact lenses including daily disposables, bi-weekly, monthly, toric, multifocal, and specialty lenses. Offers online ordering through Marlo platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Optic Nerve Polaris is a single-location optometry practice in Columbus, Ohio that delivers comprehensive eye care services—including eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease management, pediatric and family eye care, dry eye treatment, LASIK co-management, and emergency eye care—paired with an on-site optical retail operation selling designer frames, prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, specialty eyewear, and contact lenses. The practice combines clinical services with same-day eyewear production using an in-house optical lab and digital diagnostic equipment.

Product overview

Optic Nerve Polaris is an optometry practice offering a comprehensive range of eye care services centered around eye exams, contact lens services, and designer eyewear. The practice operates as a unified service model combining clinical eye care (comprehensive exams, eye disease management, dry eye treatment, LASIK co-management, eye emergencies) with an optical retail component featuring designer frames and prescription lenses. Key products include contact lenses (daily disposables, bifocal/multifocal, gas permeable, toric), prescription eyeglasses with various lens treatments (Transitions, anti-reflective, blue light protection), designer sunglasses, specialty eyewear, and children's optical. The practice accepts VSP and EyeMed vision insurance plans.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Annual eye exams evaluating vision, eye pressure, retinal health, and screening for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy using advanced diagnostic technology. Intended for patients of all ages.
• Contact Lens Fittings & Evaluations Contact lens evaluation and fitting services matching patients with optimal lens types including multifocal, toric, and daily disposables. Intended for contact lens wearers and new fits.
• Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management Full-service diagnostics and management for ocular diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. For patients needing ongoing ocular disease care.
• Pediatric & Family Eye Care Eye care services tailored for children and families, addressing age-related concerns including presbyopia and vision changes associated with systemic health conditions. For families and pediatric patients.
• LASIK & Refractive Surgery Co-Management Pre-operative evaluations, consultations, and post-operative care for LASIK and other refractive surgeries including wavefront-guided procedures. For patients pursuing surgical vision correction.
• Eye Emergencies Urgent eye care services for foreign objects, eye trauma, scratches, sudden vision loss, infections, and chemical exposure. For patients needing immediate ocular care.
• Dry Eye Treatment Personalized dry eye treatment programs including IPL therapy, prescription eye drops, punctal plugs, eyelid hygiene, and specialty contact lenses. For patients with dry eye disease.
• Designer Eyewear & Frame Styling Optical boutique featuring designer frames from brands including Tom Ford, Tiffany & Co., Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Calvin Klein, Etnia Barcelona, and Jimmy Choo, with licensed opticians providing fittings. For fashion-conscious eyewear consumers.
• Prescription Eyeglasses Custom prescription glasses featuring high-definition digital lenses, anti-reflective coatings, transition lenses, and thin lightweight materials. For patients requiring prescription vision correction.
• Sunglasses Prescription and non-prescription sunglasses with 100% UV protection, polarized lenses, and designer frames for various lifestyles. For consumers seeking sun protection and fashion eyewear.
• Specialty Eyewear Sports glasses, protective eyewear, SCUBA diving masks, shooting glasses, and performance eyewear customized for specific activities. For athletes and active individuals.
• Kids Optical Eyeglass frames and lenses designed for children with durable, lightweight materials, polycarbonate lenses, and sport temples. For pediatric patients requiring eyewear.
• Disposable Contact Lenses Daily, bi-weekly, and monthly disposable contact lenses from brands including DAILIES TOTAL1, Precision1, TOTAL30, ACUVUE OASYS, and ACUVUE Oasys Max 1-Day. For contact lens wearers seeking scheduled-replacement lenses.
• Bifocal and Multifocal Contact Lenses Contact lenses for presbyopia patients available in simultaneous vision and alternating vision designs, including monovision options. For patients with age-related near-vision loss.
• Gas Permeable (GP) Contact Lenses Rigid gas permeable contact lenses offering superior oxygen transmission, durability, and crisp vision correction, particularly for astigmatism. For patients seeking long-lasting custom contact lenses.
• Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism Specialized contact lenses designed to correct astigmatism with oblong shaping to accommodate irregular corneal shapes. For patients with astigmatism.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MyEyeDr. Large multi-state optometry group operating hundreds of offices offering exams, eyewear, and contact lenses. Same clinical + retail model as Optic Nerve but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Clarkson Eyecare: Regional optometry group with multiple locations across the Midwest offering comprehensive eye exams and designer eyewear. Comparable service mix and premium positioning, but operates across many more locations than Optic Nerve's single storefront.

Direct peers

• Warby Parker: DTC eyewear brand with a growing retail footprint offering eye exams and prescription glasses/sunglasses. Competes for the same patient wallet on eyewear, though with private-label frames at lower price points and a heavier online channel mix than Optic Nerve's premium-designer positioning.
• Pearle Vision: National optometry and eyewear chain providing comprehensive eye exams and a wide selection of frames. Comparable service model (exam + retail) with strong insurance network participation, though typically less premium on frame assortment than Optic Nerve.
• Target Optical: Optical retailer operating inside Target stores, providing eye exams and eyewear alongside general retail. Comparable co-located retail + eye care model, but mass-market positioning rather than premium-designer focus.
• LensCrafters: National chain optical retailer offering eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses inside mall locations. Closest analog in retail format (mall-based) and service offering (exam + eyewear under one roof), though it operates at much greater scale and with private-label rather than luxury-designer frame focus.
• America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: High-volume optical retailer offering eye exams and value-priced eyewear. Directly competes for vision-plan patients in the same value-conscious segment, contrasting with Optic Nerve's premium positioning.
• Costco Optical: Optical department inside Costco warehouses offering eye exams and competitively priced eyewear. Comparable retail + clinical model, though membership-gated and value-priced rather than luxury-designer oriented.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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