Colorado Eye Care

What Colorado Eye Care does

Colorado Eye Care is a privately-held, single-physician ophthalmology medical practice located in Englewood, Colorado, founded in 1992 by Dr. Gary A. Jamell, M.D., who remains the sole practicing physician. The practice operates from a single office at 3601 S. Clarkson St. #120 with seven total employees, delivering comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, LASIK (using a modern 'no-blade' all-laser technique), cataract surgery (no-stitch with premium lens implants capable of correcting near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism), and long-term management of glaucoma and other ocular diseases including macular degeneration, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease.

The underlying technology is conventional clinical ophthalmology rather than a software or platform business. The practice uses Eyefinity EHR to power an online patient portal for record access and demographic updates, alongside standard downloadable patient intake forms. Surgical cases are performed at a modern outpatient surgical facility; the practice emphasizes modern procedural techniques (no-blade LASIK, no-stitch cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses) and state-of-the-art diagnostic studies for early glaucoma detection. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or product platform is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through professional services billing for examinations, procedures, and surgeries, reimbursed via medical insurance networks, Medicare, and direct patient payment (including self-pay premium services such as LASIK and premium lens cataract surgery). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer with patient acquisition driven by physician referrals, insurance network participation, community reputation, and same-day urgent appointment availability. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per patient based on needs and coverage. The practice has no external investment, no parent company, no additional locations, and no documented digital marketing strategy.

Name

Colorado Eye Care

Legal name

Colorado Eye Care

Website

https://coeyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colorado Eye Care is a privately-held, single-physician ophthalmology practice in Englewood, Colorado, founded in 1992 by Dr. Gary A. Jamell, M.D., providing LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and routine eye care to patients in the Denver metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma management
• Routine eye exams

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, medical eye care, and surgical procedures. Services are billed through standard healthcare reimbursement mechanisms including insurance, Medicare, and patient payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Colorado Eye Care is an independent ophthalmology medical practice providing comprehensive eye care services, including routine eye exams, medical management of ocular diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye), and surgical procedures such as no-blade LASIK and no-stitch cataract surgery with premium lens implants. All clinical services are delivered by a single board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Gary A. Jamell, M.D., at a single Englewood, Colorado office and an affiliated outpatient surgical facility.

Product overview

Colorado Eye Care is an ophthalmology medical practice offering a unified set of eye care services rather than a software product platform. The core service portfolio includes LASIK Surgery (using the modern "no-blade" technique), Cataract Surgery with Premium Lens Implants, Glaucoma & Ocular Diseases Management, and Routine Eye Exams. Supporting services include Medical Eyecare for conditions like dry eyes and macular degeneration, a Patient Portal powered by Eyefinity EHR for accessing electronic medical records, and downloadable Patient Forms. Dr. Gary A. Jamell, M.D. provides all services as the sole physician at the practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Surgery Refractive laser eye surgery using the modern "no-blade" (all-laser) LASIK technique performed by Dr. Jamell for over 25 years. Designed to reduce or eliminate dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses for patients with refractive errors.
• Cataract Surgery Modern "no-stitch" cataract surgery performed since 1994 using premium lens implants that can correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism to reduce dependence on glasses. Done as an outpatient procedure with quick recovery.
• Glaucoma and Ocular Diseases Management Diagnosis, management, and long-term monitoring of glaucoma and other ocular diseases including dry eye syndrome, using state-of-the-art diagnostic studies for the earliest possible detection before vision loss occurs.
• Routine Eye Exams Thorough routine eye examinations for patients of all ages, typically recommended every one to two years or sooner. Exams can detect systemic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Medical Eyecare Management of common medical eye problems including dry eyes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, eye infections, and injuries. Also monitors eye problems related to systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, with same-day urgent appointments often available.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Broad incumbents

• LasikPlus: National branded LASIK chain with multiple locations. Competes for the same refractive surgery patients Colorado Eye Care targets, but at much larger scale, with standardized pricing and dedicated marketing infrastructure.
• Discover Vision Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and routine eye care. Comparable full-service ophthalmology model to Colorado Eye Care, with greater scale and broader marketing presence.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location ophthalmology platform offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and general eye care across the western U.S. Comparable services and patient profile to Colorado Eye Care, but with significantly more locations and resources.
• Mann Eye Institute: Regional multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery, and comprehensive eye care. Operates at a larger scale than Colorado Eye Care but serves an analogous patient mix.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Long-established North American LASIK and refractive surgery brand. Overlaps directly with Colorado Eye Care's LASIK offering, with broader geographic reach and corporate-level marketing.

Direct peers

• Icon Eyecare: Multi-location ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice headquartered in the Denver metro area. Direct competitor for LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and routine eye care in the same Englewood/Denver geography as Colorado Eye Care.
• Cherry Creek Eye Physicians and Surgeons: Independent ophthalmology physician practice in the Denver/Englewood area offering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Closely comparable in size, scope of services, and patient demographic to Colorado Eye Care.
• 20/20 Institute: Denver-area LASIK and refractive surgery center. Competes directly for cash-pay LASIK and premium lens patients in the same Denver metro market, with comparable all-laser refractive offerings.

Emerging players

• Eye Health America: PE-backed consolidator of ophthalmology and optometry practices. Comparable as a strategic acquirer peer for independent eye-care clinics seeking a platform exit or partnership.
• US Eye (United Surgical Partners): PE-backed ophthalmology platform actively acquiring independent eye-care practices. Not a direct competitor for individual patients, but a relevant peer as a likely acquirer or strategic partner for a solo practice like Colorado Eye Care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorado-eye-care

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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