Alberta Sports Vision Institute

What Alberta Sports Vision Institute does

Alberta Sports Vision Institute (ASVI) is a privately-held, family-run optometry practice headquartered in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, founded by Dr. Brent Saik in 1993 and transitioned in 2025 to new ownership under Dr. Rebecca Chopek. The practice operates from a single retail storefront at #820, 220 Lakeland Drive, supported by approximately nine employees and an in-house optical lab that enables same-day prescription eyeglasses for many prescriptions. ASVI serves the broader Sherwood Park and Edmonton trade area with a patient mix spanning general community families, amateur and professional athletes, and patients with specific ocular conditions including Dry AMD, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease.

The service portfolio is anchored in five pillars: comprehensive eye health examinations (with Optomap wide-field retinal imaging and advanced diagnostics), prescription eyeglasses (including sports-specific frames such as prescription swim and ski goggles), HOYA-sourced prescription lenses fitted via digital measurement technology, contact lens fittings and sales across multiple wear schedules and brands (Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson Vision, CooperVision), and Dry AMD treatment using licensed MacuMira microcurrent therapy. Specialty services include sports vision training (reaction time and hand-eye coordination programs) and vision therapy. ASVI holds official team optometrist roles with multiple Edmonton-area professional and amateur sports organizations, including the NHL Edmonton Oilers, CFL Edmonton Elks, WHL Edmonton Oil Kings, University of Alberta sports teams, and the Edmonton Riverhawks baseball club.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional service fees for eye exams and specialty treatments, one-time retail transactions for frames and lenses (prescription eyeglasses starting at C$139.95), and recurring contact lens sales. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the physical storefront, an online appointment booking system on asvi.ca, and an online contact lens reorder flow. Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), community events such as the World's Longest Games charity series (which has raised over C$8.1 million for the Cross Cancer Institute), and word-of-mouth referrals generated by 30+ years of local operating history. The practice has no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or parent company.

Name

Alberta Sports Vision Institute

Legal name

Alberta Sports Vision Institute

Website

https://asvi.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alberta Sports Vision Institute is a family-run optometry practice in Sherwood Park, Alberta offering eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sports vision services, and Dry AMD treatment to families and athletes in the Edmonton region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Retail (Glasses/Frames/Lenses) (HLAKAKAL), Contact Lens Specialty & Myopia Control (HLAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Optometry services
• Eye health exams
• Prescription eyeglasses
• Contact lens fittings
• Sports vision training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherwood Park

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye Health Exams and Eye Care Services: Comprehensive eye health exams, cataract/glaucoma checks, diabetic eye examinations, vision therapy, sports vision training, and ocular condition management.
2. Eyeglasses and Frames Sales: Prescription eyeglasses, sports prescription glasses, prescription swim goggles, prescription ski goggles. Same-day service available. Revenue from frame sales and lens fabrication through in-house optical lab.
3. Contact Lens Sales and Fittings: Contact lens sales including daily disposables, bi-weekly, monthly lenses, multifocal, toric, and orthokeratology lenses. Includes expert fittings and personalized training.
4. Dry AMD Treatment (MacuMira Therapy): Non-invasive treatment sessions for Dry AMD patients. 32-minute sessions that provide visual improvements lasting up to 90 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASVI is a community optometry practice providing comprehensive eye health exams, prescription eyeglasses, prescription lenses, contact lenses, and specialized treatments including Dry AMD therapy and sports vision training. The clinic sells prescription eyewear and contact lenses directly to patients and offers sports vision services to amateur and professional athletes across the Edmonton area.

Product overview

Alberta Sports Vision Institute (ASVI) is an optometry clinic offering a unified suite of eye care services. The core offering includes comprehensive eye health exams, prescription eyeglasses (including sports-specific eyewear), prescription lenses from HOYA, and contact lenses across multiple wear schedules and brands. Specialized services encompass Dry AMD Treatment using MacuMira microcurrent therapy and sports vision training/therapy programs. The practice serves patients of all ages in the Sherwood Park community and has over 30 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eye Health Services Comprehensive eye health exams and personalized care for patients of all ages, including cataract and glaucoma checks, diabetic eye examinations, ocular imaging with Optomap photos, low vision support, and management of ocular conditions.
• Eyeglasses Prescription eyeglasses, specialized sports prescription glasses, prescription swim goggles, and prescription ski goggles, including patient-first consultation, expert fitting by licensed opticians, and same-day prescription glasses availability.
• Prescription Lenses High-quality prescription lenses designed by HOYA, including single vision lenses, progressive (no-line multifocal) lenses, and prescription sunglass lenses, fitted with advanced digital measurement technology.
• Contact Lenses Contact lens fittings, training for new wearers, and orthokeratology lens care. Available types include daily disposables, bi-weekly lenses, monthly wear, multifocal, toric (for astigmatism), and light-adaptive (transitions) lenses from brands including Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, and CooperVision.
• Dry AMD Treatment (MacuMira Therapy) Non-invasive treatment for Age-related Macular Degeneration using MacuMira technology. Provides 32-minute pain-free sessions using microcurrent stimulation to rejuvenate retinal cells and improve visual function, with sustained improvements for up to 90 days.
• Sports Vision and Vision Therapy Sports vision training to improve reaction times and hand-eye coordination for athletes, along with vision therapy programs to strengthen visual skills and improve comfort when reading or using screens.

Quantifiable outcome

• MacuMira therapy provides sustained visual improvements for up to 90 days per treatment session
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HOYAcoreTechnology or IntegrationASVI sources prescription lenses designed by HOYA, a leading optical lens manufacturer. HOYA provides the lens technology that ASVI prescribes and fits for patients requiring prescription eyewear.
• Alcon CanadaminorOthersContact lens brand carried by ASVI. Alcon manufactures contact lenses including the TOTAL30 product line.
• Bausch & LombminorOthersContact lens brand available at ASVI. Bausch & Lomb is a major eye health product manufacturer.
• Johnson & Johnson VisionminorOthersContact lens brand carried by ASVI. Johnson & Johnson manufactures ACUVUE contact lens products.
• CooperVisionminorOthersContact lens brand available at ASVI. CooperVision specializes in contact lenses including specialty lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia.
• Cross Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASVI and Dr. Brent Saik have a long-standing partnership with the Cross Cancer Institute. ASVI organizes charitable events including World's Longest Hockey Game and World's Longest Baseball Game that have raised over $8.1 million for the institute. The Day of Golf tournament, supported by ASVI, has raised over $20 million for cancer research at the institute.
• Terry Saik Memorial Golf Tournament / Day of GolfcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term supporter of the Day of Golf tournament, an annual cancer fundraising event that started over 40 years ago and has raised over $20 million for the Cross Cancer Institute. ASVI provides ongoing support and merchandise pickup at their location.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asvisp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alberta-sports-vision-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/asvispk/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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