What Boulder Eye Surgeons does

Boulder Eye Surgeons is a private ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery practice headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 1997 and operating two clinical locations in Boulder and Erie. The practice employs 13 staff supporting five physicians — Peter Andrews MD, Kevin H. Cuevas MD, Donald J. Keller MD, Brian E. Nichols MD PhD, and Jonathan Noguchi MD — covering medical eye care (cataracts, glaucoma, cornea, eyelids), surgical eye care (traditional and femtosecond laser cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery), laser vision correction, and comprehensive/routine eye care. The practice is embedded in the Panorama Eye Care ecosystem, evidenced by [email protected] and [email protected] contact addresses, while operating its own branded go-to-market.

Service delivery rests on a stack of vendor-supplied diagnostic and surgical devices rather than proprietary technology: the OPD-Scan III multifunction diagnostic imaging system (corneal topography, wavefront aberrometry, autorefraction, keratometry, pupillometry) and the AL-Scan optical biometer using partial coherence interferometry for IOL power calculation; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for internal structure imaging; the femtosecond laser platform for computer-scanned cataract customization; and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, the first and only post-operatively adjustable intraocular lens. Laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL) is delivered via a partnership with Panorama LASIK, which also supports the practice's positioning as 'LASIK Partners of The Denver Broncos.'

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service professional billing across insurance-covered medical eye care, surgical procedures (cataract surgery at $3,500-$7,000 per eye before insurance), premium IOL upgrades ($1,000-$4,000/eye), and cash-pay elective refractive and oculoplastic procedures. Patient access points include scheduled appointments, online appointment requests, a proprietary patient portal, a Sophrona-powered referring-provider portal, and on-site optical/retail. A published 97% patient referral rate, FSA/HSA acceptance, and Alphaeon Credit financing (28.99% APR) support both reimbursement-based and consumer-pay conversion.

Name

Boulder Eye Surgeons

Legal name

Boulder Eye Surgeons

Website

https://bouldereyesurgeons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boulder Eye Surgeons is a privately held ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery practice founded in 1997, operating two clinical offices in Boulder and Erie, Colorado. Five physicians deliver medical and surgical eye care, cataract and laser vision correction procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery to individual patients across Boulder County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Laser vision correction
• Oculoplastic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Comprehensive medical eye care including diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, cornea issues, eyelids, and other medical conditions. Typically covered by insurance.
2. Surgical Procedures: Cataract surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL), oculoplastic surgery. Revenue from surgical procedures, some covered by insurance, some elective out-of-pocket.
3. Optical/Retail: Routine eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lens services.
4. Financing Services: Alphaeon Credit card offered for special financing on procedures not covered by insurance. FSA and HSA accounts accepted for elective procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boulder Eye Surgeons is a private ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including cataract surgery (traditional and femtosecond laser-assisted), glaucoma management, cornea and dry eye treatment, eyelid surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL) delivered through two Colorado office locations with on-site advanced diagnostic imaging.

Product overview

Boulder Eye Surgeons operates as a medical and surgical eye care practice offering a comprehensive range of vision health services. The core offering centers on medical eye care including cataract surgery (traditional and femtosecond laser-assisted), glaucoma treatment, cornea procedures, and eyelid surgeries. They provide laser vision correction through a partnership with Panorama LASIK offering EVO ICL, LASIK, and PRK procedures. Additional services include comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, and oculoplastic/cosmetic surgery. The practice utilizes diagnostic technologies including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), visual field testing, corneal topography (OPD-Scan III), and optical biometry (AL-Scan). They offer various intraocular lens options for cataract surgery including monofocal, multifocal, toric, extended depth of focus (EDOF), accommodating, and RxSight Light Adjustable lenses. Patient-facing digital services include a patient portal and referral portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Eye Care Comprehensive medical eye care services diagnosing and treating conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, cornea issues, and eyelid disorders for patients of all ages.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the cloudy natural lens with replacement by an artificial intraocular lens, including traditional and laser-assisted femtosecond cataract surgery.
• Femtosecond Cataract Surgery Laser-assisted cataract surgery using computerized high-resolution scanning to customize the procedure to each eye's unique characteristics for greater precision and safety.
• Intraocular Lens Options Range of lens implants including Monofocal, Multifocal, Toric, Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF), Accommodating, and Light Adjustable Lenses for vision correction during cataract surgery.
• RxSight Light Adjustable Lens Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) that can be adjusted after cataract surgery, allowing patients to preview and customize their vision outcomes.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and surgical management of glaucoma including eye drops, laser treatments, and surgical interventions to lower intraocular pressure.
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Laser procedure that enhances fluid outflow in the eye to reduce intraocular pressure for glaucoma management.
• Corneal Cross-Linking Procedure to strengthen the cornea by applying riboflavin drops and UV light to halt progression of keratoconus.
• Dry Eye Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome and meibomian gland dysfunction using various therapeutic approaches.
• Laser Vision Correction Refractive surgery services including EVO ICL, LASIK, and PRK performed in partnership with Panorama LASIK for patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contacts.
• EVO ICL Implantable collamer lens for vision correction, suitable for patients who may not be candidates for laser-based refractive procedures.
• LASIK Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, a refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct vision.
• PRK Photorefractive keratectomy, a surface ablation laser procedure for vision correction.
• Comprehensive Eye Care Routine eye examinations and contact lens services for general vision care.
• Oculoplastic Surgery Surgical procedures of the eyelids and surrounding structures including cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Non-invasive imaging technology that produces cross-sectional images of the eye's internal structures for diagnosis.
• Visual Field Test Assessment of peripheral vision to detect blind spots that may indicate glaucoma or other conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of patients would refer friends and family
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Panorama LASIKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Panorama LASIK to offer LASIK, PRK, and other vision correction solutions. Boulder Eye Surgeons is 'The LASIK Partners of The Denver Broncos' providing free consultations for laser vision correction.
• RxSightcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Light Adjustable Lens technology - the first and only lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery, allowing patients to preview vision options before finalizing their choice.
• Denver BroncosflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial LASIK Partners of the Denver Broncos NFL team. Designation used for marketing and credibility building in the Colorado market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Colorado Eye Center: Denver-area comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, LASIK, and medical eye care. Comparable regional competitor in the broader Colorado Front Range market.
• Eye Center of Northern Colorado: Multi-physician comprehensive ophthalmology practice serving northern Colorado markets (Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley). Comparable in service offering (cataract, glaucoma, LASIK) but operates in a different geography within Colorado.

Direct peers

• ICON Eyecare: Colorado-based multi-location comprehensive ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and oculoplastics with PE backing (Alpine Investors). Direct competitor for the same patient base across the Front Range with similar subspecialty depth.
• Vold Vision: Multi-location comprehensive ophthalmology and LASIK practice in the Midwest offering cataract surgery (including premium IOLs), glaucoma, and refractive procedures. Comparable in scale, service mix, and elective/insured revenue blend.
• LasikPlus: National LASIK provider chain with locations across the US, focused exclusively on laser vision correction. Competes directly for elective refractive patients and benchmark for premium procedure conversion economics.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused vision correction chain offering LASIK, PRK, and ICL procedures. Direct competitor for the elective refractive surgery revenue stream that Boulder Eye Surgeons accesses through Panorama LASIK.
• Panorama LASIK: The explicit LASIK/PRK/EVO ICL surgical partner of Boulder Eye Surgeons, operating within the same Panorama Eye Care platform. Provides laser vision correction procedures that BES refers patients to, making it the closest operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute: Major integrated academic eye care provider with comprehensive subspecialty ophthalmology services. Represents the broader incumbent benchmark for clinical excellence, technology adoption, and outcome reporting in eye care.
• Wills Eye Hospital: Premier academic ophthalmology institution in Philadelphia offering comprehensive subspecialty eye care. Sets clinical and technology benchmarks for the broader ophthalmology space in which Boulder Eye Surgeons operates.
• Kaiser Permanente Eye Care: Integrated health system with comprehensive ophthalmology services for capitated members in Colorado. Represents the broader incumbent model against which independent practices compete for insured patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bouldereyes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boulder-eye-surgeons

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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