CLIFFSIDE EYE CENTER, LLC

What CLIFFSIDE EYE CENTER, LLC does

Cliffside Eye Center, LLC is a privately-held, single-location ophthalmology practice founded in 1995 and headquartered at 663 Palisade Avenue, Suite 303, Cliffside Park, New Jersey. The practice operates under the brand name "Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center" and is owned and operated by Dr. Richard E. Levine, MD, who serves as Medical Director. The firm specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK vision correction, lens implantation (monofocal, multifocal, and toric IOLs), glaucoma management including MIGS, dry eye treatment, and comprehensive eye examinations, serving individual consumer patients primarily in the New Jersey market. The practice reports more than 8,000 patient visits and 3,000 eye procedures annually, all performed under Dr. Levine's direction.

The practice is built around an advanced ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic technology platform that includes the LENSAR femtosecond laser system for cataract surgery, the Allegretto WaveLight excimer laser with 240Hz eye tracker for LASIK, the LipiFlow thermal pulsation system for dry eye, TearLab osmolarity diagnostics, and the iLASIK platform for blade-free LASIK procedures. These are FDA-approved, third-party medical devices — the practice does not develop proprietary technology. Supporting team includes an Executive Director (Brian Quinn), Practice Manager (Carol Varesi), Surgical Coordinator, Ophthalmic Assistant, and Ophthalmic Technician.

The business model is fee-for-service professional healthcare revenue, with insurance reimbursement from 17+ major payers (Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, Humana, Medicare, Oxford, United Healthcare, etc.) for medically necessary procedures and out-of-pocket/CareCredit-financed payment for elective procedures such as LASIK and Premium IOLs. The go-to-market motion is sales-led via direct patient acquisition, including a complimentary LASIK evaluation, insurance network participation, SEO-optimized website content, bilingual English/Spanish digital presence, and word-of-mouth driven by patient testimonials. No venture capital, private equity, or parent company ownership is present. The firm is recognized through industry awards including Best Cataract Surgeons in America 2025, America's Top Doctors, and multiple professional society Fellowships (AAO, ASCRS, ABES).

Name

CLIFFSIDE EYE CENTER, LLC

Legal name

Cliffside Eye Center, LLC

Website

https://cliffsideeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cliffside Eye Center, LLC is a privately-held, single-location ophthalmology practice in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, founded in 1995 by Dr. Richard E. Levine. The practice provides cataract surgery, LASIK, lens implants, glaucoma treatment, and dry eye therapy to individual patients in New Jersey, performing 3,000+ procedures and 8,000+ visits annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• LASIK vision correction
• Dry eye treatment
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cliffside Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eye Care Services and Surgical Procedures: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye examinations, diagnostic testing, and surgical procedures including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, dry eye therapy, and lens implants. The practice accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare and offers CareCredit financing for elective procedures not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cliffside Eye Center is a single-location ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Core offerings include cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants (monofocal, multifocal, toric), blade-free all-laser LASIK vision correction, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment including MIGS and SLT, dry eye therapy including LipiFlow, comprehensive eye exams, and laser floater removal. The practice performs approximately 3,000 surgical procedures annually across more than 8,000 patient visits.

Product overview

Cliffside Eye Center is a single-location ophthalmology practice in Cliffside Park, NJ offering a comprehensive suite of eye care services centered on cataract surgery and LASIK vision correction. The practice operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core surgical services include cataract surgery (with phacoemulsification and laser-assisted options), blade-free LASIK using the Allegretto laser system, and lens implant procedures (monofocal, multifocal, and toric IOLs). Supporting services encompass glaucoma management (including MIGS and SLT therapy), dry eye treatment with LipiFlow therapy, eye exams, and laser floater removal. The practice utilizes advanced surgical technology including the LENSAR femtosecond laser system for cataract surgery. Dr. Richard E. Levine serves as Medical Director, and the practice performs approximately 3,000 eye procedures annually across 8,000+ patient visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of clouded natural lenses with replacement by artificial intraocular lenses (IOLs), often reducing or eliminating the need for glasses. Performed by Dr. Levine at the Cliffside Park, NJ office.
• LASIK Eye Surgery Blade-free all-laser LASIK procedure using femtosecond and excimer lasers to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism with quick visual recovery. Eligible adult patients seeking vision correction.
• Lens Implants (IOLs) Intraocular lens implant procedures offering monofocal, monovision/blended vision, and multifocal IOL options to restore vision after cataract removal and reduce dependence on glasses.
• Glaucoma Treatment Comprehensive glaucoma services including testing, medication management, SLT laser therapy, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) to manage eye pressure and preserve vision.
• Dry Eyes Treatment Comprehensive dry eye diagnosis and treatment program including artificial tears, prescription drops, punctal plugs, and LipiFlow therapy for patients with chronic dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.
• Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment FDA-approved in-office procedure using gentle heat and pressure to clear blocked meibomian glands and restore natural tear production for long-lasting dry eye relief.
• Eye Exams Comprehensive eye examinations including vision testing, glaucoma screening, dilation, and assessment for cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and other conditions.
• Laser Floater Removal Non-invasive laser procedure that uses targeted light to dissolve eye floaters, offered as an alternative to conventional surgery with no downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most LASIK patients pass the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Eye Test without glasses or contacts within a day after surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Major Insurance ProviderscoreOthersThe practice works with many insurance providers including Aetna, Amerigroup, Cigna, Horizon Blue Shield, Medicare, Oxford, United Healthcare, and others to help cover medically necessary eye care procedures. Over 17 insurance plans are listed as accepted.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK-focused ophthalmology chain with multiple centers across the U.S., directly comparable to Cliffside's LASIK and refractive surgery offering, though operating at much larger scale and multiple locations.
• Kremer Eye Center: Philadelphia-region ophthalmology group providing LASIK, cataract surgery with multifocal IOLs, and dry eye treatment. Comparable as a regional, surgeon-led practice offering the same premium elective procedures as Cliffside.
• Dello Russo LaserVision: Tri-state area ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and general eye care. Closely comparable to Cliffside on geography (NY/NJ metro), service mix, and surgeon-led positioning.
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-location Arizona-based ophthalmology practice delivering LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma care, and dry eye services; comparable on service breadth and technology platform, though geographically distant.
• LASIKPlus: Multi-location U.S. provider specializing in bladeless LASIK and PRK using excimer and femtosecond laser platforms; comparable in technology focus (Allegretto/iLASIK-style platforms) and patient mix to Cliffside's LASIK service line.
• Center For Sight: Multi-specialty ophthalmology practice offering LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and oculoplastics; comparable in service mix and premium-IOL positioning, though larger and multi-location.

Broad incumbents

• SightMD (formerly North Shore-LIJ Eye Center): Large multi-location ophthalmology group across Long Island, NYC, and Westchester offering cataract, LASIK, and glaucoma services. Comparable on service mix and metro-area patient base, but significantly larger and consolidator-style.
• Wills Eye Hospital: Major specialty ophthalmology hospital in Philadelphia providing the full spectrum of eye care including cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. Comparable on specialty and procedural breadth, but operates at institutional scale as a regional referral center.
• New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai: Specialty eye and ear hospital in NYC providing cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery services. Comparable on clinical scope and metro-NY patient catchment; substantially larger and more research-oriented than Cliffside.
• Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH): Specialty ophthalmology hospital within the Northwell system offering cataract, refractive, and glaucoma surgery in NYC. Comparable on specialty surgical services and metro-area footprint, but institutional in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cliffside-eye-center-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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