CONNECTICUT EYE PHYSICIANS, PC

What CONNECTICUT EYE PHYSICIANS, PC does

Connecticut Eye Physicians, PC is a private professional medical corporation operating a multi-specialty eye care practice with two locations in Middlesex County, Connecticut: a primary office at 535 Saybrook Road in Middletown and a secondary office at 7 Wildwood Medical Center in Essex. The practice is physician-owned, with no parent company, external investors, or private equity backing indicated. It is staffed by four board-certified clinicians covering the full spectrum of ophthalmology and optometry: Dr. Thomas J. Beggins (ocular disease and cataract surgery), Dr. Anthony L. Salierno (corneal and refractive surgery, with over 30,000 refractive procedures performed), Dr. Meghan Kelleman (ocular disease, pediatric, and primary eye care), and Dr. James Murphy (glaucoma and cataract surgery, including MIGS and advanced IOLs). Practice Administrator Lina Koka and opticians Diane Bartolotta and Bobbi Bonito support operations and the on-site dispensary.

The practice delivers a vertically integrated eye care offering: comprehensive dilated eye exams, glaucoma and macular degeneration management (using OCT imaging, visual field testing, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, therapeutic injections, and laser therapy), cataract surgery with premium IOL options, diabetic retinopathy care coordinated with primary care physicians, contact lens exams, and a full optical dispensary carrying advanced progressive lenses from Hoya, Varilux, and IOT. Dr. Murphy additionally collaborates with ophthalmic device companies on the development of new surgical instruments, implants, and treatment protocols.

Revenue is generated through three streams: insurance-reimbursed professional services (medical eye exams, diagnostics, disease management, consultations), insurance-reimbursed surgical services (cataract and laser procedures), and retail hardware sales through the on-site optical shop (frames, lenses, contact lenses, sunglasses). Patient acquisition occurs via the practice website, direct phone booking at both offices, community presence, and patient referrals. The customer base is horizontally segmented across adults and seniors, children aged 5+, chronic-condition patients, and eyewear buyers, with no enterprise or institutional customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; services are billed through accepted insurance plans with coverage varying by plan and service type.

Name

CONNECTICUT EYE PHYSICIANS, PC

Legal name

Connecticut Eye Physicians, PC

Website

https://cteyephysicians.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Connecticut Eye Physicians, PC is a privately held ophthalmology and optometry practice operating two Connecticut locations in Middletown and Essex. The practice delivers comprehensive eye exams, cataract and glaucoma surgery, disease management, and an on-site optical shop to patients of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Optometry Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Optometry care
• Cataract surgery
• Glaucoma treatment
• Optical eyewear

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Eye Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye exams, diagnostic testing, treatment of eye conditions (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy), and medical consultations. Billed to insurance plans.
2. Optical/Eyewear Sales: Revenue from sale of eyeglasses, frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses through the on-site optical shop. Includes advanced lens options and eyewear fittings.
3. Surgical Services: Revenue from cataract surgery and other surgical procedures. Includes pre-operative consultations and post-operative care. Insurance-covered service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Connecticut Eye Physicians, PC is a private ophthalmology and optometry practice that provides comprehensive medical eye care, surgical treatments, and optical retail services from two Connecticut locations. The practice delivers comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma and diabetic eye treatment, macular degeneration therapy, cataract surgery with advanced IOL implants, contact lens exams, and an on-site optical shop selling frames, lenses, and sunglasses. Care is delivered by four board-certified physicians supported by opticians and technical staff to patients aged 5 and older in Middlesex County, CT.

Product overview

Connecticut Eye Physicians, PC is a medical eye care practice offering a unified set of eye health services through its two Connecticut locations (Middletown and Essex). The practice provides comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma treatment, diabetic eye treatment, macular degeneration therapy, cataract surgery, contact lens exams, and optical/eyeglass services as an integrated offering. The core services include both diagnostic care and surgical interventions, supported by an on-site optical shop with advanced progressive lens technology (Hoya, Varilux, IOT brands). Patients receive coordinated care from board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists, with services ranging from routine preventive care to complex surgical procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Thorough eye health evaluations including dilated exams, vision testing, and early detection of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration for patients of all ages.
• Glaucoma Treatment Medical and laser treatment for managing glaucoma, including prescription eye drops, regular dilated exams, visual field testing, and OCT imaging to control eye pressure and prevent vision loss.
• Diabetic Eye Treatment Individualized treatment for diabetic eye disease including annual dilated eye exams, laser therapy, medication injections, and coordination with primary care physicians for comprehensive diabetes management.
• Optical and Eyeglass Services Full-service optical shop offering frame selection, sunglasses, contact lenses, and advanced progressive lens technology including Hoya, Varilux, and IOT brands with personalized fitting and adjustments by experienced opticians.
• Contact Lens Exams Specialized contact lens fitting and evaluation services ensuring proper lens fit, comfort, and eye health for new and existing contact lens wearers, including annual prescription updates.
• Macular Degeneration Therapy Personalized therapy for managing macular degeneration including OCT imaging, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, therapeutic eye injections, and AREDS vitamin recommendations to slow disease progression.
• Cataract Surgery Minimally invasive cataract surgery with advanced IOL (intraocular lens) implants, including premium lens options that may reduce dependence on glasses, performed by experienced cataract surgeons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dr. Anthony Salierno has performed over 30,000 refractive procedures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LensCrafters: National optical retail chain offering eye exams, prescription eyewear, and contact lenses. Comparable as a competitor for the optical dispensary portion of the practice and for routine refraction services, though lacking surgical capability.
• MyEyeDr: Large multi-state optical retailer (now part of EssilorLuxottica) offering eye exams, eyewear, and contact lenses. Comparable as a competing channel for routine vision care and eyewear sales, though it does not offer ophthalmic surgery or disease management.
• Warby Parker: Direct-to-consumer eyewear brand with growing retail and tele-optometry presence. Comparable as a disruptive channel for prescription eyewear and basic refraction, threatening the optical dispensary revenue stream of traditional practices.

Direct peers

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Refractive surgery chain specializing in LASIK and PRK. Comparable for the refractive surgery portion of the practice, given Dr. Salierno's 30,000+ refractive procedures and corneal specialty focus.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Network of ophthalmology practices offering cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and general eye care across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-location ophthalmology group with similar surgical and medical service offerings.

Emerging players

• Eye Health America: PE-backed eye care platform operating affiliated ophthalmology and optometry practices across the Southeast. Comparable as a regional consolidator offering scale, ASC access, and back-office support that small independents cannot match on their own.
• EyeSouth Partners: Private equity-backed eye care platform partnering with ophthalmology and optometry practices across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable as a consolidator targeting independent physician-owned practices like Connecticut Eye Physicians for affiliation or acquisition.
• PRISM Vision Group: PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry consolidator building a network of multi-specialty eye care practices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Directly comparable as a platform acquiring independent ophthalmology groups with similar service mixes (cataract, glaucoma, medical retina, optical).

Regional players

• Middlesex Hospital Ophthalmology: Hospital-affiliated ophthalmology service in the same Middlesex County catchment. Comparable as a local competitor for medical and surgical eye care, though operating under a hospital system with different cost structure and payer mix.
• Connecticut Eye Center: Regional ophthalmology practice serving Connecticut communities. Comparable as a nearby in-state peer offering similar comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, and disease management services to a local patient base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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