Lasik Eye Center

What Lasik Eye Center does

Lasik Eye Center is a private, founder-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 2002 by Dr. Joseph Y. Lee, operating three clinic locations across Southern California in Los Angeles, Buena Park, and Cerritos (Artesia). The practice provides comprehensive eye care anchored in refractive surgery — including LASIK, PRK, Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL), Phakic Intraocular Lenses (P-IOL), Monovision LASIK, and Conductive Keratoplasty — using Excimer Laser and WaveLight refractive technology with advanced eye-mapping for personalized corneal correction. Beyond refractive surgery, the practice offers cataract surgery with multifocal and continuous-focus intraocular lenses, glaucoma treatment (medical, laser, and surgical), comprehensive computer-assisted eye exams, and specialty lens products including Dream Lens orthokeratology overnight lenses and BB Lens blue light blocking lenses, plus prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer healthcare model with one-time surgical procedures as the primary revenue stream, supplemented by hardware sales (specialty lenses, eyeglasses, contacts) and professional services (exams and consultations). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the practice accepts cash, credit cards, and is in-network with Medicare, Medi-Cal, major medical insurers (Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna), vision plans (Eye Med, VSP, March Vision), and Korean-American IPAs (Daehan Prospect, Hankook IPA, Sejong, Seoul Medical Group). Patient acquisition relies on physician referrals, Yelp reviews, direct testimonials, and word-of-mouth, including international patient flow from Korea, Japan, and Guatemala.

Dr. Lee has performed over 80,000 LASIK cases over ~20 years with a claimed 99.9% success rate in cataract and glaucoma surgeries and zero lawsuits, claims, or settlements. The 12-person practice (six doctors plus support staff) is led by Dr. Lee, a USC/Doheny Eye Institute fellowship-trained refractive surgeon who holds 15 U.S. patents on refractive surgery and received a National Eye Institute research grant. The center is not venture-backed, has not raised institutional capital, and operates as an independent, self-funded clinical practice.

Name

Lasik Eye Center

Legal name

Lasik Eye Center

Website

https://leelasik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lasik Eye Center is a founder-owned ophthalmology practice operating three Southern California clinics, providing LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and specialty lens services to individual patients, with founder Dr. Joseph Y. Lee having performed over 80,000 LASIK cases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Refractive Surgery Systems (Excimer/Femtosecond Lasers, Phakic IOL Systems, Wavefront/Guidance) (HLAHAJAG), Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Refractive surgery services
• LASIK vision correction
• Cataract surgery
• Ophthalmology practice
• Glaucoma treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vision Correction Procedures: One-time surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, and glaucoma surgery. Revenue from individual procedures with no ongoing relationship required after recovery.
2. Specialty Contact Lenses: Dream Lens (orthokeratology) and BB Lens products sold to patients for ongoing vision correction and eye protection.
3. Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses: Optical products including prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses sold directly to patients.
4. Eye Exams and Consultations: Comprehensive eye examinations, ocular disease diagnosis, and pre/post-operative consultations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lasik Eye Center is a private ophthalmology practice that performs laser vision correction surgeries (LASIK, PRK, implantable collamer lenses) and treats eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, and ocular disease. The practice also offers specialty contact lenses (Dream Lens orthokeratology, BB Lens blue light blocking), comprehensive eye exams, and prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses across three Southern California clinic locations.

Product overview

Lasik Eye Center operates as a multi-location ophthalmology practice offering a unified portfolio of vision correction services anchored by Dr. Joseph Y. Lee's refractive surgery expertise. The core offering centers on LASIK Surgery and PRK using WaveLight refractive technology, supplemented by premium lens options including Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) and Phakic Intraocular Lenses (P-IOL). The practice provides comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery with multifocal/continuous focus intraocular lenses, glaucoma treatment, and specialty lens products (Dream Lens orthokeratology overnight lenses and BB Lens blue light protection). The three Southern California locations in Los Angeles, Buena Park, and Cerritos offer one-stop eye care services combining surgical procedures with diagnostic exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dream Lens: Orthokeratology contact lenses for overnight vision correction, approved by US FDA. Formerly known as O.K. lens.
• BB Lens

Products and services

• LASIK Surgery Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most commonly performed laser vision correction procedure, involving creation of a hinged flap on the eye's surface and reshaping of underlying corneal tissue using an excimer laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Targeted at adults seeking permanent vision correction.
• Cataract Surgery
• Glaucoma Treatment/Surgery
• Dream Lens (Orthokeratology)
• BB Lens
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• Custom Wavefront Optimized LASIK
• Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL)
• Monovision LASIK
• Phakic Intraocular Lens (P-IOL)
• Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
• Comprehensive Eye Exams
• Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ LASIK cases performed with zero lawsuits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alcon: Global leader in eye care devices, surgical equipment, and vision care products. Supplies excimer/femtosecond laser platforms and IOLs used in procedures similar to those offered by Lasik Eye Center.
• Stanford Eye Laser Center: Academic ophthalmology center within Stanford Medicine offering refractive surgery and specialty cornea care. Comparable on refractive procedure offering, with broader institutional research and specialty depth.
• Kaiser Permanente Southern California Ophthalmology: Integrated health system offering ophthalmology services to Southern California members. Comparable geographic overlap, though closed-network model differs from Lasik Eye Center's direct-to-consumer positioning.
• Bausch + Lomb: Global ophthalmic devices and vision care company supplying IOLs, contact lenses, and surgical equipment used in cataract and refractive surgery. Comparable as a vendor/ecosystem peer rather than direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-specialty Arizona-based ophthalmology group providing LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and optical retail — comparable full-service ophthalmology model with multiple locations.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: One of the largest U.S. LASIK-focused chains offering LASIK, PRK, and SMILE procedures with a similar direct-to-consumer go-to-market. Comparable on procedure mix and consumer positioning, though broader geographic scale.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location Southern California and Southwest LASIK and cataract surgery practice with a comparable menu of refractive procedures, lens implants, and optical retail. Closely comparable in geography, service mix, and target demographic.
• Acuity Eye Group: Large Southern California ophthalmology and optometry group offering cataract, glaucoma, LASIK, and retina services across many clinic locations. Directly comparable in service breadth, geography, and patient demographic.
• LASIK Plus: National LASIK-focused chain offering refractive surgery procedures in multiple U.S. markets. Comparable on core service offering and consumer acquisition model via promotional pricing and bundled offers.

Others

• Johnson & Johnson Vision: Major ophthalmic devices and contact lens manufacturer whose IOL, laser, and contact lens products intersect with Lasik Eye Center's service and retail offerings as a supplier and category shaper.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lasik-eye-center

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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