Pacific Laser Eye Centre

What Pacific Laser Eye Centre does

Pacific Laser Eye Centre (PLEC) is a privately held, physician-owned ophthalmology practice established in 1995 in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating as a single-clinic entity with three corneal surgeons — Dr. David T.C. Lin, Dr. Simon P. Holland, and Dr. Greg Moloney — supported by approximately five additional staff (Medical Office Assistants, Patient Counsellors, Technical Support Personnel, and Laser Technicians). The clinic serves individual consumers seeking vision correction, with case mix spanning myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, keratoconus, and presbyopia, and explicitly excludes US-based patients.

PLEC's core offering is the SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure (SLP), a completely touch-less, trans-epithelial PRK procedure using the Schwind Amaris 1050RS laser operating at 1050Hz with 7-directional ocular movement tracking. Treatment time is approximately 40 seconds per eye. The clinic co-developed SmartPulse Technology with Schwind Eye Tech Solutions engineers in 2014, a proprietary advancement now deployed in 40 countries. PLEC also offers CUSTOM-TNT (Topography-guided Normalization Treatment) combined with corneal cross-linking for keratoconus patients previously rejected by other clinics. The clinic was the first in British Columbia to introduce PRK (1991), LASIK (1994), and FEMTO LASIK (2005), and has retired its earlier Wavefront Optimized PRK and LASIK products in favor of the SLP platform. Clinical outcomes are strong by industry standards: re-treatment rate under 0.4%, 94% of low myopia eyes achieving 20/20 or better, and treatment capacity extending to 27 diopters of myopia and 7 diopters of astigmatism.

PLEC operates a consultative, referral-driven go-to-market model. Patients submit candidacy forms via the website or email, receive prescription-based quotes, undergo pre-operative examinations with their own optometrists, and complete procedures at the Vancouver clinic with follow-up care coordinated through community optometrists at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 month intervals. Procedure fees are not publicly disclosed and vary by prescription complexity, with full payment due on the procedure day. Distribution is entirely domestic (British Columbia), and the clinic maintains academic affiliations with the University of British Columbia, Louisiana State University, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. PLEC has no external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and has remained independent since founding.

Name

Pacific Laser Eye Centre

Legal name

Pacific Laser Eye Centre

Website

https://pacific-laser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pacific Laser Eye Centre is a single-clinic physician-owned ophthalmology practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in touch-less laser refractive surgery, primarily the SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure, serving individual patients seeking vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and keratoconus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractive Eye Surgery

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

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), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Laser eye surgery
• Refractive procedures
• Vision correction
• LASIK procedures
• PRK treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure: Procedure fees based on individual eye prescription. Quote provided after candidacy determination. Cost includes pre- and post-operative check-ups and patient care kit.
2. Post-operative Follow-up Care: Follow-up care with optometrists at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 months after procedure is a separate cost between patient and optometrist.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pacific Laser Eye Centre is a Vancouver-based medical clinic that performs laser refractive eye surgery procedures for patients seeking vision correction. The clinic performs the SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure (SLP), CUSTOM-TNT topography-guided treatment, LASIK, PRK, and corneal collagen cross-linking, delivered through a single physical location with physician-led consultations and follow-up care.

Product overview

Pacific Laser Eye Centre is a single-clinic medical practice specializing in laser refractive eye surgery procedures, established in 1995 in Vancouver, BC. The core offering is the SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure (SLP), a touch-less trans-epithelial PRK procedure utilizing Schwind AMARIS 1050RS laser technology with 1050Hz speed and 7-directional eye tracking. The clinic previously offered Wavefront Optimized PRK and LASIK (both now discontinued) and currently provides specialized keratoconus treatments combining Corneal Collagen Cross-linking with CUSTOM-TNT topography-guided ablation. Services include consultation, candidacy assessment, the surgical procedure, and post-operative follow-up care coordinated with optometrists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure (SLP) A no-touch trans-PRK laser refractive procedure that combines SmartSurfACE surface ablation with SmartPulse Technology for vision correction, performed on patients seeking to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• CUSTOM-TNT (Custom Topography-Guided Treatment) A custom topography-guided laser treatment for patients with irregular corneas, providing personalized corneal reshaping for vision correction.
• Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL) A procedure that strengthens corneal tissue using riboflavin and ultraviolet light, used to treat keratoconus and corneal ectasia, often combined with refractive laser treatment.
• Laser Eye Surgery Consultation A pre-procedure assessment service where prospective patients are evaluated for candidacy for refractive surgery, including corneal topography and diagnostic testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of low myopia eyes achieve 20/20 or better with SLP
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schwind Eye Tech SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014PLEC doctors co-developed SmartPulse Technology with Schwind Eye Tech Solutions engineers, which evolved into the SmartSurfACE Laser Procedure (SLP). This proprietary technology is now used worldwide in 40 countries. PLEC was first to use Schwind Amaris 1050RS laser in Western Canada.
• ORBISminorOthersDr. Simon Holland is affiliated with ORBIS, an international non-profit association that provides eye surgery training to doctors in other countries.
• University of British Columbia (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lin is Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at UBC; Dr. Holland is Clinical Associate Professor at UBC; Dr. Moloney completed fellowship training at UBC and returned as Clinical Associate Professor in 2021. PLEC maintains academic affiliation for research and training.
• Louisiana State University (LSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lin trained at LSU with Drs. Herb Kaufman and Marguerite McDonald and was involved in original research of excimer laser procedure and corneal topography. LSU performed first human laser eye surgery in 1988.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Holland completed fellowship in corneal disorders at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, one of the world's leading eye institutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Clearview Institute: Canadian refractive surgery clinic offering LASIK, PRK, and ICL procedures. Comparable patient profile and service mix, though smaller scale than PLEC.
• LASIK MD: Canada's largest laser eye surgery chain with locations across multiple provinces. Direct competitor to PLEC for refractive surgery patients, operating on a high-volume, multi-clinic model versus PLEC's single-clinic premium positioning.
• London Eye Centre (New Westminster, BC): British Columbia-based refractive surgery clinic offering laser vision correction. Direct regional competitor to PLEC for Vancouver-area patients seeking PRK and LASIK.
• Bochner Eye Institute: Toronto-based ophthalmology practice with a refractive surgery division. Comparable to PLEC as a Canadian physician-led clinic offering advanced laser vision correction with established brand recognition.
• Herzig Eye Institute: Toronto-based premium refractive surgery clinic offering LASIK, PRK, and lens-based procedures. Comparable to PLEC in premium positioning, surgeon-led model, and focus on advanced refractive technology.
• TLC Laser Eye Centres: Established Canadian laser eye surgery network offering LASIK and PRK procedures. Comparable to PLEC in service mix (refractive surgery) but operates a multi-location chain model rather than single-clinic boutique approach.

Broad incumbents

• NVISION Eye Centers: Large US refractive surgery chain with multi-location model. Comparable in refractive procedure offerings to PLEC, though operates at significantly broader geographic scale in the United States.
• Carl ZEISS Meditec (Refractive Lasers): Major ophthalmic equipment manufacturer whose VisuMax femtosecond laser competes in the refractive surgery market. Represents an alternative platform choice to PLEC's Schwind system and competes at the technology layer.
• Alcon (Refractive/Laser Vision): Global ophthalmic device manufacturer whose WaveLight EX500 and other refractive laser platforms compete with the Schwind Amaris used by PLEC. Adjacent as technology incumbent rather than direct clinic competitor.

Others

• ORBIS International: International non-profit eye health organization where Dr. Holland holds an affiliation for ophthalmic training. Not a commercial peer but a relevant ecosystem partner connected through PLEC's surgeon network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-laser-eye-centre

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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