SPECIALIZED EYE CARE, PA

What SPECIALIZED EYE CARE, PA does

Specialized Eye Care, PA is a private ophthalmology practice founded in 2007 by Dr. Brett Levinson in Baltimore, Maryland, operating as a single-location referral center for complex eye conditions. The practice focuses on hard-to-treat cases including keratoconus, dry eye disease/meibomian gland dysfunction, contact lens intolerance, glaucoma, and urgent eye emergencies, serving patients referred by other eye doctors and general physicians as well as direct consumer patients in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Dr. Levinson, a Wills Eye Hospital-trained corneal surgeon, is the sole physician, supported by 7 total employees.

The practice's core technology stack includes advanced diagnostic equipment — Zeiss Cirrus OCT 5000 with angiography and anterior segment upgrades, Zeiss HFA 3 visual field analyzer, Zeiss Atlas Topographer 9000, Tomey specular microscope, Kowa W3 fundus camera, and Diopsys ERG/VEP — alongside treatment technologies including Lipiflow, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) with Meibomian Gland Expression, collagen cross-linking (CXL), SLT and YAG lasers, and sutureless pterygium removal. Dr. Levinson is the only Baltimore surgeon certified to fit all five SynergEyes hybrid lens types. The practice offers roughly 25 products and services spanning treatment procedures, contact lens products, diagnostic imaging, prescription medications, and supplements.

Revenue is generated through insurance-billed office visits and procedures (consultations, SLT, YAG, pterygium, DBD), cash-pay/self-pay procedures not covered by insurance (collagen cross-linking, with flex spending and financing options available), specialty contact lens sales and fittings (SynergEyes, NovaKone, scleral), diagnostic testing, and retail of prescription eye drops and Omega-3 supplements. The go-to-market combines a referral-driven model with direct-to-consumer marketing via website, Google reviews, patient testimonials, appearances on WBAL TV, and a Baltimore Magazine Top Docs feature (2011). The practice maintains hospital affiliations with Sinai Hospital and GBMC for procedures requiring hospital facilities.

Name

SPECIALIZED EYE CARE, PA

Legal name

Specialized Eye Care, PA

Website

https://specializedeyecare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Specialized Eye Care is a single-location, physician-owned ophthalmology practice in Baltimore, MD, serving as a referral center for complex eye conditions including keratoconus, dry eye disease, and specialty contact lens fitting. Dr. Brett Levinson treats difficult cases requiring advanced diagnostics, CXL, IPL, and hybrid lens expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Contact Lenses & Care Systems (Soft/RGP/Scleral Lenses; Cleaning/Disinfection Solutions) (HLAHAJAE), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care treatment
• Corneal disease treatment
• Specialty contact lenses
• Glaucoma management

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Office Visits: Standard ophthalmology office visits for diagnosis, consultation, and ongoing care of eye conditions.
2. Ophthalmologic Procedures: Revenue from procedures including collagen cross linking, IPL treatments, punctal plugs, epithelial debridement, YAG peripheral iridotomy, sutureless pterygium removal, SLT laser for glaucoma, and Lipiflow treatments.
3. Contact Lens Sales and Fitting: Sales and fitting of specialty contact lenses including SynergEyes hybrid lenses, scleral lenses, and NovaKone soft custom lenses for keratoconus and irregular cornea patients.
4. Diagnostic Testing: Revenue from advanced diagnostic imaging and testing including OCT scans, visual field tests, corneal topography, and specular microscopy.
5. Prescription Medications and Supplements: Sale of prescription eye drops (Restasis, Xiidra, steroids) and recommended Omega 3 supplements (PRN Dry Eye Omega, Nordic Naturals ProOmega 2000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Specialized Eye Care, PA is a Baltimore-based ophthalmology practice that diagnoses and treats hard-to-treat eye conditions, including keratoconus, dry eye/MGD, glaucoma, and pterygium, and provides specialty contact lens fitting. The practice operates as a referral center for other eye doctors and sees patients at a single clinic location in the Village of Cross Keys.

Product overview

Specialized Eye Care is a medical eye care practice offering a comprehensive range of ophthalmic treatments and diagnostic services. The practice operates as a single-location referral center specializing in complex eye conditions. Core treatment offerings include Collagen Cross Linking (CXL) for keratoconus, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for dry eye/meibomian gland dysfunction, and various laser procedures (SLT, YAG). The practice also provides specialty contact lens fitting services including SynergEyes hybrid lenses and NovaKone soft lenses for irregular corneas. Diagnostic capabilities include advanced imaging equipment (Zeiss OCT, corneal topographer, fundus camera). The practice offers an online patient portal (NextMD) for appointment scheduling and medical records access. Treatment for conditions includes punctal plugs, Lipiflow, Blephex, amniotic membrane therapy, and autologous serum tears. The practice also recommends specific Omega-3 supplements (PRN, Nordic Naturals) for dry eye management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Keratoconus Treatment Specialty ophthalmology service for the diagnosis and management of keratoconus, a progressive corneal disease, targeted at patients with this condition and at eye doctors who refer complex cases.
• Dry Eye and MGD Treatment Medical evaluation and treatment of chronic dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) for patients whose conditions have not responded to standard care.
• Glaucoma Management Specialty ophthalmology service for the diagnosis, monitoring, and medical management of glaucoma, provided as part of the practice's specialty care portfolio.
• Pterygium Treatment Evaluation and treatment of pterygium, including surgical removal when indicated, for patients referred in or self-referred for this condition.
• Specialty Contact Lens Fitting Specialty contact lens fitting service for patients with hard-to-fit eyes, including those with keratoconus and other corneal irregularities, delivered as a standalone clinical service.
• Ophthalmology Referral Services Specialty ophthalmology referral services for other eye doctors seeking expertise on hard-to-treat eye conditions, functioning as a referral center within the Baltimore region.

Quantifiable outcome

• SLT laser is as effective as one eye drop in 85% of people
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hunt Valley Compounding PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompounds autologous serum tears (NovoTears) used for dry eye treatment. This partnership enables production of patient-specific eye drops made from their own blood for anti-inflammatory properties.
• SynergEyescoreTechnology or IntegrationDr. Levinson is the only eye surgeon in Baltimore certified to fit all 5 types of SynergEyes hybrid contact lenses. These lenses combine rigid center with soft skirt for keratoconus and irregular cornea patients.
• AvedrocoreTechnology or IntegrationDr. Levinson participated in FDA clinical trials for Avedro's collagen cross-linking system (KXL System with VibeX/Riboflavin) leading to 2016 FDA approval. Practice has been performing CXL since 2012.
• AllerganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Levinson participated with Allergan in research on novel uses of cyclosporine (Restasis) for dry eye treatment.
• National Eye Institute (NEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating in the Zoster Eye Disease Study (ZEDS), a large multi-center study investigating effects of shingles on the cornea.
• PRN (Physician Recommended Nutraceuticals)minorOthersRecommends PRN Dry Eye Omega supplements for dry eye patients. Available by mail order with free shipping.
• Nordic NaturalsminorOthersRecommends Nordic Naturals ProOmega 2000 and other Omega 3 products available in office, at Whole Foods, Amazon, and some GNC stores.
• Maryland Optometric AssociationminorOthersOffice approved as site for clinical observation for continuing education for optometrists. Dr. Levinson lectures to optometry colleagues and is COPE certified to provide continuing education credits.
• Sinai Hospital and GBMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Levinson holds associate staff positions at Sinai Hospital (since 2010) and GBMC (since 2007) for procedures requiring hospital facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• LasikPlus: National refractive and general ophthalmology chain offering LASIK, cataract, and ocular surface services across the U.S. Comparable as a scaled ophthalmology provider with overlapping cornea and ocular surface capabilities and similar consumer-facing marketing dynamics.
• Eyecare Partners: Large PE-backed ophthalmology platform aggregating optometry and ophthalmology practices across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable as a scaled incumbent that competes for referrals, talent, and partnership opportunities with independent specialty practices like Specialized Eye Care.
• Vision Innovation Partners: Mid-Atlantic-focused PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform with affiliated practices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Comparable because it operates directly within the same Baltimore-area referral market with a multi-site, multi-specialty model.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Long-standing national laser vision correction and eye care chain offering LASIK and related ocular surface services. Comparable as a broad ophthalmology provider competing for premium self-pay ophthalmology cases in overlapping metro markets.

Regional players

• Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology center also based in the Baltimore region, providing comprehensive specialty eye care including cornea, external disease, and advanced diagnostics. Comparable because it competes for the same Baltimore-area specialty referrals and similarly serves complex keratoconus and dry eye cases.
• Katzen Eye Group: Multi-physician specialty ophthalmology practice serving the Baltimore/Mid-Atlantic market with surgical, medical, and optical services. Comparable as a regional specialty eye care group competing for similar referral-driven ophthalmology demand.

Direct peers

• Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers: Multi-location specialty ophthalmology group with strong emphasis on LASIK, cataract, and cornea care. Comparable as a physician-led practice expanding a specialty procedural mix analogous to Specialized Eye Care's cornea/external-disease focus.
• ReFocus Eye Health: Multi-specialty ophthalmology group operating multiple sites across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including cornea, glaucoma, and retina subspecialties. Comparable as a regional ophthalmology consolidator competing for the same Baltimore-area referral pool.
• Mann Eye Institute: Multi-location specialty ophthalmology practice offering cornea, dry eye, refractive, and cataract services across Texas. Comparable as a similarly positioned specialist-led group delivering advanced dry-eye, keratoconus, and lens-based treatments with a physician-owner operating model.
• Chicago Cornea Consultants: Specialty ophthalmology practice focused on cornea, external disease, keratoconus, and refractive surgery. Comparable because it mirrors Specialized Eye Care's narrow specialty positioning around corneal disease and complex external-disease cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/specialized-eye-care-pa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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