West Boca Eye Center

What West Boca Eye Center does

West Boca Eye Center is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology practice headquartered at 9325 Glades Road, Suite 201, Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 2004 and operated by Dr. Brent Bellotte MD as Lead Ophthalmologist, Medical Director, and Owner, the practice employs 11 staff including three physicians: Dr. Bellotte (cataract and refractive surgery), Dr. Joseph Nezgoda (retina specialist), and Dr. John Pagano (optometrist). The practice delivers a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care — cataract surgery with both laser-assisted and traditional phacoemulsification techniques, premium intraocular lens implantation (AcrySof ReSTOR multifocal, Crystalens accommodating, TECNIS Symfony extended depth-of-focus, and toric IOLs), laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE), glaucoma management with dropless therapy, retina services, dry eye and allergy treatment, diabetic retinopathy care, macular degeneration management, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty, ptosis repair), and routine eye care.

The clinical model is built around academic-grade diagnostic equipment co-located with surgical capability, enabling a one-stop-shop patient experience. Underlying technology includes excimer lasers for refractive surgery, OCT for retinal imaging, corneal topography and pachymetry for refractive evaluation, and femtosecond lasers for laser-assisted cataract surgery and YAG capsulotomy. The practice markets itself on the lead physician's credentials — board certification, fellowship training, Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition, AC-accredited Tear Lab Dry Eye Center status, AAO Fellowship, ASCRS and FSO membership — and on a self-reported procedure volume exceeding 50,000 cases.

Revenue is generated per procedure or treatment plan through professional services billing. Standard cataract surgery with monofocal IOLs is covered by Medicare and most private insurance; premium IOL upgrades, elective LASIK/PRK, and cosmetic eyelid surgery are out-of-pocket expenses financed by the patient. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with reference points such as $1,000–$3,000 per eye for laser vision correction and approximately $3,282 average blepharoplasty cost (per ASPS). Go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, physician credentials, review-platform presence (550+ 5-star reviews across Google, Healthgrades, Zocdoc, Vitals, RateMDs, Solutionreach), and a single website/contact channel. Patients book directly by phone or online form; the practice serves Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, the greater South Florida area, and attracts patients traveling from across the nation for premium cataract and refractive procedures.

Name

West Boca Eye Center

Legal name

West Boca Eye Center

Website

https://westbocaeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Boca Eye Center is a private, physician-owned ophthalmology practice in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 2004 and led by Dr. Brent Bellotte MD. It provides comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care — including cataract surgery, premium IOLs, LASIK/PRK, and retina services — serving individual patients across South Florida and a national draw for premium procedures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAKAA

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAKAKAF

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

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Retina & Vitreous Specialists

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAKAKAG

Glaucoma Specialists

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

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Ophthalmology Surgery Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Laser vision correction
• Premium intraocular lenses
• Comprehensive eye care

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive eye care services including cataract surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration treatment, diabetic retinopathy care, routine eye exams, and eyelid surgery. Services are billed per procedure or as part of treatment plans. Medicare and most private insurance plans cover basic cataract surgery; premium IOL upgrades are out-of-pocket expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

West Boca Eye Center is a Boca Raton-based ophthalmology practice that delivers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care under one roof. Its core offerings are cataract surgery (including laser-assisted and premium IOL options such as AcrySof ReSTOR, Crystalens, and TECNIS Symfony), laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE), glaucoma dropless therapy, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy management, retina services, eyelid surgery, and routine eye exams. Patients are seen directly by board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologists led by Dr. Brent Bellotte MD.

Product overview

West Boca Eye Center is an ultramodern eye care center offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and surgical eye care services. The practice provides cataract surgery (with both laser-assisted and traditional phacoemulsification techniques), premium lens implant options (including AcrySof ReSTOR multifocal IOL, Crystalens accommodating IOL, and TECNIS Symfony extended depth of focus IOL), laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE), glaucoma management with dropless therapy, retina services, dry eye treatment, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty, ptosis repair), and routine eye care. The practice is led by Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Brent Bellotte, who has performed over 50,000 procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL), including laser-assisted and traditional phacoemulsification techniques for adult patients with cataracts.
• Clear Lens Extraction Refractive lens exchange similar to cataract surgery, performed to correct refractive errors before cataracts develop.
• Dry Eye and Allergy Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of dry eye and ocular allergy conditions, including Tear Lab osmolarity testing at the accredited Dry Eye Center.
• Glaucoma Dropless Therapy Treatment for elevated intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage using medication delivery methods that reduce the need for daily eye drops.
• Macular Degeneration Treatment Diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which damages central vision.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Eye exams and treatment for diabetic eye disease caused by complications of diabetes affecting retinal blood vessels.
• Laser Floater Removal Surgery Laser procedure to remove vitreous floaters (squiggles, cobwebs, or rings visible against light backgrounds).
• Retina Services Diagnostic and surgical care for retinal conditions including retinal detachment, macular holes, and other retinal diseases, led by retina specialist Dr. Joseph Nezgoda.
• Eye Infections and Emergency Eye Care Urgent care for eye infections, eye injuries, scratches, and other emergency eye conditions.
• Systemic Eye Disease Management Treatment for eye conditions related to systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders.
• Routine Eye Care Comprehensive eye examinations, vision tests, prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, and preventive eye health care.
• Laser Vision Correction Refractive surgery portfolio including LASIK, PRK, and SMILE procedures to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery including upper and lower blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and pinguecula/pterygium removal.
• AcrySof ReSTOR Multifocal IOL FDA-approved multifocal intraocular lens using apodized diffractive technology for near, intermediate, and distance vision without glasses; 80% of patients achieve spectacle freedom.
• Crystalens Accommodating IOL FDA-approved accommodating IOL with flexible hinges that mimic natural lens accommodation for continuous near, intermediate, and distance vision with minimal glare and halos.
• TECNIS Symfony and Symfony Toric IOL Extended depth of focus IOL using achromatic technology for continuous range of vision at all distances; toric version corrects astigmatism up to 1.5D.
• LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) Laser eye surgery using a corneal flap technique to reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
• Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surface laser treatment that removes epithelium and reshapes the cornea with excimer laser for mild to moderate refractive errors; preferred for thin corneas.
• Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin, fat, and muscle through an incision along the natural crease; lower eyelid surgery removes or redistributes excess fat and skin to eliminate under-eye bags.
• Ptosis Repair Surgical procedure to tighten or reposition the levator muscle to correct drooping upper eyelid (ptosis).
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy Laser procedure to create an opening in the cloudy posterior capsule after cataract surgery, restoring a clear vision pathway.
• Pediatric Cataract Surgery Surgical intervention and ongoing vision-development support for children with congenital or acquired cataracts, including glasses, contact lenses, IOLs, and patching therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of patients report never needing glasses for daily tasks after AcrySof ReSTOR IOL implantation (FDA clinical trial data)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: PE-backed U.S. ophthalmology and optometry platform with hundreds of locations. Competes with West Boca for ophthalmologist talent, premium IOL vendor relationships, and South Florida patients, and represents the consolidation wave pressuring independent practices.
• American Vision Partners: PE-backed ophthalmology platform concentrated in the Southwest U.S. Comparable as a competing scale model — multi-site, multi-specialty eye care with ASC integration — against which West Boca must recruit and retain physicians.

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: Largest U.S. branded LASIK provider. Overlaps with West Boca on laser vision correction services; competes for refractive patients in Florida markets, though with a more standardized, high-volume model.
• NVISION Eye Centers: Multi-location refractive and cataract surgery platform on the U.S. West Coast. Directly comparable to West Boca in premium IOL/laser vision correction emphasis and surgeon-led clinical positioning.
• Dello Russo Laser Vision: Northeast U.S. LASIK and cataract surgery practice founded and branded around a lead surgeon. Comparable to West Boca in single-name physician brand, premium cash-pay laser vision correction focus, and reputation-led acquisition.
• Mann Eye Institute: Texas-based comprehensive ophthalmology and LASIK practice offering cataract surgery with premium IOLs, refractive surgery, and routine eye care. Comparable to West Boca in single-brand, doctor-led model and premium procedure focus.
• SightMD: Large multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry group across the Northeast U.S. with comprehensive cataract, LASIK, and retina services. Closely comparable to West Boca in service mix, premium-IOL emphasis, and physician-led, reputation-driven GTM.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK and refractive surgery chain. Comparable to West Boca in laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK) service line, though operates at broader scale and lower price point than West Boca's premium positioning.
• Center For Sight: Multi-specialty ophthalmology and optometry practice headquartered in Sarasota, FL. Directly comparable to West Boca Eye Center in service breadth (cataract, refractive, retina, oculoplastics) and Florida-based premium-IOL positioning.

Regional players

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Academically affiliated, multi-location ophthalmology provider in South Florida (Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach). Competes with West Boca for premium and complex eye care cases in the same regional patient pool, though with a different academic-medical-center positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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