What Denny Eye & Laser does

Denny Eye & Laser Center is a privately held, family-owned ophthalmology practice founded in 1986 and headquartered at 711 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300, in San Francisco, California. The practice delivers a comprehensive continuum of eye care under one roof, spanning primary eye care (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, corneal disease), advanced cataract surgery with multiple intraocular lens options, corneal disease treatment including cross-linking and transplantation, premium optical services, and a dedicated Dry Eye Center. It also operates an e-commerce store for over-the-counter eye care products and offers telemedicine consultations. The clinical team comprises three board-certified ophthalmologists (Dr. Kevin Denny, Dr. Matt Denny, Dr. Anne Kutzscher) and three optometrists (Dr. Deanna Nguyen, Dr. Jamie Hancock, Dr. Joy Ohara), supported by an optician and administrative staff, with surgical cases performed at Pacific Vision Surgery Center and California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), where Dr. Kevin Denny served as Chair of Ophthalmology from 2014 to 2025.

The practice's service offering is anchored by a premium-technology stack that includes the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (the only post-operatively customizable IOL), multifocal and toric IOLs, micro-invasive glaucoma surgery combined with cataract surgery, and Dry Eye Center treatments such as LipiFlow, TearCare, BlephEx, and punctal plugs. Adjacent product lines include the prescription drop Upneeq for ptosis and a curated optical shop featuring designer brands (Bevel, Celine, Lindberg, Maui Jim, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Ray-Ban, among others). Patient acquisition relies on a referral network with primary care physicians, community optometrists, and subspecialty ophthalmologists, supplemented by a professional website with online scheduling via SolutionReach, a monthly newsletter, Google Places and Yelp listings, and educational video content.

Denny Eye & Laser generates revenue through four streams: professional fees from medical and surgical eye care (covered by VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Shield, and Medicare), optical product sales of premium frames, progressive and Transitions lenses, and contact lenses, e-commerce sales of over-the-counter eye care products via a subscription-capable online store, and prescription pharmaceutical sales (notably Upneeq) dispensed in-office or through RVL Pharmacy. The GTM motion is sales-led through referrals and insurance-accepting practice operations, with self-serve online scheduling and telemedicine as lower-funnel entry points.

Name

Denny Eye & Laser

Legal name

Denny Eye & Laser Center

Website

https://dennyeyelaser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Denny Eye & Laser Center is a private San Francisco ophthalmology practice offering medical, surgical, and optical eye care, including advanced cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, corneal disease treatment, dry eye therapy, and designer eyewear, serving Bay Area patients since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology medical practice
• Cataract surgery services
• Corneal disease treatment
• Prescription eyewear optical
• Dry eye therapy clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Surgical Eye Care Services: Professional fees from comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, corneal disease), and surgical procedures including cataract surgery and corneal transplants. Services are provided at their office and at affiliated surgery centers (Pacific Vision Surgery Center, California Pacific Medical Center).
2. Optical Products: Revenue from sale of premium eyewear including frames, progressive lenses, Transitions lenses, contact lenses, and pediatric frames. The practice offers curated selections from designer brands including Bevel, Blake Kuwahara, Celine, Dita Lancier, LA Eyeworks, Lindberg, Maui Jim, Mykita, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Prodesign, Robert Marc, Ray-Ban, and Rudy Project.
3. Online Store Products: Over-the-counter eye care products sold through their online store (dennyeyelaser.myeyestore.com) including artificial tears, eyelid scrubs, vitamins, heat masks, and eye drops. Products available with subscription option for recurring orders.
4. Prescription Medications: Sale of prescription medications including Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.1%) for drooping eyelids (ptosis). Upneeq is available for purchase at the center or via RVL Pharmacy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Denny Eye & Laser Center provides comprehensive ophthalmology services including primary eye care, cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens options (Light Adjustable Lens, multifocal, toric), corneal disease treatment (cross-linking, corneal transplants, pterygium removal), a dedicated Dry Eye Center, and a full-service optical dispensary. Surgical procedures are performed at affiliated surgery centers (Pacific Vision Surgery Center and California Pacific Medical Center), and an online store sells over-the-counter eye care products.

Product overview

Denny Eye & Laser Center operates as a comprehensive eye care center offering medical, surgical, and optical services. The practice is organized around five core service pillars: Primary Eye Care (managing glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, and corneal disease), Cataract Surgery (with advanced intraocular lens options including Light Adjustable Lens, multifocal, and toric IOLs), Corneal Disease Treatment (including cross-linking, transplants, and pterygium removal), Optical Services (premium frames, progressive lenses, Transitions lenses, and contact lens fitting), and a Dry Eye Center (with treatments including BlephEx, punctal plugs, LipiFlow, and TearCare). The practice also offers an online store for over-the-counter eye care products and telemedicine visits for remote consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Eye Care Comprehensive eye examinations and medical management of ocular conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye syndrome, and corneal disease for adult and pediatric patients.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical procedure to remove cloudy lenses and replace them with artificial intraocular lenses, treating age-related cataracts using refractive cataract surgery techniques and advanced IOL options.
• Corneal Disease Treatment Medical and surgical treatment for corneal conditions including Fuchs' dystrophy, keratoconus, corneal degenerations (EBMD, Salzmann nodular degeneration), pterygium removal, and corneal transplantation (penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty).
• Optical Services Custom prescription eyewear services including premium designer frames, progressive lenses, Transitions lenses, contact lens fitting (soft, multifocal, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, scleral), and pediatric frames.
• Dry Eye Center Specialty center for diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome using over-the-counter drops, prescription medications, lifestyle modifications, tear duct plugs, BlephEx eyelid therapy, LipiFlow, and TearCare procedures.
• Upneeq Prescription Eyedrops Prescription ophthalmic solution (oxymetazoline 0.1%) for non-surgical treatment of acquired ptosis (drooping eyelids) that stimulates Müller's muscle to lift the eyelids by 1-2mm with effects lasting 6-8 hours.
• Online Store (Eye Care Products) E-commerce storefront at dennyeyelaser.myeyestore.com selling over-the-counter eye care products including artificial tears, eyelid scrubs, vitamins, heat masks, Pataday, and Lumify, with subscription option for recurring orders.
• Telemedicine Visits Virtual consultation services for patients with questions about eye health who prefer not to come for in-office visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients who receive the Light Adjustable Lens and recommended post-surgery treatments were more likely to achieve 20/20 vision or better without glasses compared to cataract patients with standard lens implants

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pacific Vision FoundationminorOthersDenny Eye & Laser Center is a board member of the Pacific Vision Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to improving access, education, and quality care to underserved patients in Northern California. Dr. Kevin Denny serves as a board member.
• Lions Eye Hospital NevadaminorOthersDenny Eye & Laser Center supports the Lions Eye Hospital Nevada, a charitable organization working to restore vision in communities, through tax-deductible donations.
• Hospital de la FamiliaminorOthersDenny Eye & Laser Center supports Hospital de la Familia, a nonprofit hospital based in rural Guatemala, through charitable donations. Multiple doctors from the practice have participated in surgical missions to this hospital, providing eye care and exchanging surgical skills internationally.
• California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenny Eye & Laser Center has strong ties with California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Kevin Denny served as Past Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology (2014-2025) and Dr. Matt Denny serves as Chief of Cataract Surgery. The CPMC is one of their surgery center locations for procedures.
• Pacific Vision Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Vision Surgery Center is one of the surgery facilities where Denny Eye & Laser Center performs procedures. Tax ID: 83-3286106. Listed as a facility option for cataract surgery insurance verification.
• RxSightcoreTechnology or IntegrationDenny Eye & Laser Center offers the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), the only intraocular lens implant that enables post-surgery vision customization. The practice has adopted this state-of-the-art technology for cataract surgery patients.
• Insurance Providers (VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Shield, Medicare)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenny Eye & Laser Center accepts multiple vision and medical insurance plans for patient services. They file claims for patients with accepted insurance and provide itemized receipts for out-of-network patients to submit their own claims.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northern California Cornea Associates: Bay Area ophthalmology group specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. Highly comparable to Denny Eye & Laser's cornea/transplant and premium cataract services, serving the same SF/Bay Area patient population.
• LaserVue Eye Center: Bay Area ophthalmology practice specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery with premium IOLs, and refractive procedures. Direct peer sharing the same premium-technology positioning and SF metro footprint.
• Pacific Eye Center: San Francisco ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care including cataract, glaucoma, and cornea. Operates as a comparable multi-doctor private practice in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Byers Eye Institute at Stanford: Academic ophthalmology department offering comprehensive medical and surgical eye care including cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Larger incumbent with subspecialty depth that competes for complex referrals in the Bay Area.
• UCSF Ophthalmology: Academic ophthalmology practice at UCSF providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Major Bay Area incumbent that competes with Denny for premium cataract and complex cornea referrals.
• Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Ophthalmology: Multi-specialty medical group with a substantial Bay Area ophthalmology department offering comprehensive eye care. Larger system competitor that captures insured patients through integrated referral networks.

Regional players

• Eye Center of Northern California: Northern California ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery and comprehensive eye care. Comparable specialty mix and premium positioning though serving a broader Northern California geography.

Others

• RxSight: Maker of the Light Adjustable Lens technology adopted by Denny Eye & Laser. Included as the technology partner enabling the practice's premium cataract differentiation, rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dennyeyelaser
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/denny-eye-and-laser-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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