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EyeCare Partners
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Operates nationwide optometry and ophthalmology network
EyeCare Partners
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Operates nationwide optometry and ophthalmology network
Overview
EyeCare Partners builds and runs a nationwide network of eye care practices that include optometry and ophthalmology. It coordinates a large team—over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists—to deliver eye health services through a shared, collaborative model, leveraging clinical research and best practices across its network. Patients access consultations, treatments, and ongoing eye care within this integrated system, ensuring consistent care across locations. The company differentiates itself by combining a broad, connected network with standardized protocols and practical access to specialists, rather than relying on solo practices. Its goal is to improve vision health by making high-quality eye care more accessible and personalized through coordinated care and knowledge sharing.
About EyeCare Partners
Industries
Healthcare
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$275M
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ophthalmology workforce shortage reaches 36% inadequacy by 2035, driving demand for integrated networks.
- Eye care demand projected to increase 24% through 2035 amid declining provider supply.
- Rural areas face 70-74% workforce supply gaps, creating expansion opportunities for established networks.
What critics are saying
- S&P Global downgraded ECP in 2025 due to weaker-than-expected revenue growth and demand dynamics.
- Debt refinancing with $275M new money in 2024 indicates high leverage and liquidity pressure.
- Recent C-suite turnover including new COO, CFO, and CMO signals operational instability and execution risk.
What makes EyeCare Partners unique
- Clinically integrated network of 700+ optometrists and 300+ ophthalmologists across 18 states.
- RCAS Fellowship program trains ophthalmologists in advanced refractive cataract and anterior segment surgeries.
- Doctor-led model with physician leadership across ophthalmology and optometry specialties nationwide.
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Funding
Total Funding
$275M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Company News
EyeCare Partners appoints matt White as chief operating officer of ophthalmology business unit. | Matthew "Matt" White. | / | ST. LOUIS - EyeCare Partners (ECP), a provider of clinically integrated eyecare, has announced the appointment of Matthew "Matt" White as chief operating officer of its ophthalmology business unit. In this newly elevated role, White will oversee daily operations, strategic planning, and fiscal management across ECP's ophthalmology practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and retina services throughout the U.S., the announcement said. His leadership will focus on strengthening operational alignment, enhancing patient care, and driving sustainable growth across the network. White brings extensive experience in scaling physician-led organizations, having most recently served as senior vice president at Retina Consultants of America, where he helped grow the organization to over 300 sites and 330 physicians nationwide, the announcement noted. His prior experience across health care includes leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Elevance Health, Humana and MedMark Services. "Matt's history of building scalable systems and physician-aligned cultures makes him an ideal fit for ECP as we unify and strengthen our ophthalmology platform," said Daniel Miller, MD, Ph.D., ECP's ophthalmology president and executive medical officer. White will report to Miller, and he joins the ophthalmology business unit leadership team. "I am excited to join EyeCare Partners at such a pivotal time for its ophthalmology network," said White. "The opportunity to help unify and scale a physician-led organization that is deeply committed to clinical excellence and patient experience is incredibly energizing. I look forward to collaborating with talented teams across the country to build a stronger, more connected future for eyecare." White holds a Juris Doctorate degree in business and public interest from the Elon University School of Law, a certificate in transnational law from the Duke University School of Law, and an undergraduate degree in psychology from George Washington University. He and his family reside in Richmond, Va.
EyeCare Partners has partnered with recruitment platform Clasp in order to establish a new student loan repayment program to aid in the attraction and retention of eye care providers.
ST. LOUIS - EyeCare Partners (ECP), a provider of clinically integrated eyecare, has announced the appointment of Michael Nordlund, MD, PhD, as chief medical officer (CMO) and Joseph Gira, MD, as chief physician relations officer (CPRO), effective immediately.
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EyeCare Partners LLC ("EyeCare Partners", or the "Company"), the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, announced today it has closed a follow-on debt exchange with holders of its existing term loans following an initial debt exchange closed in April. The combined exchanges represent participation of more than 98% of the Company's first lien term loan holders, more than 91% of its second lien term loan holders and 100% of its Revolving Credit Facility ("RCF") commitments. The follow-on exchange further strengthens the Company’s balance sheet by capturing additional debt discount and cash-to-paid-in-kind interest flexibility, in addition to that achieved in the initial exchange. The closing of the initial exchange, follow-on exchange and $275 million new money superpriority term loan provides significant liquidity benefit and addresses a majority of the Company’s debt maturities through 2027. “We are strongly encouraged by the high participation level across our debt exchanges and the financial support for EyeCare Partners to execute on our long-term strategic initiatives,” said Chris Throckmorton, EyeCare Partners Chief Executive Officer
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EyeCare Partners, the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, announced that Joel Day has been named Executive Vice President – Finance and will take the Chief Financial Officer role, effective June 1. He will lead and have responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation and management of all EyeCare Partners Finance activities, including accounting, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management (RCM) and procurement. Day will succeed Bob Gold, who has shared his intent to depart the organization, effective May 31. Both will work closely together to ensure business continuity and a smooth transition. “Joel brings to EyeCare Partners three decades of deep, meaningful experience in health care across all finance functions at companies both in public and private settings,” said Chris Throckmorton, Chief Executive Officer
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About EyeCare Partners
Industries
Healthcare
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$275M
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri
Founded
2015
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