MyEyeDr. Announces deal to acquire EyeCare Partners optometry division. Monday, September 28, 2026 9:00 AM VIENNA, Va. - MyEyeDr., a leading provider of comprehensive eyecare and eyewear solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with EyeCare Partners to acquire its optometry division, consisting of more than 300 offices, including the Clarkson Eyecare, EyeCare Associates, EyeCare Center, Nationwide Vision and The Eye Doctors brands. In making the announcement, MyEyeDr. advised that the acquisition would expand its ability to serve more patients and communities, grow its position as a leader in optometry, and support long-term investment in doctors, associates and patient care, through growth opportunities and shared best practices across a larger organization. "MyEyeDr. was founded 25 years ago to combine industry-leading optometric eyecare with world-class products and convenient support services. We have created a one-of-a-kind patient experience, a doctor-led service model that patients and communities trust and a scalable practice management platform that simplifies the insurance process," said Sue Downes, MyEyeDr. co-founder and CEO. "Today I am proud to share the news of MyEyeDr.'s continued growth throughout the U.S., reinforcing our commitment to access to care, and a shared passion of helping patients no matter their unique vision, health, or financial needs." "Bringing our organizations together is a major milestone in growing the profession of optometry while expanding access to high-quality, neighborhood-based care," said Chris Throckmorton, CEO of EyeCare Partners. "We went to great lengths to find the ideal partner for our optometry business, with a commitment to clinical excellence and high-quality patient care being a key requirement. MyEyeDr. will build on the strength of the business and support its next phase of growth. I want to thank our doctors and team for their leadership." | / | Sue Downes (l) and Chris Throckmorton. | Joining Clarkson Eyecare, EyeCare Associates, EyeCare Center, Nationwide Vision and The Eye Doctors together with MyEyeDr.'s existing portfolio of brands provides an opportunity to build on the strength of the overall company while meeting the needs of patients in the future, the company advised. "This acquisition speaks directly to both organizations' legacies of providing personalized eyecare from trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams who help patients see, look and be their best," the announcement stated. "MyEyeDr. will emerge from the transaction in an even stronger position to make personalized vision care available to everyone, bolster its leadership in clinical research, and grow centers of excellence for common eye diseases." The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, following receipt of required regulatory approvals, the company advised. Part of Capital Vision Services, MyEyeDr. is a leading vision healthcare provider that has delivered comprehensive eyecare and eyewear solutions across the U.S. for more than 20 years. Spanning 29 states and the District of Columbia, MyEyeDr. has been recognized by the American Optometric Association (AOA), among others, for its commitment to patient care, and was honored as the No. 1 Eyewear retailer for "America's Best Customer Service for 2024" from Newsweek. EyeCare Partners, a leading provider of clinically integrated eyecare, comprises a national network of ophthalmologists and optometrists, with a mission to enhance vision, advance eyecare, and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Mo., affiliated optometry and ophthalmology practice locations provide services that span the eyecare continuum in 18 states. Both MyEyeDr. and EyeCare Partners were ranked this year among the top 10 companies within Vision Monday's 2026 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers report.

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.