MyEyeDr., a leading provider of comprehensive eye care and eyewear solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with EyeCare Partners to acquire its optometry division, consisting of over 300 offices, including the Clarkson Eyecare, EyeCare Associates, EyeCare Center, Nationwide Vision and The Eye Doctors brands.

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The acquisition will expand MyEyeDr.’s 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 eye care 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 MyEyeDr. co-founder and CEO Sue Downes. “Today I am proud to share the news of MyEyeDr.’s continued growth throughout the US, 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 EyeCare Partners CEO Chris Throckmorton. “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.”

The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2026 following receipt of required regulatory approvals.

This acquisition speaks directly to both organizations’ legacies of providing personalized eye care from trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams who help patients see, look and be their best. 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.

Bringing 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 thoughtfully meeting the needs of patients in the future.

About MyEyeDr.

MyEyeDr. (www.myeyedr.com), a part of Capital Vision Services, is the nation’s premier vision healthcare provider, delivering comprehensive eye care and eyewear solutions, meeting their patients’ unique optical needs for over 20 years. Spanning across 29 states and the District of Columbia, MyEyeDr. has been recognized by the American Optometric Association (AOA), among others, for its commitment to helping people have the clear vision they need to accomplish what they desire most in life. MyEyeDr. was honored as the #1 Eyewear retailer for “America’s Best Customer Service for 2024” from Newsweek. For more information, please follow MyEyeDr. on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

About EyeCare Partners

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. EyeCare Partners’ national network of ophthalmologists and optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, ECP-affiliated optometry and ophthalmology practice locations provide services that span the eye care continuum in 18 states. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.

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