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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Eye Care Practices
In this episode of The Buyout Show, Lucas and Luna examine the rapid consolidation of eye care practices — optometry and ophthalmology — by private equity firms. They focus on the specific case of EyeCare Partners, one of the largest aggregators, which has rolled up over 700 clinics since 2015. Lucas explains the financial logic: predictable recurring revenue from glasses, contacts, and exams, plus high-margin surgical procedures. Luna questions whether quality of care suffers when a local practice gets acquired. They discuss the role of management services organizations (MSOs) and why…
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