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AEG Vision’s Kellie Corwin-Spector was recently recognized as one of Vision Monday Magazine’s most influential women in the optical industry. From everyone at AEG Vision, thank you for helping improve the lives of our patients through your leadership, vision and passion! Read Kellie's Entry in Vision Monday...

By Benjamin S. Chudner, OD, FAAO,Chief Medical Officer, AEG Vision Having a plan, with goals to strive for, can help you achieve your vision of the perfect career. The right practice partner can give your career planning a lift by providing you with targeted resources and professional support. Here is...

In recognition of current and future leaders in optometry, CooperVision announced Brill Eye Center as one of its 2022 Best Practices honorees and student scholarship recipients. The initiative—now in its seventh year—brings together innovative U.S. eye care practices committed to advancing the profession and providing exceptional patient care, while the...

AEG Vision would like to congratulate our Core Value Award Winners, for their achievements in 2021. These five individuals exemplify our Core Values and through their actions and leadership they make AEG Vision truly special. AEG Vision would like to recognize: Sue Noone – Practice Manager, ABBA Eye Care – “People...

AEG Vision, a leading owner and operator of premier Optometry Practices across the U.S., announced today that it has acquired North Suburban Vision Consultants in Deerfield, IL. North Suburban Vision Consultants (NSVC) is a preeminent specialty practice in the greater Chicago area. Patients from across the United States travel to...

AEG Vision, a leading owner and operator of premier Optometry Practices across the U.S., announced today that it added 50 new practices in the first half of 2021. The AEG network now has nearly 250 partner practices across 12 states including a significant presence in Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania,...

AEG Vision congratulates Allison Lancaster, Marketing Director for being recognized in Vision Monday’s ‘Most Influential Women in Optical’ for 2021. Each year, VM recognizes women who make a difference in our industry. This year’s group of Influential Women is made up of executives, sales and marketing professionals, ECPs, administrators, researchers...

AEG Vision has been recognized as a recipient of the 2021 FutureEdge 50 Award, which recognizes organizations pushing the edge with new technologies to advance their business for the future. “This year’s class of FutureEdge 50 winners demonstrated enormous innovation, creativity and resilience as they grappled to advance their businesses...

AEG Vision brings together successful practices that offer full-scope optometry in communities across the United States. While each location is unique, they share one vision: provide an exceptional patient experience. With the acquisition of Vision Care Associates in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, AEG Vision now had more than 190 practices across...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has expanded in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) market with acquisitions between October and December, including: Optique, Inc. (optiqueinc.com). A premier optical clinic and boutique, Optique was founded by Dr. George Orm III and provides state-of-the-art vision care...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has acquired Optique, Inc. (www.optiqueinc.com). A premier optical clinic and boutique, Optique was founded by Dr. George Orm III and provides state-of-the-art vision care in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Optique is the first practice in the...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has acquired Eigenbrodt Vision Center (www.eigenbrodtvision.com) in Edwardsville, Illinois. Founded by Dr. John Eigenbrodt, the vision center has served the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, Illinois, area since 1989.  “Our entire staff is dedicated to education and...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it is among the 2020 CIO 100 Award recipients for innovation in technology. The prestigious CIO 100 Award celebrates 100 organizations and the teams within them that are using IT in innovative ways to deliver business value,...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has acquired Omni Vision (www.omnivisioncare.com). Founded by Dr. Thanh Tran in 2016, Omni Vision operates three practices in the San Antonio, Texas area. "Above everything else, Omni Vision is fully invested in delivering unparalleled care to...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has acquired Pinnacle Eye Group in Perrysburg, Ohio (https://www.pinnacleeyegroup.com/perrysburg-home). Founded by Doctors Michael J. Zysik, O.D., and Julie Yi Zysik, O.D., the Perrysburg, Ohio, office is one of three independently-owned practices comprising Pinnacle Eye Group. “Partnering...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has acquired Eyes of the World (www.eyesofworld.com) with two locations in Denver, Colorado. This is AEG Vision’s second acquisition in two weeks. “Dr. Channing Baird, the Doctors and staff at Eyes of the World are a...

AEG Vision, an owner and operator of leading Optometry Practices, announced today that it has acquired Silverbell Eyecare Center (www.silverbelleyecare.com) in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1990 by Dr. Richard Baim, Silverbell Eyecare Center is AEG Vision’s 14th practice in Arizona. “We welcome Dr. Richard Baim and his exceptional staff into...

[DALLAS, TX – MARCH 20, 2020] AEG Vision (“AEG”), an owner and operator of leading North American optometry practices, today announced that it will temporarily close all locations for a period of two weeks effective Saturday, March 21st at 5:00 pm. Eric Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of AEG said, “We...

[DALLAS, TX – MARCH 20, 2020] AEG Vision (“AEG”), an owner and operator of leading North American optometry practices, today announced that it will temporarily close all locations for a period of two weeks effective Saturday, March 21st at 5:00 pm. Eric Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of AEG said, “We hold...

[DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 2, 2019] Acuity Eyecare Group (“AEG”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, announced today a major rebranding to reflect the company’s evolution and its commitment to full-scope medical optometry. Effective December 2, 2019 the company will operate under the...

[DALLAS, TX – November 11, 2019] Acuity Eyecare Group (“AEG”), an owner and operator of leading NorthAmerican eyecare groups and optometry practices, today announced that it has acquired Advanced Vision inColumbia, Missouri. Since 2003, Dr. Sahba Jalali and his staff has practiced full-scope optometry, serving the mid-Missouri region. Thepractice specializes...

[DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 4, 2019] Acuity Eyecare Group (“AEG”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, today announced that it has acquired EyeCare Consultants, a provider of optometry services and vision care products in Centennial, Colorado. Since 1975, EyeCare Consultants has been committed...

[DALLAS, TX - JULY 31, 2019] Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“AEG”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired 11 regional eyecare practices in Texas. These acquisitions are the first for AEG in the Texas...

DALLAS, TX, June 25, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Carlsson Family Eye Center, a single location practice based in Gilbert,...

DALLAS, TX, July 2, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has recently acquired Pediatric & Adult Vision Care, a single location practice based in Wexford, Pennsylvania, with a...

DALLAS — Acuity Eyecare Group, a portfolio company of Riata Capital Group, has completed its third deal this week with the announcement Wednesday that it has acquired Gale’s Vision Source, a single-location practice in Solon, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Gale’s Vision Source has served the community since 1973 with...

DALLAS — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) said Tuesday that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group has acquired two separate Pittsburgh-area eyecare practices, Eyes on Regent Square (in Pittsburgh) and Clear Vision Family Eyecare, a single-location practice based in Mars, Pa. (north of Pittsburgh). The terms of the transactions were not...

DALLAS, TX, June 5, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Gale’s Vision Source, a single location practice in Solon, Ohio, a...

DALLAS, TX, June 5, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired Clear Vision Family Eyecare, a single location practice based in Mars, Pennsylvania, located north of Pittsburgh....

DALLAS, TX, June 5, 2019 - Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Eyes on Regent Square, a single location practice based in Pittsburgh,...

DALLAS, TX, January 17, 2019 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), an owner and operator of leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices, has acquired a new regional eyecare practice, Family Eyecare of Winterset, a single location practice based in Winterset,...

Eric Anderson (l) and Jeff Fronterhouse DALLAS—Riata Capital Group announced this morning that its portfolio company Acuity Eyecare Group has acquired two regional eyecare businesses (ABBA Eye Care in Colorado and EyeCare Specialties in Nebraska) that operate 18 locations overall. And, at the same time, Riata reported that funds and...

DALLAS—Acuity Eyecare Group, which was formed by Riata Capital Group in 2017, has added to its management team with the addition of Dr. Benjamin Chudner, OD, as the firm’s senior medical executive. Chudner’s title is chief medical officer, and Acuity announced his new role today. “We are thrilled to welcome...

DALLAS, TX — March 14, 2018 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced today that Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”) has acquired two new regional eyecare groups as of March 2018: One Hour Optical, based in the Denver market with four full-service locations including Denver, Aurora, Greenwood Village and Thornton, and one...

DALLAS, TX — March 12, 2018 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced today the appointment of Eric Anderson as Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity”), effective March 12, 2018. Anderson was also elected to the Board of Directors of Acuity Eyecare Group, effective October 2017. Acuity Eyecare Group,...

Sue Downes, Jeff Fronterhouse, Justin MacCormack, and Kelly McCrann. NEW YORK—An additional panelist will join CEOs and executives from major private equity-backed vision care management companies who will take part in a special live event to be held at Vision Expo East on March 17. “Private Equity Takes Root –...

DALLAS — Acuity Eyecare Group, which was formed by Riata Capital Group in 2017, has bolstered its management team with the addition of four experienced executives as it further supports practices in the group’s holdings and prepares to continue expanding this year. Acuity, as VMAIL reported, launched last March with...

DALLAS, TX — January 22, 2018 — In March 2017, Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) announced the formation of Acuity Eyecare Group (“Acuity” or the “Company”), a company that will own and operate leading North American eyecare groups and optometry practices. Acuity launched with a strong platform following the simultaneous acquisition of...

Landscape of Optometry is changing, ever before. Private Equity is getting more and more involved in optometry. What is private equity, why are they so interested in eyecare, and is private equity something you should look at for your own practice? Jeff Fronterhouse and Bret Davis, two industry experts, join...

Acuity EyeCare Group will be opening a central business office in Dallas, Texas, sometime in late 2017. Along with the Acuity senior leadership team, the group’s plans are to staff the office to support merchandising, marketing, finance, accounting and information systems. Decision making for these areas of the business will...

Acquires Three Regional Eyecare Groups – St Louis-based Crown Vision Center, Pittsburgh-based Eyetique, and Quincy, IL-based International Eyecare Center DALLAS, TX — March 31, 2017 — Riata Capital Group (“Riata”) today announced the formation of Acuity Eyecare Holdings (“Acuity” or the “Company”), a company that will own and operate leading...