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.