Sell Your Optometry Practice in Louisiana
Who is buying optometry practices in Louisiana
We haven't found an optometry practice in Louisiana owned by these platforms yet. That doesn't mean there isn't one: many acquisitions are never announced, and the company usually keeps its own name. The platforms below are the largest groups consolidating optometry practices in the US, with each one's headquarters and scale.
| Platform | Owner / backer | Type | Headquarters | Scale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyEyeDr. | Goldman Sachs Asset Management (lead investor since 2019); Charlesbank Capital Partners (minority) | Private equity | Vienna, VA | 1,000 offices in 29 states (June 2026) | Source ↗ |
| AEG Vision | Riata Capital Group | Private equity | Dallas, TX | 575 optometry offices across 35 states (Vision Monday, Apr 2026) | Source ↗ |
| VSP Ventures | VSP Vision | Strategic / family-owned | Rancho Cordova, CA | more than 100 practices (VSP, Jul 2026); 157 locations at end of 2025 (Vision Monday) | Source ↗ |
| InFocus Eyecare | Regal Healthcare Capital Partners | Private equity | Jacksonville, FL | more than 30 full-scope optometry practices across seven states (Mar 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Shopko Optical | Fielmann Group AG (via Fielmann USA) | Strategic / public | Green Bay, WI | more than 140 stores across 13 U.S. states (July 2024) | Source ↗ |
| TeamVision | EssilorLuxottica | Strategic / public | Not disclosed | About 130 locations at end of 2024 (Vision Monday, 2025) | Source ↗ |
| Elevate Eyecare | Bison Capital (growth capital investment, Aug 2025) | Private equity | Not disclosed | more than 80 company-owned locations across the U.S. (Aug 2025) | Source ↗ |
| Vision Innovation Partners | Gryphon Investors | Private equity | Annapolis, MD | 69 locations in MD, DC, VA, PA and DE, including 12 surgery centers (Mar 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Eye Health America | LLR Partners | Private equity | Greenville, SC | 63 clinic locations and 14 ambulatory surgery centers across SC, GA and FL (Vision Monday, 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Ascend Vision Partners | Chicago Pacific Founders | Private equity | Orlando, FL | 14 brands, 32 clinical locations and 17 opticals in FL and TX (end of 2024) | Source ↗ |
| Simon Eye | Brightstar Capital Partners (May 2026); management retains a meaningful stake | Private equity | Wilmington, DE | 11 locations from southern PA through DE into MD (Jan 2026) | Source ↗ |
| US VisionMed Partners | Kian Capital Partners, RF Investment Partners and Lakewood Healthcare Capital | Private equity | Dallas, TX | practices in six states (Vision Monday, 2026) | Source ↗ |
| Sight360 | Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. (SBJ Capital) | Private equity | Oldsmar, FL | 26 practices and an ambulatory surgery center (Vision Monday, 2026) | Source ↗ |
Ownership verified October 6, 2026. See every platform's recent deals in the Optometry roll-up tracker →
How many optometry offices are in Louisiana
The Census Bureau counted 252 optometry offices in Louisiana in 2023, ranking 31st of 50 states. 49% had fewer than five employees and 96% had fewer than 20. 0 had 50 or more.
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 5 | 123 | 49% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 32% |
| 10 to 19 | 38 | 15% |
| 20 to 49 | 10 | 4% |
| 50 or more | 0 | 0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 ↗ (NAICS 621320). An establishment is a single physical location, so an owner with three locations counts three times.
What an optometry practice in Louisiana is worth
Optometry practices typically sell for 4.5x-8x EBITDA, or 2x-4.5x SDE for smaller owner-operated optometry practices, with most deals in the $0.4M - $8M range. These are published industry ranges from John M. Salony, ODs on Finance Brokerage and others, not an appraisal of your practice.
What buyers pay more for
- +Associate ODs producing revenue without the owner
- +Medical eye care and specialty services mix
- +Strong optical dispensary
- +Clean, documented financials
What buyers discount
- -Owner dependence
- -Concentration in one payer or vision plan
- -Commingled or undocumented financials
- -Short or non-assignable lease
How selling through DealSeam works
A confidential conversation
We learn about your practice and what you want from a sale. Nothing is listed publicly.
Introductions where there is a fit
Where a qualified buyer fits your practice, we introduce you, and only after you approve it.
You decide
You choose whether to go further, on your own timeline. Sellers pay nothing; the buyer pays our fee if a deal closes.
Selling an optometry practice in Louisiana: common questions
How much is an optometry practice in Louisiana worth?
Optometry practices typically sell for 4.5x-8x EBITDA, or 2x-4.5x SDE for smaller owner-operated optometry practices, with most deals in the $0.4M - $8M range. Buyers tend to pay more for associate ods producing revenue without the owner, medical eye care and specialty services mix, strong optical dispensary and clean, documented financials, and less where they see owner dependence, concentration in one payer or vision plan, commingled or undocumented financials and short or non-assignable lease. These are industry-wide ranges from John M. Salony, ODs on Finance Brokerage and others, not an appraisal of your practice.
Who is buying optometry practices in Louisiana?
Nationally, the largest groups consolidating optometry practices include MyEyeDr. (Goldman Sachs Asset Management), AEG Vision (Riata Capital Group) and VSP Ventures (VSP Vision); 10 of the 13 platforms we track are private-equity-backed.
How many optometry offices are there in Louisiana?
The Census Bureau's County Business Patterns counted 252 optometry offices in Louisiana in 2023, ranking 31st of 50 states. 49% had fewer than five employees, 96% had fewer than 20, and 0 had 50 or more.
Does it cost anything to sell through DealSeam?
No. Sellers pay nothing. When a deal closes, the buyer pays DealSeam's fee. There is no listing fee and no retainer.
Will my employees or customers find out I'm thinking about selling?
No. Nothing is listed publicly, and your details go to a buyer only after you approve that introduction.
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Sources
Valuation multiples are published ranges from John M. Salony, What Is an Optometry Practice Worth in 2026? (Jun 2026), ODs on Finance Brokerage, How To Sell a Practice: 8-Step Guide, Palmstone Capital, Optometry Practices for Sale and Vision Monday, Private Equity and Practice Transitions in 2026 (Vittorio Mena, OD). Establishment counts are from the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 621320). Platform ownership comes from each platform's own or press sources, verified October 6, 2026. Named acquisitions are the deals we have recorded from public announcements, each linked to its source; they are not every deal in the state. Ownership in this sector changes often. None of this is investment, legal or tax advice.