There were six private equity-backed deals for ophthalmology practices in January:
Atlanta-based EyeSouth Partners acquired Eye Center of Texas, its third acquisition in the state.
EyeSouth Partners also partnered with Cincinnati-based Midwest Eye Center, expanding into Ohio and Kentucky.
Waterbury, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health partnered with Eye Center of Southern Connecticut, growing its presence in the state to 10 locations.
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Quigley Eye Specialists partnered with Coral Gables, Fla.-based Beraja Medical Institute and Douglas Surgery Center.
SightMD acquired the ophthalmology practices of Norman Saffra, MD.
CVP added Tidewater Eye Centers as a partner practice in its mid-Atlantic region.