Structured Transitions for Ophthalmology Founders

A Long-Term Home for Ophthalmology Practices

We buy ophthalmology practices from retiring physicians. We keep your staff, bring in a successor doctor, and make sure your patients are taken care of.

18,000+

Ophthalmologists in the US

5,700

Solo with no succession plan

63%

Are over 55 years old

Which One Are You?

I'm Ready to Exit

We acquire ophthalmology practices from retiring physicians. Your team, patients, and legacy stay intact.

I'm Ready to Exit

We acquire ophthalmology practices from retiring physicians. Your team, patients, and legacy stay intact.

I'm Ready to Own

We acquire practices and bring in physicians to own the clinical side. You lead patient care, we run everything else.

I'm Ready to Own

We acquire practices and bring in physicians to own the clinical side. You lead patient care, we run everything else.

What Practice Owners Think When Considering a Sale

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I built something great, but I don't want to sell it to the wrong people.

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The team matters more to me than the check.

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I don't want to disappear. I want this done right.

The Crisis

Focused on Ophthalmology

There are over 18,000 practicing ophthalmologists in the US. More than 5,700 of them are solo practitioners over 55 with no succession plan. Their practices generate strong revenue, patients depend on them, and most have never had a single conversation about what happens when they're done. That's where we come in.

72%

NY solo practitioners in succession window

Verdira / Rogue Intelligence

265%

Higher turnover at PE practices

Singh et al., Health Affairs 2025

78%

Trainees who will not consider PE

Am. J. Ophthalmology, 2024

How Verdira Is Different

Private Equity

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Rebrand to a corporate name

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Replace staff, cut costs day one

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Flip in 3-5 years to a bigger fund

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Clinical decisions driven by returns

Private Equity

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Rebrand to a corporate name

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Replace staff, cut costs day one

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Flip in 3-5 years to a bigger fund

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Clinical decisions driven by returns

Verdira

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Your name stays on the door

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Evaluate first, then strengthen what works

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We're still here in 10 years

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Physicians lead all clinical decisions

Verdira

✓

Your name stays on the door

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Evaluate first, then strengthen what works

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We're still here in 10 years

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Physicians lead all clinical decisions

How It Works

From First Conversation to Closed Deal

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Conversation

You tell us what matters most. We listen, ask questions, and determine fit.

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Structured Terms

We present clear terms, walk through every number, and answer everything before paper moves.

03

Transition

We handle the operational handover. Your staff stays, your patients stay, and your successor is in place.

How It Works

From First Conversation to Closed Deal

01

Conversation

You tell us what matters most. We listen, ask questions, and determine fit.

02

Structured Terms

We present clear terms, walk through every number, and answer everything before paper moves.

03

Transition

We handle the operational handover. Your staff stays, your patients stay, and your successor is in place.

How It Works

From First Conversation to Closed Deal

01

Conversation

You tell us what matters most. We listen, ask questions, and determine fit.

02

Structured Terms

We present clear terms, walk through every number, and answer everything before paper moves.

03

Transition

We handle the operational handover. Your staff stays, your patients stay, and your successor is in place.

Clinical Governance

Physician-Guided From Day One

Our Clinical Advisory Board is led by Dr. James Kelly, founder of Kelly Vision Center, Director of Refractive Surgery Education at Northwell Health, and one of the most credentialed refractive surgeons in New York.

Physician-Led

100,000+

Procedures performed by Dr. Kelly

Founder, Kelly Vision Center
Director of Refractive Surgery Education, Northwell Health
Columbia & Cornell trained

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What Gets Protected, and Why It Matters

After we acquire the practice, we learn how it actually runs. Your patients, your team, and your reputation in the community are what we protect first

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What Gets Protected, and Why It Matters

After we acquire the practice, we learn how it actually runs. Your patients, your team, and your reputation in the community are what we protect first

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What Happens Next

You're considering selling your practice. You tell us what matters most, we show you exactly how we'd handle it, and if the fit is right, structured terms follow.

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What Happens Next

You're considering selling your practice. You tell us what matters most, we show you exactly how we'd handle it, and if the fit is right, structured terms follow.

Questions Practice Owners Ask

What happens to my people?

Our model is built around keeping what works. The staff who know your patients, workflows, and culture are an asset. We add operational support around them, not instead of them.

What happens to my people?

Our model is built around keeping what works. The staff who know your patients, workflows, and culture are an asset. We add operational support around them, not instead of them.

Will my name stay on the door?

Yes. You built the brand and patients trust it. We're not here to replace that with a corporate name.

Will my name stay on the door?

Yes. You built the brand and patients trust it. We're not here to replace that with a corporate name.

Are you private equity?

No. Verdira is a permanent hold company. There's no fund with a 3-5 year exit clock. No outside investors demanding a flip. We acquire, improve operations, and hold for the long term.

Are you private equity?

No. Verdira is a permanent hold company. There's no fund with a 3-5 year exit clock. No outside investors demanding a flip. We acquire, improve operations, and hold for the long term.

How are patient care standards protected?

The clinical entity stays physician-owned. We operate through an MSO structure: we handle business operations, marketing, equipment, and staffing. Clinical decisions stay with the doctor. We don't practice medicine.

How are patient care standards protected?

The clinical entity stays physician-owned. We operate through an MSO structure: we handle business operations, marketing, equipment, and staffing. Clinical decisions stay with the doctor. We don't practice medicine.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you're planning your exit or ready to lead your own practice, we'd like to hear from you.