Sightpath Medical Acquires PennVista, Strengthening Commitment to Ophthalmology Practices

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sightpath Medical, a leading provider of mobile and fixed ophthalmic surgical services, today announced that it has acquired PennVista, a premier LASIK services business providing advanced equipment and dedicated technicians to surgery centers and hospitals in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan. This strategic acquisition enhances Sightpath's geographic footprint in key markets and furthers its dedication to supporting comprehensive ophthalmology practices nationwide.

Joel Gaslin, President and CEO of Sightpath Medical, said, "The integration of PennVista into Sightpath Medical marks a significant milestone in our mission to support ophthalmology practices. This transaction, coupled with our recent LASIK Doctor Network Project, underscores our commitment to helping comprehensive ophthalmology practices successfully offer LASIK to their patients. By combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver exceptional services and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our partners."

John Pennington, CEO of PennVista, said, "I am confident that Sightpath Medical is the ideal organization to continue the high level of support that PennVista has provided to doctors, surgical staffs, and their patients for many years. Sightpath's commitment to excellence and innovation makes them a perfect fit to carry on our legacy, and I look forward to cheering for the combined company’s continued success."

The LASIK Doctor Network Project, launched earlier this year by Sightpath Medical, helps busy ophthalmology practices connect with LASIK patients by providing a robust digital marketing presence, consistent content creation, and an experienced support team to nurture leads. With the addition of PennVista, Sightpath Medical is poised to offer an even broader range of services and resources to comprehensive ophthalmology practices across the country.

About Sightpath Medical

Sightpath Medical is the leading U.S. provider of mobile and fixed ophthalmic services for cataract, refractive and laser-assisted surgery. Working alongside more than 1,200 surgeons and the staffs of their surgical facilities for more than 30 years, Sightpath Medical is the market-leading choice for surgeons, ASCs, and hospitals due to our proven ability to deliver the staff, equipment, and supplies wherever and whenever they are needed – regardless of geography. To learn more, please visit our website at www.sightpathmedical.com.