LION Eye Group

LION Eye Group is a private New York-based network of independent optometry practices focused on medical optometry, retail optical services, and integrated eye-care coordination. The organization launched on January 1, 2020 and was originally founded as the Long Island Optical Network before expanding beyond Long Island into Manhattan and surrounding New York boroughs. Its model emphasizes practice network development, retail eyewear expansion, technology-enabled patient experience, and clinical collaboration with ophthalmology groups for procedures such as cataract and laser surgery. LION has publicly announced supplier and collaboration agreements with ZEISS Vision Care, OCLI-Spectrum Vision Partners, and SightMD. The company appears to operate as a healthcare services organization rather than a drug-development biotech or pharma company.