Unifeye Vision Partners Completes New Partnership in Central California

Kings Eye Center joins UVP's growing presence on the West Coast

DALLAS, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unifeye Vision Partners ("UVP"), a leading network of comprehensive eye care providers, today announced the completion of a strategic partnership with Kings Eye Center, based in Hanford, California. Kings Eye Center is the only ophthalmology practice serving Kings County, located in the south-central San Joaquin Valley. This represents UVP's 11^th practice in the state of California and the 17^th member of the growing UVP community.

With roots dating back to 1955, the team at Kings Eye Center delivers exceptional medical and surgical care in both optometry and ophthalmology. Led by Dr. Bradley Beard and supported by three optometrists and more than twenty-five team members, the team specializes in comprehensive eye exams, diabetic and glaucoma management, cataract surgery, and glasses and contacts offerings through their onsite optical shop.

"We are proud to join the UVP community, which will enable us to continue to grow and offer the best and latest in vision correction treatment for the patients in Kings County," said Dr. Bradley Beard, medical director for Kings Eye Center.

"Our continued growth in California demonstrates our commitment to this market, and to finding the leaders within ophthalmology who can help us continue in our quest to be not the largest, but the best integrated eye care community in the country," said Martin Rash, CEO of Unifeye Vision Partners. "The team at Kings Eye Center expands our reach further north in California, allowing us to serve the members of this beautiful and growing community."

About Unifeye Vision Partners
Unifeye Vision Partners was formed to partner with leading eye care providers in targeted markets throughout the United States. The company provides management and support services to ophthalmology and optometry practices, as well as single-specialty eye surgery centers. UVP extends its operations to a network of 119 providers, 43 clinic locations, and 11 ambulatory surgery centers. For additional information on UVP, visit the Company's website at www.uvpeye.com.

About Waud Capital Partners
Based in Chicago, Waud Capital Partners is a leading growth-oriented private equity firm with total capital commitments of approximately $4.0 billion since its founding in 1993. WCP seeks to partner with strong management teams to build market-leading companies within two industries: healthcare services and software/technology. Since its founding, Waud Capital has successfully completed more than 400 investments, including platform companies and follow-on opportunities. For additional information on Waud Capital, visit www.waudcapital.com.

SOURCE Unifeye Vision Partners Management, LLC