(PRESS RELEASE) OKLAHOMA CITY — Ascend Vision Partners (“Ascend Vision”) announced our expansion into the Oklahoma City market with the acquisition of Oklahoma Retinal Consultants, Wise Eye Associates, and Sylvester Eye Care & Aesthetics (Sellers Represented by Pegasus Equity Advisors), adding a new, growing metropolitan service area anchored by some of the region’s most respected physicians.
This partnership expands Ascend Vision’s patient access coverage across North and South Oklahoma City, Norman, and extends as far south as Lawton, creating one of the most comprehensive eye care platforms in the Oklahoma market. The combined group delivers advanced retinal, ophthalmic, and aesthetic services while maintaining a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and physician leadership.
“Ascend Vision is excited to be adding a new metropolitan service area grounded by these top-tier physicians,” said Chad A. Eckes, Chief Executive Officer, Ascend Vision Partners. “These practices bring deep clinical expertise, strong community ties, and a patient-first philosophy that aligns perfectly with our mission. By combining these practices, patients will benefit with increased appointment availability and expanded clinical service offerings.”
Physician-Led Excellence Across Oklahoma
The newly affiliated practices are recognized leaders in their respective specialties and communities:
- Oklahoma Retinal Consultants, a premier retinal specialty practice providing advanced medical and surgical retina care
- Wise Eye Associates, offering comprehensive ophthalmology services with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence
- Sylvester Eye Care & Aesthetics, delivering integrated eye care and aesthetic services with a focus on personalized treatment
Together, these groups represent 9 physicians with a broad spectrum of subspecialty expertise, supported by highly skilled clinical teams and staff dedicated to continuity of care.
“This partnership brings together an exceptional group of physicians across the Oklahoma market,” said Dr. Kimberly Wise, Founder, Wise Eye Associates “By aligning with Ascend Vision, we’re able to collaborate more closely across subspecialties and locations while continuing to deliver the high standard of care our patients expect.”
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“Joining Ascend Vision allows us to expand access to specialized eye care across Oklahoma, from the Oklahoma City metro to communities like Lawton,” said Dr. Carl Sylvester, Founder, Sylvester Eye Care “That broader reach ultimately benefits our patients and the communities we serve.”
“Our practices have served Oklahoma patients for many years, and it was important to find a partner that shared our commitment to those communities,” Dr. Sumit Nanda, Founder, Oklahoma Retinal Consultants “Ascend Vision’s approach aligns with how we want to continue caring for patients well into the future.”
Strategic Growth Including Lawton
A key component to Ascend Vision’s entrance into the Oklahoma market and its rapid expansion is Ascend Vision’s presence in Lawton, enhancing access to specialty eye care for patients in southern Oklahoma as well as all the surrounding rural communities in and around Norman. This geographic reach underscores Ascend Vision’s commitment to improving access to high-quality ophthalmic and retinal services across diverse markets.
This marks the 20th strategic partnership for Ascend Vision Partners.
For more information about Ascend Vision Partners and its partners, please visit www.ascendvision.com or contact Chad Tomlinson at [email protected]
