Planning the Next Chapter for Your Practice?
At Doctors Vision Group, we partner with independent clinic owners who are looking ahead to the next stage of their journey. Whether you are planning for retirement, reducing administrative responsibilities, or looking for operational support to help your clinic grow, we offer flexible transition options built around your goals.
Our approach is simple: protect what makes your practice special while providing the infrastructure, resources, and operational expertise needed for long-term success.
We believe independent optometry matters. Our role is to support clinic owners, doctors, staff, and patients through thoughtful transitions that preserve continuity of care and strengthen the future of the practice.
Things to Be Aware Of When Selling Your Practice
Selling your optometry practice is one of the biggest professional and personal decisions you will make. Beyond the financial side of the transaction, it is important to consider:
- Your ideal ownership structure after the sale
- Whether you want to continue practicing clinically
- Your timeline for retirement or transition
- How your staff will be treated
- How your clinic’s brand and reputation will be preserved
- The operational experience of the buyer
- The future patient experience under new ownership
At Doctors Vision Group, we understand these concerns because we have built our organization around long-term relationships, continuity, and sustainable growth.
Our Acquisition Process
What Does the Transition Process Look Like?
The integration and closing process begins after legal agreements are signed and typically lasts approximately 60 days until close.
This is a critical transition period designed to create a smooth experience for clinic owners, doctors, staff, patients, vendors, and payors. Our goal is to ensure everyone involved is properly prepared and supported throughout the ownership transition.
During this period, the Doctors Vision Group operations team works closely with clinic leadership to:
- Prepare all stakeholders, doctors, and staff for the transition
- Coordinate communication with vendors, payors, and other third parties
- Gain access to the clinic EMR system and integrate it into our reporting infrastructure
- Prepare operational systems, workflows, and support processes ahead of closing
Closing Week Timeline
Weeks 1 and 2
Our DVG operations team provides on-site support throughout the first two weeks following closing to help ensure a successful transition.
Week 1, Clinic Closed Monday to Wednesday
Monday:
- Transfer of shares and cash
- Trainers on-site for full OD and staff training
- IT and equipment integration begins
Tuesday:
- Training continues
- Inventory count completed
- Continued IT and equipment integration
Wednesday:
- Final training sessions
- IT and equipment integration completed
Thursday and Friday:
- Clinic reopens to patients at 50% capacity
- Additional operational support provided on-site by the DVG team
Week 2 and Beyond:
By the second week, clinics typically resume normal operations while continuing to receive on-site support from the Doctors Vision Group operations team.
Our focus during this stage is to prioritize staff confidence, operational stability, continuity of patient care, and a seamless long-term transition for the clinic.
Why Clinic Owners Choose Doctors Vision Group
Doctor and Patient Focused
Everything we do starts with supporting exceptional patient care and helping doctors focus more on practicing optometry, not managing operations.
We Preserve Clinic Identity
In most cases, we continue operating clinics under their existing names because we understand the importance of local reputation, community trust, and long-standing patient relationships.
Flexible Transition Planning
Every owner has different priorities. Some doctors are ready to retire, while others want to continue seeing patients without the pressures of ownership and management. We structure transitions around your goals.
Strong Culture and Staff Retention
We are family-owned and place a major emphasis on culture, leadership development, and employee retention. We believe great clinics are built by great teams.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
We invest heavily in our people, including industry-leading compensation, RRSP matching, benefits programs, and profit-sharing opportunities.
Operational Expertise
Our team has experience supporting clinic operations, staffing, technology integration, vendor relationships, financial reporting, and long-term strategic growth.
Premium Industry Partnerships
We partner with leading suppliers, technologies, and product companies to help clinics remain competitive and future-focused.
All Cash Offers
We provide straightforward all-cash offers with a transparent process and clearly defined timelines.
Explore the Next Chapter for Your Practice
Many clinic owners still enjoy seeing patients, but are ready to step away from the demands of managing operations, staffing, payroll, and administration.
Our partnership model allows doctors to continue practicing clinically while our team supports the business side of the clinic, creating greater freedom and long-term stability for doctors, staff, and patients.
Whether you are planning for retirement, considering a transition, or simply exploring your options, Doctors Vision Group is here to help.
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More of Our Services
Explore our wide range of eye care services at Central Optometry.
AMD Centre of Excellence
The AMD Centre of Excellence is all about using innovative technology, experience, and education towards treating and managing age-related macular degeneration. Our practice has earned the distinction of being an AMD Centre of Excellence through continued efforts of managing and understanding AMD.
Colour Blindness & Enhancement
Colour blindness affects millions of people worldwide. We strive to help people navigate life through colour blindness and see the world in a new light. We offer EnChroma lenses for individuals dealing with colour blindness issues.
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
We strive to be by your side through the laser eye surgery process. Whether you’re considering LASIK or PRK, we can help determine if you’re a good candidate for laser eye surgery. We also schedule follow-up appointments post-surgery to monitor your recovery.
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about their Central Optometry experience.
Best optometry appointment I’ve ever had. The eye exam took no time at all and I got a year supply of contacts at a really great price! Would recommend this place if you’re looking for a new optometrist in London.
Vanessa
The practice is on my way home from work and was recommended to me by a friend. Hours are great! My appointment was on time and the staff was really helpful with billing and picking out new frames. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an optometrist!
Laura
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Come Visit Us
We offer free parking in our underground parking lot. To access our parking, turn in the laneway on the right side of our building and enter the parking garage on your left. You can enter our lobby from the parking garage near the front of the building and take the stairs or elevator to the second level.
Our Address
- 148 York Street
- London, ON N6A 1A9
Contact Information
- Phone: 519-432-1875
- Email: [email protected]
