PHOENIX—American Vision Partners (AVP), an eyecare practice management organization, has announced it will transition vision care from Evernorth Care Group to its family of practices. The transaction is expected to be complete on Sept. 1 with services officially transitioned to AVP by Sept. 3. With this transition, patients will gain access to an expanded network of clinics and surgery centers that are part of AVP's group of eyecare practices, the company said, including Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, Moretsky Cassidy Laser Correction, Aiello Eye Institute and M&M Eye Institute.

AVP noted that  following the transition it will provide services in Evernorth Care Group's Tempe CJ Harris and Phoenix Westridge health care centers. These centers will be renamed Southwestern Eye Centers. Several eye doctors from Evernorth Care Group will join AVP and continue to serve the eyecare needs of the patients in their communities.

"It's been an honor to partner with Evernorth Care Group on a transition plan that not only meets the needs of their patients, while expanding the services available to them, but also provides employment opportunities for their talented doctors and staff throughout our family of eyecare practices," said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners.

AVP offers a suite of services, including routine eyecare, optical retail, general ophthalmology and sub-specialty care for cataracts, retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplastics, vision correction procedures (LASIK), dry eye treatment and cosmetic services. Their multi-specialty ophthalmologists and optometrists use advanced technology and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life, the group noted.

"AVP shares our commitment to improving patient outcomes and elevating the patient experience. With their comprehensive eyecare services, extensive experience, and more than 30 locations across the Valley, including two within Evernorth Care Group health centers, patients will have expanded and convenient access to high quality eyecare," said Jeff Holt, president and general manager, Evernorth Care Group. "We're also excited to have many of our talented eye doctors join the AVP team, where they can continue to serve our patients and more members of the community."

The partnership with Evernorth Care Group represents the 18th transaction implemented by American Vision Partners, according to the company.