TAMPA, Fla.—Sight360, a provider of complete vision care services, announced the acquisition of The Eye Center, an ophthalmology practice in Spring Hill, Fla. The acquisition was completed on May 1, 2023 and expands its network to 19 total locations with 29 physicians in west central Florida. The Eye Center has served patients in Hernando and Pasco Counties areas with complete medical and surgical ophthalmology care under the leadership of Dr. Joseph Militello since 2005, according to an announcement.

Dr. Militello is a board-certified ophthalmologist with comprehensive medical and surgical eyecare expertise. He has practiced in the greater Tampa Bay area since completing his residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Eye Center services include cataract surgery, diabetic evaluations, glaucoma treatment, eyelid and laser surgeries. “I am very proud of the practice that we have built and the care we have provided for nearly 20 years and couldn’t be more pleased to be partnering with Sight360. They share our mission for compassionate and comprehensive patient care, combined with a local leadership presence to support our growth,” Dr. Militello said.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph Militello and The Eye Center team to the Sight360 family," said Brian Hauser, CEO of Sight360. "His practice is extremely well respected in the area for the quality of care he provides to his patients. This exciting partnership will allow us to provide even more comprehensive vision care to our patients."

Sight360’s business model provides physicians with centralized operational support in a variety of areas, from revenue cycle management to human resources and marketing, allowing them to focus on delivering the highest quality of clinical care. Sight 360 is a portfolio company of SBJ Capital, a private investment firm with over $400 million of committed capital under management, focused on investing in founder and family-owned consumer and services companies.