RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision announced that it has completed the acquisition of national optical retailer Eyemart Express from FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. As reported in VMAIL, the companies first entered into a definitive agreement in October of 2024. “This purposeful investment offers our clients and members more network choice and will help meet patient needs in rural and underserved communities,” said VSP Vision president and CEO Michael Guyette.

Guyette continued, “Like VSP, Eyemart Express is doctor-founded with a core value focused on care. As we celebrate our 70th year of operation, we will continue to seek opportunities that further our commitment to empowering human potential through sight.”

Effective immediately, Eyemart Express CEO Mike Nuzzo will report to VSP Vision chief network officer Jeff Koziel, according to the announcement. Eyemart Express will continue to operate as an independent entity as part of VSP's network pillar while VSP Vision assesses future business integration opportunities.

Doctor-founded in 1990, Eyemart Express operates nearly 250 stores in 42 states. The Farmers Branch, Texas-based company said it delivers 80 percent of glasses in one hour thanks to in-house labs and on-site technicians.

Wells Fargo & Company, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and PricewaterHouseCoopers International Limited all served as main advisors to VSP Vision on the acquisition, the company said.