Ophthalmology practices depend on high-cost diagnostic and surgical equipment — a single femtosecond laser costs $500K+. Between LASIK systems, OCT machines, and the capital needed to offer premium services — eye doctors need funding from lenders who understand ophthalmic technology.
This Is Why You're Here
You want to add LASIK — the femtosecond laser is $450K and the excimer is $250K. Combined, they'd generate $80K+/month in elective revenue. Your bank doesn't finance elective equipment.
Your OCT machine needs replacing — the new model is $85K. You're losing patients to the practice down the street that has the latest diagnostic technology.
A retiring ophthalmologist is selling their practice — 4,000 patients including 800 surgical candidates. Price is $1.8M and two other buyers are circling.
Your premium IOL inventory costs $35K to stock and the distributor switched to net-15 terms. You've got 20 cataract surgeries booked this month and can't afford to delay — each surgery generates $3K-$5K in fees.
The ASC where you do procedures just raised your facility fee 30%. Building your own ambulatory surgery center costs $600K but saves you $12K a month in facility fees. You need financing to make the jump.
Adding LASIK meant a $450K femtosecond laser. Every bank said it was too much for a single device. Basecamp's lender used the laser as collateral — funded $450K in 10 days. We did $92K in LASIK revenue the first month.
Dr. Priya S., Ophthalmologist, Austin, TX
Ophthalmology Financing
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Built for Your Business
Banks won't touch LASIK lasers because they see it as elective. Our lenders see a $450K machine generating $80K a month. Femtosecond, excimer, we've funded them all.
OCT machines, visual field analyzers, slit lamps — $40K-$100K each. Patients leave when your diagnostics are outdated. We fund replacements in under a week.
Offering premium lenses means stocking $20K-$50K in IOL inventory before the first surgery. A credit line covers lens inventory so you can offer every option.
Adding an ambulatory surgery center is a $500K+ project. Build-out, licensing, equipment. We package ASC financing so you stop paying facility fees to the hospital.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK system upgrade | Femtosecond laser platform for refractive surgery | Equipment Financing | $200K–$500K | 5–10 days |
| OCT scanner addition | Optical coherence tomography for retinal diagnostics | Equipment Financing | $60K–$120K | 3–5 days |
| ASC buildout | Ambulatory surgery center for cataract and LASIK procedures | SBA Loans | $300K–$1M | 30–60 days |
| Surgeon recruitment | Retina or glaucoma specialist requires signing bonus + relocation | Working Capital | $40K–$100K | 1–3 days |
| Lens inventory pre-buy | Premium IOLs at $500+ each, ordering 200 for year | Working Capital | $50K–$120K | 1–3 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 6mo-5yr | 8-18% APR | 1-3 days |
| Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 3-10yr | 5-12% APR | 3-7 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8-22% APR | 1-5 days |
| SBA Loans | $50K–$5M | 10-25yr | 6-10% APR | 3-6 weeks |
| Term Loans | $50K–$5M | 1-5yr | 7-15% APR | 1-5 days |
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
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| Equipment | Cost | Tax Rate | Deduction | Tax Savings | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Femtosecond laser | $350,000 | 40% | $350,000 | $140,000 | $210,000 |
| OCT scanner | $85,000 | 40% | $85,000 | $34,000 | $51,000 |
| Slit lamp + autorefractor | $28,000 | 35% | $28,000 | $9,800 | $18,200 |
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your femtosecond laser costs $210,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
No paperwork avalanche. No bank lobby. No guessing.
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We check your options with zero impact on your FICO. Your score stays untouched.
Your profile is matched to 70+ lending partners. They compete - you never hear from them directly.
Your funding specialist presents your best options. No spam calls. No runaround.
Choose the rate and terms that fit. Sign digitally. Funds hit your account - same day available.
Ophthalmology Capital Uses
Buy an existing practice. Dental, medical, vet, chiropractic. SBA loans with 10% down available.
Lasers, imaging machines, dental chairs, surgical tools. Equipment financing with the device as collateral.
Cover payroll during reimbursement delays. Hire hygienists, techs, front desk staff. Retain your best people.
New exam rooms, waiting room remodel, second location buildout. Create the space your patients deserve.
Electronic health records, practice management, telehealth platforms, patient portals.
Google Ads, patient acquisition, website redesign, reputation management. Fill your schedule.
Full Transparency
Most lenders won't tell you this upfront. We will.
Need commercial insurance for your ophthalmology business?
Practice insurance — malpractice, general liability, property — is required before most equipment financing closes. InsuranceService365.com covers healthcare practices across 29 states.
68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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Learn More →FAQs
Ophthalmology has the most expensive equipment buy-in of any specialty. A femtosecond laser is $450K. An excimer is another $250K. OCT machines run $85K. And here's the kicker — banks don't like financing elective procedure equipment. They see LASIK as "optional surgery" and get nervous. Our lenders see a $450K machine that generates $80K a month in revenue. Big difference.
I had an ophthalmologist in Austin who wanted to add LASIK. Her bank wouldn't touch it. We financed the full system — $450K, device as collateral. She did $92K in LASIK revenue her first month. Payment was $7,500. But it's not just LASIK. OCT replacements, visual field analyzers, slit lamp upgrades — every piece of ophthalmic equipment is financeable through our network. 60-second app. No credit hit. Offers in hours.
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