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CHICAGO, IL, January 26, 2022 – Atlantic Vision Partners (“AVP”), a portfolio company of Sheridan Capital Partners, announced today two new partnerships with ophthalmologic and optometric practices: Vista Eye Specialists, located in Fredericksburg, VA and DeVito & Martin Optometry, located in Norfolk, VA. These partnerships bolster AVP’s already significant presence in its core Virginia market. Since Sheridan’s investment, AVP has completed 18 acquisitions and now operates approximately 40 locations across three states.

“We look forward to a fruitful partnership alongside these deeply respected and long-tenured practices, with the common goal of growing an ophthalmology-forward platform built on a patient-first mentality and a focus on clinical excellence,” explained Chief Executive Officer, Michael Holton.

AVP, headquartered in Richmond, VA, serves ophthalmology and optometry clinics throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The Company has achieved significant scale in its core markets, while maintaining a reputation for providing excellent patient care for over 30 years. The original AVP practice was founded by Dr. David Harman in 1988 and has grown from a single location with one physician to approximately 40 locations with over 50 providers. AVP aims to partner with top practitioners as it continues to scale within its existing footprint and enter new geographies. To learn more about partnering with AVP please visit https://www.atlanticvisionpartners.com/.

AVP is backed by Sheridan Capital Partners, a Chicago-based healthcare private equity firm that focuses on lower middle market buyouts and growth equity in the U.S. and Canada. Sheridan partners with companies in the verticals of providers and provider services, healthcare IT and outsourced services, and consumer health and medical products, bringing strategic resources to accelerate growth, build enduring value, and achieve strong results.