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(WorldFrontNews Editorial):- Athens, Georgia Jul 30, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – EyeProGPO, a leading ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization (GPO), today announced the acquisition of GPOphtho, a specialized ophthalmic GPO serving more than 1,400 physicians nationwide. The acquisition expands access to specialized ophthalmology solutions that help providers strengthen cost management, improve operational performance, and deliver better patient care.

EyeProGPO brings together ophthalmology practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals to drive cost savings and workflow efficiencies. By aggregating purchasing volume, the organization negotiates competitive pricing with manufacturers, distributors, and vendors, enabling members to reduce expenses while upholding high standards of clinical care. Adding GPOphtho’s members, programs, and supplier relationships will further strengthen these capabilities.

“Acquiring GPOphtho represents a major milestone in our mission to serve the ophthalmology community,” said Phil Meyer, Chief Executive Officer of EyeProGPO. “By consolidating our strengths, we can deliver even greater value, broader supplier access, and superior cost savings to more providers nationwide. Our shared focus on efficiency, cost management, and quality care positions us to make a significant impact across the ophthalmology landscape.”

“I am truly pleased with the collaborative spirit and professionalism of the entire EyeProGPO team throughout this process. It has been a genuine pleasure working with them,” said GPOphtho CEO, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, “I am especially excited for GPOphtho member physicians and facilities to now have access to such a wonderful organization–one that shares our deep commitment to supporting ophthalmology practices with meaningful value, innovation, and partnership.”  Dr. Matossian will continue to be an integral member of the EyeProGPO Physician Advisory Board.

Together, the organizations will strengthen supply chain performance, improve financial outcomes, and support high-quality, patient-centered care in ophthalmology.

About EyeProGPO

EyeProGPO is an ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization dedicated to helping ophthalmology practices, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and hospitals access cost-effective products and services while improving operational efficiency. With over 12,000 members, EyeProGPO harnesses collective purchasing power to deliver significant value on ophthalmic supplies, pharmaceuticals, intraocular lenses, capital equipment, and more.

About GPOphtho

GPOphtho is a specialized ophthalmic group purchasing organization serving eyecare physicians (MDs, ODs, and DOs) and their staff. Serving more than 1,400 members across 200+ clinical practices nationwide, GPOphtho utilizes collective purchasing power to deliver significant cost savings on a broad range of practice support solutions. The organization focuses on helping ophthalmology and optometry practices improve operational efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining direct relationships with suppliers.