EyeCare Partners, LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
February 10, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving EyeCare Partners, LLC, including The Ophthalmology Group, Ophthalmology Consultants, and Ophthalmology Associates, following a notification filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
According to the filing, the incident involved a hacking and IT-related security event affecting the organization’s email systems. EyeCare Partners reported that 17,110 individuals may have been impacted. The breach was submitted to federal regulators on February 3, 2026.
The information potentially involved includes personal and protected health information contained within affected email accounts. At this time, the organization has not publicly disclosed additional details regarding the specific data elements involved.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether EyeCare Partners, LLC maintained reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether the unauthorized access could have been prevented, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is EyeCare Partners, LLC?
EyeCare Partners, LLC (ECP) is a leading doctor-led, clinically integrated network of over 1,000 ophthalmologists and optometrists operating in 18+ states. They provide a full spectrum of eye care services—from routine exams to specialized surgery—while offering partner practices centralized management support, advanced technology investments, and administrative services.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com
This is for informational purposes and is not a solicitation.