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The Center for Advanced Eye Care Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving The Center for Advanced Eye Care.
•Discovered on December 16, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: SSN, Medical Records, PHI.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The The Center for Advanced Eye Care breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

The Center for Advanced Eye Care, an ophthalmology practice serving Delaware and Pennsylvania, discovered a data breach on December 16, 2025. The company completed its review on February 13, 2026, and is in the process of notifying affected individuals. Regulators in Massachusetts and Vermont have been notified of the incident.

The breach involved Social Security numbers (SSNs) and protected health information (PHI) or medical records. While the exact total number of affected individuals has not been disclosed, at least six Massachusetts residents were impacted. The incident did not involve a vendor or third-party service provider.

Details surrounding the full scope of the breach and any additional affected states may emerge as investigations continue. Affected individuals are being offered 90 days of free credit monitoring services.

Data possibly involved

SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
PHI

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

Dec 16, 2025

Company Discovered

Dec 16, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Feb 13, 2026

0 days to discover

59 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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