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.