BOULDER, Colo.—Treehouse Eyes, a leading national pediatric myopia management company, today announces the appointment of Tony Sommer as chief executive officer, effective immediately. In making the announcement, the company shared that Matt Oerding, co-founder and current CEO, will step down from his role as CEO and continue serving as board chairman, where he will continue to be involved in the company’s long-term strategic direction and mission advancement. Sommer brings over 25 years of leadership to Treehouse Eyes, the company said, having worked across optometry, consumer goods and healthcare.
Sommer has held leadership positions at organizations including CooperVision, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb and Visioneering Technologies (VT), the company said. At Treehouse Eyes, he will lead the next phase of growth as the company continues expanding access to specialty pediatric myopia care through its clinic platform and partnerships with eyecare professionals nationwide.
“Treehouse Eyes has built something incredibly special—a mission-driven organization that has helped change the trajectory of pediatric vision care,” said Sommer. “The company has established itself as a leader in pediatric myopia management through clinical excellence, innovation and an unwavering commitment to families and partner doctors. I’m honored to join the organization at this stage and am excited to work with the team to continue scaling our impact.”
Treehouse Eyes was founded in 2016 and has helped thousands of children access evidence-based treatment designed to slow the progression of nearsightedness, the company said. It operates specialty pediatric myopia clinics and supports eyecare practices nationwide through its myopia management operating platform.
“Helping build Treehouse Eyes alongside our incredible team has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career,” said Oerding. “What began as a mission to improve children’s long-term vision and eye health has grown into a company that is helping shape the future of pediatric myopia care. I remain deeply committed to the mission and look forward to continuing to support Treehouse Eyes as board chairman while Tony leads the organization into its next chapter of growth and operational maturity.”
In addition, Oerding said that Sommer’s leadership experience, operational background and alignment with Treehouse Eyes’ mission makes him the right leader for the company’s next phase, stating “Tony brings the leadership capabilities, operational discipline and people-centered approach needed to help Treehouse Eyes continue scaling while staying deeply connected to our mission and culture.”
This leadership transition reflects Treehouse Eyes’ continued evolution from a founder-led startup to a scaled health organization, the company said, while maintaining continuity around its mission, clinical philosophy and commitment to innovation in pediatric myopia care.
