The Center for Advanced Eye, an ophthalmology and optometry provider in Indiana, formally disclosed a data breach to state authorities on February 19, 2026. The breach event itself is dated December 16, 2025, suggesting a period where unauthorized access may have occurred before detection.
The compromised information includes highly sensitive patient data such as Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Diagnosis and Treatment Information, Prescription Information, and Provider and Treatment Dates.
Exposure of this detailed personal and medical data creates significant risks. Individuals might face identity theft, fraudulent financial activity, or attempts to open new accounts using their stolen Social Security Numbers, names, and dates of birth. The breach of medical record numbers, health insurance IDs, and specific treatment details could lead to medical identity theft, where criminals seek unauthorized care or prescription drugs under a victim's identity.
As a healthcare entity, The Center for Advanced Eye is subject to strict data protection regulations, including HIPAA, which mandates robust safeguards for patient information. A breach of this nature raises questions about the adequacy of the security measures in place to protect this sensitive data from unauthorized access.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from The Center for Advanced Eye, it means your personal and health information was involved in this incident. Receiving this notification is an important step toward understanding your legal options, including potentially joining a class action lawsuit to seek accountability and compensation. We offer free case reviews to help you understand your rights.