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United Ocular today announced the acquisition of Glenn Reams Ocularist, a respected ocular prosthetics practice that has served patients throughout Kansas, Kentucky and surrounding portions of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana for more than four decades.

The acquisition represents another step in United Ocular's mission to preserve independent ocularist practices while ensuring long-term access to specialized ocular prosthetic care for patients across the United States.

In addition to continuing care for Glenn Reams’ patients, United Ocular will also continue serving patients of Turntine Ocular Prosthetics, the practice founded by Harold (Bud) Turntine, whose patients have been under Glenn Reams’ care since 2023.

Following more than 40 years in practice, Glenn Reams enters retirement knowing his patients will continue receiving dedicated care from an experienced clinical team. Ensuring continuity for both his longtime patients and those previously cared for by Harold (Bud) Turntine at Turntine Ocular Prosthetics remained a priority throughout the transition.

“Glenn has dedicated more than 40 years to caring for patients and building relationships founded on trust, compassion, and exceptional craftsmanship. We are honored to continue that work and remain committed to providing every patient with the same personalized care they have come to expect throughout their journey.”

“After more than 40 years of practice, finding the right successor was incredibly important to me" said Glenn Reams. "I wanted my patients to continue receiving the same level of care and personal attention they deserve. I’m confident United Ocular shares those values and will continue serving both my patients and the former Turntine Ocular Prosthetics patients with compassion, professionalism and respect.”

Patient care will continue to be overseen by ocularist Chadi Kouka, who has successfully led clinical care and patient integration at United Ocular since joining the organization in 2024. With more than 15 years of experience designing and fitting custom ocular prostheses, Kouka remains committed to providing a seamless transition while maintaining the individualized care patients have come to expect.

United Ocular proudly announces the acquisition of Eye Prosthetics of Utah, a renowned local practice that provides custom ocular prosthetics that improve the lives of those who have lost an eye to trauma, accident, or illness.

Now entering retirement after a long and celebrated career as an ocularist, Caruso is confident his local patients—which number more than 2,800 from Utah and surrounding states: Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Montana —will continue to receive top-notch treatment at United Ocular, which was a priority for both parties throughout the acquisition process.

Maintaining Eye Prosthetics of Utah’s legacy of exceptional patient care, while also fostering innovation and advancement in ocular healthcare, United Ocular has also recruited ocularist Chadi Kouka. Most recently based in Austin, Texas, Kouka has crafted artificial eyes for more than a decade and has fitted more than 1,000 patients with prosthetics in all shapes, sizes and colors.

United Ocular is located at 7400 S. Union Park Ave. Ste 102, Midvale, UT 84047.

“United Ocular is thrilled to uphold the legacy and level of care Rich Caruso built upon over the last 35 years at Eye Prosthetics of Utah,” said Ernjakovic, President of United Ocular, who will lead the facility along financial partner John Goscha. “We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compassion as we continue to serve the ocular healthcare needs of the community.”

“Recognizing the imperative need for continuous, quality care for our patients, it is with great relief and confidence that we pass the torch to a partner who not only embodies the commitment to excellence, standards, and values that have defined Eye Prosthetics of Utah but also promises to build upon the superior care and service that our patients and partners expect and appreciate.”