Prairie Eye and LASIK Center Ransomware Breach Update

Prairie Eye and LASIK Center, a full-service eye and vision care provider based in Springfield, Illinois, experienced a data breach involving a ransomware attack. On Aug. 7, 2025, cybercriminal group known as Abyss claimed responsibility for the attack, stating on their Tor-based leak site on the dark web that they had obtained sensitive data belonging to Prairie Eye and LASIK Center.

The exact number of affected patients has not been released, but is believed to be in the thousands. Exposed information may include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment details, insurance information and payment information.

The severity of the breach is heightened by the fact that both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) may have been compromised. Personal information in combination with healthcare data is highly sensitive and valuable on the black market.

Prairie Eye And Lasik Center's response

Prairie Eye and LASIK Center will work to identify and notify affected individuals with the data breach details.

If you believe your personal and protected health information may have been compromised in this breach:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from Prairie Eye and LASIK Center.
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.

For more information about the healthcare organization, visit the official Prairie Eye and LASIK Center website.