HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 42,200
- Submission date
- May 18, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center, reported that it was the victim of a hacking attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 42,200 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided affected individuals with complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the breach, the CE imp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 42,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center.