We at Primary Eyecare Associates are here to offer you the best possible eye care available. Our doctors like to meet with every patient and are willing to answer any questions that you may have concerning your eye care. Make an appointment today at one of our two locations!

The mission of Primary Eyecare Associates is to:

• Provide the highest quality routine, medical and surgical vision care in Macon or Warner Robins;
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion and humor in dealing with our patients;
• Provide information regarding new medical developments to our patients as quickly as possible;
• To attract and retain high quality staff members who appreciate and reflect how important eyesight is to each of our patients

Glasses & Contacts
Primary Eyecare Associates has an exquisite selection of frames in all styles and price ranges - and for everyone in the entire family. Select from designer fashions, the latest in sunglasses and specialty eyewear for recreational activities. Our frame and lens specialists will help you select the eyewear you need. Select your frame from such names as Silhouette, Kate Spade, Candies, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, and many others. Our sunglasses selection includes Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Oakley, and many others to choose from. Most sunglass frames can allow for your prescription. Our contact lens department allows for your convenience to have your contact lense supply shipped directly to you for no shipping charge. We offer fittings for bifocal and other specialty contacts, such as for astigmatism.

Pediatric Eye Care
Primary Eyecare Associates is a family oriented eye care facility. We examine infants and children of all ages. Experts agree that a child should have their first eye examination by age one unless the parents recognize a problem earlier. Our doctors are equipped with special devices and techniques for these young children. There is a certain peace of mind knowing your child's eyes are healthy. Most vision problems and eye diseases do not present symptoms. Do yourself and your child a favor, find out before the problem becomes permanent. If you have questions concerning our Pediatric Eyecare services, please contact us for a consultation.

LASIK
Our commitment is to provide you with the highest quality laser vision at the most affordable cost. We will only treat you if we feel an excellent result can be obtained. Dennis Matzkin, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery. He is a highly experienced LASIK surgeon and has performed more than 15,000 procedures. He is highly respected by other eye doctors and is the LASIK surgeon recommended by the most optometrists in the Atlanta area. Many patients have sought the skilled hands of Dr. Matzkin to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Unlike other centers, Dr. Matzkin personally takes time to examine all patients before and after the refractive procedure. The focus is to provide the highest quality care to each patient, not rush patients through a crowded office. His surgical skill and the personalized care have attracted many well known patients, including the children of former President Jimmy Carter, Chip and Amy. Amy Carter says, "The entire process was problem free … my experience couldn't have been better." This focus on quality care ensures optimal vision results for each patient. To determine if you are a candidate for Dr. Matzkin to eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, please contact us to schedule a consultation.Or read more information about Lasik HERE!

Eye Lid Surgery
As we age, it is common for the lid tissues to become lax and droop down into our upper field of view. While this is often considered to be a cosmetic problem, it can also be a "functional" problem when overhanging lid tissues cause eye fatigue from the added effort needed to elevate these tissues, obstruct your upper field of view, or cause eyelashes to hang down into your gaze. Most insurance companies and Medicare do cover eyelid surgery when it is functionally disturbing. For example, Medicare allows coverage when overhanging tissue blocks 12 degrees of the upper field of view or hangs down to within 2.5 millimeters of your mid-pupil. The consultations for the following procedures and others are available at Primary Eyecare. Saggy Eyelids (Ptosis) is a condition in which the eyelid margin itself falls lower. The levator muscle, which usually raises the lid, loses its hold on the lid, allowing it to fall. Ptosis repair involves tightening this muscle deep in the upper lid to better raise the lid. This can be combined with blepharoplasty, which is described below, if both problems co-exist. Excess skin over your eyelid (dermatochalasis) can be corrected in a procedure where excess skin, muscle, and fatty tissues are removed from the upper lid (blepheroplasty) under local anesthesia, eliminating loose, overhanging lid tissues. Stitches are placed in the skin for one week, and then removed. Some bruising and swelling is common for about one or two weeks. The lower lids can also become lax, allowing them either to turn inward, causing the lashes to rub against the eye (entropion) or to rotate away from the eyeball causing tears to run over the lid margin (ectropion). Skin cancers and skin tags are another common eyelid problem. Small cancers can be readily removed and closed with stitches, but larger ones may require a piece of skin from the upper lid or behind the ear to close the defect. If you have questions concerning any of these conditions, please contact us for a consultation.

ORDER CONTACT LENSES
More and more people are enjoying the freedom and convenience of contact lens wear. At Primary Eyecare Associates, we carry all types of contact lenses, including bifocal, toric, colored lenses, and the latest in disposable lenses. To ensure your complete satisfaction, we offer a FREE trial pair to "test drive" contact lenses. If you are not completely satisfied, you are under no obligation to purchase contact lenses. Professional fees are not refundable. Please contact us to further discuss our contact lens ordering service.

OPTOMAP Retinal Exam Services
We are pleased to offer OPTOMAP Retinal Exam for our patients. This state-of-the-art technology allows for full retinal evaluation without dilation or drops and no adverse affects. With this evaluation, we are able to permanently document the condition of the retina, which can then be compared at each annual visit. Patients are also able to see an image of their retina. This cutting edge technology is offered to provide our patients with the latest and most thorough diagnostic techniques available. Imagine, a comprehensive, thorough examination without hours of blurred vision and light sensitivity from dilating drops. If you have questions concerning our OPTOMAP Retinal Exam services, please contact us for a consultation.

ORTHOPTIC THERAPY
Orthoptic Therapy is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain - it is a highly effective non-surgical treatment for many common visual problems such as lazy eye, poor ocular mobility, double vision, convergence insufficiency and some reading and learning disabilities. Orthoptic therapy is often done as adjunct therapy to eye surgery but not replace necessary surgery. The first step in any therapy program is a comprehensive vision examination. Following a thorough evaluation, we can advise the candidate as to whether orthoptic therapy would be appropriate treatment. If you have questions concerning our Orthoptic Therapy services, please contact us for a consultation.