Posted by: EyeSouth Partners in News
ATLANTA – March 17, 2026 – EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or the “Company”) announced today that it has partnered with Laser Eye Surgery of Erie, representing its 5th affiliation in Pennsylvania and 68th affiliation nationwide. EyeSouth is an
eye care-focused management services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier
network of eye care service providers in the United States. This affiliation further expands EyeSouth’s presence in the Erie
market following its recent partnership with Sunvera Group and reflects EyeSouth’s strategy of building strong regional
networks of physician-led practices. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of over 400 doctors providing medical and
surgical eye care services at more than 275 locations across 14 states, with 26 surgery centers throughout Georgia,
Michigan, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, South Carolina, New York, North Carolina,
Tennessee and Louisiana.
“For more than four decades, Laser Eye Surgery of Erie has provided our community with cutting-edge technology and the
latest surgical techniques to deliver personalized, state-of-the-art eye care, ” said Robert F. Haverly, M.D., F.A.C.S.,
Ophthalmologist at Laser Eye Surgery of Erie. “Partnering with EyeSouth allows us to stay true to the patient-first
relationships that define our practice, while expanding access to world-class subspecialty care. With EyeSouth’s strength
and support, we can continue to grow and care for even more people in our community. I am excited to join EyeSouth and
collaborate with the outstanding practice affiliates in our region as we grow together.”
Further, this affiliation is a testament to EyeSouth’s commitment to grow the practices that joined EyeSouth through our
previously announced acquisition of Sunvera Group. Dr. Matt Zimm, D.O., Ophthalmologist at Zimm Cataract and Laser
Center shared, “When my practice joined EyeSouth I was thankful to have a partner to help expand my practice and build
out a network of excellent eye care surgeons in Erie. I have known and respected Dr. Haverly for years and am excited to
collaborate together in our market. EyeSouth’s commitment to being a physician-led organization prioritizing affiliations
with quality doctors is a testament to the culture we are building within our physician network.”
Laser Eye Surgery of Erie, led by Dr. Robert F. Haverly, specializes in advanced vision care, including LASIK/PRK, cataract
surgery with premium lens options, and comprehensive medical eye services for conditions like glaucoma, retinal disease,
and corneal disorders. They combine routine eye exams and vision evaluations with cutting-edge surgical techniques and
ongoing clinical research to help patients achieve their best possible vision.
“Laser Eye Surgery of Erie is widely recognized throughout the region for delivering personalized, expert-level ophthalmic
care and involving patients as active partners in their treatment,” Dr. Chris Albanis, Chief Medical Officer and
Ophthalmologist at EyeSouth Partners. “We look forward to working alongside Dr. Haverly’s team, providing operational
support that helps enhance their ability to deliver exceptional care to the communities they serve.”
To learn more about a partnership with EyeSouth Partners, visit www.eyesouthpartners.com or contact John Bennett,
Chief Development Officer, [email protected].
