• Allied Eye is an Ophthalmic medical and surgical practice providing comprehensive eye care to the Chattanooga community and surrounding areas. We provide the finest state-of-the-art eye care available in an effort to improve, enhance, restore, or maintain the best possible vision and health for our patients through optical, medical, and surgical means, as needed. 

• Our team is known for their compassionate approach to patient care and sensitivity to our patients’ individual needs. We serve patients (age 12+) from all demographics and accept most insurances.

Specialty Services

• Premium Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Implants

● Diabetic Eye Disease

● Dry and watery eyes 

● Eyelid surgery/Blepharoplasty 

● Eye movement disorders/ Strabismus 

● Glaucoma 

● Lasik, PRK, ICL (Intraocular Contact Lens) 

● Macular degeneration/Injections 

● Neuro-ophthalmology 

● Presbyopic lens exchange

● Pterygium surgery with graft 

 ● Vision Exams and Eyeglasses 

Meet our Medical Director and Premier Eye Surgeon Dennis Matzkin. 

• Dennis Matzkin M.D., is a double board certified and fellowship trained Ophthalmic Surgeon and Ophthalmologist. 

• He graduated from the University of Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, South Africa and completed residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Cape Town. 

• Dennis Matzkin M.D., completed his fellowship in Ophthalmology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York before becoming the Medical Director at Eyesight LASIK Center and Eye1st Vision Centers in Atlanta, GA.

• Dennis Matzkin has been the Medical Director and Principal Surgeon of Allied Eye since 2013. Our underlying philosophy is to provide stellar eye care and the best possible patient experience. 

Meet our Optomerist, Dr. Kelly Herron.

• Dr. Kelly Herron is a board certified Optometrist and residency trained doctor in ocular disease.

• She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Central Connecticut State University and continued her professional training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry. 

• Dr. Herron completed her residency in Ocular Disease at Omni Eye Services of Atlanta where she gained experience in cornea, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and. surgical co-management.

Premium Implant Cataract Surgery - Live Life Glasses Free

• A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens. Dennis Matzkin M.D., is Allied Eye’s board-certified Cataract Surgeon and holds many years of experience in performing cataract surgeries with the Premium Multifocal Intraocular Lens. The majority of people who receive these types of implants are able to give up wearing glasses or contacts completely after surgery. 

Allied Optical Shop

• Our full service Optical Shop offers contact lenses and quality frames utilizing the latest in lens technology. We offer a wide range of optical services, from complimentary adjustments, cleaning, and minor repairs, to a full selection of prescription eyewear and optical accessories.