(Atlantic, IA) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated Cass Health Eye Associates on Thursday, May 21st, with a ribbon cutting at their new facility in Atlantic. Chamber Ambassadors, community members, Cass Health staff, and supporters gathered to recognize the completion of the new building and celebrate the continued growth of local healthcare services.
Eye Associates has a long history of serving Atlantic and the surrounding communities. Dr. Thomas Schmidt originally established the practice in 1985 as a private eye clinic before the practice became part of Cass Health in the late 1990s. Today, the clinic continues that legacy under the leadership of optometrist Dr. Jeff Goergen, who shared his appreciation for both the community and the dedicated staff who helped make the practice successful.
Goergen reflected on the importance of teamwork not only within healthcare, but also with completing this new building. He stated, “Honestly, this does not work without staff. I am only as good as our staff, and they make my life so easy.”
During the event, Goergen also shared that Iowa is home to approximately 400 optometrists serving more than 3.2 million people across the state. He noted that the strong demand for eye care services highlights the important role Eye Associates plays in the community and reflects the continued need for accessible, high-quality vision care.
The new approximately 6,900-square-foot facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology, allows Eye Associates to continue expanding services including routine eye exams, medical eye care, glasses and contact lens services. In addition to comprehensive optometry services, Eye Associates partners with specialists from Midwest Eye Care, allowing patients to access specialized eye care services closer to home.
Eye Associates is located at 1501 E 7th Street in Atlantic. For more information about their services or to schedule an appointment call 712-243-7540.
