Our Locations

Springfield (View Location)
1265 East Primrose Street
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Phone: 417.886.3937 Fax: 417.886.1285
Toll Free: 800.995.3180

Lebanon (View Location)
430 North Jefferson Avenue
Lebanon, Missouri 65536
Phone: 417.588.2400 Fax: 417.588.2059
Toll Free: 800.995.3180

Monett (View Location)
2170 East Cleveland Avenue
Monett, Missouri 65708
Phone: 417.235.0853 Fax: 417.235.0856
Toll Free: 800.995.3180

Branson (View Location)
Phone: 417.348.1111 Fax: 417.348.0110
Toll Free: 800.995.3180

Mountain Grove (View Location)
Moore Family Eye Care
2130 North Main Avenue, Suite 4
Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711
Phone: 417.926.3937 Fax: 417.886.1285
Toll Free: 800.995.3180

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

SUZY LOUTH

I had to alter everything I did based on the development of cataracts. I had to eliminate driving in the afternoons, driving when it was raining, driving at night, and I had to really think before I went down the stairs.

As a needle artist, I really love to work with color. I realized I could no longer enjoy or get my colors the way I wanted them, so I began to do less and less stitching. I finally put my sewing aside. It was just no longer something I could do.

I knew I had to do something about my sight. I wanted someone with experience. I chose Dr. Prater at Mattax Neu Prater for my surgery. From the time I came in the door until I left after my after-surgery checkup, my experience was absolute comfort. Mattax Neu Prater has a wonderful system for taking care of their patients. Your appointment is made on your schedule, then you come in and you are handled politely and courteously. I was met at the door. I was in, and I was out, it was done, then I went out for breakfast.

You are treated like an individual and everyone takes an interest in making sure that you are satisfied. That is very refreshing in today’s world.

I selected the multifocal lens for my vision correction. I noticed the clarity immediately, and the color was so improved. I was beside myself, so excited. Within a week my vision was clearer than it had ever been as long as I can remember.

And the new multifocal lens has enabled me to enjoy detail work. I can do my stitching again, and I am amazed at how I can thread a needle. I can drive at night. I’m really pleased.

 

VIRGINIA SHIRATO

Wearing trifocals is a nuisance. With the ReSTOR® lens [implants] my vision now is 20/20. I can read now at a normal distance without the use of glasses anymore. In fact, I can even see at a distance without the use of glasses. I’ve kind of killed two birds with one stone. I was able to get my vision and the cataract taken care of at one time.

What I would like people to know about Dr. Mattax and Dr. Prater are that these gentlemen are very professional. They have a great bedside manner. They take a genuine interest in you. They’re very, very good to talk to. They make sure you know what is going on. You can feel comfortable asking them any questions and you’ll get answers.

The staff at Mattax Neu Prater treated me very well, very attentive and caring. They were wonderful. Everything there was just great, the way it should be.

 

AVRIL PEBWORTH

I thought about going through a corporate LASIK discount center. When I realized that Mattax Neu Prater does the IntraLASIK [“iLASIK™”] procedure I went with them because I know that I could trust them. I knew they would stand behind their name. At Mattax Neu Prater it was a personal thing. You get to know your doctor. Dr. Mattax was wonderful. He just made me feel very comfortable and I trusted him fully.

It was a piece of cake. I didn’t feel anything at all and it was over so fast. I can see better now after the LASIK procedure than I ever have. My vision is 20/15 and it was never 20/20 even with contacts or glasses. Now I can see farther than I ever have. I can read road signs that I have never been able to see before.

It’s helped my self-esteem immensely and I just feel more free to be me now. I’m really happy.

The LASIK was so worth it, I would do it again. It was the best Christmas gift I could have ever given myself.

I would definitely say DO IT. It is worth it, definitely.

 

LISA LANGLEY

My vision before LASIK was pretty bad, and I had worn contacts or glasses for about 30 years. I couldn’t see the clock at night…I had to get really close to see the numbers. I couldn’t see individual details of peoples’ faces.

I selected Mattax Neu Prater because my ophthalmologist recommended them highly. The doctors and staff were very thorough, so when I left after my consult I felt very confident that I would have a great outcome, and I did.

Dr. Prater and his staff were very comforting, very reassuring and they made me feel calm. They told me everything that was going to happen. It was quick, over and done before I knew what was happening.

I noticed an immediate change in my vision. The minute I got off the table I saw the numbers on the clock. I turned and looked at the faces in the room with me and could see details in their faces. I could see clearly for the first time in thirty years. It was an emotional experience. I actually cried, because it’s like being healed. I felt very blessed.

I wish I would have done it several years ago. My vision is 20/15, and it can’t get much better than that.

 

BETTY SCHUDY

I had worn glasses and contacts for at least 20 years. And since LASIK, my vision is 20/15! That’s better than perfect and without contact lenses my life is now more convenient.

I selected Mattax Neu Prater because I trust their reputation and my eyesight is very important to me. Dr. Prater is very knowledgeable, very kind. I felt very comfortable trusting my eyesight to him. I would encourage others to seek his help.

It was very quick and very painless. I notice an improvement in about two to three hours. When I woke up from my nap I could see the alarm clock and the letters were clear. That was exciting.

I would tell someone who is considering LASIK to not put it off. Schedule a free exam and then make the decision, but don’t put it off.

 

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