VISION EYE SURGERY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in MACON, GA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 2111 reviews.

VISION EYE SURGERY CENTER

macon, GAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

4050 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

MACON, GA

Service Area

This provider serves patients in MACON and surrounding areas in GA.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters β€” a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 28 surveys Β· 16% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
97+4 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
95+1 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Google Reviews

4.9
2111 reviews
Teena Covert

Teena Covert

Dr. Jarrard has been my doctor for 30 years. I think he is wonderful and will use him as long as he practices. He always makes me feel as if I’m the most important patient of the day. I highly recommend him. Unfortunately, the computers went down during my visit, and the glitch extended my office time considerably. There should be someone on site to make timely repairs.

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Greg Wilson

Greg Wilson

I have never known such friendly, efficient, professional service could exist. Each step of the process was quickly and professionally performed. Short, if any, wait times were a pleasant surprise. Best of all were those staff members who made the whole experience even better. We are so happy to have picked VEG for our eye care.

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Gretchen Williams

Gretchen Williams

Vision Eye Group has the best Doctors AND staff. Evrryone is caring, nice and very professional. I would recommend them to everyone. Dr. Simmons is the best. I've been going to him for 20 years and he knows my eyes inside and out. Thank you Vision Eye Group. You are 5 stars across the board!! Thank you for taking such good care of my eyes!

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Tina Winn

Tina Winn

My doctor is Michael Simmons and I am always elated with the service that my husband and I get from him. He is an excellent doctor and I also would like to give kudos to Danielle. She always takes care of us and this would be an excellent place for anyone to go.

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Cathy Hogan

Cathy Hogan

I always have a wonderful experience when I come in to see Dr. Simmons each year. His staff in particular: Danielle, Barbie- so Happy to see her todayπŸ€—, and the lovely check-out clerk display the characteristics Dr. Simmons well by treating others the way they would like to be treated! The entire office is caring, compassionate, and concerned about you and about your experience when you are there. In a world that is so dark, it's awesome see their Light shine so bright! Thank you! 😊 πŸ™πŸ½

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Years in Operation

7 years

Est. 2019

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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  • β€’Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?