ST. LOUIS—EyeCare Partners LLC (ECP), a growing network of full-scope medical optometry and ophthalmology practices, has acquired Heritage Vision Center, the Snellville, Ga. optometry practice of Jeffrey Hackleman, OD. Heritage Vision has provided professional, attentive eyecare and vision services to the residents of Snellville for more than 25 years. The practice received the “Best of Gwinnett” Award in 2016 and again in 2017 for best optometry practice in Gwinnett County, Ga. As a comprehensive, family optometry practice, Heritage Vision has expertise in contact lenses and eyeglasses, eye exams, laser vision correction as well as the treatment and management of ocular diseases, including glaucoma and cataracts.

Dr. Hackleman stated, “This partnership with ECP allows our practice to continue focusing on caring for our patients’ ophthalmic and medical eyecare needs at our Snellville office, while simultaneously gaining support from an expert team of practice management professsionals at ECP.”

Added Dr. James Wachter, chief professional officer of ECP, “Dr. Hackleman has an excellent track record of providing world-class, patient-focused vision care to residents of Snellville, which is why we believe he will be an excellent addition to our growing network of optometrists and ophthalmologists at ECP. With the support of ECP’s resources and industry expertise, we’re confident that this new relationship will benefit patients in Snellville and throughout Georgia.”

Kelly McCrann, CEO, ECP, noted, “Partnering with the highly-skilled doctors at Heritage Vision aligns well with ECP’s strategy to increase patient access to superior quality vision care across the United States. We look forward to working closely with Heritage Vision to ensure that the practice has the resources needed to continue providing excellent vision care to its patients.”

EyeCare Partners is backed by private equity investor, FFL Partners. Heritage Vision is the group’s fourth acquisition this year.

ECP is comprised of over 240 offices, including locations in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Kansas, Florida and Georgia.