Your Fayetteville Optometrist

Dr. Matthew Durkin grew up in the Rochester, NY area where he graduated from Webster High School. He graduated magna cum laude from Gannon University and salutatorian from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Durkin has practiced optometry in Norwich, NY, Albany, NY and Syracuse, NY since 1999. We are excited to utilize his expertise in comprehensive medical eye exams, contact lens fitting, children and adult vision care, low vision therapy, and geriatric care. He desires to educate and inform patients as he goes through the examination process.

 

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VIDEOS BY DR. DURKIN

 

• Ocular Migraines
• Flashes Floaters and Retinal Detachments
• Dr. Durkin and the Optomap
• Glaucoma
• Blepharitis
• Why is my vision blurry?

Dr. Richard Malara has been providing personalized, professional care to the people of Central New York since 1992. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Oral Roberts University and then his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has been involved in numerous "Gift of Sight" community service projects as well as 7 overseas medical missions projects. Dr. Malara is a yearly participant in the "Save Your Vision" campaign through the American Optometric Association. With roots in this area and graduating from Faith Heritage School in Syracuse, NY, he is giving back to the community he grew up in.

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VIDEOS BY DR. MALARA

• A conversation with Dr Malara about insurance changes and customer service
• Diabetes and the Eyes
• Cataracts AMD and Melanoma
• Updates & Technology
• Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Dr. Benjamin Smith was inspired by the compassionate care of his eye doctor as a teenager and strives daily to emulate that kind of professional eyecare with a personal touch. His ideas bring new perspective to the Malara Eyecare team, from comprehensive eye exams to complex contact lens fittings and full diagnostic medical care. As a LeMoyne graduate, Dr. Smith is excited to return to the place he called home for 4 years and rekindle his relationship with the Greater Syracuse community. Originally from Buffalo, NY, he graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan.

 

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VIDEOS BY DR. SMITH:

• Why do you need an eye exam?
• Reading and Contacts Monovision or Multifocal
• Scleral Contacts
• Dry Eyes
• Myopia Control
• What is a Corneal Topographer

Dr. Dana Mitchell had her first eye exam with Dr. Richard Malara when she was in 4th grade. His emphasis on "Professional Eyecare with a Personal Touch" has inspired her journey towards becoming that kind of eye doctor. Born and raised in Baldwinsville, NY, she will be serving the community that she called home for so many years. She graduated from SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Science in biology and health science before following in Dr. Malara's footsteps at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Mitchell's new ideas and compassion for her patients make her a welcome addition to the Malara Eyecare family.