Founded in Raleigh, N.C., in 1978, Eye Care Associates is a full-service eye center providing comprehensive eye exams, distinctive eyewear, contact lenses, high-quality sunglasses, sports glasses and laser surgery consultation. Some of its offices have in-office laboratories that can provide same-day eyeglass service. Eye Car Associates has 12 offices in the North Carolina cities of Raleigh, Cary, Zebulon, Louisburg, Franklinton and Knightdale. It provides co-management services for refractive surgery and laser surgery for glaucoma and retinal disease. Eye Care Associates' doctors are trained to provide for any special eye care needs, such as for persons over age 40, pediatric care, anti-reflective lenses and computer users.