Advancing Eyecare and PECAA Partner to Drive Capital Equipment Innovation for Private Practice Eye Care

Jacksonville, Fla. and Boca Raton, Fla. – Advancing Eyecare and Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) are proud to announce an enhanced vendor program to help PECAA Max members streamline practice operations, increase revenue, and care for more patients through scalable technology solutions. Under this arrangement, Advancing Eyecare’s trusted brands, Marco Lombart and Santinelli International, are PECAA’s Premier Vendor Partners for capital equipment and instrumentation. 

"This collaboration is about delivering more than products—it's about delivering outcomes,” said CEO of Advancing Eyecare Jim McGrann. “Our vendor program with PECAA reflects our shared purpose of supporting patient-first care and championing clinical excellence, innovation, and the long-term success of ECPs.”

PECAA Max members will have direct access to consultation through implementation, training, and ongoing support from the Marco Lombart and Santinelli International teams—trusted leaders in workflow optimization and advanced technology integration. Eye care providers benefit from state-of-the-art refraction systems, diagnostic and pre-test instruments, integrated office technologies, and Santinelli’s renowned finishing equipment. This collaboration helps practices streamline operations, enhance clinical performance, and improve patient care while driving measurable business growth.

PECAA President Jonathan Worrall elaborated, “As the eye care industry continues to evolve, doctors have shared with us their desire to expand their practices through specialty services, such as dry eye and myopia management. The Advancing Eyecare vendor program makes it possible for PECAA Max members to enhance their capacity and elevate the services they offer, benefiting both patients and practices.” 

To discover the full benefits of PECAA Max membership, including the Advancing Eyecare program and other exclusive vendor programs, peer networking opportunities, practice management services, and educational resources, visit pecaa.com.  

PECAA Max members interested in learning more about Marco Lombart and Santinelli International’s products and services are encouraged to log into their PECAA member portal and visit the Advancing Eyecare page or contact info@pecaa.com to speak to a PECAA Account Management team member. 

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About Advancing Eyecare
Advancing Eyecare™ is the leading provider in the eyecare instrumentation marketplace established to offer the best products and service solutions in the ophthalmic equipment industry. Currently comprised of Marco Lombart, Santinelli, and other leading brands, the combined scope of the organization has the broadest product portfolio, the most knowledgeable people, and the most reliable service in the industry. Marco Lombart is an industry-leading resource for diagnostic and exam lane technology, offering the widest selection of new and pre-owned ophthalmic equipment. Santinelli International specializes in the distribution of optical finishing equipment. For more information, visit www.advancingeyecare.com.

About PECAA 
PECAA is the nation’s most connected community of independent eye care professionals dedicated to the success of private practice. Our comprehensive suite of membership options — PECAA Max, PECAA Launch and PECAA Propel — is designed to support ECPs at every stage of their private practice career, from student to established professional. Membership in the PECAA community unlocks access to essential resources such as group purchasing power with exclusive vendor pricing and rebates, peer networking and idea exchange, expert business advisory services, and industry-best education and training. Learn more and begin receiving all the benefits of PECAA membership today by visiting pecaa.com or calling 800.959.2020, option 3.

For more information, contact Senior Communications Specialist Ashley Torres Avila, (916) 953-3548 or Ashley.TorresAvila@pecaa.com.