Doctors Anthony & Rebecca Makar, Alaskans for more than 30 years, are proud to live in the Greatland and are delighted to serve their fellow neighbors for a lifetime.
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Dr. Anthony J. Makar
Dr. Makar is a board certified optometric physician who, after completing nine years of higher education after high school, received a doctorate degree with honors from Pacific University, College of Optometry, Forest Grove, Oregon. Prior to attending Pacific University, Dr. Makar received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Among other high marks, he scored the highest possible mark, a 100th percentile, on the rigorous organic chemistry section of the graduate school entrance examination. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Alaska Optometric Physicians Association as well as the International Optometric Honor Society, Sigma Beta Kappa. Dr Makar has specialized graduate training and eight years experience in orthokeratology, which allows his nearsighted patients to see without daywear contacts or glasses – surgery free. He is a Vision USA doctor, donating his services to patients in financial need and enjoys providing his services to geriatric populations. He has volunteered in hospitals and local health fairs. Dr. Anthony Makar is continuously educated in ocular disease diagnosis and treatment as well as preventive and nutritional healthcare. He has special interest in the treatment of patients with ocular surface disease - dry eyes, and glaucoma. He provides his patients expertise in design and fitting of specialty contact lenses. Dr. Makar has recent training with over a decade of experience in the eye care field.
Dr. Anthony Makar lived in Anchorage, AK during the 1970’s and then later spent five years in the late 1980’s in Girdwood, Alaska, where he attended Glacier Creek Academy. During this time period, he was a nationally ranked alpine ski racer with experience on three continents and was often ranked top three in the USA for his age. He has been featured on the cover of the Anchorage Daily News sports pages as well as the inside of SKI Magazine. During his final year of NCAA university competition, on athletic & honorary academic scholarships, he represented his home state and UAA. Dr. Anthony Makar is a son of Carol Makar, retired teacher, triathelete, & Girdwood Ice Cream shop owner, and Dr. James Makar M.D.– Pathologist and College Hall of Fame football player. He has a brother, Mike, who has graced the screens of ESPN and was the World Junior Alpine Downhill Champion and recently retired from the US Alpine Ski Team after representing the USA for more than a decade. Mike is now a commercial pilot and lives with his family in Anchorage next to his brother. Dr. Anthony Makar has a history as a FAA licensed pilot, scuba diver and ocean sailor. His previous work experience has included but was not limited to academic tutoring, heavy equipment operation, construction (commercial), cooking, painting, landscaping, and sanitary engineering (garbageman). He enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, boxing, Krav Maga martial arts & motorcycles. Dr. Makar’s non-work time is spent with his wife, Dr. Rebecca Makar and his two daughters.
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Dr. Rebecca J. Makar
Dr. Rebecca Makar is a board certified Optometric Physician and a graduate of Pacific University, College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Alaska Optometric Physicians Association, and the International Optometric Honor Society Sigma Beta Kappa. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Makar also attended UAA on an athletic scholarship while skiing as a member of their NCAA alpine ski team. She attended Robert Service High School and graduated from Glacier Creek Academy in 1989. From 1985 to 1989 she competed yearly in the Alpine Jr. Olympics. In 1993, Rebecca was selected as Miss Alaska and graced the pages of People Magazine prior to competing in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She has studied classical piano for over 20 years and won the Miss America talent award in 1993. From 1992-1994, she was a board member of the American Heart Association, Alaska Chapter. As Youth Advocate for AHA, she spoke to children about physical fitness and wellness. Dr Makar served as a judge in the 2008 Miss Alaska Scholarship Pageant. She has three younger sisters, Jill, Jody and Christy, and is the daughter of Bernadine and Dr. Jan Nyboer, ophthalmologist. Rebecca and her husband, Dr. Anthony Makar, enjoy spending their free time with their two daughters exploring the great beauty of Alaska.
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Dr. Elizabeth J. Lane
Dr. Elizabeth Lane is a board certified Optometric Physician. She received her Bachelor of Vision Science from Ferris State University and her doctorate from Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the International Optometric Honor Society Sigma Beta Kappa. While in optometry school, Dr. Lane was awarded the Daniel Peterson Memorial Leadership Award and the Acuvue Eye Health Advisor Citizenship Scholarship. She was the President of the Michigan Optometric Student Association and a member of the American Public Health Association and the Michigan VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) group. She has also traveled to Guyana and Latvia on eyecare missions to provide care to those less fortunate.
In addition to her ability to provide family eyecare for individuals of all ages, she brings unique skills to Makar Eyecare for those patients that have severely reduced vision from disease or injury. She has received specific training in this area of eyecare known as “low vision” therapy. Makar Eyecare is delighted to provide this care to patients. For some, it is a final opportunity to enjoy functional vision. Dr Lane’s communication skills, education and experience have allowed her the opportunity to give continuing education presentations to students and doctors at both local and statewide levels in Michigan.
Dr. Lane was an all state track and field athlete during all four years of high school and continues to run today. She also had an opportunity to play on the Ferris State Club Rugby Team during her undergraduate studies. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, fishing, and snowboarding. She is the youngest of three siblings and the daughter of educators, Richard and Janet Lane, who are now happily retired in Bradenton, Florida.
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Dr. Alyxandria A Morey
Dr. Alyxandria A Morey is a board certified Optometric Physician and a graduate of Pacific University of Oregon, College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and continues to attend state association meetings. During Optometry school she actively researched with Nike® to help evolve their knowledge of vision science. She has volunteered eyecare & vision screenings at elementary schools, vineyards, Homeless Shelters and at churches and was able to provide free glasses to hundreds of people in need. During her internships she worked with several advanced eye care practices. She has provided visioncare using the modern medical model which integrates the specialized, unique and complementary skills of optometric physicians & ophthalmologists in group practice in Bountiful, Utah. Dr Morey is comfortable, confident and efficient providing services using Makar Eyecare’s similar healthcare model in Anchorage, Ak. She has also provided routine vision care at the Salt Lake City VA Hospital; specialty contact lens care at the Moran Eye Care in Salt Lake City, Utah; as well as a LASIK site in Denver, Colorado. She received a Bachelors of Science in Physiology and Zoology at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. She enjoys hiking, climbing, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, photography, traveling and spending time with her dog, Boo. Throughout the years she’s run many races and has enjoyed getting involved with local soccer, softball and volleyball leagues.
Wyoming is her native state but she grew up traveling the world. Before Optometry school she spent time teaching dance to youth in her hometown and working at the local hospital throughout her undergraduate years. She is enthusiastic and explores all that Anchorage and the surrounding areas have to offer!
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