About Us
Premier Eye Associates is revolutionizing eye care by prioritizing patient-centric services and individualized attention. Founded on the principles of authenticity, transparency, and technological advancement, our eye care center is committed to enhancing the vision and lives of our patients through comprehensive and personalized eye care solutions.
With locations in Collingswood, Marlton, and Medford, our mission is to provide exceptional eye health services in a warm, welcoming environment, ensuring every patient feels valued, informed, and cared for. Give us a call or schedule your appointment online today!
Our Team
Brian Samartino, O.D.
Dr. Brian completed his undergraduate study with TriBeta honors in Biology at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.
During his studies at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Brian completed externships in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Alaska with clinical honors. Before establishing Premier Eye Associates, he practiced full time in the South Jersey area. During this time, he worked at an ophthalmology practice where he served as the contact lens specialist and practiced medical optometry including care for post operative cataract, retina and LASIK patients. Recently, he was awarded recognition in the Dry Eye community and was appointed to the advisory board for NovaBay's dry eye products.
Dr. Samartino, originally from South Jersey, currently lives in Philadelphia. His interests include watching movies, hiking, watching Philadelphia Union and US Mens National Team play soccer.
Professional interests include myopia management/orthokeratology, specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, ocular disease, dry eye treatment.
Dr. Brian sees patients at our Collingswood and Medford locations.
Tyler Mills, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Tyler graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Biology in 2007. He completed his Doctor of Optometry at The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University where he earned clinical honors.
During this time, he rotated through the Baltimore Veteran’s Hospital and attended regular lectures at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Hospital. He then completed a residency specializing in ocular disease at the Wilmington Delaware Veteran’s Hospital. There he managed a large amount eye disease including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Dr. Tyler earned his fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry in 2013, a distinction less than 10 percent of optometrists in the country achieve.
Dr. Tyler, Megan (his wife), and their daughters live in Haddonfield. In his free time, he enjoys watching Philadelphia sports, spending time with his wife and daughter, trying new restaurants, and spending time at the shore.
Professional interests include myopia control/orthokeratology, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, dry eye syndrome, and uveitis.
Dr. Tyler sees patients at our Collingswood, Marlton, and Medford locations.
Elaina Nellis, O.D.
Dr. Nellis received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA. After graduation, she attended the State University of New York College of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry.
While working toward her doctorate, she was a member of the International Optometry Honors Society, Beta Sigma Kappa, and received awards for high scholastic and clinical achievement, including the American Academy of Optometry Foundation/VSP Practice Excellence Award, and the Dr. William M. Eisenberg Memorial Award for Outstanding Excellence in Ocular Disease. After graduation, she served as an optometrist at Austin Ryan Optika in New York before working at Advanced Vision Consultants.
Dr. Nellis was originally from Clinton Corner, NY, and moved to Mount Laurel, NJ, with her husband Matt and daughter Mia. She met her husband while running distance for Elizabethtown College’s cross country and track teams, and still actively enjoys long runs, hiking, and all things outdoors.
Professional interests include diabetic retinopathy, treating and managing glaucoma, pre-and post-operative cataracts, and contact lens fittings.
Dr. Nellis serves patients at our Marlton and Medford locations.
Anthony Starr, O. D.
A New Jersey native, Dr. Starr graduated with honors from Monmouth University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then went of to earn a Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Rowan Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Starr then attended Nova Southeastern University where he earned his Doctorate of Optometry and an additional bachelor degree in Vision Science.
Dr. Starr completed his externships in Ocular Disease at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, Eye Centers of South Florida, and The NSU Eye Care Institute. In addition he worked in speciality departments including; Advanced Care Glaucoma, Dry Eye Management, Retina, as well as Cornea and Contact lenses, receiving honors within each specialty.
While at Nova Southeastern, Dr. Starr also conducted research and presented his scientific poster at SECO in March of 2023 pertaining to the use of advanced imaging modalities.
He is a member of the American Optometric Association as well as the New Jersey Optometric Association. Dr. Starr’s professional interests include dry eye management, glaucoma diagnosis and management, geriatrics, as well as primary eye care.
Dr. Starr sees patients at our Medford and Marlton locations.
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