ATL Eyecare is a family-run eye clinic in Dunwoody, started by people who grew up here. In Podcast 311, Dr. Tommy Koepke and Mary Anne Langman told me why they came home to open the practice and how they are changing what an eye doctor visit feels like.
ATL Eyecare is a family-owned optometry practice at 2458 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 230, in the Williamsburg Shopping Center in Dunwoody, Georgia. Dr. Tommy Koepke personally sees every patient and offers eye exams, a full optical shop, medical eye care, pediatric exams, and dry eye and glaucoma care.
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Why Open ATL Eyecare in Dunwoody?
Dr. Tommy Koepke could have started a practice anywhere: North Carolina, San Antonio, Florida. But every time he left Dunwoody, he compared it to home. The small-town feel and family-first vibe won out.
Tommy and his sister-in-law, Mary Anne Langman, are neighbors. Literally. They live just a few doors down from each other, close enough to share routines and support each other outside the office. Their workflows are in sync. And their shared love for their hometown is baked into every frame, lens, and prescription they offer.
A Wesleyan School alum and Wake Forest grad, Tommy built experience at an ophthalmology clinic in Dallas and ran a private practice in Atlanta before launching ATL Eyecare to bring personal eye care to the town that raised him.
Running a Family Business
Surprisingly smooth. Mary Anne admits it’s probably her sister (Tommy’s wife Laura) who has the tougher job navigating the family-business triangle. But the operation works because they each stay in their lanes.
Tommy handles the optometry side and does every exam himself, which is rare these days. No bouncing between techs and assistants, just one-on-one care.
Mary Anne brings her healthcare IT background to the business side. She makes sure the patient experience is seamless from check-in to billing. She’s also become the unofficial social media coordinator, with some backup from Laura. Efficiency and warmth, that’s her superpower combo.
Laura, the Operations Manager, blends her Georgia Tech know-how with genuine hospitality to keep the office flowing like a well-oiled machine.
They’re all about personal care, modern tech, and never sending patients home with a meh pair of glasses. If something’s off, Tommy’s tweaking it until it’s just right.
What Makes ATL Eyecare Different?
ATL Eyecare offers the kind of service you can’t get at a big box store. Host Matt Weber knows that firsthand. He thought his degenerative eye disease (Keratoconus) made him a no-go for glasses. But Tommy got him seeing clearly for the first time in years.
That kind of precision comes from their top-tier tech. Think OCT, visual field testing, and custom lens fitting, all handled in-house. ATL Eyecare doesn’t just stock trendy frames. They engineer comfort and clarity for every unique eye.
The office is in the Williamsburg Shopping Center, where the Chick-fil-A and E. 48th Street Market are. It is convenient, local, and designed to feel like home.
They also manage serious stuff: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome, and post-op care for LASIK and cataracts. From toddlers to seniors, they’ve got every phase of life covered.
Eye Exams for Kids
Absolutely. Tommy recommends eye exams starting in first grade, even if everything seems fine. Some conditions, like lazy eye, can be super subtle. And if they’re not caught early, the brain will just start ignoring the weaker eye.
Good news: the days of awkward pirate patches are (mostly) over. With today’s technology, treatment is way less noticeable and way more effective.
For non-verbal or younger kids, Tommy uses techniques that are both gentle and precise. No scary equipment. Just smart diagnostics and calm bedside manner. That peace of mind matters for parents, and the early intervention can change a child’s whole learning path.
ATL Eyecare Services
- Comprehensive Eye Exams: Regular checkups to protect and improve vision
- Full-Service Optical: Frames, lenses, fittings, all custom, all in-house
- Medical Eye Care: Allergies, infections, floaters, uveitis, and more
- Advanced Diagnostics: OCT imaging, visual field testing, retinal scans
- Surgical Co-Management: Pre- and post-op care for LASIK, PRK, ICL, cataracts
- Corneal Disease: Including keratoconus, RCE, and Fuchs’ dystrophy
- Dry Eye Clinic: Diagnosis and modern treatment options
- Glaucoma & Retinopathy: Detection, tracking, and treatment planning
- Pediatric Care: Age-appropriate exams, even for non-verbal kids
How Business Has Been Since Opening
ATL Eyecare opened August 18, and things have been moving fast. Tommy’s rediscovered his love for the craft, especially customizing lenses down to the micrometer. Mary Anne’s been flexing her ops muscles, fine-tuning patient workflows and marketing efforts across every medium, even old-school mailers.
Feedback? People are loving it. Clearer vision, better service, and way less of that sterile, chain-store feeling. As Mary Anne put it, people don’t always realize how fatigued their eyes feel until they finally see clearly. That’s the mission: give Dunwoody a better view, one neighbor at a time.
Why Local Businesses Like This Matter
As a Dunwoody REALTOR®, I love seeing people who grew up here come back and invest in the community. Locally owned practices like ATL Eyecare are part of what gives Dunwoody its small-town feel, even minutes from Perimeter Center.
My Take: Tommy got me seeing clearly when I had given up on glasses. If you want an eye doctor who actually takes the time, start here.
Book at atl-eyecare.com, call 404-678-4874, or stop by 2458 Jett Ferry Rd, Suite 230, Dunwoody, GA.
Frequently Asked Questions About ATL Eyecare
Where is ATL Eyecare in Dunwoody?
ATL Eyecare is at 2458 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 230, in the Williamsburg Shopping Center in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Who runs ATL Eyecare?
Dr. Tommy Koepke runs the practice with his wife Laura, the operations manager, and sister-in-law Mary Anne Langman.
Does ATL Eyecare see kids?
Yes. Dr. Koepke recommends eye exams starting in first grade and offers age-appropriate exams, including for non-verbal kids.
Does ATL Eyecare sell glasses?
Yes. ATL Eyecare has a full-service optical shop with frames, lenses, and custom fittings in-house.
What medical eye conditions does ATL Eyecare treat?
ATL Eyecare manages dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, infections, and pre- and post-op care for LASIK and cataract surgery.