About Us

At Magnolia Eye Care, each member of our vision care team is selected by Dr. Candice Fix based upon his or her experience, professional demeanor, and dedication to providing personalized care to our optometry patients.

Our entire King optometry staff is committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of each and every patient. We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointment times that meet your needs. Our knowledgeable staff at Magnolia Eye Care will work with you to help you understand your vision insurance coverage and provide financial alternatives to ensure you get the best vision care possible.

We know that you have a choice when it comes to King optometry, so we strive to provide comprehensive eye exams, a great selection of glasses, and personalized care. 

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At Magnolia Eye Care, each member of our vision care team is selected by Dr. Candice Fix based upon his or her experience, professional demeanor, and dedication to providing personalized care to our optometry patients.

Our entire King optometry staff is committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of each and every patient. We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointment times that meet your needs. Our knowledgeable staff at Magnolia Eye Care will work with you to help you understand your vision insurance coverage and provide financial alternatives to ensure you get the best vision care possible.

We know that you have a choice when it comes to King optometry, so we strive to provide comprehensive eye exams, a great selection of glasses, and personalized care. 

Meet Our Optometrists in King, NC

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Candice Fix , O.D.

Candice Fix , O.D.

Dr. Fix established Magnolia Eye Care in May 2020, building on over a decade of experience serving the community since 2007. Her vision is to provide the highest quality eye care to King and the surrounding areas while fostering a warm and welcoming environment. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Fix is passionate about comprehensive eye care, taking the time to focus on each patient as an individual. She emphasizes preventative care and personalized solutions to meet her patients’ visual and eye health needs. Her special interests include ocular disease management, particularly diabetic eye exams, glaucoma, and dry eye disease.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the North Carolina State Optometric Society. Dr.Fix has also been actively involved in the community and remains committed to giving back, ensuring that the Magnolia Eye Care team regularly supports local initiatives.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Fix enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs.

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Sonja Makitan, O.D.

Sonja Makitan, O.D.

Dr. Makitan graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and provides comprehensive eye care, including diabetic eye exams, contact lens fittings, and the management of glaucoma, dry eye, and other ocular conditions.

She has a special interest in specialty scleral contact lenses, offering advanced solutions for patients with corneal conditions such as keratoconus. Passionate about preserving vision, Dr. Makitan stays at the forefront of the latest advancements in eye care to ensure the best possible experience for her patients. She approaches each visit with respect and empathy, ensuring every patient receives the personalized attention they deserve.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the North Carolina State Optometric Society. Outside of optometry, Dr. Makitan enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Makayla Shore Sperbeck, O.D.

Makayla Shore Sperbeck, O.D.

Dr. Sperbeck graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry in Pomona, California, where she graduated with honors as a Gold Key Optometric Society member. Dr. Sperbeck had extensive training in neuro-optometric rehabilitation, low vision rehabilitation, specialty contact lenses, and ocular disease through her externships (Columbia SC VA Hospital, Bradenton FL Outpatient VA Clinic, VHI Orlando FL, and Edmonds Eye Associates in Philadelphia PA).

Dr. Sperbeck has special interest in specialty scleral contact lenses, low vision, and concussion/stroke management. She provides empathy and compassion while providing solutions to patients allowing them to enjoy their hobbies and limit barriers with their vision.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the North Carolina State Optometric Society. Outside of optometry, Dr. Sperbeck is an avid sports fan and loves spending time with her husband, family, and two dogs.