Advanced Eyecare was founded by Dr. Robert Palozej in 1983 with a mission to provide exceptional vision care to the Ellington community. His son, Dr. Matthew Palozej, joined the practice in 2017, bringing a shared passion for innovation, precision, and personalized care. In 2025, Dr. Matthew Palozej proudly assumed ownership of Advanced Eyecare, carrying forward his father’s legacy of advanced eyecare and eyewear for the entire family.
For over four decades, Advanced Eyecare has been dedicated to enhancing vision and enriching lives through comprehensive routine and medical eye care, along with a full-service optical boutique featuring the latest eyewear styles and lens technologies.
Committed to excellence and community, the practice proudly partners with local businesses—such as Encore Optics in South Windsor—to provide quality products we trust while supporting our local economy. At Advanced Eyecare, your vision is our focus, and we look forward to helping you see the world more clearly for years to come.
Meet Our Doctors
Matthew Palozej, O.D.
Personalized, professional eye care for the whole family.
Dr. Matt is a lifelong resident of the area and is proud to serve the community he calls home. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies at Quinnipiac University, followed by his Doctor of Optometry from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry.
Throughout his training, Dr. Matt gained extensive experience caring for patients with a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, corneal and retinal disease, diabetic retinopathy, and vision challenges related to traumatic brain injury.
He had the honor of working with the 82nd Airborne Division at Womack Army Medical Center, where he helped rehabilitate service members experiencing vision problems after traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Matt also trained at Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, Georgia, collaborating alongside glaucoma, corneal, retinal, and cataract surgeons to provide advanced, patient-centered care.
Dr. Matt loves getting to know his patients and building lasting relationships rooted in trust and compassion. He welcomes patients of all ages for both routine and emergency eye care and is currently accepting new patients.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Matt enjoys spending time outdoors and hanging out with his dog, Walter.Jennifer Stroh, O.D.
Providing excellence in eye care to the Ellington community and beyond.
Dr. Jen is a highly experienced optometrist dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate eye care for patients of all ages. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, in 1993, following her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, in 1989.
After completing a residency in Primary Care and Optometric Education at the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Jen began her professional career at Fichman Eye Center in Manchester, CT. She subsequently provided patient care at Eastern Eye Care in Willimantic, SightMD in Manchester, and Family Eye Care in Bristol. In 2025, she joined Advanced Eyecare in Ellington, CT, where she continues to offer high-quality, individualized care to the local community.
Dr. Jen has been an active member of the American Optometric Association since 1993 and the Connecticut Association of Optometrists since 1994, where she served on the Board of Directors from 1997 to 1999. Her professional affiliations and decades of experience reflect her ongoing commitment to excellence in optometric practice and patient education.
Known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and patient-centered approach, Dr. Stroh takes the time to understand each patient’s unique visual and ocular health needs. Her expertise spans routine eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.
A devoted wife and mother, Dr. Jen is proud to be a longtime resident of the area. She values the opportunity to serve her neighbors and contribute to the health and well-being of the community she calls home.