Independent & locally owned · On Main Street since 1973
Your independent eye doctor and optical boutique in Longmont
Dr. Jeff Berger takes his time with every exam and explains what he finds. Then you can pick from frames you won't find at the chain stores.
Same-week appointments · Book online any time, or text us
- 4.9 stars on GoogleFrom 700+ patient reviews
- Same-week appointmentsBook online any time
- VSP, EyeMed & MedicarePlus most medical plans
- Open until 6 pmMon & Fri, plus 2 Saturdays a month
- Independent & locally ownedOn Main Street since 1973
Eye care for the whole family
Everything your eyes need, under one roof
Comprehensive Eye Exams
A full check of your vision and eye health, with eye scans when you need them.
About eye examsKids' Eye Exams
Friendly exams for children from age 3 that catch what a school screening misses.
About kids' examsContact Lens Exams
Contacts for almost any eye, including lenses for astigmatism, multifocal lenses and scleral lenses.
About contact lens examsDry Eye Treatment
Find out why your eyes feel gritty, burning or tired, and get lasting relief, now including IPL.
About dry eye treatmentMyopia Management
Help keep your child's nearsightedness from getting worse every year.
About myopia managementUrgent Eye Care
Red eye, an injury or something in your eye? Call us first and we will fit you in as quickly as we can.
About urgent eye careAlso: diabetic eye exams · glaucoma and eye disease · LASIK and cataract surgery care
Your optometrist
Meet Dr. Jeff Berger
Dr. Berger has cared for patients along the Front Range since 2010. He treats eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and works with local surgeons on LASIK and cataract surgery. Most of all, he takes the time to answer your questions.
- Practicing since 2010
- Glaucoma & eye disease care
- LASIK & cataract co-management
- Colorado born and raised
“The doctor took his time and answered all my questions. He gave me multiple options to get my new prescription with my insurance.”
What patients say
Rated 4.9 stars by our patients
“It was a more intimate setting than larger, franchised eye care centers, and that was such a nice treat!”
“I am always so impressed by the care and compassion of the Optical Centre. The doc and staff are consistently thoughtful and detailed.”
“They make the process of selecting glasses easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”
Real People, Real Frames, Real Style
See our glasses
New patients
What to expect at your first visit
Book online
Same-week visits
Bring your cards
Insurance card and ID
See Dr. Berger
Results explained
Choose frames
With our opticians
The boutique
Frames with personality, fitted by people who care
The people modeling glasses on this site are all our patients, photographed in our office in the glasses they picked out with us. Because we're independent and locally owned, we choose our own frames from makers with great design, like Etnia Barcelona, WOOW and ProDesign Denmark. Then we help you find the pair that feels like you.
Insurance
We take your vision and medical plans
Use your vision plan for routine exams and glasses. Use your medical insurance for eye problems like dry eye, infections or glaucoma.
Vision plans
- VSP
- EyeMed
Medical plans
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Tricare
- + most major medical plans
Find us
On Main Street in downtown Longmont
521 Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Patients come to us from all over the area, including Loveland, Berthoud, Niwot, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Mead and Lyons.
Office hours
| Monday | 9 am – 6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9 am – 5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 1st & 3rd, 9 am – 1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. You can book online any time.
Quick answers
Does The Optical Centre take VSP and EyeMed?
Yes. We accept VSP and EyeMed vision plans, plus Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Tricare and most other major medical insurance. Since plans vary, it's best to call or text us at 303-772-6650 to check yours.
Is The Optical Centre open on Saturdays?
Yes, on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 9 am to 1 pm. We are also open until 6 pm on Mondays and Fridays, and until 5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays. You can book online any time.
How soon can a new patient be seen?
Usually the same week. Every type of exam can be booked online, day or night, or you can call or text us.
Who is the eye doctor at The Optical Centre?
Dr. Jeff Berger, O.D. He has cared for patients along the Front Range since 2010, treats eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and takes the time to explain your results.
Do you see children?
Yes. We see children from age 3. We recommend a first eye exam between ages 3 and 5, then a yearly exam once they are in school.
Is The Optical Centre independent?
Yes. We are independent and locally owned, not part of a chain, and have been on Main Street in downtown Longmont since 1973.
Where is The Optical Centre?
At 521 Main Street in downtown Longmont, Colorado. Patients come to us from Longmont, Loveland, Berthoud, Niwot, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Mead and Lyons.