Why Berthoud patients choose us
A Saturday morning exam, on the first or third Saturday of the month, is an easy way to fit a visit around the week, with time afterward to choose frames.
- Unhurried, thorough exams with OCT imaging and digital retinal photos
- Independent and locally owned, with an optical boutique full of frames you won't see everywhere else
- Open until 6 pm on Mondays and Fridays, plus two Saturdays a month to fit around work and school
- Same-week appointments for new patients, booked online any time
- VSP, EyeMed and most medical insurance accepted
- Personal frame fitting in our optical boutique
Appointments that fit your week
We are open until 6 pm on Mondays and Fridays, and from 9 am to 1 pm on the first and third Saturday of each month. Book online any time, day or night, and pick the slot that works for you. New patients can usually be seen the same week. Book your visit →
Prescription sunglasses for the Colorado sun
UV exposure rises with altitude, and long-term exposure is linked to cataracts and macular degeneration. We carry Maui Jim, Wiley X and Bollé, and can make almost any frame into prescription sunglasses, including progressives. Prescription sunglasses →
All our eye care services
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Kids' eye exams and myopia management
- Contact lens exams, including scleral and specialty lenses
- Dry eye treatment
- Urgent eye care for red eyes, injuries and infections
- Glaucoma, cataract and macular degeneration care
- Designer glasses and prescription sunglasses
Getting here from Berthoud
The Optical Centre is at 521 Main Street in downtown Longmont, about 20 minutes from Berthoud. Head south on US-287 into Longmont. Get directions in Google Maps →
We also see patients from Loveland, Niwot, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Mead and Lyons.
Book your exam, about 20 minutes from Berthoud
Same-week appointments · Book online any time, or text us
“The doctor took his time and answered all my questions. He gave me multiple options to get my new prescription with my insurance.”
Frequently asked questions
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.
How far is The Optical Centre from Berthoud?
We are about 20 minutes from Berthoud, heading south on US-287 to 521 Main Street in downtown Longmont.
Do you take my insurance?
We accept VSP and EyeMed vision plans, plus Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Tricare and most other major medical plans.
Are you open on weekends?
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.
How soon can I get in?
New patients can usually be seen the same week. You can book online any time, or call or text us.