Why Frederick patients choose us
We offer complete family eye care, from a child’s first eye exam to glaucoma and diabetic eye care for grandparents.
- 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
Diabetic eye exams
If you have diabetes, a yearly eye exam is one of the best ways to protect your sight. We use digital retinal photos and an OCT scan to look for early signs of diabetic retinopathy, and share the results with your doctor. Diabetic eye exams →
Using your vision and medical insurance
We accept VSP and EyeMed for routine exams and glasses, plus Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Tricare and most other major medical plans for eye problems and disease. We check your benefits before your visit. Insurance we accept →
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 Frederick
The Optical Centre is at 521 Main Street in downtown Longmont, about 20 minutes from Frederick. Head north to Highway 119, then west into Longmont. Get directions in Google Maps →
We also see patients from Loveland, Berthoud, Niwot, Erie, Firestone, Mead and Lyons.
Book your exam, about 20 minutes from Frederick
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
Will my medical insurance cover my visit?
Medical insurance usually covers visits for eye problems and conditions such as infections, injuries, dry eye, glaucoma and diabetic eye exams. Call or text us and we will check your coverage before your visit.
How far is The Optical Centre from Frederick?
We are about 20 minutes from Frederick, heading north to Highway 119, then west 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.