About our retinal camera, Ernie

Yes, one of our pediatric patients decided to name him Ernie a few years ago. And the name has stuck ever since. Did you know that our retinal camera takes better quality images than the well-known “optomap” you may have had done in the past? It is the only retinal camera on the market that is TRUE to color and it is considered by most eye doctors to be the latest and greatest when it comes to monitoring diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes, macular degeneration, and more. Dr. Neka will decide if yearly photos make sense for you or if every 2 years would be sufficient, based on your health history and several other factors.

Glasses totally covered by VSP

Did you know we now (as of a few months ago) carry frames that are TOTALLY covered by VSP? In some cases, you may owe a $10 copay for the basic lenses (with no coatings), but that is it. When you’re here for your exam, please ask us to show you the frames that are 100% covered. This includes brands like Nine West and Flexon that are actually quite cute and normally retail for about $250! This is a great option if you just wear cheap over-the-counter readers. Now you can get a pair of readers that fits better than the ones from Walgreens and are actually measured to your pupillary distance, for better optical quality.

COMPLETE pair of glasses for under $200

As a small local business, it is not always easy to compete with online pricing. Luckily we have come up with a solution to hopefully keep your business local! We now carry several beautiful brands in stock (including the one below, Vernon Gantry, that looks similar to Warby Parker but is 100 times better quality) that we will give you for FREE with the purchase of a set of lenses. That’s right! For a basic spectacle Rx (around -3.00 or less) it’s just $189 for FRAME and LENS and ANTI GLARE coating. And yes, the lenses will be better quality than what you will get online. Other brands that are part of this deal include Nine West, Bebe, Joseph Abboud, Flexon, and more. Feel free to stop in at your convenience and ask our opticians about our $189 ongoing deal. Happy shopping!

You dropped my Vision Plan! Why would I keep coming to you?

We now only take one vision plan (VSP) plus Medicaid and Medicare. Why visit us if we don’t take your insurance?

  1. Since we don’t take many insurance plans, we can afford to give you a large discount on your exam and glasses/contacts. Our eye exams start at $115 and INCLUDE retinal imaging; our emergency office visits start at $60 (and Dr. Neka often has Rx eye drops needed for pink eye/etc on site, for no extra charge). We will provide you with paperwork to submit for partial reimbursement.

  2. We are one of the few private offices left in Longmont that hasn’t sold to Private Equity. We aren’t dictated by any corporate entity to carry certain frame lines or try to push certain contact lens brands. We are truly independent!

  3. Dr. Neka is the sole owner of the practice. This means that she calls all the shots. A few tidbits about how she prefers to operate her practice: It is very important to her that you have very little wait time for your appointment, that you can get in for an appt within 1-2 weeks, and that you always feel you have access to communication with her via email/phone.

  4. Our 2 primary opticians have close to 40 years of combined experience. We have little staff turnover; most our staff members have been with us for close to 10 years.

  5. Dr. Neka will take into account your typical day to day activities to decide what makes sense for you. She very much enjoys the bread and butter of optometry. That is, formulating an exceptional eyeglass or contact lens Rx that hopefully eliminates your eye fatigue and headaches. There is a true art to “which is clearer 1 or 2?” and she has great love and respect for this art.

We hope to continue serving you through the years!