EyeCare Associates, LLC would like to inform you concerning upcoming changes in our insurance network. Nebraska Medicaid contracts with several insurance providers, allowing individuals to choose which insurance provider they would like to receive their Medicaid services through on an annual basis. As a provider, EyeCare Associates, LLC also has a choice concerning our participation with the insurance providers of Nebraska Medicaid. As of January 2024, Healthy Blue will be joining with March Vision, replacing their contract with Avesis Vision.  Unfortunately, we will not be participating ..read more

EyeCare Associates of York is now hiring for a PART-TIME Front Desk Position to help the office run smoothly & efficiently. We are looking for someone proficient in using computers, pays close attention to detail, can multi-task in a fast paced environment, has excellent communication skills, strives for professional excellence with a caring and warming attitude. Daily tasks will include but are not limited to greeting and welcoming patients, making appointments, verifying insurances, collecting payments, and directing patients traffic.   ..read more

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Need a little something different to do?  Try your hand at these word searches featuring optical terms! Optical_Vocabulary The_Awesome_Eye word search ..read more

We are actively planning and making adjustments at Eye Care Associates to prepare for and try to prevent spread of germs for our staff & patients!  We appreciate anyone who isn’t feeling well to call and reschedule their appointment; we’ll be glad to find a time that best accommodates your schedule. We are working to develop plans of action should any of our patients be confirmed with COVID-19. For now, there are several precautionary measures you can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 1. Stop the spread of rumors and hearsay. There is a lot of misinformation out there regar ..read more

A satisfying, eye healthy salad recipe that’s perfect for any occasion! It’s loaded with Vitamin A, E, among many other eye healthy nutrients and finished with a perfectly seasoned dressing.  Ingredients 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cooked and shredded or chopped 2(3 oz) packages dry ramen 3/4cup sliced almonds 5cups shredded green cabbage (12 oz, chop into thin shreds)* 2cups shredded purple cabbage (5 oz, chop into thin shreds) 1large carrot peeled and sliced into thin strips (3/4 cup) *If desired you can also use a 16 oz coleslaw mix ..read more

For many people, contacts provide great comfort and convenience.  Here’s what’s involved in a typical contact lens exam and evaluation: A comprehensive eye exam comes first Before being fit with contact lenses, a comprehensive eye exam is performed.  At this point your eye doctor determines your prescription for corrective glasses lenses as well as checks eye health. If the exam shows no concerns, the next step is a contact lens consultation and fitting. What to expect during a contact lens fitting and maintenance We discuss your contact lens preferences; for example if you’re intere ..read more

If your child is struggling at school, a vision problem may be to blame. Children with undetected vision problems are sometimes diagnosed with learning disabilities including ADD or ADHD.  While many schools conduct basic eye screenings, these are not a substitute for a thorough eye exam by an optometrist. The AOA recommends exams at six months, three years, before first grade, and every two years thereafter until age 18. 15 Warning Signs Your Child Might Have a Vision Problem The following is a list of the most common warning signs seen in children with some type of vision diso ..read more

There are many ways to give the gift of vision this holiday season, but let’s face it – you’re busy! Who has time to find the perfect gift? You do! With the help of Vision Health Institute and the ideas listed below, you’ll receive high praises in gift-giving this year. Some people are hard to shop for! Not only that, but limited budgets mean our gifts really need to be of value. That is why a gift of vision is a perfect present to give anyone on your list. Here are 5 ways to give the gift of vision this holiday season: Gift Card for Eye Wear & ..read more

Hollywood’s portrayal of blind people has come a long way from the old stereotypes of canes and dark glasses. Especially with characters like Daredevil gaining popularity, it’s getting easier to find examples of fictional blind people being amazing. While blind people in real life don’t have crime-fighting superpowers, they do lead just as complex and interesting lives as sighted people. So, in the spirit of World Blindness Awareness Month, we’re going to discuss visual impairment. What Is Visual Impairment? A wide spectrum exists between better-than-20/20 vision and total blindness. Some pe ..read more