A wolf standing in golden light — what the blurred shape really isA blurred golden shape that looks like a friendly golden retriever

HANOVER, PA · EST. 2001  —  LASER CATARACT SURGERY · LASIK · GLAUCOMA · EYE EXAMS

Your vision is our focus

Refractive laser-assisted cataract surgery at The May Eye Care Center & Associates. Dr. Carl J. May Jr., MD restores the sharp, vivid sight you remember.

REFRACTION — SIMULATED-6.00 D

“Which is better — one, or two?”

BLURPLANO 0.00

№ 1 — a golden retriever, coming to say hi.

№ 2 — that is not a golden retriever.

DRAG TOWARD PLANO FOR THE TRUTH →

DRAG THE SCALE · PRESS 1 OR 2 · KEYS ← →

SCROLL — EVERYTHING SHARPENS ↓
Recent 5-star reviews

I have been a patient of Dr. May for many years and would not trust my eye care to anyone else.

Patient · Healthgrades

A sudden, severe case of double vision — and they got me in the very next morning. Dr. Clymer was patient, thorough, and reassuring.

Verified patient

All of a sudden, now I can see. I see better than I have since I was a little girl. It literally changed my life.

Melanie G.

The surgery was absolutely outstanding — by far the smoothest process I have ever been through.

Michael M.

I see better than I ever did with contacts or glasses. I recommend Dr. May's office to anyone.

Andrea

I had results that were beyond my expectations. It is so amazing.

John

§ 20/20 · AN EYE EXAM, SORT OF

Which is better — one, or two?

Uncorrected vision is a generous editor — it fills in whatever it can’t resolve, usually in your favor. is the promise. is the photograph.

PRESS & HOLD ANY PHOTO TO PEEK
CASE 01 · OD · VA 20/70
A child’s toy fire truck on the drivewayA blurred low red shape that reads as a parked Ferrari

№ 1 — The neighbor’s new Ferrari.

№ 2 — The neighbor’s kid’s fire truck.

SEE THE FINE PRINT → LASIK & VISION CORRECTION ↗
CASE 02 · OS · VA 20/100
A white bathrobe hanging on a hallway doorA pale blurred figure at the end of a dark hallway

№ 1 — The hallway is haunted.

№ 2 — It’s your bathrobe.

GLARE & NIGHT HALOS → LASER CATARACT SURGERY ↗
CASE 03 · OU · VA 20/200
A shiny foil birthday balloon drifting over the riverA blurred silver disc hovering over a river at dusk

№ 1 — First contact, over the river.

№ 2 — Somebody’s birthday.

FLASHES & SUDDEN BLUR → EYE EMERGENCIES ↗
CASE 04 · OD · VA 20/400
A stranger with a neutral expressionA blurred smiling man holding out what looks like an engagement ring

№ 1 — Love at first sight.

№ 2 — Just a stranger.

BELIEVE YOUR EYES → SCHEDULE AN EXAM ☎

Blur is kinder. It is also how you end up petting a wolf.

CLEAR SIGHT IS A SAFETY FEATURE — (717) 637-1919

§ 01The Practice

A legacy of
clear vision.

For more than two decades, The May Eye Care Center & Associates has been the eye care home for families across York County, Adams County, Harrisburg, and Northern Maryland.

From a single trusted practice in Hanover, PA, we deliver the full spectrum of laser, surgical, and medical eye care — the kind of advanced technology you'd expect from a city hospital, close to home.

The May Eye Care Center & Associates opened in April 2001 and has grown into one of the region's most trusted eye care providers, now located at the Hillside Medical Center.

Our mission is direct — to provide the highest quality of eye care in a professional and friendly manner — pairing state-of-the-art instruments with experienced physicians and one of the best support teams in Pennsylvania.

  • Laser-assisted cataract surgery on the ReLACS system
  • Custom LASIK & Advanced Surface Treatment
  • Comprehensive medical & surgical eye care for ages 18 and older
  • One surgeon and a dedicated optometry team, under one roof
Morning light over rolling farmland and the lake outside Hanover, PA
Close to homeComprehensive laser, surgical, and medical eye care in Hanover, PA.
Rooted in South-Central PA & Northern Maryland

The people we care for aren't just patients. They're neighbors.

Caring for families across
  • Hanover
  • York
  • Gettysburg
  • New Oxford
  • Littlestown
  • Spring Grove
  • Shrewsbury
  • Hampstead, MD
  • Westminster, MD

DUOCHROME BALANCE TEST — READ THE LINE BELOW

The world is full of breathtaking moments. We help you see every one of them.

— THE MAY EYE CARE CENTER

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§ 09Patient Stories

Seeing the world
clearly again.

Real patients, real results — from local broadcasters to a Baltimore Raven. These are the people whose vision we restored.
Michael McCrary
01

The surgery was absolutely outstanding. I had twelve surgeries and this was by far the smoothest process I have ever been through.

Michael McCraryBaltimore Ravens
Melanie Gardner
02

All of a sudden, now I can see. I see better than I have since I was a little girl. It literally changed my life.

Melanie GardnerWarm 103
03

I can run, swim, and not worry about anything anymore. It's still unreal that I can see this well without any aid.

Maria DavisMix 106
04

Absolutely get it — it's completely worth it. It absolutely changes your life.

Nixon105.7 The X
05

I see better than I ever did with contacts or glasses. I recommend Dr. May's office to anyone.

AndreaPatient
06

I had results that were beyond my expectations. It is so amazing.

JohnPatient
§After Surgery

The moments worth
seeing clearly.

Crisp, vivid, true-to-color vision is the goal of every procedure we perform — so the details that matter come back into focus.
Sunset over the bay
Sunset over the bay
Water, alive with light
Water, alive with light
Autumn, mirrored
Autumn, mirrored
The garden, in bloom
The garden, in bloom
Still water, clear sky
Still water, clear sky
§ 10Insurance

Most major plans
accepted.

Bring your photo ID and insurance card to your appointment. Don't see your carrier? Call (717) 637-1919 — we work with many plans beyond this list.
Standard Plans24 listed
AARPAetnaBlue Cross / Blue ShieldCapital Blue CrossCarefirst PPOCentral PA TeamstersCignaCoventry of DelawareEducators Health PartnersGeisingerHealth AmericaHealth AssuranceHighmark Blue ShieldHighmark IndependentHighmark Personal ChoiceHumanaKeystoneMail Handlers BenefitMedicarePHCS / UnicarePPHNTricare StandardTrustmarkUnited Health Care
Medicare Advantage8
AdvantraFreedom BlueGeisinger GoldHumanaSenior BlueToday's OptionsUnited Health Care MAAetna Medicare
Not sure if we accept your plan?

We accept most Medicare Advantage plans and many additional carriers not listed here. Contact our front desk to verify your specific coverage.

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§ 12Get Started

Ready to see
the world clearly?

Schedule a consultation with Dr. May today. Our team walks you through every step — from your first exam to your clearest day yet.

No-pressure consultations
CareCredit — 24-month no-interest financing
Serving Hanover, York & surrounding communities
Same medical team from consult through recovery

Contact the practice

Address250 Fame Ave, Suite 225
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone(717) 637-1919
Emailreception1@mayeyecare.com
Fax(223) 639-5010
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