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

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

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“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.”

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§ 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. ① is the promise. ② 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

The practice at a glance

The May Eye Care Center & Associates is an ophthalmology and optometry practice in Hanover, Pennsylvania, founded in 2001 by board-certified ophthalmologist Carl J. May Jr., MD. Dr. May has performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries and thousands of LASIK and glaucoma procedures in more than 30 years of practice in Hanover. Patients come from across York and Adams County, PA and Carroll County, MD for laser cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK, refractive lens exchange, and medical eye care.

Eye surgeon
Carl J. May Jr., MD — board-certified ophthalmologist (American Board of Ophthalmology, 1995), founder and lead surgeon
Address
250 Fame Ave, Suite 225, Hanover, PA 17331 — Hillside Medical Center, Entrance F
Phone
(717) 637-1919 — call to schedule; new patients welcome
Getting here
Driving distances and times from York, Gettysburg, Harrisburg, and Carroll County, MD
Office hours
Mon 8:30–4:30 · Tue 8:30–4:30 · Wed 8:30–6:00 · Thu 8:30–5:00 · Fri 8:30–2:00 · closed Sat–Sun
Surgery center
Cherry Tree Surgical in Hanover, PA — the outpatient surgery center Dr. May founded in 2023
Insurance
Medicare and most major plans accepted (see the list); CareCredit financing available

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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§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 / UnicarePPHNTRICARETrustmarkUnited 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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