Kearney Eye Institute | Medical & Surgical Eye Care
Ophthalmology/Optometry • Kearney, NE • Since 1967 • Multiple locations within Nebraska; main office in Kearney with satellite clinics across the state locations
About
Kearney Eye Institute and Surgical Center is a private, long-running medical practice (founded 1967) specializing in comprehensive eye care and eye disease treatment. It offers medical and surgical services including cataract surgery, glaucoma care, macular degeneration management, routine eye exams, contact lens fitting, eyewear, aesthetics, and cosmetic procedures. The center operates five offices across Nebraska, with its headquarters in Kearney, and serves Kearney, Grand Island, and surrounding communities. It participates with most insurance networks and vision plans. Revenue is about $9.1 million, and the organization employs roughly 12 staff. Contact: kearneyeye@kearneyeye.com | Phone: (308) 865-2760 or (800) 657-2112. Website: kearneyeye.com.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology/Optometry
Address
Main Office and Surgery Center, Kearney, NE (Exact address not provided)
Phone
(308) 865-2760
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
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Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
Participates with most insurance companies and vision plans
Payment options at Patient Center page (online payments), Insurance-based payments, Make a Payment, Payment Options, Financial Policy, Statement Lookups via Patient Notebook
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FAQs
What services are offered?
Ophthalmology, surgery, optometry; cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration care, routine vision exams, glasses & contacts, etc.
What services does Kearney Eye Institute offer?
Diagnosis and treatment of complex medical and surgical eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal abnormalities, and diabetic eye disease; comprehensive eye exams; optical department with contact lens fittings and glasses.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, they participate with most insurance companies and vision plans.
What are the office hours?
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm.
Where are you located?
411 West 39th Street, Kearney, NE 68845.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 94% recommend (based on 55 reviews) (55 reviews)
- Google (via external aggregators): Approximately 3.4/5 stars (Reported as 152 on Google (external reference))
Patients praise
- Highly regarded doctors
- Excellent selection of glasses
- Friendly staff experiences in some departments
- Highly satisfied surgical care outcomes
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Rudeness from staff in the optical center
- Feeling like an assembly line process during appointments
- Feeling rushed by staff to purchase products
"Had an appointment today at 1pm, checked in and 210pm I was finally called back. ... I felt more like I was on an assembly line being passed of from one staff member to another."
— Patient review on open-data aggregator"Rudest service ever at the optical center. Wouldn't help me and had no customer service."
— Yelp user review"I was very very satisfied. I cannot believe my new eyesight already. Thank you to all of you!"
— Kearney Eye Surgery Center testimonial pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- KEARNEY EYE INSTITUTE - Updated July 2026 - Yelp — Jul 4, 2026
- Optician - Kearney Eye Institute and Surgical Center - LinkedIn — Jul 8, 2026
- Seventh Avenue Surgery Center — Jan 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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