Blackburn Eye Clinic: Optometrist in Sidney, NE
Optometry • Sidney, NE
About
Blackburn Eye Clinic is a private optometry practice based in Sidney, Nebraska, providing eye care for all ages for over 25 years. They offer comprehensive eye exams, computer vision services, and guidance on eyewear health, with recommendations to schedule exams every two years. The clinic operates three offices in Sidney and has a small team (5 employees). Contact: (308) 254-3225. Website: blackburneyeclinic.com.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Blackburn Eye Clinic, Sidney, NE
Phone
(308) 254-3225
drb@blackburneyeclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency eye care available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New Patient Special
FAQs
Do you offer eye exams for all ages?
Yes, eye care for patients of all ages.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.7/5 (14 reviews)
- MapQuest/Yelp aggregation: 3.0/5 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable doctor
- Accurate diagnosis of complex eye issues
- Friendly and courteous service for some patients
Common complaints
- Reports of rude behavior from the doctor and staff
- Issues with prescription accuracy and glasses fitting
- Dissatisfaction with customer service
"Dr. Blackburn and his staff are great people and very courteous. They have always taken great care of my family."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz/Guide.in.ua"Is it just me or is the staff including the doctor extremely rude?? Their customer service is honestly horrendous!"
— Patient review on LocalityBiz/Guide.in.ua"Dr Blackburn is highly educated & very knowledgeable. He has accurately diagnosed a very strange malady of mine & correctly fixed the problem."
— Patient review on MapQuest/YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. April N. Smith, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Sidney, NE — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Alison B. Kuester, OD - Optometrist in Albion, NE — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Courtney M. Goetsch, OD - Optometrist in Norfolk, NE — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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