Eye Doctors
in Ashland, MO

The experienced optometrists at Missouri Eye Consultants have been putting the eye care needs of our patients first for over 60 years. We’re proud to get to serve families at our Ashland eye care clinic, your local one-stop-shop for all your eye care needs.

Missouri Eye Consultants – Ashland

Hours of Operation

  • } Monday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • } Tuesday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • } Wednesday: Closed
  • } Thursday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
  • } Friday: 8:00AM – 1:00PM
  • } Saturday/Sunday: Closed
missouri eye consultant in ashland

Trusted Eye Doctors in Ashland

Our friendly eye doctors have a genuine passion for optometry and helping patients see clearly and comfortably. As the leading medical eye care practice serving Ashland, with skilled optometrists and ophthalmologists on staff, we can deliver routine exams, specialty eye care services, and more — all in one convenient location!

Portrait Dr. Gamble

Jeff Gamble, O.D.

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Jacqueline Byrd, O.D.

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Portrait Dr. Bernskoetter

Rob Bernskoeter, O.D.

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Ashland Eye Care Services

We offer a full range of eye care services for everything from immediate vision concerns to long-standing eye health issues. We use cutting-edge technology and years of expertise to deliver comprehensive eye exams for children and adults, an extensive optical selection, and more!

Expert Led Comprehensive Eye Exams

During our comprehensive eye exams, our expert staff use advanced technology to check for any eye diseases or conditions and catch them early — before they affect your vision — and ensure you’re comfortable and know what’s going on the whole time.

Pediatric Eye Exams

As your local eye experts, we love getting to know you and your family! During our pediatric eye exams, we check for issues most common in children and stay on top of any vision changes, all while keeping your kids engaged.

Contact Lens Prescriptions and Exams

Contact fittings make a big difference! Our skilled team of eye doctors thoroughly examine and measure your eyes, then recommend comfortable contact lenses that match your unique vision needs and your eye shape.

Proudly Serving Ashland, MO

We’re proud to provide quality, personal eye care to Ashland and its surrounding communities, including Hartsburg, Guthrie, Englewood, Pierpoint, Easley, Millersburg, Harg, and Sapp.

Before you spend the day out at a sporting event at Southern Boone or go on any of your adventures, our team will ensure you can get the most out of your day with clear eyesight.

Proudly Accepting a Range of Health Insurance Plans

To keep your eyes safe and heathy, we take several health insurance plans that often have the benefit of only requiring patients to pay a deductible. While plans can vary, health insurance can cover medical-related eye care, including some services related to eye diseases, surgeries, injuries, and other issues.
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We Accept a Wide Variety of Vision Insurance

We accept many vision insurance plans, including the ones listed below! If you don’t see your insurance plan listed, please give us a call to check if we are on your plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take my insurance?

Yes! Missouri Eye Consultants accepts a wide variety of vision and health insurance plans. We believe everyone deserves exceptional eye care, so we work with many insurance providers to maximize your convenience and savings.

We accept popular vision plans including:

  • VSP
  • EyeMed
  • NVA (National Vision Administrators)
  • Vision Care Direct

We also accept many major medical insurance plans, such as:

  • United Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Essence Healthcare
  • Healthlink

Location-specific vision insurance:

  • Moberly: Also accepts Avesis
  • Fulton: Also accepts Vision Benefits of America
  • Ashland: Also accepts Spectera
  • California: Also accepts Spectera, March Vision, and Envolve

If you don’t see your insurance plan listed, just call us at (573) 874-2030 and we’ll be happy to check if we’re in-network for your specific plan.

No insurance? Don’t worry we offer flexible payment options including HSA, FSA, and CareCredit financing at all of our locations.

Will my eyes be dilated?

It depends! Dilation is an important part of checking your eye health. We typically dilate all new patients, as well as those with diabetes or high myopia, each year. Others may need dilation less often, depending on their risk factors.

We also take widefield retinal photos (Optos) on every patient. These detailed images are invaluable for tracking changes year to year, but they aren’t a replacement for dilation when a closer, more thorough view is needed.

When should I bring my child in for an eye exam?

We recommend:

  • The first eye exam between 6–12 months old
  • The next at age 3
  • Again before starting kindergarten

Once your child is in school, they should have yearly checkups to ensure their vision stays healthy as they grow and learn.

If your child wears glasses, has a medical condition like diabetes, or you notice any changes in their vision or behavior, more frequent exams may be needed.

All of our doctors see kids, but Dr. Liepins-Masek (Keene), Dr. Byrd (Ashland and California), and Dr. Masek (Fulton and Keene) especially enjoy working with children—ask our team if you’d like a recommendation!

When's the soonest I can get in for an appointment?

You can check our online scheduler for real time availability! Some locations and doctors book out further, so try a few different locations to find the earliest openings.

* If you’re experiencing a new or urgent problem (new floaters, loss of vision, pink eye, etc.) call the office directly so we can get you in sooner – these problems shouldn’t wait! This online scheduler is intended for your regular, comprehensive exam only

You can check our online scheduler for real-time availability. Some locations and doctors book out further than others, so try a few different locations for the earliest openings.

If you’re experiencing a new or urgent problem like sudden floaters, vision loss, or pink eye please call the office directly so we can get you in as soon as possible. These problems shouldn’t wait! The online scheduler is intended for regular, comprehensive exams only.

Why did you bill my medical insurance for my exam?

We billed your medical insurance because your exam involved a medical issue, such as dry eye, cataracts, diabetes, or other eye health concerns. Unlike many other specialties, optometry can bill either vision or medical insurance, depending on the reason for your visit.

Can you e-mail me a copy of my contact lens/eyeglass Rx/receipt/visit notes?

Yes! The easiest way to request your records is to send us a message through the Contact Us form on our website. Let us know exactly what you need, and we’ll email it to you.

How much is a self-pay exam?

A self-pay comprehensive eye exam is $135.

What is a contact lens consult charge?

A contact lens consult covers the part of your exam focused specifically on contact lens wear. It includes:

  • Evaluating the health of your eyes to ensure they’re safe for contact lenses
  • Checking the fit of your lenses
  • Providing trial lenses if you’re switching brands
  • Short-term follow-up visits to make sure your new lenses are working well for you

Driving Directions

Our address is 101 Redtail Dr B, Ashland, MO 65010.

If you’re coming from the north, head south via US Hwy 63 S. After you pass Carquest Auto Parts – Ashland Auto and Ag on the left, take the next right onto E Liberty Ln. Continue on E Liberty Ln for 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Henry Clay Blvd/Old U.S. 63. In 0.2 miles, turn left onto Redtrail Dr., where you’ll see our office on your left.

If you’re coming from the east, head west on Meadowmere Dr through where it becomes E Rte Y. At the first traffic circle, continue straight onto State Rd Y. You’ll quickly enter a second traffic circle, where you’ll take the second exit to E Broadway; finally, at the third traffic circle, take the first exit to stay on E Broadway. In 0.3 miles, turn left onto Henry Clay Blvd/US Hwy Bus Rte 63. In 0.5 miles, just after you pass Randy’s Auto Repair on your left and Jose Jalapenos Authentic Mexican Restaurant on your right, turn left to stay on Hencry Clay Blvd/Main St. In 0.3 miles, turn left onto Redtail Dr, and we’ll be immediately on your left.

Testimonials

"Flawless experience!" -John M.
"All the personal there are very friendly and more than willing to take good care of you." -Kent H.
"Missouri Eye Consultants (previously named Columbia Eye Consultants) and Dr. Chris DeRose and all their staff are the best you'll find anywhere." -Scott K.
"Always professional and helpful." -Melody M.
"Great service, modern equipment, nice personnel, Dr. DeRose is my favorite, but I've not seen other doctors there." -Kathy T.
"I was greeted with a warm welcome. The staff was friendly and efficient. My doctor was personable and made sure all of my concerns were addressed. When I needed my glasses adjusted, the technician was knowledgeable and professional. A great experience overall." -Rebecca F.

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