Eye Doctors in
California, MO
Missouri Eye Consultants has provided friendly, quality eye care to Missouri families for more than 60 years. Our eye doctors in our California eye clinic remain dedicated to providing for all your vision needs in one convenient location.
Missouri Eye Consultants – California
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00PM
- Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Dedicated Eye Doctors in California
We’re proud to treat every patient like family and become lifetime partners for eye health. From childhood all the way through your life in retirement, we’ll get to know you, make sure you know what’s going on with your eyes, and personalize your eye care at every age.
Jacqueline Byrd, O.D.
Cole Vanderfeltz, OD
California Eye Care Services
As your local California eye experts, we’re always here to check in on your eyes and improve your vision. We perform comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, offer an impressive optical selection, precise contact lens fittings, and more!
Proudly Serving California, MO
As your neighborhood eye doctors, we’re proud to be a one-stop shop for your family’s eye care. We’ve provided patient-first care for over 60 years and live to serve our surrounding communities, including Tipton, Clarksburg, Latham, High Point, McGirk, and Centertown.
Whether it’s the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival or the Moniteau County Fair, Missouri Eye Consultants is here to help you see all California, MO has to offer clearly and comfortably.
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.
We Accept a Wide Variety of Vision Insurance
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?
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?
* 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?
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
If you’re coming from the west, head east on US-50, then take the California exit on your left, turning left onto US-50 BUS/W Buchanan St. Drive for about 2.3 miles where you’ll see Burger Haus on your right. Continue for 0.7 miles, then turn left at the 4-way stop light onto S Oak St. You’ll pass Grind coffee shop on your right and continue straight for about 0.6 miles, just after S Oak St. turns into N Oak St, turn right onto E North St. We’ll be 350 ft. ahead on your left.
If you’re coming from the east, head west on US-50, then take the California/Eldon exit on your right. At the top of the exit turn right on to North Hwy 87/S Oak St. Continue straight about a mile, past Putnam Chevrolet on your left and California Care Center on your right to arrive at the 4-way stop light. Go straight at the light; you’ll pass Grind coffee shop on your right and continue straight for about 0.6 miles, just after S Oak St. turns into N Oak St, turn right onto E North St. We’ll be 350 ft. ahead on your left.
