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VISION CARE OF MAINEAROOSTOOK LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PRESQUE ISLE, ME, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

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VISION CARE OF MAINEAROOSTOOK LLC

presque isle, MEMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

173 ACADEMY ST.

PRESQUE ISLE, ME

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(207) 764-0376

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PRESQUE ISLE and surrounding areas in ME.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 33 surveys · 31% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
98+4 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

BRADLEY N TRASK, OD

Optometrist

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.2
9 reviews
April Peavey

April Peavey

I was really impressed with this Dr and their crew . Thank you and will go back again next year ..

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Jade W

Jade W

Beautiful office space. Staff is friendly, accommodating, and reassuring. A bunch of parking in the lot or on the side of the street. My apt was quick :)

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Linda DeMerchant

Linda DeMerchant

Was my first visit there and was a great experience. The technician Jenn was amazing. Very friendly and she made my exam so relaxing/ comfortable. The waiting/reception area is so clean and welcoming. I'd definitely recommend my friends go there.

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Corinne Hapgood

Corinne Hapgood

All the staff I encountered were very kind and professional. The exam was quick, but thorough. And they weren't upset at all that I wanted them to print my subscription so I could get my frames at Walmart since it would be cheaper. I will definitely be going there for all of my future eye care needs!

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Old But Still Young

Old But Still Young

When I went to the Vision Care location on Main Street in Presque Isle in late October, the two employees I saw were not wearing masks. When I asked one of them to put on a mask, she sneered at me. I walked out and went across the street to Family Eye Care. The story was very different there. Everybody was wearing a mask. They were taking customers' temperatures and doing a short medical questionnaire with each customer before allowing the customer into their waiting room.

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Contact

Phone

(207) 764-0376

Website

www.visioncareofmaine.com/locations/presque-isle/?y_source=1_MjM4NTMzMTctNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

Years in Operation

38 years

Est. 1988

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?