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MAINE EYE CARE ASSOCIATES is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in WATERVILLE, ME, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.1 out of 5 from 29 reviews.

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MAINE EYE CARE ASSOCIATES

waterville, MEMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

325 A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR

WATERVILLE, ME

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(207) 873-2731

Service Area

This provider serves patients in WATERVILLE 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.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery6
Breast Augmentation / ReductionBreast size is increased by placing implants, or decreased by removing breast tissue and skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. Reduction is often performed to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by breast weight.RhinoplastySurgery that reshapes the nose by altering the bone and cartilage beneath the skin. It is performed to change appearance, to correct breathing problems caused by internal structure, or both. Swelling takes months to fully resolve.FaceliftLiposuctionFat is suctioned out from beneath the skin through small tubes called cannulas, reshaping a specific area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It targets localized deposits and is a contouring procedure rather than a method of weight loss.Wound ReconstructionRebuilds skin and underlying tissue where a wound is too large or too damaged to close directly. Surgeons move nearby tissue, or transfer skin and muscle from elsewhere on the body, to cover the defect. Often follows trauma, infection, or cancer removal.Skin GraftingHealthy skin is taken from one area of the body and transplanted to cover a wound or burn elsewhere. Both the graft site and the donor site need care, and the donor site is often the more uncomfortable of the two.

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

Browse all procedures by specialtyCommon questions about outpatient surgery

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 99/100 (+6 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 80 surveys · 26% 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
99+6 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
100+8 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
97+3 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.

0.03%

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.

0.03%

natl avg ~0.01%

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

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

3.1
29 reviews
Linda Lee

Linda Lee

Waterville, Maine Location : Incompetent at best. Slower than death. Right hand hasn’t a clue to what the left hand is doing. I implore others to go somewhere else. I will pay double to avoid this place.

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Tina Steeves

Tina Steeves

Went to the eye doctors and needed surgery on both eyes for cataracts, I can not believe how great the staff was and the care they give you. Big hugs to doctor Deborah witkin shes friendly, her smile is a welcome feeling, very caring doctor I would not recommend any but her, even though I hear her dad is just as good.thank you for giving my sight back to me the colors are amazing.

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C C

C C

So we are vacationing in Maine and my son's glasses frame broke at the near by gas station. We were desperate and lucky maine eye was just down the street. Walked in, no wait. Dustlyn took care of us. Unfortunately they didn't carry our frame but she found a similar frame and the lens fit! It wasn't exact but it stayed on for the rest of the trip including rock climbing! Thanks again!

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Josh L

Josh L

Very long wait time. Everyone I spoke to was professional. At checkout I was being asked to pay an additional $30 for a contract lens evaluation when i was clear with everyone that I was there to transition from contact lenses to glasses. I was never made aware about this fee. My regular eye exam (which is what I thought was occurring) is 100% covered by my insurance hence my surprise by this $30 charge. Need to be more clear with patients regarding the costs.

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Samantha Stpeter

Samantha Stpeter

It was a long wait while my eyes dialated approximately two hours in total I was there. They checked my eyes prior to dialation and were determining what lens I could see out better, however they didn’t say “let me know which one you can see out better” all they said was 1 or 2 so I think you should let people know what your doing prior to just saying that. Overalll good.

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Contact

Phone

(207) 873-2731

Website

www.maineeyecare.com/

Years in Operation

25 years

Est. 2001

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

OphthalmologyPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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.)?