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Family Optometrist Serving Rahway, Woodbridge & Carteret, NJ

Dr. Harmer and the eye care staff at Carteret Eyecare Associates are proud to offer a wide range of eye care services for the whole family!

Dr. Harmer has more than 40 years of experience in diagnosing and treating all types of eye diseases and conditions.

Our eye care team will be happy to answer all your questions and discuss your eye care options with you. Dr. Harmer specializes dry eye treatment, with advanced treatments like TrueTear and Lipiflow. He can also help with color vision deficiency, pediatric eye exams, LASIK surgery co-management, and Ortho-k .

We accept many types of insurance, including Aetna, Avesis, BlueCross/BlueShield, VSP and more. So, ready to experience the best eye care around? Set an appointment with our eye doctor at Carteret Eyecare Associates, today!

Patients from New Jersey’s, Carteret, Rahway, Linden, and Woodbridge Communities Are Welcome!

Our Eye Care Services

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We use the latest eye care technology to diagnose and manage diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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Easy, convenient online booking system that makes scheduling your eye exam a breeze.

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Come in and see our wide selection of contact lenses including disposable soft contacts, bifocal/multifocal, toric, and colored lenses.

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Dry eyes result from the chronic lack of lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye, which can cause minor irritations, an inability to wear contact lenses. We offer advanced treatments like Lipiflow.

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Meet Our Eye Doctor, Dr. Harmer

Meet our optometrist in Carteret, New Jersey. We offer a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages – all with personalized attention and a smile. In our eye care clinic, every patient is treated warmly and effectively. Individualized attention is the foundation of our care, to ensure that your eyes remain healthy. We’re dedicated to optimizing your vision!

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We will help you find the best eyeglasses for your specific needs and explain how different lenses will impact your vision.

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We use AdaptDx testing to detect Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) as early as possible, and electroretinography to monitor cell health in the retina.

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Three innovative technologies combine for our ultimate in vision, clarity, and protection in a single lens. Available in two options: Progressive and Single Vision.

Carteret Eyecare Associates is a full-service optical center with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to help our patients in Carteret look and feel their best. We understand how much first impressions matter. After all, your face is the first thing people see when they look at you.

We’ll ensure that you put your best face forward. Enjoy clear vision and feel fantastic!

Eye Emergencies

If you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight.

Please call our office at: 732-541-8222 for further instructions. If urgent, find the nearest emergency room.

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Read Our Patient Reviews
5 days ago
Always a pleasant experience. Very professional and thorough.
- Kevin K.

Insurances We Accept At Carteret Eyecare Associates

We provide both routine eye care and a huge range of optical choices, we accept Medicare and a number of private health insurance plans to help cover the costs.

If you need help figuring out your coverage, we invite you to call our practice for guidance before you come in for your visit. Our staff has extensive experience working with Medicare and many major insurance companies and will be glad to help you understand what benefits are available for you.

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