Office

Optometric Center of Columbus, P.C.

3702 23rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-2020
eyes@megavision.com

Hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thur 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 11:45 am
(August - April only)

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About Us

Optometric Center of Columbus, P.C. was formed in 1979 by Dr. Charles Gray and the late Dr. Chuck Seeger. Originally located on Howard Boulevard, the office moved to its present location, 3702 23rd Street, in 1990.

Joining the practice were Dr. Jay Trofholz in 1980 and Dr. Kevin Hobbs in 1987. Drs. Gray, Trofholz, and Hobbs practiced together until Dr. Gray's retirement in 2000.

The Optometric Center is founded on the principal that you, the patient, are the most important person in the office. It is because of this principal that we are committed to providing you and your family with eye care of the highest standard.

Our Optometrists

Dr. Trofholz Dr. Hobbs

Dr. Jay R. Trofholz

Dr. Kevin M. Hobbs

Dr. Trofholz was born and raised in Schuyler, Nebraska. He attended Creighton University and received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1980. He and his wife Jeanine have three children. His interests include golf and basketball. Dr. Hobbs was born and raised in Wilber, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Ohio State University College of Optometry, Cum Laude, in 1986. Dr. Hobbs practiced in Hastings, Nebraska for one year before coming to Columbus. He and his wife, Michelle have two children. His hobbies include snow skiing and basketball.

Doctors Trofholz and Hobbs are licensed to practice optometry by the Nebraska Board of Optometry, certified in diagnostics, therapeutics and glaucoma treatment. Both are members of the Nebraska Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Optometric Services

The doctors and staff of the Optometric Center are dedicated to providing the best in eye health and vision care for you and your family. Doctors Trofholz and Hobbs provide a thorough examination of the eye and visual system on every patient with the latest equipment and most updated techniques.

The Optometric Center offers comprehensive eye care, including the following services:

  • Vision and Eye Examinations
  • Pediatric/Geriatric Care
  • Treatment of Red Eyes
  • Glaucoma Treatment
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Testing for Cataracts and Eye Diseases
  • Cataract Surgery Pre- & Post-Surgical Care
  • Refractive Surgery Pre- & Post-Surgical Care
  • Complete Optical Dispensary
  • Contact Lens Services
  • Emergencies
  • Evening and Saturday Hours

We are providers for and participate with many major medical and vision care plans, including:

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • VSP
  • Midlands Choice
  • Medicare
  • EyeMed
  • Medicaid
  • Workers Comp
  • Midwest Select
  • Unicare
  • Avesis

Our Privacy Practice

To view our policy regarding what information is shared with other health organizations and authorities, click here.

Because of of many kind referrals from our existing patients, our practice continues to grow. We always welcome new patients and thank you for your confidence in recommending our practice to your friends or relatives for their eye care.

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