
Herkimer Eyecare Center
Optometry • Herkimer, NY
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Herkimer Eyecare Center is an optometry practice in Herkimer, NY offering eye exams, glasses fitting, contact lenses, and eyewear. Led by Dr. Mark Ainsworth, the center provides a wide selection of high fashion frames from brands like Guess and Elle, along with colored contact lenses. The practice accepts multiple insurance plans including Davis Vision, CDPHP, EYEMED, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and MVP, as well as CareCredit.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
CareCredit accepted; most insurances accepted
CareCredit, Insurance
Financing: CareCredit financing available
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New Patient Offers
FAQs
What brands or frames are available?
From Guess to Elle, a huge selection of high fashion frames.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
Photos published by Herkimer Eyecare Center showing the optometry practice in Herkimer, NY.








What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.3 stars (~21 reviews)
- Yelp: 5.0 stars (1 review)
- BestProsInTown: Not explicitly stated (18 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable optometrist (Dr. Mark Ainsworth)
- Great concern for patients
- Helpful front desk staff
- Takes time with patients
Common complaints
- One past patient reported a negative experience with a different doctor at a different location in the 1990s, but noted their experience at this location was significantly better.
"Mark Ainsworth is very professional and certainly knows what you need in eye care. He takes time with his patients and is knowledgeable about the problems you are having."
- Yelp review (Beth S.)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Daniel F. Colino - Optometrist in Hamilton, NY - May 14, 2026
- Herkimer County Preschool Children Eligible for Free Glasses through CABVI Initiative | CABVI - Dec 1, 2025
- Dr. Kimberly A. Wadas, OD - Optometrist in Whitesboro, NY - May 14, 2026
- Judith Archer, O.D. | Optometrist in Greece, NY - Jun 29, 2026
- United Way of the Mohawk Valley to Host Resource Fairs | The Daily Post - Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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