Heart of American Eye Care provides quality care and patient service. We are a full-service ophthalmology/optometry practice with locations in Shawnee Mission and Overland Park, Kansas. For nearly 40 years, our ophthalmologists and optometrists have provided expert eye care to our community. Our superior standards are proven by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
We significantly outperform other practices nationwide for Better Visual Acuity within 90 days following cataract surgery. We earn a 4.8 out of 5 score based on patient feedback through our Doctible rating system. Our board-certified physician team has specialists for patients from pediatric through senior years.
We significantly outperform other practices nationwide for Better Visual Acuity within 90 days following cataract surgery. We earn a 4.8 out of 5 score based on patient feedback through our Doctible rating system. Our board-certified physician team has specialists for patients from pediatric through senior years.
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It is a complete vision and eye health evaluation designed to resolve ongoing issues and protect you from future problems. You may not have obvious early symptoms of potential eye and vision problems since many eye diseases are asymptomatic. For example, conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration may not be overtly detectable in the beginning stages.
If you have an urgent eye matter, please call our Shawnee Mission office (913) 362-3210 or our Overland Park office (913) 492-0021. Our staff and doctor will help assess the urgency of your situation and schedule an appointment appropriately. If you are experiencing a sight-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The natural crystalline lens, located within the eye, is clear and helps focus light rays onto the retina. Over time, this lens becomes yellowed and cloudy, leaving vision hazy and sometimes causing significant glare. Cataracts are most commonly caused by the natural aging process of the eye. However medical problems like diabetes, eye injuries, medications i.e.
Think how life would be without needing glasses or contacts. Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have an astigmatism, we have a laser surgery for you. Laser vision correction surgeries works by reshaping the cornea, the dome-shaped transparent tissue at the front of your eye. By reshaping, light can properly focus onto the retina.
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Tim Stoppelman
Jan 15, 2022
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Mary Thomson
Jan 13, 2022
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I was seeing Dr Amy Gemperli for glaucoma treatments only. On my last visit, an employee of Heart of America Eye Care gave me a Refraction test which I later found out isa test for prescription eye glasses or contact lenses. I have NEVER been seen at Heart of America Eye Care for prescription eye glasses or contact lenses. All of my appointments have been for glaucoma treatments. Heart of America Eye Care insists on billing me for their error by giving mean uneeded and unfrequented “Refraction” test for eye glasses or contact lenses.
Madison Fleming
Jan 05, 2022
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I waited 45 minutes to be “fitted” for a contact. The women “fitting” me sat across from the table and offered no help. The women called Dr. Gemperlie to insert my contact and then test my vision with the contact stating that “people with amblyopia just rely on their good eye” as I am sitting there trying to treat my poor vision. Not one facility member treated me as an adult or spoke to me directly and instead spoke to my mother. At the end of my visit I was being charged $139 for the “fitting” when I wasn’t even leaving with a contact and after being told the charge would only
Jeff Singer
Dec 24, 2021
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Dr. Kwapiszeski (Dr. K) is the most thorough, and detailed, ophthalmologist I’ve ever experienced, concerning my eye care. He takes the extra time to examine (and then re-examine) your concerns, to diagnose any issue methodically (and he’ll get it right)! He’s a serious guy, but he’s genuine, and will take the time to answer all your concerns (in great detail).
There’s a reason why Dr.K is known as one of the top eyecare physicians in the field. If you’re looking for someone who’s got the answers, look no further than Dr.K.
The only critiques, I can consider, is that his intellectualism
There’s a reason why Dr.K is known as one of the top eyecare physicians in the field. If you’re looking for someone who’s got the answers, look no further than Dr.K.
The only critiques, I can consider, is that his intellectualism
Earnest Rouse
Sep 14, 2021
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Wait was a little longer than expected but once I was called to the exam room, Pam's excellent bedside manner more than made up for my wait. She was engaging and made me feel important. We even discussed grocery shopping! And when Dr. Cline came in, I felt she was thorough and she had reviewed my patient history before my examination. I appreciate the experience I received at the office.
— Earnest Rouse
— Earnest Rouse
Sharon S. Schmidt Schmidty
Aug 31, 2021
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Rox Meza
Aug 22, 2021
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The 2 stars I am giving are for Dr Edwards only, I would give her 10 stars. Some of the staff at the Overland Park Office are not professional or caring for the patients. They are rude and treat us like the automated collection letters their office sends out. The staff are always in a rush and constantly interrupt. They don't communicate well either. The last visit I had I was made to feel inferior because I hadn't made a payment. :(
Kristin Nicole
Jul 31, 2021
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Shannon Kalebaugh
Jun 16, 2021
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Kenna Sharp
Jul 05, 2019
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I came here because I had a really serious eye concern. I went in with a lot of anxiety and left feeling much better. The woman who took us back and did my medical history (I think her name was Melanie) was unbelievably kind and caring and made me instantly feel at ease. I’ve had really bad experiences with eye care places and she was so incredibly nice and thorough and just acted with so much empathy and kindness. Dr. Erker was also extremely nice and made me feel better about the situation and answered all of my questions. It’s unfortunately really rare to find a place with such good service
