Advanced cataract surgery for York, PA and York County.
May Eye Care Center and Cherry Tree Surgical Center are in Hanover, Pennsylvania — in York County — and care for cataract patients from York and communities across the county.
The May Eye Care Center & Associates is located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County, and provides advanced cataract surgery for patients from Hanover, York and communities throughout South-Central Pennsylvania. The office is about 17 miles — about 35 minutes — from the center of York by PA-116 and the Lincoln Highway. Surgery is performed in Hanover at Cherry Tree Surgical Center.
Cataract care in Hanover for York County patients.
- An ophthalmologist-led practice
- Dr. Carl J. May Jr. is a board-certified ophthalmologist (American Board of Ophthalmology, since 1995) who has performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries. He sees you in the office and performs your surgery himself. About Dr. May →
- Surgery at Cherry Tree Surgical Center
- Cataract surgery is performed in Hanover at Cherry Tree Surgical Center — a modern, AAAHC-accredited outpatient surgery center that Dr. May founded in 2023 and owns. It serves the surgical eye-care needs of York County, PA, Adams County, PA, and Carroll County, MD. Cherry Tree Surgical Center ↗
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery, when appropriate
- Dr. May performs laser-assisted (ReLACS) cataract surgery with the Catalys Precision Laser System, a femtosecond laser with integrated three-dimensional OCT imaging, whenever laser-assisted surgery is appropriate for the patient. The laser →
- A lens matched to how you live
- Monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting), multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus lens implants. Dr. May helps you choose by the health of your eyes, your lifestyle and your visual priorities. Lens options →
- Cost and coverage, explained before you decide
- Medically necessary cataract surgery with a conventional lens is typically covered by Medicare and most plans, subject to your benefits; the elective refractive options carry an additional fee. After your evaluation you get your exact costs before you decide. How much does cataract surgery cost? →
The consultation, surgery day, and recovery.
- The consultation, in Hanover
- A dilated examination and the measurements that plan your surgery, a discussion of the lens options that suit your eyes and your goals, and a review of your coverage and exact costs for the option you choose.
- Surgery day, at Cherry Tree Surgical Center
- The procedure itself usually takes about 10 to 20 minutes. Most patients spend less than two hours at the surgery center and go home the same day. Numbing drops are used, and many patients receive mild relaxation medication — most report pressure but little or no discomfort.
- Recovery
- Most patients return to normal daily activities within a few days; vision often improves much sooner than full healing, which takes several weeks. Most patients can drive again once vision meets the legal requirement and Dr. May approves — often within a few days.
Common questions about the surgery itself, lens implants and recovery are answered on the cataract surgery page and in the cataract Q&A library. The plans the office accepts are listed on the insurance page; call (717) 637-1919 to verify yours.
How far is the Hanover office?
| Town | Distance | Typical drive | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove, PA | about 7 miles | about 15 minutes | Moulstown Road and Old Hanover Road |
| York, PA | about 17 miles | about 35 minutes | PA-116 and the Lincoln Highway |
| Dillsburg, PA | about 22 miles | about 35 minutes | PA-194 |
| Shrewsbury, PA | about 22 miles | about 35 minutes | PA-216 |
| Red Lion, PA | about 26 miles | about 50 minutes | PA-214 |
Distances and drive times are approximate, measured in October 2026 between the office and the center of each town; allow extra time in traffic. The office is at 250 Fame Ave, Suite 225, Hanover, PA 17331 — Hillside Medical Center, Entrance F. Distances from 19 towns across the region →
York County questions, answered.
01Does May Eye Care Center serve York, PA?
Yes. The May Eye Care Center & Associates is in Hanover, Pennsylvania, which is in York County — about 17 miles and about 35 minutes from the center of York by PA-116 and the Lincoln Highway. Patients come from York and from across the county.
02Where is cataract surgery performed for York patients?
In Hanover, at Cherry Tree Surgical Center, a modern, AAAHC-accredited outpatient surgery center that Dr. May founded in 2023. The office and the surgery center are both in Hanover; there is no York City office.
03Is laser-assisted cataract surgery available near York, PA?
Yes. Dr. May performs laser-assisted (ReLACS) cataract surgery in Hanover with the Catalys Precision Laser System, a femtosecond laser with integrated OCT imaging, when it is appropriate for the patient.
04How much does cataract surgery cost for York County patients?
Medicare and most insurance plans cover medically necessary cataract surgery with a conventional single-focus lens, subject to your deductible, copay, coinsurance and benefits. Lens options that correct astigmatism or reduce your dependence on glasses are elective and carry an additional out-of-pocket fee. You get your exact costs after your evaluation, before you decide.
05Which cataract lens options does May Eye Care Center offer?
Monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting), multifocal and extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) lens implants. The right lens depends on the health of your eyes, your lifestyle, your visual priorities and your tolerance for optical side effects; no lens can guarantee complete freedom from glasses.
06Which York County towns do your patients come from?
Patients come from across York County. Distances from the Hanover office: Spring Grove (about 7 miles), York (about 17 miles), Dillsburg (about 22 miles), Shrewsbury (about 22 miles), Red Lion (about 26 miles).
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