Expert care, every visit.
An ophthalmologist and an optometrist — a full spectrum of surgical and medical eye care, all under one roof in Hanover, PA.
Expert care,
every visit.

Carl J. May Jr., MD
Dr. May founded The May Eye Care Center in 2001 and specializes in laser cataract surgery on the ReLACS system, LASIK vision correction, and Advanced Surface Treatment — bringing the most advanced surgical technology to Hanover, PA.

Molly Ann R. Clymer, OD, FAAO
Dr. Clymer is a board-certified optometrist who has a passion for clinical excellence in patient care. She earned her doctorate degree with highest clinical excellence from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry and upon graduation she completed an accredited, hospital-based, ocular disease residency from the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has provided comprehensive eye examinations and medical eye care at May Eye Care Center since 2012.
Dr. Clymer earned her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) in 2014 after being evaluated against the highest standards of professional competence. In 2016, she earned Board Certification status after completing the requirements to become a Diplomate in the American Board of Optometry. She is deeply involved in professional leadership which has earned her several honors, including the 2021 Pennsylvania Young Optometrist of the Year. Dr. Clymer is a long-term member of The Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) and is a current Chair of The Pennsylvania Diabetic Eye Health Alliance (PDEHA) whose mission is to target the public health concerns of diabetic patients. She has authored several medical eye management articles that have been featured in Modern Optometry and was recently honored to co-author a Juvenile Glaucoma article in Ophthalmology Glaucoma.
Dr. Clymer strives to provide each patient with the highest quality of care. She demonstrates an unwavering dedication to her patients and values the long-term relationships she has with them.
- Undergraduate Degree - Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University; 2007
- Bachelor of Science in Science from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry; 2011
- Professional Degree - Doctor of Optometry from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry; 2011
- Accredited Hospital-Based Residency - Ocular Disease Residency from the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center; 2012
- Academic Honors from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry; 2011
- Highest Clinical Excellence in Primary Care from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry; 2011
- Fellow in The American Academy of Optometry (FAAO); 2014
- Board Certification and Diplomate in the American Board of Optometry; 2016
- Central Pennsylvania Young Optometrist of the Year; 2016
- Central Pennsylvania Optometrist of the Year; 2021
- Pennsylvania Young Optometrist of the Year; 2021
- George Gottschalk, Jr. Memorial Award; 2025
- The American Academy of Optometry
- The American Optometric Association
- The Pennsylvania Optometric Association
- The Central Pennsylvania Optometric Association
- The Diabetes Coalition of York County
- Previous Executive Board Member of The Central Pennsylvania Optometric Association
- Co-Chair of The Pennsylvania Diabetes Eye Health Alliance
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