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Welcome to River Town Family Eye Care

Two Convenient Locations

50 Main Road North, Suite A
Hampden, Maine 04444

(207) 862-6169

136 Main Street
Bucksport, Maine 04416

                                                (207) 469-3211

Thank you for your interest in River Town Family Eye Care.  Currently, we are not accepting new patients in both offices until further notice.  


Dr. Steven Lord and the River Town Family Eye Care team strive to provide the finest in optometry services.  We invite you to browse our website to learn more about our wide range of eye care services, and invite you to join our patient family by scheduling an eye exam appointment today.

Our Approach to Eye Care

Dr. Lord and the River Town Family Eye Care team take a one on one approach to patient care.  We will give you the individual time and care you need.  We apply this philosophy to all of our services including comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, glasses frame and lens selections, glaucoma testing, and pre- and post-op LASIK and cataract surgical care.  We also provide emergency services for ocular problems including abrasions, infections and foreign body removal. For a complete list of services, visit our services page

We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Martin’s Point, MaineCare, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UMR, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim and VSP.

Call today to see if we except your plan. 

Dr. Steven M. Lord
Optometrist

50 Main Rd N Suite A
Hampden, ME 04444
207-862-6169

136 Main Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-3211

Fax Numbers:
Hampden: (207) 862-4333
Bucksport: (207) 469-3911

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Hampden

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

Wednesday:

By Appt

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Bucksport

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

  • "The best eye care place I have ever been. Dr Lord knows eyes inside and out. April is the most helpful and knowledgeable glasses specialist ever. I really appreciate all the care they have given me over the years."
    - Shirley B. / Hampden, ME

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