Cathryn Ahearn, OD

Eye & Vision Institute, Optometry

4.9
365 Ratings
Practices In: Hannibal
Patients Seen: Ages 3+

Pro­fes­sion­al pri­ma­ry eye­care in a relaxed setting.

Locations

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Hannibal
HQ Eyes

175 Shinn Lane

Hannibal, Missouri 63401

(573) 248-0008

(Eye & Vision Institute)

(573) 248-0008

(Optometry)
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General Info
Board Certifications
Doctor of Optometry
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Dry eye

Personal Interests

Trail rid­ing and camp­ing (glamp­ing), boat­ing when it is very hot out­side. We have 9 hors­es, 2 don­keys and a small herd of angus cross cat­tle. I also have two 100lb dober­mans and am an avid dog lover.

Education
School
University of Missouri - Columbia Degree: BS, Biochemistry
University of Missouri St. Louis School of Optometry Graduation Date: 2001 Degree: OD, Doctor of Optometry

Clinical Expertise

Procedures

Cataract Evaluations, Contact Lens Fitting, Dry Eye Treatment, Eye Exams, Foreign Body Removal, LASIK Consults, Primary Eye Care Exams, Punctal Plug Insertion, Red Eye Treatment

Conditions

Dry Eye, Foreign Bodies, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Ocular Injuries, Primary Eye Care, Red Eye

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
365 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
358 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
361 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
349 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
364 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"I love Dr. Ahearn. She is very thorough and friendly."
5
Oct. 30, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is great!!"
5
Oct. 25, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is the absolute best!"
5
Oct. 24, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is very understanding and helpful."
5
Oct. 24, 2025
"Very friendly and professional. Went right problem at hand"
5
Oct. 24, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is excellent."
5
Oct. 23, 2025
"Good"
5
Oct. 17, 2025
"Outstanding overall"
5
Oct. 16, 2025
"Excellent"
5
Oct. 13, 2025
"I appreciate Dr Ahearn showing my eyes on the computer screen and explaining details"
5
Oct. 9, 2025
"Good"
5
Oct. 6, 2025
"We love, Dr. Ahearn. She does a wonderful job."
5
Oct. 3, 2025
"I love Dr. Ahearn! She has a customer for life. Her team is also excellent."
5
Oct. 2, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is a wonderful caring Doctor who obviously care a great deal about her patients"
5
Sep. 30, 2025
"I've gone to Cathryn Ahern for years. Love her!"
5
Sep. 22, 2025
"Dr Ahearn has always done a great job!"
5
Sep. 11, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is fantastic!"
5
Sep. 5, 2025
"All very good I'm very glad that I came here just sad that they don't take my insurance for the glasses,but I will return for sure and recomend to my friends and family"
5
Sep. 5, 2025
"Good communication with Dr. Ahearn. She is so nice & a thorough eye exam."
5
Aug. 29, 2025
"PLEASED"
5
Aug. 28, 2025
"I have always had a good experience"
5
Aug. 22, 2025
"Dr. Ahern is fabulous. Extremely friendly and a great communicator. I have complete confidence in her."
5
Aug. 19, 2025
"She is such a pleasant person to work with@"
5
Aug. 18, 2025
"All good"
5
Jul. 31, 2025
"Dr. Ahern is fast, efficient and friendly. She care about my concerns."
5
Jul. 29, 2025
"She was great and listened to me and helped me in the best way possible. She didn't just blow me off she wanted to get to the root of the problem."
5
Jul. 26, 2025
"She listened to my problem did appropriate evaluation of my symptoms. Discussed several plans of care and we came to mutual plan. I was very happy. I have seen Dr Aherns before and was always treated with respect and kindness"
5
Jul. 25, 2025
"Very pleased with everyone!"
5
Jul. 22, 2025
"Best eye dr very thorough, excellent attention to detail and showed concern regarding my eye health."
5
Jul. 19, 2025
"Excellent care from start to finish"
5
Jul. 17, 2025
"Well pleased with exam"
5
Jul. 15, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is always very friendly and caring and gives great care."
5
Jul. 12, 2025
"This Dr has always been very friendly. I trust her with my eye care"
5
Jul. 10, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is amazing! I have a change in my left eye vision and she explained every step to her deeper look at what might be going on. She was proficient in examining me but didn't create any panic because she gave me detailed explanations and feedback. She referred me to the doctor who will do a laser treatment. I have full confidence in the procedure being successful and I attribute it to her delivery of the diagnosis."
5
Jul. 4, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn was very friendly and did her job well and answered any questions I had"
5
Jun. 26, 2025
"Very professional. Very thorough."
5
Jun. 26, 2025
"Very kind and courteous"
5
Jun. 20, 2025
"I learned so much and am very thankful"
5
May. 29, 2025
"Talked to us and explained everything so we could understand."
5
May. 22, 2025
"Dr. Ahern ALWAYS listens. She is extremely thorough, has a wonderful personality and actually cares! Highly recommend!"
5
May. 20, 2025
"I moved my eye care here from IEC. I was not displeased with the doctor at IEC. The wait times were awful, sometimes an hour or more. The staff was equally poor. Moving to HQ Eyes was a good decision. I have never spent more that 10 minutes in the reception area and the staff is professional and friendly."
5
May. 13, 2025
"Excellent"
5
May. 13, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is very personable and thorough."
5
May. 9, 2025
"I'm happy with my visit."
5
Apr. 30, 2025
"Always does full exam and explains everything."
5
Apr. 15, 2025
"All good!"
5
Apr. 12, 2025
"This was my first visit with Dr. Ahern and I was very pleased."
5
Apr. 4, 2025
"From the individual initially checking my eyes to the DR visit, I felt like my time mattered. These girls were absolutely the Best!"
5
Apr. 4, 2025
"I had a wonderful experience and will recommend to everyoneThank you"
5
Apr. 2, 2025
"The doctor rushed through the exam."
2
Apr. 1, 2025
"Good"
5
Mar. 26, 2025
"Super care"
5
Mar. 14, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is a HOOT"
5
Mar. 14, 2025
"She did a through exam and told me what she was doing. Made me feel at ease. Took time to explain what she was doing and results"
5
Mar. 1, 2025
"Would highly recommend. I've been a patient for several years."
5
Feb. 28, 2025
"Great people!"
5
Feb. 19, 2025
"I've already recommended your company to 2 friends"
5
Feb. 12, 2025
"Good experience"
5
Feb. 11, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is always very friendly and knowledgeable."
5
Feb. 11, 2025
"Excellent"
5
Feb. 7, 2025
"Great Doctor, very helpful, very good listener to my problems."
5
Feb. 4, 2025
"Best eye exam and attention to my concerns that I've ever had"
5
Jan. 31, 2025
"Dr Ahern is very thoughtful, caring doctor"
5
Jan. 30, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is the absolute best, and my whole family loves her. Please do your best to ensure she stays around."
5
Jan. 22, 2025
"Very good experience"
5
Jan. 15, 2025
"Dr Ahearn is always pleasant and friendly. She listens to concerns and responds appropriately. I recommend her to everyone."
5
Jan. 14, 2025
"Dr. Ahearn is very caring and I always get the feeling that she cares about her patients. She has always answered all my questions with easy to understand answers and considers my thoughts and opinions"
5
Jan. 8, 2025
"Dr Ahern is wonderful"
5
Jan. 1, 2025
"Very good"
5
Dec. 18, 2024
"AS ALWAYS the care and and treatment is TOP KNOTCH"
5
Dec. 15, 2024
"Very professional"
5
Nov. 26, 2024
"Always interested in my thoughts"
5
Nov. 4, 2024
"Dr. Ahearn is always so nice, makes pleasant conversation, addresses concerns and always seems very up to date with changes in the contact industry ect. She is very personable and prompt with her visits."
5
Oct. 30, 2024
"Dr. Shaikh is personable, professional, and extremely competent."
5
Oct. 17, 2024
"Dr Ahearn is THE BEST."
5
Oct. 10, 2024
"Dr.Ahearn was very friendly, explained each procedure Put me at ease"
5
Oct. 5, 2024
"She is the best!!"
5
Sep. 21, 2024
"Really love Dr. Ahearn and wouldn't treat with anyone else."
5
Sep. 18, 2024
"Good"
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"Everyone was great "
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"Everything went well"
4.2
Aug. 29, 2024
"Very pleased with my experience."
5
Aug. 22, 2024
"Best optometrist I ever had."
5
Aug. 16, 2024
"Dr. Ahearn is very thorough and personable. That's a great combination. I have total confidence in her care of my eyes."
5
Aug. 14, 2024
"Dr Ahearn is fantastic! She takes time with you, listens to concerns and explains everything"
5
Jul. 26, 2024
"Good."
5
Jul. 24, 2024
"Will return"
5
Jul. 3, 2024
"She always goes above and beyond."
5
Jun. 26, 2024
"No better dr"
5
Jun. 25, 2024
"She is ALWAYS thorough and very professional in her exam. She excels at giving me her full attention and never seems to be hurrying away. A proficient doctor."
5
Jun. 24, 2024
"Dr. Ahearn is the best! Trust her completely with my eyes."
5
Jun. 20, 2024
"She always appears dedicated to performing the very best exam! She leaves no stone unturned, takes all the time I require and is very efficient and proficient!"
5
May. 16, 2024
"Liked Dr. Aherns a lot."
5
May. 15, 2024
"Dr. Ahearn is absolutely excellent, and always takes time to relate to me personally as well as professionally in an extremely competent manner."
5
May. 14, 2024
"Very professional."
5
May. 14, 2024
"Great experience. Very helpful, courteous"
5
Apr. 18, 2024
"Dr. Ahearn is awesome."
5
Apr. 17, 2024
"Her concerns for the patient is a priority. Very knowledgeable of her job."
5
Apr. 16, 2024
"Jennifer Walker and her nurses are the very best! They listen and truly care to get you feeling better!"
5
Apr. 11, 2024
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