Specialty Contacts for Hard-to-Fit Eyes. Designer Frames That Actually Suit You.
Dr. Patricia Gelner has been fitting custom contact lenses for keratoconus, post-LASIK, and irregular corneas for nearly 40 years. Her optical team fits the latest, most stylish frames for West County families.
Independent practice in Chesterfield, MO since 1986
What Patients Say
It led me to an optometrist that I fully trust. Cannot recommend enough!— Lauren C.
Dr. Gelner spends a lot of time with the patient, explains everything, and even goes out of her way to accommodate their needs.— Jennie B.
They have been super helpful in getting the right contacts and right prescriptions for my needs. There are many different types of contacts now and they have helped me navigate all the options.— Alexander R.
What We Do
From Routine Exams to Cases Other Practices Send Away
From routine eye exams to specialty contact lens fittings most practices can't do, Gelner Optometry handles it all in one office.
Specialty Contact Lens Fitting
For eyes that don't fit standard lenses — keratoconus, post-LASIK, irregular corneas, and sclerals.
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Comprehensive Eye Exams
Includes corneal topography on every patient. Most practices skip this. We don't.
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Designer Eyewear
A curated optical shop with frames West County families have trusted for nearly 40 years.
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Pediatric Eye Exams
Gentle, unhurried exams for kids — including the ones who can't read the chart yet.
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Dry Eye Treatment
For symptoms that don't get better on their own — diagnosed and treated in office.
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Medical Eye Care
Diagnosis and treatment for most eye diseases. Optometry is more than glasses.
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Specialty Fittings
When Other Practices Couldn't Get You Seeing 20/20
If your eyeglasses don't correct your vision to 20/20, there is usually a reason. Most of the time, it's the cornea — and most of the time, a custom-fit contact lens can solve what eyeglasses can't.
Dr. Gelner has spent her career fitting patients with keratoconus, post-LASIK irregularities, scarred corneas, and other shapes that standard contacts won't sit on. Custom soft lenses, sclerals, and hybrid designs.
For many of these patients, the appointment that fixes their vision is the one they almost didn't bother making.
Fitting these patients with contact lenses that provide them with 20/20 vision is my most rewarding experience in optometric practice. — Dr. Patricia GelnerLearn about specialty fittings →
What Sets Us Apart
We Don't Settle for "Almost 20/20."
Many of our patients tell us their last exam ended with a script that "felt close enough." Ours don't end that way.
If your best corrected vision isn't sharp, we find out why before you leave. Sometimes that's a corneal issue. Sometimes it's a tear film problem. Sometimes it's something else entirely. Whatever it is, you'll know — and we'll have a plan.
This isn't a five-minute appointment for a glasses script. It's the appointment that figures out what's actually going on.
Around the Office
Small Joys
Forty years of practice accumulates more than charts and equipment. It accumulates personality.
Common Questions
Quick Answers
Do you accept walk-ins?
When the schedule allows, yes. Call 314-434-2626 to check.
What insurance do you accept?
Most major vision and medical plans, including VSP, EyeMed, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, Cigna, and Aetna. Full list on our FAQ page.
How long does an exam take?
Comprehensive exams run 30 to 45 minutes. We don't rush.
Why can't my eyeglasses correct me to 20/20?
There's almost always a reason — usually a corneal irregularity, tear film issue, or higher-order aberration that glasses can't correct. This is exactly the situation Dr. Gelner specializes in. Most patients who come to us after being unsuccessfully fit elsewhere leave with 20/20 vision in custom contacts.
Visit Us
14386 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield
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14386 Woodlake DriveChesterfield, MO 63017
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Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Some Saturdays — call |
| Sunday | Closed |
Saturday hours vary. Call 314-434-2626 to see if we're open this week.
Ready to See Better?
Whether you need a routine exam, a second opinion on a difficult prescription, or a contact lens fitting that didn't work somewhere else — we'd be glad to see you. Call the office and we'll get you scheduled.