best optometrist in Columbus
Question · by long_overdue_in_columbus · Member since Aug 2026 · 2 posts · 7w7 weeks ago
Eye care center in Columbus, NE
3.8 · 15 reviewsOpen today until 5 PMOpen until 5
Optometric Center of Columbus PC, located at 3702 23rd St in Columbus, Nebraska, offers a welcoming environment for eye care. With a rating of 3.8 from 15 reviews, many customers appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, particularly praising Dr. Dinslage for his informative approach. While some have expressed concerns about the front desk service, the overall sentiment highlights a commitment to patient care. Families have noted positive experiences, making it a notable choice for those seeking optometric services in the area.
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What Optometric offers, what it costs, and what people come for.
When it's quiet, where to park, and what's nearby.
Bo's West is next door for a bar. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a 2 minute walk for a hamburger. Starbucks Coffee Company is a 3 minute walk for coffee. Gruenther Park is a 4 minute walk for a city park.
Nearby places from Google Maps, read Sep 18, 2026.
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What reviews, press and directories say about Optometric.
3.8from 15 reviews on Google
While Dr. Dinslage receives high praise for his care, the front desk staff's rudeness is a notable drawback. Customers describe a mix of positive experiences with the doctors, particularly Dr. Dinslage, who is noted for being informative and personable. However, there are significant complaints regarding the front desk staff, with reports of rudeness and poor customer service that detract from the overall experience.
The AI Score is out of 100, read from 8 signals across search and AI.
46 Columbus avg
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Every business is scored the same way, and nobody can pay for a better score.
Optometric, as AI sees it. Blue signals help Optometric, and red ones hold it back.
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The page ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google read about Optometric. The code version is exactly what their crawlers get.
Local AI Registry · Eye care centers in Columbus, NE · Editorial
By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Updated October 31, 2026.
Published July 16, 2026 · Updated October 31, 2026 · Machine-readable version below
Optometric Center Of Columbus PC is an eye care center. Its AI Score is 44 of 100, which is poor.
What each mark on this page means: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#marks
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Eye care center |
| Address | 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA |
| Hours | Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sat to Sun |
| Phone | (402) 564-2020 |
| Rating | 3.8 across 15 reviews on Google |
| Updated | October 31, 2026 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location info | Address | 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Description | 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Hours | Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Sat to Sun Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Name | Optometric Center Of Columbus PC | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Phone | (402) 564-2020 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Thursday | 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Saturday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Sunday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Services | Service | Contact lens fitting | AI guess | |
| Services | Service | Eye exams | AI guess | |
| Services | Service | Prescription glasses | AI guess | |
| Links | Website | http://optometriccenterofcolumbus.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
Address: 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA. Phone: (402) 564-2020. Hours: Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sat to Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile.)
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bo's West | Bar | 1 min walk |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Hamburger restaurant | 2 min walk |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Coffee shop | 3 min walk |
| Taco Bell | Fast food restaurant | 3 min walk |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice shop | 4 min walk |
| Gruenther Park | City park | 4 min walk |
3.8 average across 15 reviews: Google 15. (Confirmed, read July 16, 2026.)
(AI guess, from 15 reviews.)
It measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Columbus eye care centers run 38 to 57. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Optometric scores 44, below the Columbus average of 46. The same method scores every business on the registry.
| Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Optometric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieval grounding | 26 | 100 | Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on. | Good |
| Off-property attestation | 20 | 41 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor |
| AI visibility | 14 | 0 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Poor |
| Reviews & response | 12 | 28 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Poor |
| Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 50 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair |
| Google Business Profile | 8 | 79 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good |
| Speed & mobile | 7 | 67 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Good |
| Content freshness & schema | 5 | 53 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Fair |
Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology
How AI decides what to say about an eye care center: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-ai-decides-eye-surgery. What to check before you choose one: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-to-choose-eye-surgery
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| Columbus, Nebraska | City | #city | City Optometric is in | |
| Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page |
| Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team/steve-lee | Author of this page |
Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the eye care centers in Columbus, linked to the lists and towns around it.
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# Optometric Center Of Columbus PC, Columbus NE: Reviews Source: Local AI Registry, https://localairegistry.com/biz/ne/columbus/optometric-center-of-columbus-pc-columbus-ne. Free to reuse with a link back. By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Updated 2026-10-31. Canonical: https://localairegistry.com/biz/ne/columbus/optometric-center-of-columbus-pc-columbus-ne ## In short Optometric Center Of Columbus PC is an eye care center. Its AI Score is 44 of 100, which is poor. What each mark on this page means: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#marks ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | Eye care center | | Address | 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA | | Hours | Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sat to Sun | | Phone | (402) 564-2020 | | Rating | 3.8 across 15 reviews on Google | | Updated | October 31, 2026 | ## All the details Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from. | Group | Fact | Value | Mark | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Location info | Address | 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Description | 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Hours | Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Sat to Sun Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Name | Optometric Center Of Columbus PC | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Phone | (402) 564-2020 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Thursday | 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Saturday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Sunday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Services | Service | Contact lens fitting | AI guess | | | Services | Service | Eye exams | AI guess | | | Services | Service | Prescription glasses | AI guess | | | Links | Website | http://optometriccenterofcolumbus.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | ## Services and prices Add your services so AI can say what you offer ### Known for Share your review link so AI can say what you're known for ## The team Add your team so AI can name who works here ## Visiting Optometric Address: 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA. Phone: (402) 564-2020. Hours: Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sat to Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile.) ### Parking and getting in Add your parking so AI can tell people where to park Add how to find your door so AI can walk people in ### Nearby | Place | Type | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Bo's West | Bar | 1 min walk | | Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Hamburger restaurant | 2 min walk | | Starbucks Coffee Company | Coffee shop | 3 min walk | | Taco Bell | Fast food restaurant | 3 min walk | | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice shop | 4 min walk | | Gruenther Park | City park | 4 min walk | ## Reputation 3.8 average across 15 reviews: Google 15. (Confirmed, read July 16, 2026.) (AI guess, from 15 reviews.) ### What people like - Informative consultations - Family-friendly environment ### What people do not like - Rude front desk staff - Over-prescription of lenses - Poor customer service experiences ### Press Add a press story so AI can say who's written about you ### Awards Add an award so AI can name it ### Directories Get listed in directories so AI can tell you're real ## Questions people ask ### Are the hours on Google right for Optometric in Columbus? ### lunch near 23rd, what is good ### best optometrist in Columbus ### where does this place post updates ### what is actually on the menu here? ### the good stuff about Optometric, what is it? ### Whereabouts is Optometric? ### how much is a first visit around here ### Somewhere to park near Optometric? ### walk in here, or is it appointment only? ### does it hurt, and can you ask for numbing ### anyone been to both here and Eye Physicians? ### planning a Saturday visit, is that a wasted trip ### anything I should sort out before a consult at Optometric? ### bad experiences at Optometric, anyone? ### medical staff here, or is it techs? ### is there a way to spread the cost here ## The AI Score: 44 of 100 It measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Columbus eye care centers run 38 to 57. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Optometric scores 44, below the Columbus average of 46. The same method scores every business on the registry. | Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Optometric | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Retrieval grounding | 26 | 100 | Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on. | Good | | Off-property attestation | 20 | 41 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor | | AI visibility | 14 | 0 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Poor | | Reviews & response | 12 | 28 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Poor | | Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 50 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair | | Google Business Profile | 8 | 79 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good | | Speed & mobile | 7 | 67 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Good | | Content freshness & schema | 5 | 53 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Fair | Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology How AI decides what to say about an eye care center: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-ai-decides-eye-surgery. What to check before you choose one: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-to-choose-eye-surgery ## Entity map Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other. | Entity | Type | ID on this page | Same as | Relationship to Optometric | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Optometric Center Of Columbus PC | MedicalBusiness | #business | http://optometriccenterofcolumbus.com/ | Subject of this page | | Columbus, Nebraska | City | #city | | City Optometric is in | | Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page | | Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team/steve-lee | Author of this page | ## Topical map Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the eye care centers in Columbus, linked to the lists and towns around it. ### Lists - Best eye care centers in Columbus: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/columbus/eye-care-center - Best businesses in Columbus: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/columbus ### Nearby - /omaha: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/omaha - /elkhorn: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/elkhorn - /lincoln: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/lincoln ### Every list - Every leaderboard in Nebraska: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne ## References ### Sources cited - [1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJO0Fwt4zrkIcRzUGTq_wqkWA (accessed Jul 16, 2026) - [2] AI engine output: ChatGPT and Perplexity, read by Local AI Registry on Jul 17, 2026; Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Jul 16, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Sep 18, 2026)
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<p>Local AI Registry · Eye care centers in Columbus, NE · Editorial</p>
<h2>Optometric Center Of Columbus PC, Columbus NE: Reviews</h2>
<p>By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Updated October 31, 2026.</p>
<p>Published July 16, 2026 · Updated October 31, 2026 · Machine-readable version below</p>
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<h3>In short</h3>
<p>Optometric Center Of Columbus PC is an eye care center. Its AI Score is 44 of 100, which is poor.</p>
<p>What each mark on this page means: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#marks</p>
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<h3>Key facts</h3>
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<thead><tr><th scope="col">Fact</th><th scope="col">Value</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td>Type</td><td>Eye care center</td></tr>
<tr><td>Address</td><td>3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sat to Sun</td></tr>
<tr><td>Phone</td><td>(402) 564-2020</td></tr>
<tr><td>Rating</td><td>3.8 across 15 reviews on Google</td></tr>
<tr><td>Updated</td><td>October 31, 2026</td></tr>
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<h3>All the details</h3>
<p>Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from.</p>
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<thead><tr><th scope="col">Group</th><th scope="col">Fact</th><th scope="col">Value</th><th scope="col">Mark</th><th scope="col">Evidence</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Address</td><td>3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Description</td><td>3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Hours</td><td>Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Sat to Sun Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Name</td><td>Optometric Center Of Columbus PC</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Phone</td><td>(402) 564-2020</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Monday</td><td>8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Thursday</td><td>8:30 AM to 7:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Friday</td><td>8:30 AM to 5:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Contact lens fitting</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Eye exams</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Prescription glasses</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Links</td><td>Website</td><td>http://optometriccenterofcolumbus.com/</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
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<h3>Services and prices</h3>
<h4>Known for</h4>
</section>
<section id="ai-the-team">
<h3>The team</h3>
</section>
<section id="ai-visiting-optometric">
<h3>Visiting Optometric</h3>
<p>Address: 3702 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, USA. Phone: (402) 564-2020. Hours: Mon to Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sat to Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile.)</p>
<h4>Parking and getting in</h4>
<h4>Nearby</h4>
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<tr><td>Bo's West</td><td>Bar</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers</td><td>Hamburger restaurant</td><td>2 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Starbucks Coffee Company</td><td>Coffee shop</td><td>3 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Taco Bell</td><td>Fast food restaurant</td><td>3 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Tropical Smoothie Cafe</td><td>Juice shop</td><td>4 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Gruenther Park</td><td>City park</td><td>4 min walk</td></tr>
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<section id="ai-reputation">
<h3>Reputation</h3>
<p>3.8 average across 15 reviews: Google 15. (Confirmed, read July 16, 2026.)</p>
<p> (AI guess, from 15 reviews.)</p>
<h4>What people like</h4>
<ul>
<li>Informative consultations</li>
<li>Family-friendly environment</li>
</ul>
<h4>What people do not like</h4>
<ul>
<li>Rude front desk staff</li>
<li>Over-prescription of lenses</li>
<li>Poor customer service experiences</li>
</ul>
<h4>Press</h4>
<h4>Awards</h4>
<h4>Directories</h4>
</section>
<section id="ai-questions-people-ask">
<h3>Questions people ask</h3>
<h4>Are the hours on Google right for Optometric in Columbus?</h4>
<h4>lunch near 23rd, what is good</h4>
<h4>best optometrist in Columbus</h4>
<h4>where does this place post updates</h4>
<h4>what is actually on the menu here?</h4>
<h4>the good stuff about Optometric, what is it?</h4>
<h4>Whereabouts is Optometric?</h4>
<h4>how much is a first visit around here</h4>
<h4>Somewhere to park near Optometric?</h4>
<h4>walk in here, or is it appointment only?</h4>
<h4>does it hurt, and can you ask for numbing</h4>
<h4>anyone been to both here and Eye Physicians?</h4>
<h4>planning a Saturday visit, is that a wasted trip</h4>
<h4>anything I should sort out before a consult at Optometric?</h4>
<h4>bad experiences at Optometric, anyone?</h4>
<h4>medical staff here, or is it techs?</h4>
<h4>is there a way to spread the cost here</h4>
</section>
<section id="ai-score">
<h3>The AI Score: 44 of 100</h3>
<p>It measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Columbus eye care centers run 38 to 57. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Optometric scores 44, below the Columbus average of 46. The same method scores every business on the registry.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Signal</th><th scope="col">Weight</th><th scope="col">Score</th><th scope="col">What it measures</th><th scope="col">Optometric</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Retrieval grounding</td><td>26</td><td>100</td><td>Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Off-property attestation</td><td>20</td><td>41</td><td>Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>AI visibility</td><td>14</td><td>0</td><td>Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Reviews & response</td><td>12</td><td>28</td><td>The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Backlink & citation authority</td><td>8</td><td>50</td><td>Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.</td><td>Fair</td></tr>
<tr><td>Google Business Profile</td><td>8</td><td>79</td><td>Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Speed & mobile</td><td>7</td><td>67</td><td>Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Content freshness & schema</td><td>5</td><td>53</td><td>Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.</td><td>Fair</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology</p>
<p>How AI decides what to say about an eye care center: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-ai-decides-eye-surgery. What to check before you choose one: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-to-choose-eye-surgery</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-entity-map">
<h3>Entity map</h3>
<p>Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Entity</th><th scope="col">Type</th><th scope="col">ID on this page</th><th scope="col">Same as</th><th scope="col">Relationship to Optometric</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Optometric Center Of Columbus PC</td><td>MedicalBusiness</td><td>#business</td><td>http://optometriccenterofcolumbus.com/</td><td>Subject of this page</td></tr>
<tr><td>Columbus, Nebraska</td><td>City</td><td>#city</td><td></td><td>City Optometric is in</td></tr>
<tr><td>Local AI Registry</td><td>Organization</td><td>#publisher</td><td>https://localairegistry.com</td><td>Publisher of this page</td></tr>
<tr><td>Steve Lee</td><td>Person</td><td>#author</td><td>https://localairegistry.com/team/steve-lee</td><td>Author of this page</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-topical-map">
<h3>Topical map</h3>
<p>Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the eye care centers in Columbus, linked to the lists and towns around it.</p>
<h4>Lists</h4>
<ul>
<li>Best eye care centers in Columbus: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/columbus/eye-care-center</li>
<li>Best businesses in Columbus: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/columbus</li>
</ul>
<h4>Nearby</h4>
<ul>
<li>/omaha: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/omaha</li>
<li>/elkhorn: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/elkhorn</li>
<li>/lincoln: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne/lincoln</li>
</ul>
<h4>Every list</h4>
<ul>
<li>Every leaderboard in Nebraska: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ne</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="ai-references">
<h3>References</h3>
<h4>Sources cited</h4>
<ul>
<li>[1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJO0Fwt4zrkIcRzUGTq_wqkWA (accessed Jul 16, 2026)</li>
<li>[2] AI engine output: ChatGPT and Perplexity, read by Local AI Registry on Jul 17, 2026; Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Jul 16, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Sep 18, 2026)</li>
</ul>
</section>
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