Dear Valued Patient, our office is OPEN and We’re Here for YOU! We never closed during the COVID-19 shutdown, we just practiced safety protocols. You can view our safety protocols here.
At Optometric Associates, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top concern. Our office has a long-standing practice of disinfecting all areas of our office throughout the day, and all clinic areas are disinfected prior to every patient seen.
Our team is committed to the eye health and well-being of our patients and our community. Our office is providing ALL routine eye care services, including eye emergency care, glaucoma management, dry eye management, contact lens examinations, glasses examinations, medication refills, eyeglass repairs, and the dispensing of contact lenses.
Please contact our office at 717-354-2020 or text us prior to your visit to communicate your needs. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you. Optometric Associates Team
Wearing face masks is something that will be around for the foreseeable future, and so will mask-associated dry eye. Ask your eye doctor how to minimize dry eye symptoms today.
Demodicosis occurs when the microscopic Demodex mites living on your face or in your eyelashes proliferate, causing uncomfortable, even painful symptoms. But worry not, it can be easily treated by your dry eye optometrist.
Eyes naturally tear up to provide lubrication and comfort, but sometimes we don’t produce enough tears or tears of sufficient quality to keep our eyes moist. This can lead to a condition known as dry eye. Using compresses can help keep your eyes hydrated and comfortable.
Whether you work in an office, from home, or outdoors, certain elements of your work environment could be contributing to dry eye symptoms. Read on to learn how.
Don’t let dry eyes stop you from enjoying your time outdoors. If you experience any dry eye symptoms, implement the following tips, or get an eye exam to identify the cause of the problem and get the appropriate treatment.
Is your eyelid twitching again? Dry eye syndrome could be at the root of those little eyelid spasms. Treating your dry eyes can help reduce eye twitching. Here’s why.
Contact our office if you have an eye emergency. We're able to handle most eye emergencies on the same day for immediate care. Emergency appointments are available Monday through Friday. We also have a call service for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Please use your best judgment on urgency. For any vision-threatening emergency, be sure to visit your nearest emergency treatment center immediately.
If the office is closed, our eye doctors are still on call 24/7 to help with eyecare & eye care emergencies.