About Us
The Eye Institute, the clinical practice of The Pennsylvania College of Optometry, employs a multidisciplinary approach – with optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, optometric technicians, optometric interns (trainees) and other health care professionals working together to provide total vision care for nearly 50,000 patient visits annually.
The Eye Institute’s services include adult and pediatric primary vision care, which include testing for vision problems, with treatments typically resulting in the prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Comprehensive primary eye care examinations also include thorough assessment of the external and internal ocular health with pupil dilation. The Eye Institute can also provide vision care services to infants and toddlers by making an appointment in the pediatric service.
Other Services provided in The Eye Institute include:
- Specialty contact lens design and fitting for patients with difficult refractive conditions or the visual or cosmetic challenges of keratoconus or corneal scarring. (Link to Specialty Service)
- The William Feinbloom Rehabilitation Center - located in The Eye Institute - provides specialized vision and rehabilitative assessments and training for individuals with visual impairments that cannot be corrected with routine spectacle or contact lenses. The prescription of telescopes, microscopes and other special devices are often used to treat patients with eye diseases and congenital disorders, which result in significantly reduced vision. (Link to low vision service)
- Binocular vision problems and visual perceptual problems, which may contribute to reading or learning difficulties for children or adults, can be evaluated and treated with The Eye Institute’s binocular vision service. Treatment for these problems may include eyeglasses, vision therapy or both. (Link to our pediatric service)
- Medical eye care consultations and treatments in the glaucomas, cataract and external disease, vitreo-retinal disease and neuro-ophthalmic conditions are available in The Eye Institute’s Specialty Service. These services are provided by a group of uniquely trained optometrists and ophthalmologists. (Link to Specialty Services)
Services (Satellites)
In addition to the many services available at The Eye Institute (Oaklane), primary eye care services are available at two additional locations in Philadelphia: The Eye Institute at Mt. Airy and The Eye Institute at Strawberry Mansion.
- The Eye Institute at Mt. Airy - located on a street-front property in the revitalized heart of Mt. Airy on Germantown Avenue - has become a well-recognized fixture in the community. It has even become known as the “community eye doctor” for many Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown families. Comprehensive vision care for adults and children is available at this location. If patients require specialty optometric or ophthalmologic consultation, the specialty services and doctors at The Eye Institute (Oaklane) are convenient referral resources.
The Eye Institute at Mt. Airy
7145 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
215 -248-5630
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- The Eye Institute at Strawberry Mansion - located in the underserved Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia - is an important community member, as it represents the only vision care provider in this neighborhood. Comprehensive vision care for adults and children is available at this location. If patients require specialty optometric or ophthalmologic consultation, the specialty services and doctors at The Eye Institute (Oaklane) are convenient referral resources.
The Eye Institute at Strawberry Mansion
2900 W. Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
215-223-0900
(See Map)
05/06/2008