Glaucoma
A group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve.
2X
A person with diabetes is nearly two times as likely to get glaucoma.
Dilated Eye Exams
These help determine if an individual has diabetes or glaucoma.
Diabetic Retinopathy
The most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness.
At Risk
You are at risk for glaucoma if: a family member has glaucoma, you are an older adult, or you are African American.
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Community News
Community Based Care
Although not a comprehensive eye examination, a vision screening can represent the first step in 
detecting serious vision threatening conditions. A vision screening includes testing visual acuity (traditional eye chart), screening for glaucoma and a general eye health examination. Since this is not a full exam, patients will not receive an eyeglass prescription. The vision screening may reveal problems that require attention, and if so, patients will be counseled on how to proceed with their eye care.
Screening teams from The Eye Institute partnered with Bravo Health to provide vision screenings to selected individuals, who are members of their plan. On two separate dates in November, TEI doctors and a team of interns provided glaucoma screenings to over 400 patients at the Pearl Theatre, 1600 N. Broad St. A key clinical point gathered in a glaucoma screening is an eye pressure check.
On December 16, 2011, over 50 patients received a community based diabetic eye exam at the Lenfest Center in North Philadelphia. Diabetes affects small blood vessels. A key clinical point in diabetic care is examining the retina and viewing the retinal blood vessels with special instruments. Glaucoma and diabetes represent two chronic conditions with the potential to cause significant vision loss if undetected and untreated. Early detection is essential, which is why vision screenings can be extremely important for a community.
To make an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam at any of The Eye Institute’s THREE locations, call 215.276.6111 or submit an online appointment request.
The Eye Institute at Falls Center: Our Newest Location
For more than 90 years, The Eye Institute – as part of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry – has provided the highest quality of optometric care in the Philadelphia region.
Our patients are loyal to use for many reasons – our state-of-the-art eye care, our extensive fashion eyewear selection and our convenient locations. The personal attention patients receive makes a lasting impact.
The Eye Institute’s newest location is located right in your neighborhood at the Falls Center Complex, 3300 Henry Avenue.
February 17th marks the one year anniversary of The Eye Institute at Falls Center’s open house and welcome into the East Falls community.
Highlights of The Eye Institute at Falls Center are:
- A large clinical space to serve the vision care needs of patients.
- The expanded fashion eyewear selection in the optical center.
- The campus location provides free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation.
The walkway to The Eye Institute at One Falls Center.
The windows to The Eye Institute’s Falls Center eye care offices are well labeled for patients.
Dr. Susan Oleszewski, Vice President for Patient Care Services, and Dr. DeGaulle Chigbu at the Falls Center Open House in February 2011.
Light refreshments were served during the Falls Center Open House.
The Eye Institute’s faculty, staff and residents helped celebrate the opening of the Falls Center site.
Light refreshments were served.
Drs. Tonkery and Nyman attended the February Open House at the Falls Center complex.
Long time patients Mae Athy and Grace Hogue joined in the festivities.
Sharon Kelly, Falls Center staff, helped greet attendees.
Lynne Corboy, Salus University Director of Development, and Donald Kates, Salus University Vice President for Finance, also attended.
Dr. Oleszewski welcomed patients.
Dr. Susan Oleszewski, Vice President for Patient Care Services showed off the state-of-the-art exam rooms at an Open House in February 2010
For an appointment call 215.276.6111 or complete the online form.
- For complete location and hours
- The Eye Institute at Falls Center: Opportunity for Growth - Article from The Fallser Newspaper, April 2011
- Our Expertise, Your Vision - Article from The Fallser Newspaper, February 2012
Archive Community Stories...
- Helping High School Students Find Their Vision (2010)
- The Eye Institute Participates in Back to School Block Party (2010)
- Give Kids Sight Day: And What a Day It Was! (November, 2009)
- The Eye Institute Influences the Lives of Two Local Students (August 2009)
- The Bright Eyes of Wagner Middle School Shine at TEI (August 2009)
