Nittany Eye Associates
Central Pennsylvania’s Home for Eye Care
Optometrists in the State College and Surrounding Areas
Our mission at Nittany Eye Associates is to offer world class care through the collaborative efforts of our optometrists, ophthalmologists and eye-care staff. By utilizing the newest technology in eye health, glasses, and contact lenses, we provide a patient experience that is second to none. With over 20 years of service and locations in State College, Greys Woods, Spring Mills, Tyrone, and Lock Haven we are your home for quality eye care.
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What Our Patients Are Saying
The doctors, nurses and other staff are wonderful caring for emergency and necessary visits during this trying time. Thanks so much!
Ronnie Jan3/26/2020
Fixed my glasses quickly. Took great care with COVID-19 precautions too!
Peter Sides7/14/2020
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Albinism and Your Eyes
Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that are often characterized by decreased pigment in the skin or eyes. It is caused by a mutation in one’s genes that control production of pigment throughout the body. That amount of pigment in one’s skin determines their...
How Do Tears Work?
One of the most important components of the eye that our optometrist may assess is your tear film. This layer of fluid that is excreted in response to debris, emotions, or cutting onions has a variety of important functions such as keeping the eye lubricated and...
Iritis, Uveitis, and Eye Inflammation
Uveitis is a common ocular condition that involves inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, otherwise known as the uveal tract. The inflammation may be focused in one part of the uvea (at the front, middle, or back of the eye) or all of them at once. This...
Benign and Malignant Eyelid Lumps
Lumps on our eyelids and around our eyes are common, especially as we grow older. These can be hardly noticeable or quite unsightly, and they can be completely innocent or bode important health issues. This article explains the differences between benign and malignant...
What is “Lazy Eye” and Amblyopia?
A “lazy eye”, otherwise known as amblyopia, is a commonly discussed topic among the general public. At times, it is not entirely understood what a lazy eye is referring to or what the causes and symptoms of it are. Below, an introduction to amblyopia is discussed....
Can a Low Vision Exam Help Me?
No one wants to lose their vision, and our eye doctors are always taking care to keep you seeing your best. However, for a variety of reasons, sometimes people can permanently lose much of their vision and nothing can be done to prevent it. People very rarely go...