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Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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Welcome to Shadyside Eye Associates

Eyes are important indicators of overall health, and comprehensive eye care goes beyond a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. At Shadyside Eye Associates, we take the time to get to know you, your eye care history, and your vision needs. We love to provide the expert care, advice, options, and follow up you need whether you are a new patient or an existing one.

Dry Eye and Scleral Lens Center of Pittsburgh

Dr. Telega is on optometrist who specializes in the treatment of *Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease*, including recurrent corneal erosions, ocular allergy, blepharitis, keratoconus, dry eye, and others. At Shadyside Eye Associates, we are using the most innovative treatments available to alleviate symptoms for our patients so that they can regain their eye health and improve vision. Please see the “Dry Eye Center” tab at the top of the page or call the office with questions.

What's Happening?

Introducing new scleral lens technology … The Eaglet!

I’m so excited to tell everyone that we have the Eaglet Scleral Profilometry technology here at the office!!   I have...

Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye 🙂

Hi!  I can’t begin to convey my excitement for scleral lenses and all their various applications through text – but...

What Our Patients Are Saying...

Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Alicia Telega OD

Dr. Alicia Telega OD

Dr. Alicia Telega is an optometrist who started Shadyside Eye Associates and Dry Eye Center to fill the needs of patients requiring a more intense and effective treatment of their...

Focus On Eye Care Services

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During a complete eye exam, Dr. Telegawill not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.

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A comprehensive dry eye evaluation is vital in determining the appropriate therapy for YOUR dry eye. We have the latest in diagnostics and therapies. Advanced therapies go well beyond artificial tears and other eye drops. Dr. Telega, OD, is very excited to offer the latest in evaporative dry eye treatment including IPL for meibomian gland dysfunction as Radio Frequency for lid health.

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Scleral lenses are large diameter gas permeable lenses that are designed for patients with corneal irregularities such as keratoconus, post corneal transplants, injury, severe dry eye, among others. It can also be used to treat various ocular surface diseases, including dry eye disease.

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Our staff will help you find the best fit for your needs and explain how different lenses and frames will impact your vision. We carry a large variety of top designer frames for both eyeglasses and sunglasses.

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Shadyside Eye Associates

With an office in Shadyside, Shadyside Eye Associates is pleased to be serving Pittsburgh. Our Main eye care office is conveniently located on Ellsworth Avenue in the Shadyside district.....

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Introducing new scleral lens technology … The Eaglet!

I’m so excited to tell everyone that we have the Eaglet Scleral Profilometry technology here at the office!!   I have adopted this technology in February 2021 and am in love with what the unit is able to do.  If you are scleral lens wearer, then you know how huge this...

Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye 🙂

Hi!  I can’t begin to convey my excitement for scleral lenses and all their various applications through text – but I’m going to try.  They are incredible.  And for the patients that need them – certainly life changing.   There are numerous reasons why a patient may seek a scleral contact...

Dry Eye….aka Inflammation

Hi!  So, many of you know that I take a special interest in dry eye.  Since day one in my career – over 15 years ago (gasp!) – I have always thought that “dry eye” was a severely undertreated condition and a lot of people were suffering, glued to their...