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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
New Patient Starting Points:
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed