Low Vision Optometrist in Pennsylvania | IALVS
Low Vision Clinic • Scranton, PA • 4+ locations in PA (Clarks Summit, Bakerstown, Natrona Heights, Lititz) locations
Clinic Type
Low Vision Clinic
Address
602 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; 5900 Heckert Rd, Bakerstown, PA 15007; 4001 Freeport Rd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065; 1002 Lititz Pike, Suite 196, Lititz, PA 17543
Phone
(866) 446-2050
dlipress@pa.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google: 5 stars (100 Google reviews)
Patients praise
- Increased independence and ability to perform daily tasks like reading and driving.
- Improved quality of life and confidence.
- Compassionate and professional care from specialists.
- Effective use of specialized visual aids (telescopes, magnifiers, etc.).
Common complaints
- Some patients reported poor experiences, noting that staff or facilities were not accommodating to low vision needs.
"Dr. Bissell and his staff have been outstanding... I can not express enough gratiude to Dr. Bissell and his staff for not giving up on me and helping me finally feel good again!"
— Dr. John Bissell (IALVS) patient review"My experience was poor. The staff and the materials we not low vision friendly. I had to remind the staff multiple times..."
— Facebook discussion on low vision specialist experiencesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Abigail Klase , O.D. | Eye Doctor Pennsylvania (NEPA) — Nov 7, 2025
- Ten Years of Compassionate Care at Leahy Low Vision Clinic | Royal News: June 2 2026 — Oct 1, 2025
- Low Vision Treatment Options in 2025: Why Expert Guidance from a Low Vision Optometrist Matters - IALVS — Oct 24, 2025
- Low Vision Telescopic Glasses in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania — Nov 20, 2025
- Bioptic Telescopes: What They Are, Who They Help & Why a Low Vision Doctor Matters - IALVS — Dec 10, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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