Free your eyes with cataract and LASIK eye surgery in Harrisburg

EYE SURGERY FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE IN CENTRAL PA

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WE’LL HELP YOU RESOLVE YOUR EYE CONCERNS AND GET BACK TO ENJOYING LIFE

Give us a call on (717) 657-2020 or book an appointment online. Our warm and friendly team are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Visit our office in Harrisburg for an assessment that will give you a complete understanding of your treatment options.

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In no time at all, you’ll have everything under control and will be able to resume life as normal – free from any worrying eye conditions

Can you be free from glasses and contacts?

The best way to find out if laser eye surgery is right for you is to book a free appointment. You’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and treatment options

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Free yourself from glasses, contacts and cataracts

Discover if vision correction treatment can give you more confidence and convenience

I want to see glasses-free!

Life’s complicated enough these days. With all I’ve got going on, who’s got time for glasses and contact lenses too? Click here to see if you can become glasses-free…

I hate my reading glasses!

These things aren’t me at all. On, off, on, off… what a huge inconvenience to have to deal with day-in and day-out. Click here to find out if you can ditch your readers…

I’m too young for cataracts!

I’m busier than ever and want every day to be better. Ain’t nothing going to get in my way at this point in my life. Click here to see the options available to remove those cataracts…

“Why, why, why didn’t I get my eyes done sooner?”

Thousands of happy patients in Central PA

we help PEOPLE IN AND AROUND THE HARRISBURG COMMUNITY LIVE IT UP WITH BETTER VISION

Very happy with all the staff, from check in, check out and nursing in pre op. Amazing. Very clean facility. Dr. Chotiner is so efficient and fast. Would recommend him to everyone.

Vey L.

Excellent care and personal attention are provided at Memorial Eye. Hats off to Dr. E. Chotiner, nurses and staff for making my experience there so great!

Q. B.

Wonderful practice with kind and supportive employees. The doctors are top notch and excellent!

A. Hendrix

As a rookie having my first visit at Memorial Eye in May 2020, I asked for a doctor that was patient and that is exactly what I got in Dr. Kowalski. He took his time and explained my options to me. My testing was extensive and thorough. The staff was very kind and made me feel relaxed during the surgery. A 5 star rating from beginning to end. Well done!

J.E.R.

I am a first time patient at your practice. Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable. Overall it was a great experience. I did not realize how bad my vision was. I am amazed! The get well flowers were a nice touch!

J.B.

The staff and doctor were very accommodating. Always on time, if not earlier with appointments. The surgical staff was very attentive to any needs such as extra blankets if needed, and making sure you were comfortable while you waited for your surgery.

Pam C

My wait time was minimal and I was pleased to note the furniture arrangement for social distancing and the sanitation practices in progress. All in all it was a much more relaxing experience than I anticipated and I was impressed by the procedures taken to assure safe practices for the safety of the patients and staff while reducing stress on the patients.

C.J.S.

Surgery was quick and easy. Staff was very pleasant. Would recommend Dr. Chotiner very highly.

Patricia Scheidler

Service is very complete and professional. Dr. Erik Chotiner was very friendly and able to answer all of my questions. I am very pleased with service and will recommend.

A. Lawrence

I was very pleased with the efficiency and professionalism of the staff. You have a well oiled team. Everyone is very thorough. Thanks Dr. Rick and staff.

M.A.B.

I am so happy at how good I can see now. Everyone was very professional and efficient. I feel my Dr is one of the best. I wouldn’t go to anyone else. Every one there was just great. Thank you so much.

Glenn C.

I am so glad the doctor suggested LRI with my cataract surgery. I had never heard of it but it is amazing how my astigmatism is dissipating slowly and it is the reason I started wearing glasses 30 years ago! Even working around pandemic guidelines everyone is polite and cooperates as a team.

A.A.N.

I would recommend Memorial Eye Institute and Dr. Erik Chotiner for their expertise. They are all very professional and caring for their patients. It was an excellent experience.

Joyce K.

I cannot thank Dr. Chotiner and his staff enough for what they have done for me. I had LASIK here 16 years ago and that was a life changing event for me. Prior to that, my vision was always poor and then (after surgery) it was great. Now I have cataracts and once again, getting the first eye done was a life changing experience.

Richard B.

I had my surgery done for a cataract and to correct my astigmatism. I can see better out of the eye that Dr Chotiner performed surgery on without the need for a corrective lens than I can see out of the other eye with my glasses on. The surgery was delayed because of the whole Covid virus closings, but when it was performed it went incredibly well and I could not be happier with the results.

Robin

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OUR MEDICALLY-NECESSARY EYE TREATMENTS ARE assured by
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Why should you get LASIK?

Ready to live life to the fullest? In this blog, Dr Bennett Chotiner explains how cost-effective and liberating a life without glasses and contact lenses are.

How long does LASIK last? Is LASIK permanent?

Dr Bennett Chotiner from Memorial Eye Institute discusses how long-lasting and life-altering the effects of LASIK are, and its permanence.

Worried about the complications of LASIK surgery? In this blog, Dr Bennett Chotiner discusses how advanced technology has made laser surgery risk-free and reduced the chance of any serious complications, including blindness.

We’re proud to be Central Pennsylvania’s first vision correction center

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Voted “Simply the Best” by the Harrisburg community

We are honoured to have received the following community awards

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About the expert-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-v2-memorial-eye-institute-Harrisburg

Dr. Bennett Chotiner
M.D., F.A.C.S.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, LASIK SURGERY

Dr. Bennett Chotiner is the founder and medical director of Memorial Eye Institute. A noted innovator, in 1977 he established his clinical practice, the Pennsylvania Eye Associates. In 1984, he established the Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center, Pennsylvania’s first …

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Dr. Erik A Chotiner
M.D., F.A.C.S.

GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, CATARACT & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, LASIK SURGERY

Erik Chotiner, M.D. diagnoses and treats a wide range of medical eye conditions. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Franklin and Marshall College. Dr. Chotiner attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia where he received multiple awards including the Physiology Prize for …

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Dr. Richard M. KowalskiO.D

Dr. Kowalski is a specialist in comprehensive eye care, refractive surgery consultations and contact lenses…

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Dr. Kenneth H. LevinM.D.

Dr. Levin is a specialist in cataract surgery, glaucoma and general ophthalmology

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Dr. Bradford K. SgrignoliD.O

Dr. Sgrignoli is a specialist in retina and vitreous disease & surgery, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy…

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Dr. Michael J. SilvettiO.D

Dr. Silvetti is a specialist in comprehensive eye care, refractive surgery consultations, contact lenses and low vision consultations…

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Dr. Katherine WonO.D

Dr. Won is a specialist in comprehensive eye care and contact lenses…

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Free your eyes with cataract and LASIK eye surgery in Harrisburg

EYE SURGERY FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE IN CENTRAL PA

WE’LL HELP YOU RESOLVE YOUR EYE CONCERNS AND GET BACK TO ENJOYING LIFE

Discover if vision correction treatment can give you more confidence and convenience

“Why, why, why didn’t I get my eyes done sooner?”

we help PEOPLE IN AND AROUND THE HARRISBURG COMMUNITY LIVE IT UP WITH BETTER VISION

OUR MEDICALLY-NECESSARY EYE TREATMENTS ARE assured by theSE private medical insurance COMPANIES

Our Harrisburg eye specialists give you the straight goods on the world’s most popular elective procedures

Why should you get LASIK?

How long does LASIK last? Is LASIK permanent?

Can you go blind from LASIK?

We are honoured to have received the following community awards

We’re proud to be members of these prestigious professional organisations

CHOOSE THE MOST EXPERIENCED CATARACT AND LASIK SPECIALISTS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

OUR MEDICALLY-NECESSARY EYE TREATMENTS ARE assured by
theSE private medical insurance COMPANIES