Pittsburgh, PA
About Pittsburgh Primary Eyecare
Pittsburgh, PA
About Pittsburgh Primary Eyecare
At Pittsburgh Primary Eyecare, we have been providing the Pittsburgh community with exceptional eye care services for over 75 years. Our practice has grown alongside advancements in optometry, allowing us to offer a wide range of services to meet your vision needs, from comprehensive eye exams and medical services to myopia control and dry eye treatment.
Each of our eye doctors has a specialty, allowing us to provide the highest level of care across a wide range of eye conditions. Whether you’re dealing with chronic dry eye, looking for specialty contact lenses due to a challenging prescription, or seeking myopia management for your child, we have a doctor who specializes in your specific needs. Our goal is to match you with the optometrist who can best address your concerns, ensuring that you receive the most effective and personalized treatment plan.
Our team is passionate about promoting healthy vision habits and educating our patients on how to protect their eyes for a lifetime. Your overall health plays a crucial role in maintaining good vision. We take the time to discuss your diet, exercise habits, stress levels, and other factors that can impact your eye health. We assess your eye health thoroughly, looking for any signs of potential issues that may occur in the future. By focusing on early detection and prevention, we can address any concerns before they become more serious.
Dr. Kristina A. Pusz
Optometrist, Practice Owner
Dry Eye Specialist
Dr. Pusz leads the charge for the practice’s integrated approach to eye care. As a wife, mother, and active yoga instructor, she finds a daily balance of mind, body, and soul and promotes this through her approach to medicine. Dr. Pusz specializes in treating dry eye, offering personalized care to help patients manage this often-challenging condition. She also provides pediatric services and treatments for eye disorders such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal issues.
Dr. Pusz is a graduate of Penn State and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She did an externship program in Bethel, Alaska, where she provided optometric care to the Yupik Native American population and did her primary care residency at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association. In addition, she received Clinical Excellence in Low Vision and Pediatrics from the Eye Institute and is the founding member of a Women’s Optometry Focus group.
Dr. Herbert C. Bressler
optometrist, Clinical Lead
Specialty Contact Lens Specialist
Dr. Bressler has been with the practice since 2013 and brings extensive expertise in specialty contact lens fittings, welcoming hard-to-fit patients and those with complex vision needs. He specializes in providing custom solutions for patients who require unique lens designs, including those with astigmatism, keratoconus, and other challenging conditions.
Dr. Bressler graduated from Penn State and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 2008, he traveled to Haiti to provide eye care to patients in need. His externships included rotations at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV, and the pediatric clinic at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the Western Pennsylvania Optometric Society. When not providing eye care, Dr. Bressler is an active Pittsburgh sports fan and fisherman.
Dr. Erinn Tolomei
Associate Optometrist
Myopia Management & Dry Eye Specialist
Dr. Erinn Tolomei has joined our team after practicing in the Seattle area since 2014. She specializes in myopia management, working to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children through advanced treatments like orthokeratology and specialty contact lenses. Additionally, she provides dry eye management for patients struggling with chronic symptoms, using the latest technology and treatment methods.
Dr. Tolomei received her undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and her master’s in public health from the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her Doctorate in Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry. Following graduation, she completed a one-year residency in primary eye care at the Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, WA. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Tolomei is excited to return to her hometown and provide eye care to the Pittsburgh community. She enjoys cooking and trying new foods, traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and family.
Lisa Swearingen
Associate Optometrist
Practice Manager
Lisa began working in the optical field in 1984, never imagining she would build such a fulfilling career as an optician. In 1995, she joined Pittsburgh Primary Eyecare (formerly Siegel Eyecare Associates) as an optician, where she has had the pleasure of helping and getting to know generations of patient families. Over the years, Lisa has become a favorite among patients, who often request her by name thanks to her deep knowledge of opticianry and the strong relationships she has built. In 2015, she transitioned into the role of Practice Manager and hasn’t looked back since!
Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years and two grandsons, Sawyer and Wyatt. She enjoys going to all of her grandsons’ sporting events which include soccer, basketball, and baseball. Family time is important to her, and she loves laughing and spending quality time together. Fall is her favorite season because she can enjoy the beautiful fall tree colors while taking long drives.
Christine Whaby
Operations Lead
Practice Manager
Chrissy joined Pittsburgh Primary Eyecare (formerly Siegel Eyecare Associates) almost 25 years ago. As our indispensable operations lead and billing specialist, Chrissy is passionate about her work. She enjoys helping patients solve their billing issues and ensuring the practice runs smoothly. Many of our patients know her very well and enjoy seeing her smiling face in our check-in area!
In her free time, she loves to read and relax in her pool.