Courtney M. Smyser, O.D. Dallastown Office Doctorate, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Graduate, Shippensburg University Member, American & Pennsylvania Optometric Assoc.

Dr. Smyser received her optometry degree with honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1999. She completed her externships at Einstein Medical Center and the Pediatric and Low Vision units at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia. She also completed rotations at Kilmore Eye Associates in Mechanicsburg and Morrison Associates in Harrisburg.

Her areas of study include Pediatrics, Low Vision, Geriatric Optometry, Specialty Contact Lenses and Ocular Trauma.

Dr. Smyser joined Weaver Eye Associates in June, 1999. She has a special interest in Pediatrics. Dr. Smyser performs comprehensive eye examinations with emphasis in detection and management of ocular pathology such as glaucoma, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Smyser is a Spring Grove native. She graduated from Spring Grove Area High School and Shippensburg University with high honors. She currently resides in York with her husband Dean.

How important is the staff to the practice's success?

A knowledgeable and courteous staff is key to a good practice. Most of the time, the staff is the first contact a patient will have. First impressions of an office set the patient's expectations for their care.

What made you decide to become an optometrist?

When I was a child I would go with my mom for her annual eye exams. I was always fascinated with the instruments and vision and thought it would be an interesting profession.

What is your specialty?

I have a special interest in pediatric optometry. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages, but I feel it is important to see children at an early age to detect any defects they may have in their vision systems. We are fortunate to have a vision therapy practice that can assist in providing children the best care for vision problems.

What do you enjoy the most about your career as an optometrist?

Working with patients to improve their vision. Whether it is with new glasses, contacts, information on LASIK, Vision Therapy or Surgery Referrals helping patients makes my job enjoyable.