Northern Ophthalmic Associates

Ophthalmology/Optometry • Norristown, PA • multiple offices (Jenkintown, Norristown, northeast Philadelphia, Wills Eye Hospital) locations

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About

Northern Ophthalmic Associates is a private ophthalmology practice with 4 offices in the Philadelphia area (Norristown, Jenkintown). Dr. Pyfer and Dr. Pizzano are board-certified refractive and cataract surgeons affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital. Services include cataract and refractive surgery. Contact numbers are provided for multiple locations, and offices are located at Norristown (1330 Powell St), Jenkintown (500 York Rd Ste 102), with additional Norristown/Jenkintown addresses.

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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology/Optometry

Address

Offices in Jenkintown, Norristown and northeast Philadelphia, PA; includes an office in Wills Eye Hospital

Phone

(215) 885-6830

Email

DMcBride@northernophthalmic.com

Opening Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm

Website

https://www.northernophthalmic.com/

Telehealth

Yes

Services Offered

ophthalmology
optometry
cataract surgery
LASIK
glaucoma treatment
macular degeneration treatment
presbyopia treatment
intraocular lenses (IOLs)
LUCENTIS injections
Avastin injections
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
laser cataract surgery
IntraLase
CustomVue LASIK
comprehensive eye exams
vision correction
eye care and ocular health

Technology & Equipment

state-of-the-art intraocular lenses (IOLs)
VISX CustomVue
IntraLase
CustomVue LASIK
LUCENTIS
Avastin
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
laser cataract surgery

Team

unnamed, board certified (doctors educated and trained at leading institutions) — ophthalmologists and optometrists

Insurance & Payment

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payment options page exists on site, Payment options: See payment options page

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

Need vision care

We offer comprehensive eye care including vision correction and ocular health evaluations.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

MyVision.org (Northern Ophthalmic Associates - Jenkintown): 4.9 out of 5 stars (866 reviews (aggregate))
Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Pyfer): 4.1 out of 5 stars (28 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Allen Richmond): 5.0 out of 5 stars (65 ratings)

Patients praise

High success rates for surgical procedures (e.g., cataract, LASIK)
Professional, knowledgeable, and thorough physicians
Effective communication and detailed explanations of procedures and conditions
Life-changing improvements in vision and quality of life for many patients

Common complaints

Occasional long wait times for appointments
Concerns regarding front desk/receptionist interactions or billing practices
Isolated complaints regarding rigid appointment cancellation policies

"The professionalism and comfort that Dr. Pyfer and his staff provided helped reduce the stress/anxiety that occurs during the procedure."

— Northern Ophthalmic Associates Patient Testimonial

"Dr Pyfer advised me my nearsightedness was too advanced for Lasik, and I ended up getting Lens Implants w him as the eye surgeon. WOW- took away almost all my nearsightedness. Life changing."

— WebMD Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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