Heimer, Fiore, Turco Eye Care and Surgery

Heimer, Fiore, Turco Eye Care and Surgery Discover the ophthalmology and optometry services you need from our eye care specialists in State Col Patients are seen by appointment only.

The friendly dedicated staff of Heimer, Fiore, Turco Eye Care and Surgery welcomes both new and established patients to our three convenient locations in State College, PA, Bellefonte, PA and Tyrone, PA. It is our pleasure to serve you and provide quality eye care in an inviting and comfortable environment. We provide ophthalmology and optometry services to the people of State College, Bellefonte, and Tyrone, as well as those living in neighboring communities. Please call for an appointment.

Do you know what color your eyes really are? Most people think they do — but your eye color can change subtly with light...
08/31/2025

Do you know what color your eyes really are? Most people think they do — but your eye color can change subtly with light, mood, medications, or age. And beneath it all, everyone’s eyes are technically brown! Blue and green are illusions caused by light scattering.

Glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason—it damages the optic nerve without pain or symptoms in early...
08/29/2025

Glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight” for a reason—it damages the optic nerve without pain or symptoms in early stages. That’s why we test your eye pressure and nerve health even when you feel fine.

Most people think the first sign of eye trouble is blurry vision. But for many serious conditions—like macular degenerat...
08/27/2025

Most people think the first sign of eye trouble is blurry vision. But for many serious conditions—like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy—it’s not.
Instead, it might start with needing more light to read. Or missing parts of a sentence. Or realizing that faces in a crowd look a little... off.
These changes are easy to brush off at first. Life is busy. The brain adapts.
But the truth is, your eyes are often whispering before they scream. And catching the quiet signs is where real prevention begins.
Keep listening.

Sure, dry eye might come from screens or weather—but it can also point to autoimmune issues, hormonal changes, or eyelid...
08/26/2025

Sure, dry eye might come from screens or weather—but it can also point to autoimmune issues, hormonal changes, or eyelid dysfunction. If it’s constant, and nothing helps, the eyes might be flagging something deeper.

Your vision is a team effort. The muscles around your eyes work with your cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, and brain. ...
08/26/2025

Your vision is a team effort. The muscles around your eyes work with your cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, and brain. If even one part is off, it throws everything out of sync. That’s why something that seems “small”—like an eye twitch or visual distortion—can sometimes tell a bigger story.

It’s burning. Stinging. A feeling like something’s always in your eye. Or weirdly enough—too much tearing. Dry eye disea...
08/13/2025

It’s burning. Stinging. A feeling like something’s always in your eye. Or weirdly enough—too much tearing. Dry eye disease is complex and chronic, and for many people, it’s about more than just comfort—it’s about quality of life.

- Your Eyes Move 100,000+ Times a DayEven when you feel like you’re doing nothing, your eyes are constantly scanning, a...
08/11/2025

- Your Eyes Move 100,000+ Times a Day
Even when you feel like you’re doing nothing, your eyes are constantly scanning, adjusting, focusing. They’re working overtime behind the scenes—and you don’t even notice. That’s why even small changes in vision are a big deal. 👀

Myth: Eye Drops Can Fix EverythingEye drops help—but they’re not magic. Dry eyes, allergies, redness—sure. But if you’re...
08/08/2025

Myth: Eye Drops Can Fix Everything
Eye drops help—but they’re not magic. Dry eyes, allergies, redness—sure. But if you’re using over-the-counter drops like breath mints for your eyes, it might be time to check what’s really going on underneath the surface.

Fun Fact: Your Eye Is the Only Place You Can See Blood Vessels Without Cutting SkinIt’s true! The retina allows doctors ...
08/06/2025

Fun Fact: Your Eye Is the Only Place You Can See Blood Vessels Without Cutting Skin
It’s true! The retina allows doctors to literally look at your blood vessels in real time, without surgery. That means eye exams can sometimes detect signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, or even autoimmune issues—before any other symptoms appear.

Cataracts are sneaky. The cloudiness creeps in slowly—colors dull, lights glare, vision fades. You may not even notice u...
08/04/2025

Cataracts are sneaky. The cloudiness creeps in slowly—colors dull, lights glare, vision fades. You may not even notice until your favorite book looks a little “off” or night driving feels uncomfortable. It’s not sudden. It’s subtle. But once removed, people often say it’s like seeing the world in HD again.

Myth: If You Can See Clearly, Your Eyes Must Be Healthy Not quite. Many serious eye conditions—like glaucoma, macular de...
07/28/2025

Myth: If You Can See Clearly, Your Eyes Must Be Healthy
Not quite. Many serious eye conditions—like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy—can develop silently, with zero changes in your vision at first. 20/20 sight doesn’t mean 100% healthy eyes. Sometimes the biggest red flag is no red flag at all.

: Your eyes have autofocus! You know that blurry moment when you shift your gaze from your phone to something across t...
07/25/2025

: Your eyes have autofocus! You know that blurry moment when you shift your gaze from your phone to something across the room—and suddenly it snaps into focus? That’s your eye lens adjusting, just like a camera! The only difference? You do it thousands of times a day without even noticing.

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1700 Old Gatesburg Road Ste 300
State College, PA
16803

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Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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