All of our doctors are members of the American Optometric Association, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and the Lancaster County Optometric Association. They subscribe to the codes and ethics of these organizations.
Dr. Philip J. Schwartz
Dr. Schwartz earned his degree in physics from Franklin & Marshall College in 1973. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1979. Upon entering private practice in Lancaster, Dr. Schwartz established a large following in his specialty in contact lens design and care. He has served his profession in the past as President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. He is a member of the A.O.A Contact Lens Section and gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. In 1997, Dr. Schwartz completed a 100-hour course in ocular therapeutic pharmaceuticals and became therapeutically licensed in 1998. This enables him to serve our patients by treating ocular diseases. In 2003, he completed special certification courses in the treatment of glaucoma.
In 2011, Dr. Schwartz became one of the first 23 doctors in Pennsylvania to successfully complete and pass the process to become a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.
Our Staff
Eye Center of Lancaster County is committed to continuously developing the best-trained eye care team in the region. From the person who takes your call, and throughout your experience at out office, each staff member you encounter receives regular education through the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association (PPA), American Board of Opticiary (ABO), and other organizations.
We take pride in our staff and all of their roles in delivering quality service to our patients.
Deborah A. Tindall, CPOT, COA, ABOC, NCLC Practice Administrator
Deb is our Practice Administrator and lead technician. She is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Since joining the staff of Eye Center of Lancaster County in 1986, she has developed her skills in all aspects of the practice. She has attained the professional degrees of Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Optician (ABOC), and Certified Contact Lens Examiner (NCLC). She has served on the board of the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association, including the office of President.
Her hobbies include spending time with family (which includes 2 granddaughters), reading, and lounging by any body of water!
Kristi L. Berry, CPOA, ABOC, NCLE Optical Services Coordinator
Kristi joined the staff of Eye Center of Lancaster County in 2001, after having been a patient for a number of years. During her time at the practice, she attained the degrees of Certified Optician (ABOC), Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA), and Certified Contact Lens Technician (NCLE). Kristi has concentrated her talents on the optical portion of the practice, and now oversees the daily operations of the frame dispensing area. She is an expert at frame selection and lens options.
Her hobbies include decoy carving, reading, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa M. Scarborough, CPOA, ABOC Business Office Coordinator
Lisa is a 1987 graduate of McCaskey High School, Lancaster, Pa. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in 1998 as a front office staff member, and has also worked with patient pre-examinations and special testing. She has expanded her skill to patient care and billing, earning her degree as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) in 2001. She has become our primary Front Office Coordinator, and an expert in the many insurance programs in which our office participates. She serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association, including the office of President (2021-2022). Her hobbies include gardening, camping, and spending time with her family.
Amanda Lunsford, CPOA Laboratory Coordinator
Amanda is a 2009 graduate of Central Pennsylvania College with an associates degree in Health Sciences. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in 2003 at the age of 16, as a file clerk. She expanded her skills to include front desk, and patient pre-testing. In 2016, Amanda obtained her Certified Paraoptometric Assistant degree (CPOA). She has served on the board of Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association. Amanda's main focus now is overseeing the operations of our optical laboratory, special testing, and pharmaceutical services.
She enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 daughters, 2 German Shepherds, and 2 cats.
Margi Herr, CPO
Margi is a 1983 graduate of Solanco High School, Quarryville, Pa. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in 2016 as a front office staff member, and assisting with patient pre-examinations. She has expanded her skills in patient care by earning her degree as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) in 2018. She has become our primary telephone/appointment coordinator, and an expert in the many insurance programs in which our office participates. Her daily duties include record preparation, computer entry, and recalls. She serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association with the Recording Committee since 2017.
Her hobbies include spending time with her family, reading, and baking.
Lannisha Perez
Lannisha is a 2022 graduate of Manheim Township High School, Lancaster, PA. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in June 2023 as a front office staff member. Her duties include insurance authorization and contact lens ordering. Her favorite hobbies are journaling, reading, and spending time with her Chihuahua, Twixy.
Dr. Schwartz earned his degree in physics from Franklin & Marshall College in 1973. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1979. Upon entering private practice in Lancaster, Dr. Schwartz established a large following in his specialty in contact lens design and care. He has served his profession in the past as President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. He is a member of the A.O.A Contact Lens Section and gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. In 1997, Dr. Schwartz completed a 100-hour course in ocular therapeutic pharmaceuticals and became therapeutically licensed in 1998. This enables him to serve our patients by treating ocular diseases. In 2003, he completed special certification courses in the treatment of glaucoma.
We take pride in our staff and all of their roles in delivering quality service to our patients.
Deb is our Practice Administrator and lead technician. She is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Since joining the staff of Eye Center of Lancaster County in 1986, she has developed her skills in all aspects of the practice. She has attained the professional degrees of Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Optician (ABOC), and Certified Contact Lens Examiner (NCLC). She has served on the board of the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association, including the office of President.
Kristi joined the staff of Eye Center of Lancaster County in 2001, after having been a patient for a number of years. During her time at the practice, she attained the degrees of Certified Optician (ABOC), Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA), and Certified Contact Lens Technician (NCLE). Kristi has concentrated her talents on the optical portion of the practice, and now oversees the daily operations of the frame dispensing area. She is an expert at frame selection and lens options.
Lisa is a 1987 graduate of McCaskey High School, Lancaster, Pa. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in 1998 as a front office staff member, and has also worked with patient pre-examinations and special testing. She has expanded her skill to patient care and billing, earning her degree as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) in 2001. She has become our primary Front Office Coordinator, and an expert in the many insurance programs in which our office participates. She serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association, including the office of President (2021-2022). Her hobbies include gardening, camping, and spending time with her family.
Amanda is a 2009 graduate of Central Pennsylvania College with an associates degree in Health Sciences. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in 2003 at the age of 16, as a file clerk. She expanded her skills to include front desk, and patient pre-testing. In 2016, Amanda obtained her Certified Paraoptometric Assistant degree (CPOA). She has served on the board of Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association. Amanda's main focus now is overseeing the operations of our optical laboratory, special testing, and pharmaceutical services.
Margi is a 1983 graduate of Solanco High School, Quarryville, Pa. She joined Eye Center of Lancaster County in 2016 as a front office staff member, and assisting with patient pre-examinations. She has expanded her skills in patient care by earning her degree as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) in 2018. She has become our primary telephone/appointment coordinator, and an expert in the many insurance programs in which our office participates. Her daily duties include record preparation, computer entry, and recalls. She serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association with the Recording Committee since 2017.
