Dr. Robert T. Bittner OD, FAAO, a board-certified optometrist, is a native of Greensburg, PA. After working in general ophthalmology and corporate optometry practice, he decided to pursue a residency.
Dr. Bittner is a member of the American Optometric Association, Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He has been published in various articles and has been a speaker at the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.
He has previously served on the Medical Staff at UPMC Somerset Hospital where he provided on-call services with privileges in Optometry. Dr. Bittner also enjoys teaching and mentoring students and residents alike. He volunteers with the Guerrilla Eye Service and Mission of Mercy, where he provides free eye exams to the greater Pittsburgh community along with other optometrists, ophthalmologists and residents. With experience in private practice, nursing homes, and in corrections examining inmates, he brings a diverse mix of patient care to UPMC.
- Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center, Optometric Residency in Ocular Disease
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry, DO
- The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor's in Philosophy
Education & Training
Bittner, RT. New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how Vuity treats presbyopia. May 5th 2022 https://theconversation.com/new-eye-drops-can-help-aging-people-see-better-an-optometrist-explains-how-vuity-treats-presbyopia-180762
Bittner, RT. Perspective for Early diagnosis, additional anti-VEGF injections may improve outcomes in neovascular AMD. February 4th 2022 https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20220204/early-diagnosis-additional-antivegf-injections-may-improve-outcomes-in-neovascular-amd