Dr. Rebecca Wincek Bateson is originally from Clymer, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with an undergraduate degree in Natural Science, she went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA.  She and her husband now live in Homer City, Pennsylvania with their dogs Ben, a yellow lab and Sam, a golden retriever.

While in professional school, Dr. Wincek's residency experience included a pediatric rotation at the Hellerstien and Brenner Vision Center in Englewood, Colorado, an ocular disease rotation at the Laurel Eye Clinic, Altoona, Pennsylvania, a hospital rotation at the Veterans Association Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and a low vision rotation at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Although she enjoys pediatrics most, her other specialties include ocular disease treatment for glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, “pink” eye, allergy eyes, and dry eye treatment.  She also fits specialty contact lenses.

In addition, Dr. Wincek performs LASIK consultation and screenings.  She is affiliated with TLC LASIK Vision Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and The Laurel Eye Clinic Surgery Center in Brookville, Pennsylvania.  Having had LASIK herself in 2002, she welcomes any and all questions that you may have concerning the procedure.  She will perform all pre and post-op visits for you LASIK experience.