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OUR Kittanning OPTOMETRIC TEAM


The eye doctors and staff at Armstrong Eye Care Associates have been providing Kittanning with quality eye care for many years. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing this care in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of eye care through continuing education utilizing the latest state-of-the-art equipment, technology, contact lens, and eyewear products.

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Meet The Eye Doctors At Armstrong Eye Care Associates

Our eye doctors take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing, and treating potential vision problems.

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Dr. Kara Shirley

Dr. Kara Shirley

Dr. Kara Shirley is a native of Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, and a 2003 graduate of Kiski Area High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating magna cum laude from Saint Vincent College in 2007. During her time at Saint Vincent, Dr. Shirley was recognized as an Academic...
Dr. Nathan Steinhafel

Dr. Nathan Steinhafel

Dr. Nathan Steinhafel earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Science in Physiology from Brigham Young University. He received his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry, with clinical training at the Moran Eye Center, the Southwestern Eye Center, and Camp...
Dr. Paul Lobby

Dr. Paul Lobby

Dr. Paul Lobby is a native of Ford City, Pennsylvania, and a 1979 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has provided comprehensive optometric care to the Kittanning community for over 30 years. Dr. Lobby currently resides in Ford City with his wife, Colleen. In addition to his full-time...
Dr. Benjamin Andrews

Dr. Benjamin Andrews

Doctor Benjamin Andrews is originally from Baden, PA, and received a business degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2004.  After working in the mortgage industry for 10 years, which relocated him to Florida, he decided to start a new career path in Optometry.  After two years of undergraduate classes at Florida...

Armstrong Eye Care Associates in Kittanning

Armstrong Eye Care Associates provides innovative eye care services to patients from in and around Kittanning. We offer comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescriptions.

The team at Armstrong Eye Care Associates aims to provide the best possible solution for the patient's eye health and vision needs. By utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments, we can ensure that each patient maintains optimal eye health.

We welcome new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.