Experience and Excellence In Sight

About Your Doctors

Leon Mielcarek Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Lee Mielcarek is the founder of Mielcarek Eye Associates, a comprehensive eye care center. A skilled surgeon and board certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mielcarek maintains professional associations with many of the local hospitals. He continually expands his expertise in emergency eye care technology and procedures through extensive training and participation in professional associations. Active in the community he makes frequent presentations to civic and professional groups. Dr. Mielcarek has developed a unified team of skilled professionals who share his commitment to provide the highest quality vision care to patients in a comfortable atmosphere.

  • Undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Medical degree from Jefferson Medical College
  • Chief Resident of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute
  • Affiliated with University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute, Riddle Hospital, Taylor Hospital, and Crozer-Chester Medical Center
  • Well-known, experienced, and respected eye physician and surgeon
  • Performs modern, no stitch cataract surgery with the latest in lens replacement technology
  • Currently using advanced technology cataract lens replacements which may increase freedom from glasses and improve your lifestyle activities. Uses the Bausch and Lomb SofPort® IOL for night driving, the AcrySof Toric IOL for astigmatism, the CrystalensTM for flexible vision, and the AcrySof ReStor® IOL for reading
  • Has performed thousands of LASIK procedures using the latest Wavefront technology
  • Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
  • Medical Cosmetic Procedures: Botox®, Juvederm®, Latisse®, and eye lid surgery
  • Born and raised in the Delaware Valley
  • Second generation season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles

Charles Alexander, M.D., F.A.C.S

  • Medical degree from University of Chicago School of Medicine
  • Knowledgeable and experienced Ophthalmologist
  • Chief of Ophthalmology Services in the U.S. Navy
  • On the teaching staff at Wills Eye Hospital
  • President of the Springfield Rotary Club
  • World traveler and experienced skier and cyclist



Simon R. Russin, D.O.

  • Undergraduate Degree from University of Scranton
  • Medical Degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pre-Residency at Wills Eye Hospital
  • Chief Resident in Ophthalmology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia
  • Affiliated with Main Line Health Systems, Wills Eye Surgical Center, and Main Line Surgical Center in Bala Cynwyd
  • Specializes in Cataract Surgery and complete family eye care
  • Private practice in Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • Lifelong Pennsylvania resident with his wife, a practicing Radiologist, and his 7 year old Autistic son and 5 year old daughter
  • Eagles Season ticket holder



Bruce Feinberg, O.D.

  • Graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
  • Offers comprehensive eye exams and contact lens services
  • Certified in Therapeutics
  • Dry Eye and Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Certified in SynergEyes® hybrid contact lenses
  • Consultations for LASIK
  • Plays bass guitar in two bands and enjoys spending time in the Poconos


Ines Casado-Strine, O.D.

  • Graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry
  • Specializing in complete family eyecare including contact lens services
  • Certified in Therapeutics
  • Glaucoma and Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Consultations for LASIK
  • Enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time outdoors with her two young sons.



Eileen Dickson Mielcarek, R.N., B.S.N, C.O.E.

  • Locally and Nationally certified Nurse Educator
  • Conducts seminars and lectures on advanced technology Cataract surgery and Lasik Custom Wavefront surgery
  • Certified Dry Eye Disease Educator
  • Consultations for Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm®, Obagi skin transformation system, Latisse®, High- Definition Wavefront vision and vitamin therapy
  • Energetic, compassionate, and raised three daughters in the Delaware Valley