Dr. Joseph P. Winberry Jr., OD

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• Simultaneous teleseismic and geodetic observations of the stick-slip motion of an Antarctic ice stream.
• Glacial seismology.

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Get to know Optometrist Dr. Joseph P. Winberry Jr., who serves patients in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Winberry Jr. is a general optometrist with specialized expertise in LASIK eye surgery and cataract surgery. He is an integral member of the dedicated team of professionals at The May Eye Care Center & Associates in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

The primary mission of The May Eye Care Center & Associates is to deliver top-tier eye care services with professionalism and a welcoming demeanor. This mission is realized through the utilization of cutting-edge technology, a team of exceptional physicians, and a staff known for their superior quality and service.

A native of northern New Jersey, Dr. Winberry Jr. graduated from Neumann Prep High School in Wayne. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. While at Dickinson, he was an active member and Secretary of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. 

Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Winberry Jr. spent a year at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas studying photochemistry of the retina. In 1987, he earned a Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.

Dr. Winberry Jr.’s contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, as he was honored with the title of “Optometrist of the Year” in 1991 by his local peers. Over the years, he has held key leadership positions, including President of the Central Pennsylvania Optometric Society, Secretary-Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association, and President of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. 

For a span of two decades, he ran a successful private optometry practice in Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, before becoming a valued member of The May Eye Care Center & Associates in July of 2023. 

Optometry is a health care profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities, as well as diagnosing and managing eye disease. Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary eye care through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases. Being a regulated profession, an optometrist’s scope of practice may differ depending on the location. Thus, disorders or diseases detected outside the treatment scope of optometry (i.e. those requiring certain surgical interventions) are referred out to relevant medical professionals for proper care. Optometrists typically work closely together with other eye care professionals, such as ophthalmologists and opticians, to deliver quality and efficient eye care to the general public.

Amateur astronomy, photography, and golf are hobbies for Dr. Winberry Jr. He is also an active member of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA), President of the White Rose Motorcycle Club in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, and a field judge at local antique motorcycle shows in the United States. 

In his personal life, Dr. Winberry Jr. is happily engaged to Erin Anderson, RN, who serves as the Director of Quality and Risk Management at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg. They are active with three children and a grandchild.

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