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Chris Cakanac

Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • Professional Certification

Meet Dr. Chris Cakanac (Irwin, PA)

Dr. Chris Cakanac earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed a primary eye care residency from The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has authored numerous articles and papers. He is the author of the text Cornea and Conjunctiva, Clinical Procedures. As a nationally recognized lecturer, Dr. Cakanac is also a member of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry faculty. He established and continues to head the Low Vision program at the Westmoreland County Blind Association (WCBA) in Greensburg, PA, for patients with a permanent visual impairment from chronic disease or trauma.

His particular interests include eye disease and vision rehabilitation. “The word family means a lot to us. Our practice is very unique in that all our founding partners are family. As a patient, you can expect to be treated as a member of our family.”


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Find Your Family Eye Doctors - North Huntingdon in Irwin, PA

Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Jul. 4 Closed
  • Sep. 7 Closed
  • Nov. 26 Closed
  • Nov. 27 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed

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Patient Reviews

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Jon G. - Jun 3, 2026
There are no words available to say how appreciative.I am and how awesome everyone is at this.place.... the doctor was fantastic, explained everything to me. The tech was very informative, even the lady. When I was checking out was super awesome and gave me so many different options and prices. Everything was spelled out for me. There was no hidden costs or anything. This is the best eye doctor establishment that I have ever been to and I will never go anywhere else again. And you Reading this should do the same.Thank you to all the people at this office.You have made my life so much easier and better.Now that I can see
Jeanne R. - May 16, 2026
I've never been disappointed with this business, I do recommend to others,😁