Tri Century Eye Care, P.C., based in Southampton, Pennsylvania, reported a data breach involving the personal and protected health information of certain employees and patients. The breach was discovered on September 19, 2025, after an investigation into suspicious activity on their network. The breach potentially exposed sensitive data, prompting Tri Century Eye Care to notify affected individuals and provide resources to help them protect their information.
Tri Century Eye Care’s Data Breach Investigation
On September 3, 2025, Tri Century Eye Care detected suspicious activity within their network. This led to an immediate investigation, supported by cybersecurity experts, which revealed that an unauthorized actor had gained access to their network. As of September 19, 2025, the investigation confirmed that files containing both personal and protected health information were accessed.
Although the breach did not involve access to current electronic medical records, some files containing sensitive data were compromised. Tri Century Eye Care took immediate action to secure the environment and prevent further unauthorized access. They have since enhanced their security measures, including stronger password requirements and more frequent password changes. Additionally, access permissions have been reduced, and older data is now stored offline.
The breach was reported to the Department of Health and Human Services and the FBI, with full cooperation promised for any resulting investigation. Tri Century Eye Care has also established a toll-free call center to address concerns and provide assistance to those affected.
When Did This Breach Occur?
The suspicious activity within the network was first identified on September 3, 2025, and the breach was confirmed on September 19, 2025.
What Information Was Breached?
The breached information may have included the following types of personal and protected health information:
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Full name
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Social Security number
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Date of birth
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Medical or health information
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Healthcare treatment or diagnostic information
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Health insurance information
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Billing or payment information
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Tax or financial information
What You Can Do
If you have been affected by the data breach at Tri Century Eye Care, it is essential to take steps to protect your personal and financial information:
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Monitor your accounts: Immediately notify your financial institution if you detect any suspicious activity, including unauthorized transactions or new accounts opened in your name.
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Report identity theft: If you suspect identity theft or fraudulent activity, report it to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
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Check your credit report: Request a copy of your credit report and monitor it for any unusual activity.
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Use a credit freeze or fraud alert: Consider placing a credit freeze or fraud alert on your file to prevent further unauthorized use of your personal information.
Additionally, if you have been impacted by this breach, you may be entitled to compensation through a class action lawsuit. Fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to get in touch with an experienced attorney who can help you navigate the legal process.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Tri Century Eye Care
If you were notified about the breach or believe your personal information may have been compromised, you could be eligible to file a lawsuit against Tri Century Eye Care. A data breach lawsuit could help you seek compensation for damages caused by the unauthorized access to your personal and protected health information.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been impacted by this breach, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There’s no cost to reach out to our legal partner, and no obligation to do anything after speaking with someone from our team. Take action now and explore your legal options. Together, we’re stronger.