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Richard Storm, M.D. P.C. has a rare combination of board-certifications in ophthalmology and pediatrics to go along with 30-plus years of experience. At his practices in  Long Beach, New York, he offers expert treatment to the residents of Brooklyn Heights and Suffolk and Nassau counties for a variety of pediatric eye conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, as well as comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for adult eye health conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. 

Dr. Storm earned his medical degree with high honors at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He served his residency in pediatrics at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York, and ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Storm also completed additional post-residency training in strabismus at the Columbia University Medical Center-Harkness Eye Institute in New York City. 

A fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Storm is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He consistently earns the American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award for continuing education in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye diseases.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Storm teaches medical residents and frequently lectures at ophthalmology, pediatrics, and family practice training programs.

Dr. Lin is a board-certified ophthalmologist, located in Fountain Valley, California, with advanced training in corneal disorders and LASIK surgery. Her clinical interests include corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, and management of LASIK complication. A member of the prestigious Corneal Society, Dr. Lin is one of a few corneal surgeons who performs small incision, disease-specific corneal transplants in the United States. In addition to LASIK eye surgery, Dr. Lin is skilled in ICL (implantable contact lens) procedures. Dr. Lin received her medical degree with honors from Northwestern University. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Chicago. She then continued her intensive training with residency at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, where she mastered the latest ophthalmic surgical techniques.

“I love what I do as an ophthalmologist. I enjoy doing things right, and embrace the challenge to continually improve my technique, reduce the risk to patients, and obtain the best results. It brightens my day to see the joy and excitement in my patients’ eyes after their vision is properly restored.” –Dr. Lin

She furthered her training with a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at the University of Colorado. Dr. Lin then joined the faculty at the University of Colorado, instructing and proctoring resident physicians. Dr. Lin is adamant about staying ahead of the curve by adding cutting-edge procedures to her surgical repertoire. As a member of the renowned Corneal Society, Dr. Lin is passionate about bringing the newest corneal transplant techniques into the private practice setting. She is one of a few ophthalmic surgeons who performs Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) – a sutureless, small incision corneal transplant that treats Fuch’s dystrophy, as well as Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) – a partial thickness corneal transplant that treats keratoconus and corneal scars. Outside of work, Dr. Lin enjoys classical music, cooking, and loves the outdoors. Even with her demanding schedule, she still makes time to travel abroad, go hiking, camping, skiing, and scuba diving.

Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, in Glendale, California. Dr. Fuerst takes a patient-centered approach to care, treating each patient like a member of the family. She specializes in performing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. 

Dr. Fuerst completed medical school at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received multiple teaching awards. She continued her training at the renowned Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Fuerst completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship in cornea and external disease, where she learned and performed the latest techniques in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.

Committed to her profession, Dr. Fuerst has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She’s also been awarded for her research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.

She has been voted to Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars 2022-2025 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023-2025. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures. 

Dr. Alex Onishi is a skilled ophthalmologist serving patients throughout Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area at the practice of E. Joseph Nadji, MD.

Dr. Ehrenhaus, or as we call him, Dr. Mike, is one of the few "go to" Cornea specialist in New York City.

His rigorous training in NY and California combined with his past work experience at SUNY Downstate and a busy referral practice make him an expert at all sorts of invasive and non-invasive corneal anterior segment procedures.

PKP, DSAEK, ICL, MIGS, CXL, LASIK (and more): Dr. Mike can explain the most complicated situations in English or Spanish and then expertly achieve a favorable outcome. He frequently travels to the Dominican Republic to perform charity care and teach other physicians.

When not practicing medicine, or traveling Dr Ehrenhaus enjoys landscaping and spending time with his family.

Dr. Ehrenhaus, or as we call him, Dr. Mike, is one of the few "go to" Cornea specialist in New York City.

His rigorous training in NY and California combined with his past work experience at SUNY Downstate and a busy referral practice make him an expert at all sorts of invasive and non-invasive corneal anterior segment procedures.

PKP, DSAEK, ICL, MIGS, CXL, LASIK (and more): Dr. Mike can explain the most complicated situations in English or Spanish and then expertly achieve a favorable outcome. He frequently travels to the Dominican Republic to perform charity care and teach other physicians.

When not practicing medicine, or traveling Dr Ehrenhaus enjoys landscaping and spending time with his family.

Dr. Vijay Battu is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience. Dr Battu was the youngest graduate in the history of Albany Medical College, who went on to complete his ophtalmology training there as well. He is having a stellar career as a past Chief of Ophthalmology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and now in private practice. Dr Battu has vast experience in general ophthalmology, from contact lenses to diabetic eye disease, cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. His focus on using the latest technology and his vast skillset to improve patients care and vision. He lives in New York City.

Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the Retina. Dr. Sheyman believes in an individualized approach to what is often vision threatening chronic disease and leaves no stone unturned to find a favorable outcome for his patients.

An honors graduate of the University of Michigan and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a highly prestigious retinal fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on the subject of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. In addition, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

When not practicing medicine Dr. Sheyman enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.

Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the Retina. Dr. Sheyman believes in an individualized approach to what is often vision threatening chronic disease and leaves no stone unturned to find a favorable outcome for his patients.

An honors graduate of the University of Michigan and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a highly prestigious retinal fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on the subject of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. In addition, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

When not practicing medicine Dr. Sheyman enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.

Dr. Vijay Battu is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience. Dr Battu was the youngest graduate in the history of Albany Medical College, who went on to complete his ophtalmology training there as well. He is having a stellar career as a past Chief of Ophthalmology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and now in private practice. Dr Battu has vast experience in general ophthalmology, from contact lenses to diabetic eye disease, cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. His focus on using the latest technology and his vast skillset to improve patients care and vision. He lives in New York City.

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, in Glendale, California. He is one of few refractive surgeons specializing in surgery of the cornea — the part of the eye treated by LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and most other types of refractive surgery. 

Because of his training, experience, and outstanding results, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye care specialists for both routine and complex eye surgery, as well as referrals from his satisfied patients.

After completing his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, Dr. Fuerst continued his training at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, completing his fellowship in cornea and external disease. 

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Fuerst is a recognized mentor and educator. He served as the residency program director at White Memorial Medical Center and as an on-staff teacher at the University of Southern California (USC), which are both located in Los Angeles.

Dr. Fuerst provides compassionate care and treats each patient like a member of his family.

Asa Morton, MD, is a top-ranked oculofacial plastic surgeon with advanced training in ophthalmology and plastic surgery, offering facial rejuvenation services to patients at his offices in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, and Escondido, California. Dr. Morton brings his extensive training and experience in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery to Eye Care of San Diego, treating conditions that may change the appearance around the eyes as well as physical changes that may affect vision. Oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery is unique to other cosmetic surgeries in that Dr. Morton has extensive knowledge and experience in ophthalmology, which further provides peace of mind for the patient knowing that their vision will always be protected with an eyelid or facial procedure. Dr. Morton provides treatment for facial trauma, eyelid cancer, and thyroid eye disease, as well as botox, neck lifts, and chemical peels.

Dr. Morton grew up in San Diego and completed his undergraduate studies at Revelle College University of California San Diego. Before pursuing a career in medicine, he fulfilled his dream of flying carrier-based fighter jets and served as a Navy pilot for five years. Dr. Morton then went on to complete medical school and received his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. While in medical school, he received various awards and recognitions, including the Surgeon General Award for academic excellence, medical professionalism, and leadership skills as well as selection to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, where he was elected as president.

Dr. Morton interned at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he also completed his residency in Ophthalmology. While completing his medical internship, he was chosen Intern of the Year. After completing his residency, Dr. Morton was assigned to the Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, in Puerto Rico, where he directed the Ophthalmology Department. Following this tour of duty, he was selected for the highly competitive University of Michigan program, where he spent two years studying and operating with innovators in the field of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the eyelids, forehead, face, orbits, and lacrimal system.

Dr. Morton is honored to have served as the Director of Oculoplastics and Orbital Reconstruction at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, known then as the “President’s Hospital”, and then in the same position at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. For most of his military medical career, Dr. Morton was involved in complicated war-related facial injuries. These challenging cases created the foundation and skill set for the services he provides today. Community members and patients alike admire his 24 years of service in the Navy. He retired in 2003 and has been in private practice with Eye Care of San Diego since.

Beginning in 1988, he has participated in various humanitarian surgical missions and education programs all over the world. He currently delivers pro bono care with Helps International and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Dr. Morton is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has written numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in the medical literature. Annually he continues to teach anatomy and surgical cadaver brow and facial reconstructive courses all over the world. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University.

Kavita Surti, MD, is a lead physician and cosmetic specialist at Rancho Wellness Aesthetic, a state-of-the-art cosmetic medicine practice located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. With nearly 15 years in the medical field, Dr. Surti is passionate about using her expertise and experience to help patients in the San Bernardino area look and feel their absolute best.

Dr. Surti provides a full scope of cosmetic services, including advanced laser procedures for skin rejuvenation and tattoo removal, and Botox® and dermal fillers for long-lasting wrinkle reduction. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she specializes in blepharoplasty, a cosmetic eyelid surgery designed to lift loose or droopy eyelids.  

To help her patients get the aesthetic results they’re seeking, Dr. Surti always strives to maintain the highest level of communication. She believes that listening to patients’ concerns, educating them on their options, and placing their goals at the forefront of her treatment recommendations are all part of delivering of first-rate care.

After graduating with highest honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Surti received her medical degree, also with highest honors, from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She then went on to complete a three-year residency program in ophthalmology at the nationally renowned program of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Surti is also the founder and medical director of Citrus Valley Eye Care in Covina, California. She’s fluent in Spanish and welcomes all patients.

Dr. Jose A. Mayans is a board-certified Ophthalmologist, specializing in retina and eye surgery. He completed his medical degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, School of Medicine in Mexico City. He performed his Ophthalmology Residency at MC Master University in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Mayans did a fellowship in Vitreous Retinal eye surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

His main interests are Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Surgery snd Premium IOL, Glaucoma.

Dr. Mayans is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Vitreous Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and also member of the Texas Medical Association.

He is available for consultation, English and Spanish; we accept mostly all insurances, including Medicare.

Dr. Jean Shein is a board-certified ophthalmologist who joined the Eye Care Center of Kauai, in Lihue, Hawaii, in 2009. She specializes in the medical and surgical management of cataracts, diabetes, glaucoma, ocular tumors, and macular degeneration. She also offers premium services, including eyelid surgery, multifocal lens implants, and astigmatic lens implants.

Dr. Shein perfectly matches the family focus of the Eye Care Center of Kauai, as she’s fellowship trained in pediatric eye diseases. She also offers cosmetic services for adults who want to maintain their appearance, such as SkinMedica facial peels, Botox treatments, and Latisse for lengthening eyelashes.

After graduating cum laude from Dartmouth College, Dr. Shein received her medical degree from New York University. Her love for Hawaii was realized during her internship year at the University of Hawaii. She finished her training in ophthalmology at New York University and at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, where she served as chief resident in her senior year. Then she refined her skill during her fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.

Dr. Shein has the respect of her patients and the community, as shown by the fact that she won Best Doctors in Hawaii for 3 consecutive years. When she’s not caring for the eye health of her patients, Dr. Shein enjoys spending as much time as possible with her husband and children.

Dr. Timothy Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist who opened the Eye Care Center of Kauai together with his partner, Dr. Layne Hashimoto, in Lihue, Hawaii, in 2007. From the start, his goal was to build a family-oriented eye center that offered comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, and he has achieved that goal, specializing in managing diverse eye disease from cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration, to pterygium removal and pediatric eye disease.

Dr. Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, then received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at the Long Beach VA Medical Center, then an ophthalmology residency at the University of California at Irvine College of Medicine. Dr. Lee worked at the Kauai Medical Clinic for 20 years before going into private practice and opening the Eye Care Center of Kauai with Dr. Hashimoto.

Dr. Lee loves listening to and playing music of all genres. When he was invited to perform in Aloha Medical Mission’s “Four Doctors and a Patient” piano fundraiser in Honolulu, he took inspiration from the movie “The Pianist” and played Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 in G minor, delivering such an outstanding performance that he went on to perform in the next three piano concern fundraisers.

In 2007, he helped raise funds for music scholarships by performing a solo piano program for a sold-out audience at the Mokihana Club’s Winter Concert on Kauai. Dr. Lee went on to organize and perform in the Wilcox Hospital Foundation’s fundraiser, “Music and Medicine,” which included a discussion about how music interrelates with medicine. Dr. Lee is fascinated by the healing power of music and uses a variety of musical selections to calm his patients during eye surgery.

Dr. Lee and his wife Leticia reside in Poipu, Kauai, with their daughter Bonnie. When he’s not spending time with his wife and daughter, Dr. Lee enjoys caring for his menagerie of family pets, including a Moluccan cockatoo named Steinway, several Holland lop rabbits, numerous Japanese koi, and several marine and freshwater aquaria at his home and office.