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Dr. John Pilavas is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist serving patients throughout the Astoria, New York area. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of several optical disorders, and he also performs bladeless LASIK and PRK using the VISX® and Wavelight® excimer laser platforms. After earning his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and his medical degree from the University of Louisville School and medicine, he went on to:

• Complete an Internal Medicine Internship at Lenox Hill Hospital-Manhattan Eye, Ear, Throat

• Serve as Chief Resident at Nassau University Medical Center-SUNY Stony Brook

• Completed a Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

• Become a Certified user of the bladeless Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery using the CATALYS® platform

Dr. Pilavas’s distinct background enables him to lessen or even totally eliminate his patients’ dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. He also offers cutting-edge, effective treatment options for macular degeneration, glaucoma, and astigmatism. 

Aside from providing expert eye care at his private practice, he remains active in the wider ophthalmological community. Dr. Pilavas serves as a voluntary attending at Nassau University Medical Center, where he teaches residents about diagnosing and treating Cornea/External Disease. He’s also authored several peer-reviewed publications, presents his research throughout the United States, and reviews articles for Cornea, a peer-reviewed journal. He has also served as Sub-Investigator for several nationwide FDA trials.

To benefit from Dr. John Pilavas’s renowned knowledge and expertise, make an appointment online or by phone today.

Megan Ridley-Lane, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist in New York specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. Dr. Ridley-Lane received her doctorate in medicine from Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, where she also served as chief resident.

After her residency, she completed her vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Ridley-Lane specializes in macular
degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular pucker, and other diseases of the retina.

Dr. Ridley-Lane is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Medical Association.

Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC is a patient-centered boutique ophthalmology practice located in the heart of the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Patients can expect high-quality personalized attention and care at the private practice of board-certified ophthalmologist surgeon Hilla Steinberg, MD.

Dr. Steinberg combines comprehensive eye care with aesthetic medicine to help her patients look, feel, and see their best. At Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC, she takes the time to get to know her patients, addressing medical and surgical eye care needs. 

The board-certified ophthalmologist uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment to track eye health and diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and blepharitis. Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC also provides expert retina care and diabetic eye care.

With her vast knowledge and experience of facial and ocular anatomy and symmetry, Dr. Steinberg enhances appearance using aesthetic tools like Botox®, facial fillers, and laser resurfacing. She also has Latisse® to thicken and lengthen eyelashes and Kybella® injections to get rid of the pocket of fat under the chin. 

Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC provides the finest medical and surgical eye care. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Richard Levine, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon, and Medical Director of the  Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Since graduating with highest academic honors as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, he received his medical education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and ophthalmology training at the University of Pennsylvania Eye Institute. Dr. Levine has been in private practice for 25 years and has been recognized as an expert and innovator in cataract surgery. He was among the first doctors in the New York area to perform refractive cataract surgery and the multifocal lens implant procedure, one of the first in the nation to perform ‘MIGS” (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery), and is one of the New York area’s most experienced LASIK specialists.

He’s established the Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center to provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical therapy for correcting vision, in a friendly, inviting, patient-centric practice. Dr. Levine supervises a staff that performs more than 8,000 patient visits, and 3,000 eye surgeries annually.

As a featured cataract and LASIK specialist, he’s appeared on the MDTV Medical News TV Network, local affiliates of CBS, NBC, and was named one of “America’s Top Doctors” by Consumer Health Magazine.

He has performed charitable surgical missions twice to Sinaloa Province, Mexico, and this past year to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.

Dr. Levine’s professional affiliations include:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Diplomate of  American Board of Ophthalmology
• Fellow of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Fellow of American Board of Eye Surgeons
• Member of ‘SEES’ (Society for Excellence in Eye Surgery)
• LASIK Laser Vision Correction Specialist

Dr. Levine’s areas of specialty include:

• Refractive Cataract Surgery and Multifocal Lens Implantation
• Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
• Diabetic eye care
• Dry eye therapy
• Glaucoma testing and therapy
• MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery)
• Retinal disease treatment

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. Ahmed Abdelhady is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery from the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident and was recognized with multiple honors, including the Ophthalmic Knowledge and Best Grand Rounds Presentation Awards.

Dr. Abdelhady earned his medical degree from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Rowan University. His clinical and surgical expertise includes laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lens implantation, corneal transplants, as well as LASIK and PRK vision correction.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Abdelhady is a published researcher with numerous peer-reviewed articles and national presentations on topics ranging from corneal ulcers and retinal diseases to ocular anatomy and infectious conditions. He is a member of leading ophthalmic organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance.

With a patient-centered approach and a commitment to the latest advancements in eye care, Dr. Abdelhady is proud to bring high-quality, compassionate ophthalmic care to the community.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Abdelhady and the team at Holmdel Eye Center, call the office or request an appointment online today. 

BERKELEY HEIGHTS EYE GROUP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF A NEW DOCTOR TO OUR PRACTICE

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Albert Bargoud, M.D. to our practice.

 

Dr. Bargoud is well trained in comprehensive ophthalmology and in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. He is completing a fellowship in glaucoma at NYU in June 2025. Prior to his fellowship at NYU, he received undergraduate and medical degrees from Rutgers University. He continued as a medical resident at Rutgers University Medical School and served in the capacity of chief resident.

Appointments are available for Dr. Bargoud starting September 3,2025.

About Dr. Littzi

At the offices of ophthalmologist Jacqueline Littzi, MD, in New Canaan and Greenwich, Connecticut, the team provides a professional and warm environment welcome to patients. As a family practice, the team at Littzi Eye Care often takes care of eye issues that are affecting multiple generations of the same family, ranging from grandparents through their grandchildren.

The team at Littzi Eye Care respects the fact that many patients have busy working and professional lives and need to be attended to in a timely manner, however, they strive to ensure that each patient has a thorough, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Littzi.

Dr. Littzi earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. She later completed a fellowship in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Harvard University. Dr. Littzi is currently on staff at Stamford Health and Greenwich Hospital, but she’s also a founding physician partner at Wilton Surgical Center.

As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Littzi is known for providing exceptional patient-centered care. She offers a full range of eye-related health services, including cataract surgery, emergency eye care, eye exams, and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts.

Dr. Littzi has expertise in fitting a wide variety of contact lenses from 1-day disposables to extended wear lenses. She specializes in all types of contact lens corrections and lens fitting problems. Some of the more common issues she manages include dry eyes, keratoconus, difficulty inserting lenses, instruction for children/adults on insertion techniques, severe astigmatism, and reading difficulties with current lenses.

Dr. Littzi has helped many patients wear multifocal contact lenses, and even multifocal lenses with astigmatism correction, successfully. Now, most disposable contact lenses can be fitted on a trial basis, so if you do not like wearing contacts, you can just throw them away.

The welcoming offices at Littzi Eye Care are not only comfortable, but feature state-of-the-art equipment, to treat and diagnose patients such as the Alcon LenSx® femtosecond laser, the and Widefield Fundus Photography.

Dr. Littzi and her team warmly welcome new patients seeking high-quality, patient-centered care to book an appointment at Littzi Eye Care. Appointments can be requested right here on the website, or by calling the office nearest you.

Mark Heimmel, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon at Eye Care Specialists in East Windsor, New Jersey. Dr. Heimmel is highly experienced in vision correction surgery, performing over 30,000 procedures since 2006. 

Dr. Heimmel has been honored with many awards including Top Ophthalmologists in America, Compassionate Doctor Award, Patient’s Choice Award, Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NJ Top Docs, and New York Magazine’s Top Doctors. As a result, he is among the most chosen ophthalmologists by other doctors and nurses for their own care. 

He started his practice, Eye Care Specialists, with the vision to deliver the latest treatments for his patients. Dr. Heimmel believes that each patient is unique and loves spending time with them to discuss their treatment goals and needs. 

Dr. Heimmel was selected to join a prestigious BA/MD program at Rutgers University. He graduated with high honors and then went on to complete his residency training at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. 

Dedicated to safe and comfortable eye care, Dr. Heimmel is certified in LASIK and LenSx® cataract surgery. He is well-known as a specialist in laser eye surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) treatments. He has also published numerous articles in esteemed medical journals on treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy.

As a lifelong New Jersey resident, Dr. Heimmel is committed to providing quality services to the community. At Eye Care Specialists, he offers advanced eye care using state-of-the-art technology and personalized treatment plans. 

When not caring for his patients, Dr. Heimmel is an avid swimmer and tennis player. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children.

Stanislav Ilyusha, OD, is an experienced and detail-oriented optometrist. He leads the team at Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. 

Dr. Ilyusha earned his doctoral degree in optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. At Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay, Dr. Ilyusha tends to patients struggling with various concerns, including allergic eye problems, astigmatism, corneal abrasion, and eye inflammation. 

He is also experienced in dealing with procedures like comprehensive dilated eye exams. Additionally, he is fluent in English and Russian, making him accessible to patients from various cultural backgrounds. 

Dr. Ilyusha is passionate about providing his patients with optimal and leading-edge care for their recovery and overall maintenance of eye health. He is attentive to his patient’s concerns and strives to partner with them to make eye care an integral part of their health. 

Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay offers professional, proactive, comprehensive eye care to patients in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and the surrounding area. Experienced optometrist Stanislav Ilyusha, OD, and a qualified team provide a wide variety of services with a holistic, integrative approach for all ages at a modern office featuring state-of-the-art equipment.

Basic eye care services include standard glasses and contact lens exams. This helps patients get an accurate prescription for corrective lenses so they can enjoy clear vision. Patients can select from an array of specialty eyewear brands, including Zeiss™, Varilux™, Silhouette®, Philipp Plein™, Chopard®, Ray-ban®, Bottega Veneta®, Prada®, and Gucci® as well as specialty contact lenses. 

The practice provides thorough diabetic eye exams and management of glaucoma. The team also sees patients struggling with eye allergies and people needing dry eye get treatment or emergency eye care. 

Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay offers pediatric eye care and welcomes children of all ages. The new office is fully accessible to people who use a wheelchair, too. The entire staff commits to providing compassionate, quality care for every patient.

Patients looking for a quality eye care provider can call Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay today or use this website to schedule an appointment online. 

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Edward Marcus, M.D. was born in New York City, and grew up on Long Island. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where he graduated with honors in 2004. He then moved to New York, where he attended medical school at the Carl Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, where he earned his M.D. degree. Dr. Marcus completed ophthalmology residency training at Rutgers University - New Jersey Medical School. He then received fellowship training in vitreo-retinal surgery at the Kresge Eye Institute of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Dr. Marcus specializes in medical and surgical management of retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. He also specializes in treating inflammatory and infectious eye diseases.