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Joseph J. Tseng, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with over 12 years of experience providing high-quality care to residents in and around New York City. As a key member of the team of physicians at Retina Associates of New York, Dr. Tseng offers individualized care for some of the most sensitive vitreoretinal and ocular inflammatory concerns.

Dr. Tseng graduated with honors from Stanford University in Stanford, California, with a bachelor’s degree in human biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Tseng earned his medical degree Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City.

After a medical internship at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Tseng began his ophthalmology training with a residency at Columbia University Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Tseng completed two fellowships, one in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, and another in uveitis and ocular immunology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

In addition to his work in patient care, Dr. Tseng is also a clinical assistant professor at the State University of New York’s Department of Ophthalmology, where he was named Teacher of the Year in 2019. He has written numerous articles, abstracts, and book chapters and reviews, and he has made dozens of select presentations and lectures.

Dr. Tseng is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Akhilesh Singh, M.D., is a Board Certified physician specializing in ophthalmology. The doctor offers a wide variety of eye care services to his patients who live in the Forest Hills and Queens neighborhoods of New York. Dr. Singh has over 15 years of experience treating many different health conditions that affect the eyes including glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinal disease.

Dr. Singh received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. He went on to complete his internship at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He then attended Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey where he completed his residency in Ophthalmology. The doctor continues to pursue his education so he can provide the latest in technological advancements in his field of practice.

Highly experienced ophthalmologist Randa Garrana, MD, one of a small number of eye surgeons to rank in the top 1% in vision-correction experience in the United States. She specializes in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Advanced Lasik in Manhattan, New York City, and Long Beach, California. Dr. Garrana offers general eye exams, LASIK, PRK, Corneal Cross-Linking, Refractive Cataract Surgery, and much more. With her extensive experience, use of state-of-the-art technology, and dedication to compassionate patient care, she’s one of the most popular ophthalmologists in Southern California and New York City. Dr. Garrana has earned multiple Patient’s Choice awards and was also named a California Top Doc and a New York Top Doc in recent years.

Dr. Garrana earned her medical degree at the American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Lebanon. She then completed a research fellowship in Corneal Wound Healing at Georgetown University Center for Sight in Washington, DC. Dr. Garrana completed her Internship at New York University Medical Center, then went on to complete her Ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.

With her extensive LASIK and PRK research work and impressive academic record, Dr. Garrana was accepted to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School in Boston for specialty training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Garrana never stops broadening her knowledge and is continually honing her skills to ensure that her patients always get the best outcomes and care using the very best technology

Dr. Garrana knows that the eyes are among the body’s most important organs, and that good eyesight is truly a gift. Dr. Garrana has made it her life’s goal to correct and restore vision problems in patients from all walks of life. She believes that everyone deserves to enjoy clear vision. To this end, she promises patients customized and compassionate care using the latest, cutting-edge technology.

To get a free LASIK consultation or schedule an appointment, click online booking or call Advanced Lasik today.

Dr. Kashyap is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive oculoplastic surgery. Practicing in the heart of New York City, she specializes in blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, post-Mohs repair, orbital plastic surgery, and various aesthetic procedures including laser, injectables, and PRP.  

Dr. Kashyap’s medical education began after graduating top of her class at University of Pennsylvania with honors. After obtaining her medical degree and finishing internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Kashyap completed her Ophthalmology residency at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. In her elected pursuit for additional training, she went on to complete an advanced fellowship in ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. 

She has devoted additional years of formalized fellowship training and is actively certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Having performed hundreds of procedures since the start of her medical career, Dr. Kashyap is among the most highly trained oculoplastic specialists with over 15 years of medical experience, with the expertise to address cosmetic and reconstructive concerns around the eyes. 

A long time New York native, Dr. Kashyap grew up in Long Island. As Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Kashyap enjoys teaching resident physicians. Now conducting private practice at the heart of Manhattan, she specializes in informing and empowering patients in their unique beauty through proactive practice, the most innovative and advanced techniques, and precise care tailored to each patient.

Dr. Kashyap and Hudson Face + Eye Specialties:

• Blepharoplasty
• Ptosis Repair
• Post-Mohs Repair
• Orbital Plastic Surgery
• Same-Day Stye Removal
• Laser
• Injectables
• PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma)

At Hudson Face & Eye, we are committed to empowering our patients through patient education and approaching the patient’s desired outcomes with respect to their natural features. 

We understand the relationship between care and well-being, and each person deserves to live confidently in their own unique beauty. To deliver the best care we believe strongly in personally meeting each patient to address goals and concerns with goal-oriented solutions and realistic expectations.

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.

Ashwinee Ragam, MD is board-certified and a corneal fellowship-trained ophthalmologist.

Dr. Ragam graduated summa cum laude from The College of New Jersey. She was accepted to the competitive, accelerated, seven-year BS/MD program at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where she finished at the top of her class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed an ophthalmology residency as well as corneal subspecialty fellowship at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. She was selected by her peers and mentors to become Chief Resident. 

Both Dr. Ragam and her husband, an orthopaedic hand surgeon, are New Jersey natives and looked forward to returning home after training to grow their practices and raise their two sons.

Dr. Ragam performs cataract surgery, corneal procedures including full and partial-thickness (DMEK, DSEK) corneal transplantation, as well as pterygium excision. She is the first ophthalmologist in Ocean County to perform FDA-approved corneal collagen crosslinking for progressive keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia.

Over her years in practice, Dr. Ragam has developed a strong interest in the causes of ocular surface diseases which includes dry eyes. She runs our highly advanced Dry Eye Relief Center at InVision Eye Care, which assists numerous patients with this common yet complex condition. By focusing on Dry Eye, Dr. Ragam is able to optimize her patients’ vision and eye comfort before, during, and after their cataract surgeries.

Dr. Ragam has published several peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cornea Society, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Jonathan Gloth, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and retinal surgery specialist practicing at InVision EyeCare. He specializes in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and uveitis.

Dr. Gloth graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He also received the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (awarded to students with a 4.0 grade-point average). He then graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he was inducted into the national medical honors society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and finished rigorous fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery and uveitis at Albany Medical College in New York. During his time in Albany, he was appointed a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology. 

Dr. Gloth was board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 2011. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists. Dr. Gloth’s work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented numerous times at national meetings.

His areas of surgical expertise include retinal detachment repair, diabetic hemorrhage evacuation, macular hole repair, and macular pucker peeling. Dr. Gloth also treats complications of cataract extraction, such as removal of retained lens fragments and intraocular lens repositioning. 

Outside of his practice, Dr. Gloth is an avid sports fan. He lives on the shore and enjoys exercise, hiking, and traveling.  Most of all he relishes spending time with his beautiful wife and four children.

Dr. Hedaya is well-regarded by his peers in Ophthalmology who frequently seek his opinion. He is loved by his patients who appreciate not only the depth of his expertise, but also his engaging personality, caring and outstanding skills.

He has trained at some of the finest institutions in the country, including Mt. Zion/UCSF, North Shore/Cornell Medical Center, and the New York University Medical Center. In addition to the standard ophthalmology residency program, he had elected additional pre- and post-residency fellowship training programs to expand his knowledge base and skills. Consequently he ranked in the top 10% nationally in his board certification in ophthalmology.

Dr. Hedaya served as Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmic Surgery at the New York University Medical Center. He also was a certified supervisor for the LADARVision excimer laser.  He specializes in non-incision laser vision correction, called PRK, on the leading-edge German-engineered Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser system. Dr. Hedaya enjoys teaching the nuance of laser vision correction as well as the LenSx cataract laser to other surgeons.

It is his nature to be intellectually inquisitive, and he is well regarded in the ophthalmic industry. He participates in many web seminars and meetings around the world. His most recent publication focused on how to optimize surgical results.

With over 30 years of growing surgical experience, Dr. Hedaya has developed a strong track record of excellent results with extremely low complication rates. He is among the most experienced cataract and laser vision correction specialists on the Jersey Shore. Our office databases the surgical results and they are outstanding. He also has a keen interest in more difficult cases, including patients who have had laser vision correction or other eye procedures in the past.

Dr. Hedaya resides on the shore, loves being married, and has four dynamic children. His hobbies are ophthalmology (of course), teaching doctors, learning languages, exercise - including downhill skiing, biking, as well as travel. He is a fan of the ballet, symphony, and adores the American standards!

 

Dr. Marc von Roemer, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who earned his medical degree at New Jersey Medical School. After graduating medical school with honors and at the top of his class, Dr. von Roemer completed his residency training at Stony Brook University in New York, where he was selected as Chief Resident. He has been with InVision Eyecare since 2000.

Dr. von Roemer is well recognized for his outstanding medical skills. His areas of special expertise include: the treatment of macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye. He is also trained in performing laser eye surgery to improve vitreous floaters. Dr. von Roemer is certified to perform laser vision correction and also offers BOTOX® and Juvederm® for facial rejuvenation.

Dr Marc von Roemer is the Director of the Laser Vision Center at InVision. Dr von Roemer is extremely well respected by his patients who consistently applaud his excellent surgical skill, outcomes and focused personal care. Dr Von Roemer has a strong interest in laser vision outcomes as well as safety. Recent technologic acquisitions will reinforce our already outstanding safety record of performing laser vision correction for over 20 years.

Dr. von Roemer is a lifelong New Jersey resident and lives locally with his wife and five children. His interests are spending time with his family, photography, hiking and skiing.

 

Neil G. Dreizen, M.D.

Dr. Dreizen completed his undergraduate studies summa cum laude earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University. He graduated summa cum laude from Boston University Medical School, and completed his Ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. After two years of fellowship training at Emory University in Atlanta, he spent two years as Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dreizen joined Southern Shores Eye Center, P.A. (formerly Erickson, Dreizen & Lee Eye Center, P.A.) in 1988. Dr. Dreizen is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has served as President of the Medical Staff at Southern Ocean County Medical Center. He is also a member of the Wills Eye Hospital Society, the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and the Society of Heed Fellows.

Robert E. Lee III, M.D.

Dr. Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree with high honors from the University of Notre Dame. He attended Duke University Medical School and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh where he finished as Chief Resident. Dr. Lee joined Southern Shores Eye Center in 1998. He is a managing partner since 2003. Dr. Lee is an active Board Certified Ophthalmologist serving the Manahawkin and surrounding communities for almost 30 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He serves on the Operations Committee of AtlantiCare Surgery Centers. Dr. Lee is actively involved in Multifocal Premium and Toric IOLs in advanced sutureless cataract surgery. He offers minimally invasive glaucoma surgery at the time of cataract extraction.

Dr. Lee is proficient in Botox® and Juvéderm administration. He offers additional treatments to tighten, revitalize, and rejuvenate the skin. Dr. Lee is pleased to offer these services to his patients to maximize their vision and well-being!

Dr. Lee enjoys family time at the beach. He likes to root on his favorite sports teams and his children’s sport activities. When the opportunity presents itself, he enjoys time at the gym, golf course and quiet time with his wife and 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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Meet Dr. Marano

Matthew Marano Jr., MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and nationally recognized leader in laser vision correction and advanced cataract surgery. As founder and director of Marano Eye Care — with offices in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey — he brings subspecialty-level expertise to one of the region's most comprehensive ophthalmology practices.

Dr. Marano earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University School of Medicine. A trusted referral destination for colleagues throughout New Jersey, he has been named a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor for more than a decade — a distinction reflecting both his surgical outcomes and his reputation among peers.

Among the first surgeons in the country to perform bladeless laser cataract surgery, Dr. Marano remains at the cutting edge of vision-restoring technology. His surgical expertise includes LenSx femtosecond laser cataract surgery, iLASIK with Advanced CustomVue wavefront mapping, implantation of advanced technology intraocular lenses (including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of field IOLs), and iStent microdevice implantation for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). His team performs more than 2,000 major eye surgeries annually in a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility.

Beyond the operating room, Marano Eye Care offers comprehensive evaluation and medical management of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and a full spectrum of anterior and posterior segment conditions — all supported by the latest diagnostic and imaging technology.

Dr. Marano currently serves as Chief of Ophthalmology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Saint Michael's Medical Center, where he lectures regularly on surgical technique and the management of complex ocular disease. He also serves as Chief Medical Editor of Ophthalmology 360, a digital publication dedicated to advances in eye care.

Integrity, precision, and compassionate care define every aspect of Dr. Marano's practice — for patients and referring physicians alike.