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Dr. Sherief Raouf, MD is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, corneal disease, and laser vision correction — including LASIK and PRK.

Dr. Raouf earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from Stony Brook University School of Medicine, following his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Northwell Health Eye Institute, then pursued advanced subspecialty training through a clinical fellowship in corneal and external ocular disease and refractive surgery.

His surgical expertise spans a broad range of vision-restoring and vision-enhancing procedures, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, advanced corneal surgery, corneal cross-linking (CXL), LASIK, and PRK. Dr. Raouf is equally skilled in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease and complex ocular surface conditions.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Raouf has authored more than a dozen publications in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), staying at the forefront of advances in eye care.

Born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Raouf is privileged to care for the community where he grew up. Outside the office, he cherishes time with his wife, son and new daughter.

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.

About Dr. Todd J. Bragin

As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Todd Bragin, MD offers expert eye care services and surgeries to patients from in and around Lynbrook, New York. He provides a comprehensive array of services, including everything from general eye care and exams to advanced treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Dr. Bragin earned his medical degree at Northwestern University School of Medicine, one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, in Chicago, Illinois. He went on to serve his internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, and his Ophthalmology residency at Saint Vincent Hospital/Medical Center of New York.

During his final year, he served as the chief resident in Ophthalmology. He is board-certified and a fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Bragin has over 30 years of experience as an ophthalmologist committed to providing the best possible care to his patients, helping them reach full visual potential. He stays up-to-date with emerging technologies in ophthalmology. For example, he is one of the first surgeons to offer state-of-the-art laser surgery techniques to gently and safely remove your cataract, allowing rapid healing. Dr. Bragin has been certified to perform LASIK and PRK vision correction since 1996.

Dr. Bragin gives his patients highly personalized care, catering to their specific needs. Our office tries to be very accommodating with convenient office hours available. Emergencies are addressed the same day.  He is a respected surgeon and provides nonsurgical and noninvasive treatment options to restore patients' eye health and vision to the maximum degree possible.