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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.

Dr. Squillante has been a member of Retina Associates of New York since 2015. Prior to joining Retina Associates, Dr. Squillante had his own solo retina practice for over 30 years in New York City.

Dr. Squillante earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. Upon graduation, he completed a year of surgical internship and a year of neurosurgical residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Medical Center in the Bronx.

After completing his military service in the United States Airforce, Dr. Squillante completed athree­ year residency in ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Having a desire to specialize in retinal disorders, Dr. Squillante obtained a fellowship in retinal diseases at the world-famous Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Thisretinal fellowship was completed under the auspices of Dr. Arnall Patz, a world-renowned leader in laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Upon returning to New York City, Dr. Squillante founded "Retinacare", a solo retina practice dedicated to providing quality, one-on-one care of retinal disorders. He now continues his work at Retina Associates of New York, by providing care dedicated to individual patient needs.

Dr. Squillante is a member of The American Society of Retina Specialists, The American College of Surgeons and The American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Alfred J. Nadel joined Retina Associates of New York in 2003, to which he brought forty years of Clinical Vitreo-Retinal practice.

A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Nadel did his internship at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco; his residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago; and a Fellowship in Retinal Diseases & Surgery at New York Hospital of Cornell University Medical School.

He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University and is currently an Attending Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was the director of the Retinal Service. He has received awards as “Teacher of the Year” and trained many medical students who eventually became Retinal Specialists now in practice throughout the country.

Dr. Nadel is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, the British-American Retina Group, the Societe Francaise D’Ophthalmologie, the New York Society of Clinical Ophthalmology, the Committee on Continuing Medical Education and the New York County Medical Society. He has written many articles published in ophthalmic journals as well as several chapters in ophthalmic textbooks. He has also presented papers at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the “Societe d’Ophtalmologie Francaise”. As one of the early participants in the prestigious “ORBIS” program, he undertook medical missions in Costa Rica and China, for which he received acclaim from the Lions Club of Costa Rica and “ORBIS”. He has also been involved in training missions in Poland and India.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Dr. Decker

 

Edward Decker, MD, joined Marano Eye Care in 1996 and has provided the most cutting-edge ophthalmology services to patients since that time. He sees patients at the practice's three convenient locations in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Decker is an honor society graduate of Cornell University in New York City. He attended medical school at Upstate Medical University at Syracuse before completing his internship at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Decker served his residency at Summa Medical Center in Akron, Ohio, where he was selected to be Chief Resident senior year. As a Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Dr. Decker cares for most eye disorders in patients of all ages.

With a commitment to his patients, Dr. Decker's professional skills and expertise are complemented by his desire to serve his patients with the care and respect they deserve. He has a particular interest in refractive surgery, laser vision correction, and the use of lasers to treat both diabetes and glaucoma. Dr. Decker has been performing laser vision correction surgery since 1996 and has significant experience in this field. He performs bladeless LASIK with the VISX and Intralase lasers. His expertise helps his patients achieve excellent visual outcomes.

Dr. Decker has presented at national meetings, authored journal articles, and is frequently invited to speak to his colleagues and other medical professionals. He has received numerous civic awards for community service. Dr. Decker has traveled to Ghana to perform surgeries on those who did not have access to the health care we take for granted.

Outside of the office, Dr. Decker enjoys scuba diving, photography, tennis, and cheering his kids on during their sporting activities. He is married and lives with his wife, Laura, and their three children, Carly, Ellie, and Noah, in the West Essex area.

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.

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