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Dr. Felicia Donnolo is an Optometrist who received her degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry in Manhattan. She has been working in the optical field for almost thirty years providing care for the Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights community that she grew up in. Dr. Felicia Donnolo attended St. Ephrem’s, then Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island, New York University, and Brooklyn College on academic scholarships and graduated cum laude from Brooklyn College. Dr. Donnolo currently works with her husband, Marc Shuff, a licenced Optician with degrees from Brooklyn College and New York City College of Technology.

Dr. Felicia Donnolo specializes in the fitting of soft, gas permeable, and bifocal contact lenses for patients with presbyopia, keratoconus, astigmatism and dry eye.

Dr. Galina Benimovich is primary eye care provider with over 24 years of experience in examining, diagnosing and treating various eyes conditions. This includes prescribing visual corrections and managing acute and chronic conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal abrasion, dry eyes, diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

She uses advanced equipment and technology to evaluate and treat all her patients. She is committed to educating patients about their conditions and taking the time to explain the various treatment options available to them. She wants all of her patients to feel comfortable and confident about the care they receive.

Throughout her career, she collaborated with top ophthalmologists, managing eye diseases, and co-managing surgical cases.

She graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001, currently Salus University.

From Dr. Benimovich
“I chose to pursue a degree in optometry when I realized how much a simple service, providing good vision with a pair of glasses, can profoundly affect someone’s life. I enjoy using my training to listen to and understand the unique visual needs of each of my patients and to recommend individualized treatments. My mission is to get to know patients and their families and to work with them to take care of their eye and vision needs.“

Dr. Galina Benimovich is primary eye care provider with over 24 years of experience in examining, diagnosing and treating various eyes conditions. This includes prescribing visual corrections and managing acute and chronic conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal abrasion, dry eyes, diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

She uses advanced equipment and technology to evaluate and treat all her patients. She is committed to educating patients about their conditions and taking the time to explain the various treatment options available to them. She wants all of her patients to feel comfortable and confident about the care they receive.

Throughout her career, she collaborated with top ophthalmologists, managing eye diseases, and co-managing surgical cases.

She graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001, currently Salus University.

From Dr. Benimovich
“I chose to pursue a degree in optometry when I realized how much a simple service, providing good vision with a pair of glasses, can profoundly affect someone’s life. I enjoy using my training to listen to and understand the unique visual needs of each of my patients and to recommend individualized treatments. My mission is to get to know patients and their families and to work with them to take care of their eye and vision needs.“

Dr. Galina Benimovich is primary eye care provider with over 24 years of experience in examining, diagnosing and treating various eyes conditions. This includes prescribing visual corrections and managing acute and chronic conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal abrasion, dry eyes, diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

She uses advanced equipment and technology to evaluate and treat all her patients. She is committed to educating patients about their conditions and taking the time to explain the various treatment options available to them. She wants all of her patients to feel comfortable and confident about the care they receive.

Throughout her career, she collaborated with top ophthalmologists, managing eye diseases, and co-managing surgical cases.

She graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001, currently Salus University.

From Dr. Benimovich
“I chose to pursue a degree in optometry when I realized how much a simple service, providing good vision with a pair of glasses, can profoundly affect someone’s life. I enjoy using my training to listen to and understand the unique visual needs of each of my patients and to recommend individualized treatments. My mission is to get to know patients and their families and to work with them to take care of their eye and vision needs.“

Dr. Galina Benimovich is primary eye care provider with over 24 years of experience in examining, diagnosing and treating various eyes conditions. This includes prescribing visual corrections and managing acute and chronic conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal abrasion, dry eyes, diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

She uses advanced equipment and technology to evaluate and treat all her patients. She is committed to educating patients about their conditions and taking the time to explain the various treatment options available to them. She wants all of her patients to feel comfortable and confident about the care they receive.

Throughout her career, she collaborated with top ophthalmologists, managing eye diseases, and co-managing surgical cases.

She graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001, currently Salus University.

From Dr. Benimovich
“I chose to pursue a degree in optometry when I realized how much a simple service, providing good vision with a pair of glasses, can profoundly affect someone’s life. I enjoy using my training to listen to and understand the unique visual needs of each of my patients and to recommend individualized treatments. My mission is to get to know patients and their families and to work with them to take care of their eye and vision needs.“

Eric R. Straut, OD, is a dedicated optometrist with specialization in retinal diseases demonstrating a profound commitment to enhancing the vision and well-being of his patients. He offers compassionate care to patients at Atlantic Eye Consultants, with offices in Melbourne, Rockledge and Palm Bay, Florida. 

With a comprehensive focus on conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye diseases, and low vision, Dr. Straut brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. In addition to his proficiency in managing retinal disorders, Dr. Straut possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses contact lens fitting, dry eye management, and providing post-surgical and emergency eye care. 

His approach to patient care is marked by personalized attention and tailored treatment plans, reflecting his unwavering dedication to meeting the unique vision needs of each individual.

Dr. Straut's blend of technical proficiency and compassionate demeanor has earned him widespread admiration among his patients and peers alike. He is revered for his ability not only to diagnose and treat complex eye conditions but also to provide comfort and reassurance throughout the treatment process. 

Dr. Straut's unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of care, empowering them to achieve optimal visual health and quality of life.

Dr. Straut was born in Virginia and enjoys camping, hunting and playing soccer. He and his wife moved to Melbourne in 2012 where the enjoy raising thier son, Luke.

Eric R. Straut, OD, is a dedicated optometrist with specialization in retinal diseases demonstrating a profound commitment to enhancing the vision and well-being of his patients. He offers compassionate care to patients at Atlantic Eye Consultants, with offices in Melbourne, Rockledge and Palm Bay, Florida. 

With a comprehensive focus on conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye diseases, and low vision, Dr. Straut brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. In addition to his proficiency in managing retinal disorders, Dr. Straut possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses contact lens fitting, dry eye management, and providing post-surgical and emergency eye care. 

His approach to patient care is marked by personalized attention and tailored treatment plans, reflecting his unwavering dedication to meeting the unique vision needs of each individual.

Dr. Straut's blend of technical proficiency and compassionate demeanor has earned him widespread admiration among his patients and peers alike. He is revered for his ability not only to diagnose and treat complex eye conditions but also to provide comfort and reassurance throughout the treatment process. 

Dr. Straut's unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of care, empowering them to achieve optimal visual health and quality of life.

Dr. Straut was born in Virginia and enjoys camping, hunting and playing soccer. He and his wife moved to Melbourne in 2012 where the enjoy raising thier son, Luke.

Eric R. Straut, OD, is a dedicated optometrist with specialization in retinal diseases demonstrating a profound commitment to enhancing the vision and well-being of his patients. He offers compassionate care to patients at Atlantic Eye Consultants, with offices in Melbourne, Rockledge and Palm Bay, Florida. 

With a comprehensive focus on conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye diseases, and low vision, Dr. Straut brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. In addition to his proficiency in managing retinal disorders, Dr. Straut possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses contact lens fitting, dry eye management, and providing post-surgical and emergency eye care. 

His approach to patient care is marked by personalized attention and tailored treatment plans, reflecting his unwavering dedication to meeting the unique vision needs of each individual.

Dr. Straut's blend of technical proficiency and compassionate demeanor has earned him widespread admiration among his patients and peers alike. He is revered for his ability not only to diagnose and treat complex eye conditions but also to provide comfort and reassurance throughout the treatment process. 

Dr. Straut's unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that his patients receive the highest standard of care, empowering them to achieve optimal visual health and quality of life.

Dr. Straut was born in Virginia and enjoys camping, hunting and playing soccer. He and his wife moved to Melbourne in 2012 where the enjoy raising thier son, Luke.

Jeremy M. Cotliar is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Cotliar specializes in glaucoma surgery, manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology.  He also performs Botox and filler injections in his office. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Cotliar received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cotliar completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He then completed a year of training in glaucoma eye surgery at the University of California at Irvine, followed by a mini-LASIK fellowship with Dr. Michael Vrabec of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Dr. Cotliar is certified and experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), including iStent, Kahook Dual-Blade goniotomy, OMNI canaloplasty/ goniotomy, Iridex micropulse laser, and many other procedures. Dr. Cotliar tailors individual plans for all of his surgery patients.

Dr. Cotliar is a member of the voluntary ophthalmology faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University, where he trains residents and fellows in cataract, glaucoma, pterygium, and other anterior segment eye surgeries.

Dr. Cotliar maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest developments in ophthalmology. He’s a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Cotliar has surgical privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan’s East Village. He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Jeremy M. Cotliar is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Cotliar specializes in glaucoma surgery, manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology.  He also performs Botox and filler injections in his office. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Cotliar received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cotliar completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He then completed a year of training in glaucoma eye surgery at the University of California at Irvine, followed by a mini-LASIK fellowship with Dr. Michael Vrabec of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Dr. Cotliar is certified and experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), including iStent, Kahook Dual-Blade goniotomy, OMNI canaloplasty/ goniotomy, Iridex micropulse laser, and many other procedures. Dr. Cotliar tailors individual plans for all of his surgery patients.

Dr. Cotliar is a member of the voluntary ophthalmology faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University, where he trains residents and fellows in cataract, glaucoma, pterygium, and other anterior segment eye surgeries.

Dr. Cotliar maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest developments in ophthalmology. He’s a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Cotliar has surgical privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan’s East Village. He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Jeremy M. Cotliar is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Cotliar specializes in glaucoma surgery, manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology.  He also performs Botox and filler injections in his office. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Cotliar received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cotliar completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He then completed a year of training in glaucoma eye surgery at the University of California at Irvine, followed by a mini-LASIK fellowship with Dr. Michael Vrabec of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Dr. Cotliar is certified and experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), including iStent, Kahook Dual-Blade goniotomy, OMNI canaloplasty/ goniotomy, Iridex micropulse laser, and many other procedures. Dr. Cotliar tailors individual plans for all of his surgery patients.

Dr. Cotliar is a member of the voluntary ophthalmology faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University, where he trains residents and fellows in cataract, glaucoma, pterygium, and other anterior segment eye surgeries.

Dr. Cotliar maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest developments in ophthalmology. He’s a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Cotliar has surgical privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan’s East Village. He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Michael N. Mandese, OD, is a distinguished leader in optometry, renowned for his expertise and extensive experience spanning over 25 years. He works out of Atlantic Eye Consultants, located in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida. 

As a fellow of the esteemed American Academy of Optometry and the sole optometric physician to be admitted into the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Dr. Mandese stands at the forefront of his field. With a specialized focus on neuro-optometry, Dr. Mandese possesses a comprehensive understanding of complex visual conditions such as double vision, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and optic nerve diseases. His adeptness extends to various facets of optometry, including contact lens fittings, dry eye management, and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Mandese's commitment to excellence is evident in his dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of vision-related neurological disorders. His compassionate approach to patient care, combined with his unparalleled expertise, has established him as a trusted authority in the field of optometry, providing invaluable support and guidance to patients seeking solutions for their visual health needs.

Dr. Mandese was raised on Merritt Island. His wife of over twenty years, LeAnn, is also an Optometric Physician. They have two beautiful daughters, one son and their Standard Poodle, Barney. Dr. Mandese enjoys sailing, gourmet cooking, skiing, and plays the piano.

Michael N. Mandese, OD, is a distinguished leader in optometry, renowned for his expertise and extensive experience spanning over 25 years. He works out of Atlantic Eye Consultants, located in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida. 

As a fellow of the esteemed American Academy of Optometry and the sole optometric physician to be admitted into the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Dr. Mandese stands at the forefront of his field. With a specialized focus on neuro-optometry, Dr. Mandese possesses a comprehensive understanding of complex visual conditions such as double vision, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and optic nerve diseases. His adeptness extends to various facets of optometry, including contact lens fittings, dry eye management, and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Mandese's commitment to excellence is evident in his dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of vision-related neurological disorders. His compassionate approach to patient care, combined with his unparalleled expertise, has established him as a trusted authority in the field of optometry, providing invaluable support and guidance to patients seeking solutions for their visual health needs.

Dr. Mandese was raised on Merritt Island. His wife of over twenty years, LeAnn, is also an Optometric Physician. They have two beautiful daughters, one son and their Standard Poodle, Barney. Dr. Mandese enjoys sailing, gourmet cooking, skiing, and plays the piano.

Michael N. Mandese, OD, is a distinguished leader in optometry, renowned for his expertise and extensive experience spanning over 25 years. He works out of Atlantic Eye Consultants, located in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida. 

As a fellow of the esteemed American Academy of Optometry and the sole optometric physician to be admitted into the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Dr. Mandese stands at the forefront of his field. With a specialized focus on neuro-optometry, Dr. Mandese possesses a comprehensive understanding of complex visual conditions such as double vision, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and optic nerve diseases. His adeptness extends to various facets of optometry, including contact lens fittings, dry eye management, and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Mandese's commitment to excellence is evident in his dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of vision-related neurological disorders. His compassionate approach to patient care, combined with his unparalleled expertise, has established him as a trusted authority in the field of optometry, providing invaluable support and guidance to patients seeking solutions for their visual health needs.

Dr. Mandese was raised on Merritt Island. His wife of over twenty years, LeAnn, is also an Optometric Physician. They have two beautiful daughters, one son and their Standard Poodle, Barney. Dr. Mandese enjoys sailing, gourmet cooking, skiing, and plays the piano.

Michael N. Mandese, OD, is a distinguished leader in optometry, renowned for his expertise and extensive experience spanning over 25 years. He works out of Atlantic Eye Consultants, located in Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, Florida. 

As a fellow of the esteemed American Academy of Optometry and the sole optometric physician to be admitted into the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Dr. Mandese stands at the forefront of his field. With a specialized focus on neuro-optometry, Dr. Mandese possesses a comprehensive understanding of complex visual conditions such as double vision, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and optic nerve diseases. His adeptness extends to various facets of optometry, including contact lens fittings, dry eye management, and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Mandese's commitment to excellence is evident in his dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of vision-related neurological disorders. His compassionate approach to patient care, combined with his unparalleled expertise, has established him as a trusted authority in the field of optometry, providing invaluable support and guidance to patients seeking solutions for their visual health needs.

Dr. Mandese was raised on Merritt Island. His wife of over twenty years, LeAnn, is also an Optometric Physician. They have two beautiful daughters, one son and their Standard Poodle, Barney. Dr. Mandese enjoys sailing, gourmet cooking, skiing, and plays the piano.

James Kelly, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Kelly specializes in treating numerous eye disorders, including dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Kelly attended Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan and earned his undergraduate and medical school degrees at Georgetown University in Washington DC. He completed a surgical internship at New York’s Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn. There, he rotated through numerous specialties, including trauma surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic intensive care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and internal medicine.

Dr. Kelly finished his medical training with a residency in ophthalmology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Glen Oaks, Queens, where he served as chief resident. He maintains his advanced credentials to stay current with the latest advances in ophthalmology. Dr. Kelly also helps teach the Osler board review class.

He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

James Kelly, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Kelly specializes in treating numerous eye disorders, including dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Kelly attended Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan and earned his undergraduate and medical school degrees at Georgetown University in Washington DC. He completed a surgical internship at New York’s Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn. There, he rotated through numerous specialties, including trauma surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic intensive care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and internal medicine.

Dr. Kelly finished his medical training with a residency in ophthalmology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Glen Oaks, Queens, where he served as chief resident. He maintains his advanced credentials to stay current with the latest advances in ophthalmology. Dr. Kelly also helps teach the Osler board review class.

He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Michele Dorian OD joins Negrey Eye Associates as a fully licensed optometrist and is certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Optometry. Prior to joining Negrey Eye, Dr. Dorian practiced optometry in Chester County for over 25 years. Dr. Dorian offers routine eye examinations and fitting of contacts lenses including astigmatic and bifocal lenses. Dr. Dorian practices comprehensive eye care to evaluate and diagnose common eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Dr. Dorian is state certified to medically treat glaucoma as well as inflammatory and infectious eye diseases.

Dr. Dorian was born and raised in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University summa cum laude and her Doctor of Optometry degree with clinical and academic honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She is a member of the National Glaucoma Society and the American Diabetes Association. In her free time, Dr. Dorian enjoys travelling, Phillies baseball, spending time with her three children and taking long walks with her husband and their dog.