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Dr. Julia Alexandrov is an Optometrist at My Optical, serving patients in the Brooklyn, NY area. Dr. Alexandrov performs exams for Contacts, exams for Eyeglasses, LASIK surgery referrals, Pterygium treatment, Astigmatism treatment, Macular Degeneration treatment, Glaucoma, Dry Eye and Cataract treatment.

Dr. Alexandrov earned her Bachelor of Art degree in psychology Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn College, New York. She then attended the State University Of New York College of Optometry, where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Dr. Alexandrov has completed her residency training at Brooklyn and St. Albans VA Hospital with an emphasis treatment and management of ocular disease.

Dr. Alexandrov has been serving as an Attending Optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute since 2001. In this position, she works closely with the leading New York City ophthalmologists, diagnosing and treating ocular disease and glaucoma patients as well as co-managing pre- and post-LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgery patients.

As a My Optical long serving and widely recognized specialist,  Dr. Alexandrov provides primary care optometry, management of ocular disease, dry eye, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma to many thankful patients.

Call today to arrange an appointment with Dr. Alexandrov!

At Accurate Eye Care, Dr. Chang is a leading orthokeratologist and optometrist providing services in Paramus, New Jersey for glasses and contact lenses for adults and children, emergency eye care, diabetic eye care, eye infections, cataract surgery consultations, LASIK consultations, corneal refractive therapy, and optometry consultations. She offers a full range of options to meet your eye care needs in a warm and welcoming environment.

After starting her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame and finishing her bachelor's degree at Pacific University, Dr. Chang completed her doctorate in optometry at the New England College of Optometry. She completed her hospital-based residency through the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Chang has a fellowship in orthokeratology from the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. She obtained IACMM (International Academy Certification in Myopia Management). She is also a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control. She is a diplomate by the American Board of Optometry. She was ranked among America’s top optometrists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.

Dr. Chang is professional in her practice and passionate about her patients. Dr. Chang offers the highest standards of quality and individualized attention to her patients in a relaxed and professional atmosphere. She looks to exceed patient expectations by providing personalized care for you and your family. Dr.Chang completes comprehensive eye exams herself and takes her time discussing the findings and different options available for each patient. She is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care for all of her patients by taking the time to listen and delivering individualized service.

Dr. Chang of Accurate Eye Care welcomes all new patients to the practice, where most major forms of health insurance are accepted.

Timsi Muttreja, OD, is an accomplished optometrist at Eyes on Second in New York City, New York. Dr. Muttreja is driven to provide exceptional and compassionate care to her patients and the people of New York City and East Village.

Dr. Muttreja earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY) in Oswego.

She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry (IAUPR) in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, where she was presented with an Award for Clinical Excellence.

Dr. Muttreja provides comprehensive eye examinations. She helps her patients manage various ocular diseases, including, but not limited to, dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal related problems.

Dr. Muttreja is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and Spanish. Her awareness of these different languages makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

In her free time, Dr. Muttreja enjoys traveling, art, and spending time with her family.

Lina Cawog, OD, is a dedicated and diligent optometrist at Eyes on Second in New York City, New York. She takes great pride in serving the people of New York City and East Village with remarkable care.

Dr. Cawog completed her Bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in Pennsylvania and The American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY) in New York City.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA) and was presented with the Practice Management Award of Excellence by Marchon in 2016.

Patients see her for a variety of reasons, including routine eye care examinations, glaucoma consultations, allergic eye problems, cornea problems, dry eye, contact lenses, and management of ocular pathology.

Dr. Cawog gives each patient her focused attention, and she prides herself on delivering the best treatment available. She conducts her appointments with the personalized care and attention that she would expect for her own family.

Dr. Cawog is fluent in English and Arabic. She also speaks conversational Spanish. Her awareness of these different languages makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Cawog enjoys traveling, reading, and food photography.

Fenella Shneur, OD, is an attentive and knowledgeable optometrist caring for patients at Eyes on Second in New York City, New York. She is dedicated to serving the people of New York City and East Village with high-quality and compassionate care.

Dr. Shneur completed her Bachelor's degree in Environment Biology from The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. Next, she achieved her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, Illinois.

Patients see Dr. Shneur for a variety of reasons, including comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye, and managing ocular diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Her goal is to deliver the highest standard of eye care to all patients. Dr. Shneur prides herself on listening to patients' concerns and thoroughly educating them on their ocular health throughout the entire exam.

Dr. Shneur is fluent in both English and Russian. Outside of her practice, she enjoys running outside, brunching at local restaurants, and exploring new cities and cultures.

Ilona Krugolets is a compassionate and dedicated optometrist caring for patients in New York. Dr. Krugolets received her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in NYC. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University, formerly known as the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. Krugolets is currently practicing here at Eyes on Second and our sister store Eyes on Park in New York City. Patients see her for a variety of reasons, including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens evaluations, dry eye and the management of other ocular pathologies.

Dr. Krugolets takes her time to get to know each patient, listen to their concerns, and formulate the best treatment plan for them. Her goal is to provide individualized and continuous care to her patients and their loved ones.

Dr. Krugolets is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her practice, she enjoys spending quality time with her son and husband, eating delicious food and traveling.

Irina Shiyan, OD, is a highly-skilled and well-rounded optometrist at Eyes on Second in New York, New York. Dr. Shiyan is devoted to providing the people of New York City with exceptional care.

Dr. Shiyan graduated with her doctorate in 2008 from The State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY) College of Optometry in New York City. She earned her undergraduate degree at New York University (NYU) College of Arts and Sciences.

After graduation, she became an integral part of a multi-specialty practice associated with Peninsula Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York. From pediatrics to adult eye care, Dr. Shiyan, in partnership with other doctors, provided a comprehensive range of ophthalmology and sub-specialty services.

In 2010, her vision of a boutique-style eye care establishment focused on personal attention, impeccable customer service, and unsurpassed expertise were finally realized. Dr. Shiyan and a fellow Optometrist, Dr. Natan Dorfman, opened Village Eyecare in the heart of the East Village in NYC.

Its novel location compliments Village Eyecare’s personable and friendly service. Dr. Shiyan and Dr. Dorfman are happy to offer a wide range of services and expertise to all East Village residents and visitors.

She also volunteers her time and expertise to charity organizations and events, offering free eye care and consultations to needy families and children. These nonprofits include the Special Olympics, Big Brother Big Sister events, and OneSight vision screenings.

When Dr. Shiyan is not seeing patients at Eyes on Second or volunteering at the many charity organizations or events, she is a part of, she travels to exotic locations and supports local art and music organizations.

Michael Aoyama, O.D., is a glaucoma-certified therapeutic optometrist at Stockdale Optometry. He is trained in the treatment and management of eye diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. He also has a special interest in family vision, geriatric care, and the preoperative and postoperative care of refractive and cataract patients.

Dr. Aoyama, who also goes by Dr. A, has deep knowledge in specialty contact lens fitting, and he’s proud to make Stockdale Optometry a leading resource for patients in need of specialty contacts. His areas of expertise include high astigmatism, rigid gas permeable lenses, and multifocal lenses.

Born in Tokyo and raised in Berkeley, California, Dr. Aoyama attended the University of California, Irvine, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. After completing his undergraduate education, he attended New England College of Optometry in Boston. 

After graduating from optometry school, Dr. Aoyama was a resident in hospitals around the country, including Veterans Affairs hospitals in Fresno, California,  New York, and Boston Community Health Center. 

With experience in pediatric and geriatric eye care, Dr. Aoyama enjoys working with patients of all ages. When not practicing optometry, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and cheering on the Golden State Warriors.

Dr. Donna Cooper was born in Taiwan, moved to the U.S. when she was two and was raised in Orange County. She attended the University of California at Riverside for her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, where she maintained a position on the Dean’s honor list. She pursued her doctoral degree in optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry, graduating cum laude. Her work experiences include caring for patients at the Veteran’s Hospital in Los Angeles and the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. In addition, Dr. Cooper worked at the Center for the Partially Sighted, performing low vision examinations to the visually impaired. Her care has also extended to numerous school districts to perform vision screenings, as well as seeing patients at the JWCH clinic located on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Dr. Cooper is glaucoma certified and manages various eye conditions. 

In her leisure time, she likes to read, bake, and cook. She enjoys spending time with her husband and sons. One of her favorite past times is traveling and New Zealand is her favorite place thus far. A quirky fact is that she is Celine Dion’s biggest fan.

To make an appointment with Dr. Cooper at Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, please click the book online button or call our office today!

Yelena Pinkhasova, OD, is a highly skilled, TPA-certified optometrist who provides friendly and professional care to her patients at Bainbridge Eye Care, located in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City.

Dr. Pinkhasova earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the New York State Optometric Association. Her TPA (therapeutic pharmaceutical agents) certification grants her the authority to prescribe medications to further treat her patients.

Dr. Pinkhasova is deeply experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular pathologies, from common conditions such as dry eyes, infected eyes, and near- and farsightedness, to more complex issues like cataracts, glaucoma, and autoimmune- and diabetes-related concerns. She’s also skilled in contact lens fitting.

Dr. Pinkhasova enjoys working with patients of all ages and actually specializes in children’s vision problems. Her fluency in English, Russian, and Spanish enable her to provide personalized and compassionate care to patients of all backgrounds. She looks forward to providing all of her patients with high-quality and individualized care.

Nicanor Lacsina, OD, is a board-certified physician practicing optometry. He practices at Bainbridge Eye Care, located in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. 

Dr. Lacsina attended optometry school at S.U.N.Y College of Optometry, in New York City, and graduated in 2006 having 14 years of experience. He completed an ocular disease and ocular surgery externship at OMNI Eye Services, located in Iselin, New Jersey, followed by an ocular disease externship at VA Extended Care Facility in St. Albans, New York.

He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of refractive conditions including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia. He also is highly knowledgeable in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of ocular diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. Additionally, he sees patients for contact lens fitting as well, including spherical, toric, and hard contact lenses.

In addition to his medical training, Dr. Lacsina also boasts research experience at State University of New York, where he observed the evaluation of tactile fonts on the visually impaired elderly population.

To better serve his patients, Dr. Lacsina speaks conversational Spanish and Tagalog.

Dr. Lacsina looks forward to meeting new patients at Bainbridge Eye Care and guiding them toward better vision.

Are your eyes DRY???

This is my second decade practicing as an optometrist, and the number of patients I see suffering from dry eye seems to be only increasing. Part of it is due to the environment (air conditioning, poor air quality), and another part is the way we use our eyes. Evaporative dry eye is the most common type, meaning the tears evaporate rapidly, leaving our eyes burning, stinging, or with a foreign body sensation... you name it!

Evaporative dry eye comes from insufficient production of oil from tiny tubes located in our eyelids called Meibomian glands. The Meibomian glands on our lower lid are the most important, as they release tiny oil particles from the openings in these tubes, and during the blink, the top lid spreads the oil across the eye, replenishing the oily part of the tear. The oil in the tears prevents the tears from evaporating, bringing protective molecules and oxygen to the tears that help fight bacteria and viruses like pink eye.

Unfortunately, as our blink rate decreases during computer work or driving, and our skin ages, losing its collagen, these little tubes get clogged with oil. The oil hardens and clogs them up. After an extended period of being clogged, the Meibomian glands atrophy, causing permanent chronic dry eye!

During this time, patients notice their eyes burning, excessively tearing, or experiencing a sensation as if something is in their eyes. This sensation comes from tears evaporating too quickly, therefore interfering with the normal consistency of the tears, and our body trying to make up for it by producing an extra “watery” part of the tear, which is unable to properly lubricate and protect the eye.

So what is the solution, you ask?!

Fortunately, there is a solution, and it works best when initiated early in the disease process.

Maintaining proper lid hygiene and function is the main focus to avoid this uncomfortable condition. I find that hot compresses using a microwavable mask, followed by eyelid wipes to remove excess debris and finally disinfection with a hypochlorous solution can be helpful in maintaining lid health. Diet supplementation with Omega-3 oil is helpful too.

Forma I and IPL have been pioneering in the treatment of dry eye as this is a great way to save those Meibomian glands from destruction by using radiofrequency to bulk heat the lids, stimulating collagen production and then using IPL (intense pulsed light) when possible to reduce inflammation. This procedure is a great tool in our toolbox as it gets to the root of the dry eye problem while also producing a favorable side effect of tightening the skin around the eye.

Ask us about which treatment is best for you at your next check-up!

Sincerely, 

Dr. Moyshelis

Dr. Marina Kotlyar is a top-rated optometrist providing skilled, compassionate care for patients in Brooklyn, NY, and throughout the New York City metro region. At Grand Vision Center, she offers all patients the most advanced eye care services, including routine comprehensive eye exams to help detect vision problems at their earliest stages so they can be corrected for optimal outcomes. As an experienced eye care provider, she offers evaluation and management for chronic eye diseases and conditions, including dry eye, glaucoma, anterior segment disease, as well as pre-op evaluation and post-op cataract management.  Services also include diagnosis and evaluation of retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy.

Located on Kings Highway, the office features state-of-the-art equipment, enabling Dr. Kotlyar to offer each patient the individualized care he or she needs to have the safest, most effective and most appropriate care for optimal visual outcomes. The practice also provides DMV vision exams and a complete selection of contact lenses and comfortable, fashionable eyewear to make getting the best eye care solutions as convenient and simple as possible.

After earning her OD degree at the New England College of Optometry where she focused on the management and treatment of all types of ocular diseases as well as geriatric eye care, Dr. Kotlyar completed an externship at the Bascom Palmer Institute in Miami, Florida, one of the nation's leading eye institutes.

At Grand Vision Center, Dr. Kotlyar welcomes new patients, providing customized, compassionate care to help patients enjoy better visual health. The practice accepts most major medical insurance plans, and Dr. Kotlyar speaks both English and Russian.

About Dr. Tamayeva

Eleonora Tamayeva, OD, is an experienced and attentive optometrist who provides high-quality care to the residents of Great Neck, New York, and its surrounding communities at Great Neck Opticians.

Dr. Tamayeva earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York’s College of Optometry in New York City, where she excelled in her program and graduated with honors. She went on to complete a specialty rotation in pediatric eye care at NYC Health + Hospitals’ Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, where she deepened her knowledge of optometric care in younger patients, from toddlers to teens.

In her practice, Dr. Tamayeva is adept at preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of ocular pathologies, such as pink eye, glaucoma, blepharitis, cataracts, and dry eyes, as well as fitting patients with glasses and contact lenses to treat near- and farsightedness, astigmatism, and computer eye strain.

Dr. Tamayeva is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and looks forward to providing her patients with dedicated and excellent care.

Dr. Claudia Younany OD was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor in Biology from California State University, Northridge and continued to pursue her Doctorate of Optometry from Western University of Health Science’s College of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Her clinical training was emphasized in specialty contact lenses and management of ocular diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. With the optometry field evolving, Dr. Younany is continuously learning about the newest techniques and technology to give her patients the best care. Being a lifelong resident of LA, she believes in the importance of establishing a relationship with patients and looks forward to providing the community with quality eye care.

When Dr. Younany isn’t seeing patients, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and spending time with her family.

For almost 25 years, Dr. Eri Sugino has been providing Hawaii’s people with exceptional, compassionate care at the Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaii.  Originally from Torrance, California, Dr. Sugino received her Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.  She earned her doctorate at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.

Dr. Sugino’s extensive clinical experience includes work at the Vision Therapy Clinic and Contact Lens Clinic at the Optometric Center of Fullerton, the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Los Angeles, and the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, California.  Dr. Sugino was in private practice with the Eye Medical Group of Gardena, California prior to joining the staff of the Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaii.  She has been a member of numerous optometric associations both in Hawaii and California, such as the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society and the Omega Delta Optometric Fraternity.

Fluent in both Japanese and English, Dr. Sugino appears monthly on KZOO Radio (1210 AM) with Dr. Brandon Lee to educate the Japanese community on important topics related to general eye health and eye care.  The program airs on the second Monday of every month from 4:30-5:00 pm.

Dr. Sugino is happily married to Dr. Glenn Shigezawa, also an optometrist, and their son Bradley is a competitive golfer at the collegiate level at Claremont McKenna College.

Dr. Malia Kunioka was born and raised on Oahu, where she attended Mililani High School. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, Dr. Kunioka then earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.

Dr. Kunioka’s clinical experience includes work at the Veterans Administration in Tucson, Arizona, the Indian Health Service in Crownpoint, New Mexico, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii at both MCBH and Pearl Harbor, and the University Eye Center at Ketchum Health. She has been a member of numerous optometric associations in both Hawaii and California, such as Omega Delta Optometric Fraternity and the Hawaii Optometric Association.

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging out at the beach, and baking. As a recent grad, Dr. Kunioka is excited to be back home to serve the community she grew up in.