Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
“Location is pleasant, staff were courteous and polite. The Dr. Was was friendly and knowledgeable. The young lady at the eyeglass area was extremely kind and helpful in helping me pick out my eyeglasses. Overall, my experience was pleasant, thank you”
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.
“Location is pleasant, staff were courteous and polite. The Dr. Was was friendly and knowledgeable. The young lady at the eyeglass area was extremely kind and helpful in helping me pick out my eyeglasses. Overall, my experience was pleasant, thank you”
Optometrist Anna Lazarev examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. She completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college and four years of professional education at SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY, leading to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Her main focus is understanding his patients’ eye care needs and providing them with the most up-to-date treatment options available. Dr. Anna Lazarev is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient’s situation and aliment, and adapts her treatment options properly to accommodate individual needs and concerns. She gives her patients undivided, focused attention, thus she is able to deliver the best care and treatment available.
Optometrist Anna Lazarev examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. She completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college and four years of professional education at SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY, leading to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Her main focus is understanding his patients’ eye care needs and providing them with the most up-to-date treatment options available. Dr. Anna Lazarev is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient’s situation and aliment, and adapts her treatment options properly to accommodate individual needs and concerns. She gives her patients undivided, focused attention, thus she is able to deliver the best care and treatment available.
Dr. Janna Stepankoff has been delivering outstanding eye care services to the underserved communities of Brooklyn for over 15 years. She is a highly skilled, qualified and experienced optometrist who earned her optometric degree from the SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY. She further advanced her education by completing additional training at Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Dr. Stepankoff is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Conditions that she treats include, but are not limited to eye infections, glaucoma, cataract, cornea problems, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Stepankoff devotes considerable amount of time to co-management of laser procedures with ophthalmologists. Dr. Stepankoff takes genuine interest in updating herself on various new advancements in her field so that her patients get the best and the most advanced treatments possible. She puts significant emphasis on interaction with her patients and focuses on preventive care. Her goal is to not only provide top quality eye care, but to ensure that her patients understand their health and eyes. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Stepankoff enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Janna Stepankoff has been delivering outstanding eye care services to the underserved communities of Brooklyn for over 15 years. She is a highly skilled, qualified and experienced optometrist who earned her optometric degree from the SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY. She further advanced her education by completing additional training at Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Dr. Stepankoff is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Conditions that she treats include, but are not limited to eye infections, glaucoma, cataract, cornea problems, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Stepankoff devotes considerable amount of time to co-management of laser procedures with ophthalmologists. Dr. Stepankoff takes genuine interest in updating herself on various new advancements in her field so that her patients get the best and the most advanced treatments possible. She puts significant emphasis on interaction with her patients and focuses on preventive care. Her goal is to not only provide top quality eye care, but to ensure that her patients understand their health and eyes. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Stepankoff enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Daniel Larsen, OD, is the director of optometry at Rocky Mountain Eye Center. His specialties include comprehensive eye care and treatment of eye diseases. Dr. Larsen is currently treating patients at the Missoula, Montana, office.
After graduating with honors from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biological science, he earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to join the team at Rocky Mountain Eye Center in 1993.
Previously, Dr. Larsen was the director of the contact lens clinic at the center. He has conducted research on the proper fit of contact lenses and is a specialist in a variety of lenses, as well as dry eye treatments.
When he isn’t in the office, Dr. Larsen enjoys skiing, scuba diving, mountain biking, and fishing.
Pete Babcock, OD, is a skilled optometrist on the team of accomplished doctors at Rocky Mountain Eye Center. He is currently treating patients in Missoula, though his passion for extending eye care to others has taken him to many parts of the world.
Dr. Babcock provides comprehensive vision care, including the treatment of eye diseases and consultations for specialty contact lenses. He offers precision, expertise, and compassion for each and every patient.
Dr. Babcock’s desire to help others and his sense of adventure have led him to volunteer clinics across the globe. He has worked at Gift of Sight clinics in Mexico and Thailand, Medical Wings International in Honduras and Peru, Project Vision for Ukraine, and OneSite in India. He has also volunteered his expertise at the Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity in Peru, the Philippines, Thailand, Belize, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Chile.
After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry and a Bachelor of Science degree in vision, Dr. Babcock later joined the team at Rocky Mountain Eye Center in 2008.
When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Babcock enjoys traveling, camping, motorcycles, snowmobiling, and sports.
Pete Babcock, OD, is a skilled optometrist on the team of accomplished doctors at Rocky Mountain Eye Center. He is currently treating patients in Missoula, though his passion for extending eye care to others has taken him to many parts of the world.
Dr. Babcock provides comprehensive vision care, including the treatment of eye diseases and consultations for specialty contact lenses. He offers precision, expertise, and compassion for each and every patient.
Dr. Babcock’s desire to help others and his sense of adventure have led him to volunteer clinics across the globe. He has worked at Gift of Sight clinics in Mexico and Thailand, Medical Wings International in Honduras and Peru, Project Vision for Ukraine, and OneSite in India. He has also volunteered his expertise at the Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity in Peru, the Philippines, Thailand, Belize, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Chile.
After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry and a Bachelor of Science degree in vision, Dr. Babcock later joined the team at Rocky Mountain Eye Center in 2008.
When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Babcock enjoys traveling, camping, motorcycles, snowmobiling, and sports.
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!
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.
“Wait time was reasonable. The technician provided clear guidance throughout the multistep eye exam. Discussion with Dr Kotlyar was insightful and productive. The sales representative explored both technical and financial aspects of each decision involved in fulfillment of eyeglasses. Despite a plethora of questions, the entire visit took about an hour.”
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. Pinkhasova is awesome! I came in for a routine check-up and she addressed my minor concerns appropriately. The staff is also extremely nice and professional.”
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. Claudia Younany 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.
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.
Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, in Glendale, California. Dr. Fuerst takes a patient-centered approach to care, treating each patient like a member of the family. She specializes in performing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery.
Dr. Fuerst completed medical school at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received multiple teaching awards. She continued her training at the renowned Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Fuerst completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship in cornea and external disease, where she learned and performed the latest techniques in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.
Committed to her profession, Dr. Fuerst has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She’s also been awarded for her research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.
She has been voted to Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars 2022-2025 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023-2025. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures.
Dr Jessica Shoumer is a glaucoma-certified therapeutic optometrist. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with Cum Laude honors with a degree in Psychobiology. She then attended the Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr Shoumer has over 15 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases, dry eyes, LASIK consultations and contact lenses. She was born and raised in Southern California. She speaks English, Farsi, and Optometric Spanish.
On her time off, Dr Shoumer enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband and three boys.
Dr. Parisa Jalalat is a board-certified optometrist in Los Angeles, CA. She takes an integrative approach to eye care, focused on the individual needs of each patient. Dr. Parisa believes our eyes are the most precious sense that we have and is passionate about helping her patients preserve, manage, and treat their eyes and vision to improve their quality of life. Her eye care philosophy includes connecting with patients and tailoring her approach to their unique visual needs and lifestyle demands. She takes the time to educate her patients about their eye health and how to optimize their vision, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Dr. Parisa has extensive experience in performing comprehensive eye exams including glasses and contact lens exams, fitting specialty contact lenses, performing diabetic eye exams, treating ocular diseases like glaucoma and eye infections, and co-managing eye surgeries like LASIK and cataract surgeries.
Dr. Parisa is dedicated to modernizing the eyecare experience by implementing cutting-edge technologies and techniques into practice at Beverly Hills Optometry, especially when treating ocular surface diseases like dry eye syndrome. Her experience in running FDA clinical trials in dry eye and demodex blepharitis treatments, co-authoring a peer-reviewed journal publication, presenting research at academy conferences, and speaking engagements have enhanced her ability to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the eyecare field.
Dr. Parisa grew up in Houston, Texas, and received her B.S. in Psychology at the University of Texas in Austin. She received an additional B.S. in Vision Science and a Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University - College of Optometry (NSUCO) in south Florida. She enjoys giving back to the community and has provided voluntary eye care overseas in an underserved demographic in the Dominican Republic.
Due to Dr. Parisa’s special interest in advocating for healthy and safe eye cosmetics and beauty practices, she has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, POPSUGAR., and Well + Good. When not caring for patients’ eyes and creating educational social media content, you can find Dr. Parisa doing yoga, exploring the city to find new places to eat, traveling around the world, road tripping up and down the PCH, hiking, biking, roller skating along the beach boardwalk, and spending quality time with her loved ones and dog.
She is also fluent in English, conversational Farsi (Persian), and basic conversational/clinical Spanish.
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