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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.

Daryl Katz is the owner of Cosmedoctor, a premier Medspa and Plastic Surgery facility based in Woodbury, New York. With a passion for making cutting-edge aesthetic treatments accessible and effective, Daryl has created a space where patients can experience the latest in non-invasive cosmetic procedures with a focus on both quality and convenience.

At Cosmedoctor, Daryl and her team offer a wide range of minimally invasive treatments, including Botox, Juvéderm, Ultherapy, Microneedling RF, and COSMELFT, along with the most advanced technology in aesthetic medicine. The practice prides itself on streamlining the patient experience, providing online booking, HIPAA-compliant e-commerce, and walk-in hours for added convenience.

Cosmedoctor’s approach is unique in its focus on customized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, ensuring consistent results and competitive pricing. 

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.

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, in Glendale, California. He is one of few refractive surgeons specializing in surgery of the cornea — the part of the eye treated by LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and most other types of refractive surgery. 

Because of his training, experience, and outstanding results, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye care specialists for both routine and complex eye surgery, as well as referrals from his satisfied patients.

After completing his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, Dr. Fuerst continued his training at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, completing his fellowship in cornea and external disease. 

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Fuerst is a recognized mentor and educator. He served as the residency program director at White Memorial Medical Center and as an on-staff teacher at the University of Southern California (USC), which are both located in Los Angeles.

Dr. Fuerst provides compassionate care and treats each patient like a member of his family.

Saly Elias, OD, is a compassionate optometrist practicing at Michigan Eye and Contacn Lens.

Dr. Elias is originally from Windsor, Ontario, and graduated from Wayne State University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and minor in health and nutrition science. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, she was accepted into Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and graduated with her Doctor of Optometry in May 2018. During her final year of optometry school, she had the opportunity to work with low vision patients to help the legally blind with daily activities using telescopes and magnifiers, specialty contact lenses to treat diseases such as keratoconus.

During her rotations, Dr. Elias also had the opportunity to work at John Dingell VA hospital in Michigan and Lake City VA hospital in Florida. Working with many veterans, she became knowledgeable and proficient in diagnosing and treating dry eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and many more ocular diseases.

Dr. Elias enjoys providing comprehensive eye examinations to patients of all ages and looks forward to meeting you soon.

Dr. Layne Hashimoto partnered with Dr. Timothy Lee when they opened the Eye Care Center of Kauai in 2007. Since then patients of all ages have come to rely on Dr. Hashimoto’s compassionate care and expertise in a range of medical and surgical eye care services, including refractive surgery and vision therapy.

Dr. Hashimoto was born and raised on Kauai, where he graduated from Kauai High School before temporarily leaving the island to attend Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Visual Science, he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry, then went on to complete externships in primary care, ocular disease, refractive surgery, vision therapy, and contact lenses.

Dr. Hashimoto worked for the Heritage Vision Center in Beaverton, Oregon, until he decided it was time to return home to Kauai. He joined Dr. Timothy Lee as part of the Kauai Medical Clinic in 2003, then they decided to go into private practice and opened the Eye Care Center of Kauai.

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Hashimoto enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsay, and their 3 children, Lauryn, Brooke, and Blake. He’s an avid sports fan who loves playing golf, basketball, and tennis.

Dr. Hashimoto is passionate about the success of the Eye Care Center of Kauai. He’s always excited to hear ideas on improvements or advancements that would make the patient experience even better. He can be reached by email at lhashimoto@ecckauai.com.

Dr. Stacey Morinaga provides expert eye care to patients of all ages at the Eye Care Center of Kauai, in Lihue, Hawaii, but she specializes in treating pediatric and geriatric patients. Dr. Morinaga is an expert in fitting a wide range of patients with specialty contact lenses, including those with keratoconus and corneal transplants.

Dr. Morinaga graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree at the New England College of Optometry in Boston Massachusetts, where she completed externships in pediatrics, contact lenses, geriatrics, and ocular disease. She also received training at the Portland and Lowell Veterans Hospitals.

In her spare time, Dr. Morinaga enjoys the outdoor lifestyle of Hawaii by hiking, running, and paddleboarding. She also enjoys working at her family’s restaurant, Kiibo. Dr. Morinaga lives in Lihue with her husband and three miniature dachshunds.

Jimin Lee, OD, is one of the skilled optometrists at Eye Care of East Bay, located in Walnut Creek, California. She provides comprehensive eye care to individuals living in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Dr. Lee received her Doctor of Optometry degree from UC Berkeley in  2009. She subsequently completed a one-year residency in primary care and geriatric optometry at the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, a branch of the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center. During her residency, she particularly gained experience in the diagnosis and care of ocular diseases. Dr. Lee also enjoys providing general eye exams and contact lens fittings. 

Outside of her work at Eye Care of East Bay, Dr. Lee loves to travel and spend time with her daughter and husband. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lee an the Eye Care of East Bay team, call the office or request one online today.

Since 2000, Dr. Kevin Gunnerson has had the pleasure of serving the community of Moberly, Missouri, helping ensure that his patients receive the best care for their visual health. Dr. Gunnerson practices comprehensive eye care, from routine eye exams to diagnosis, management, and treatment of chronic and acute diseases of the visual system.

From degenerative conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, to problems with dry eyes or red eye, Dr. Gunnerson’s scope of services offers his patients a wide range of treatment options, as well as preventive care. As part of his standard of care, Dr. Gunnerson is equipped with the latest technology, including a retinal camera and wavefront refraction phoropter.

Dr. Gunnerson started his medical journey at the University of Nebraska in Kearney, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1992. He went on to graduate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Elkins Park with his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1997.

After earning his degrees, Dr. Gunnerson went on to accumulate considerable experience in his specialty, serving in the United States Army as an optometrist. Dr. Gunnerson spent over 28 years helping American military personnel across the world with vision problems, including a deployment to Iraq.

Because of his many years spent in service to the United States, Dr. Gunnerson enjoys working with veterans of all services, in addition to his patients in the Moberly community.

Dr. Gunnerson is fully licensed by the state of Missouri, and he’s a member of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Gunnerson is a personable doctor and enjoys getting to know his patients. In his spare time, he enjoys flying, hunting, or fishing!

If you’d like to learn more about how you can best manage and protect your eye health, call Dr. Kevin Gunnerson, or use the easy online booking tool to schedule an appointment.

“Your future is clearer with my MOBERLY EYE DOCTOR in it.”

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 Park and our sister store Eyes on Second 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.

Introducing our newest addition to the Eyes on Park family, Dr. Kristiana Dodaj! Dr. Dodaj brings a world of knowledge and expertise to our practice as a multilingual eye doctor fluent in Albanian, Spanish, and English.

With a deep-rooted passion for eye care and a commitment to enhancing the vision and lives of her patients, Dr. Dodaj is the ideal choice for all your eye care needs. She graduated magna cum laude from St. John's University with a Bachelor of Science in biology, where she had the opportunity to shadow experienced optometrists and witness the profound impact of clear vision on patients' lives. She went on to pursue a Doctor of Optometry degree at the prestigious University of Houston College of Optometry. After completing her training, she returned to New York to embark on her optometric career.

Dr. Dodaj takes immense pride in her daily interactions with her patients, whether it's conducting their annual comprehensive eye exams or addressing complex and problem-oriented issues. She thrives on the opportunity to provide the best possible outcomes, leaving her patients with improved vision and a better understanding of their eye health.

Dr. Dodaj's commitment to advancing the field of optometry is evident in her special interests. She is dedicated to expanding dry eye treatments. She is also deeply committed to myopia control, recognizing the importance of early intervention in setting children up for a lifetime of healthy vision. Her dedication to slowing down myopia progression is particularly vital in today's digital age.

Beyond her work in the clinic, Dr. Dodaj is a well-rounded individual with a passion for staying active and exploring new destinations through travel. Her dedication to her own well-being mirrors her commitment to the well-being of her patients, ensuring that she is at her best in providing top-notch eye care services.

At Eyes on Park, we are proud to have Dr. Kristiana Dodaj as part of our team. With her exceptional skills, multilingual abilities, and genuine passion for eye care, she is ready to serve you and your family with the highest level of care and expertise. Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference Dr. Dodaj can make in preserving and enhancing your precious vision.

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.

For more than a decade, Irina Shiyan, OD, has provided the finest in patient-centered pediatric and adult eye care to New York City residents. As the eye doctor at Eyes on Park in Gramercy Park, New York City, Dr. Shiyan offers comprehensive eye exams, eyeglasses, contacts, and progressive lenses along with an extensive array of both fashion-forward and traditional style frames. 

Dr. Shiyan also emphasizes excellent eye health, providing eye disease diagnosis, acute eye care for infections, and all the personalized services that her patients need to foster excellent eye health and optimized eyesight. 

Dr. Shiyan is a longtime NYC resident, having earned her Doctor of Optometry at New York University College of Arts & Science, in Greenwich Village, New York City, in 2008. She creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere at Eyes on Park. Her combination of superior clinical skill and empathetic care has earned her outstanding ratings with NYC patients.

At this time, Dr. Shiyan is accepting new patients at Eyes on Park.

Dr. Brian Herschorn is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship-training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He received both his undergraduate and his medical degrees from McGill University in Montreal. Following postgraduate medical training at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre of the University of Toronto, Dr. Brian Herschorn completed his ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania.

Fellowship training was completed at the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital, here in New York City. Dr. Herschorn became a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1983 and has practiced ophthalmology in New York City since that time. Dr. Herschorn has almost 30 years of extensive experience on the forefront of cataract surgery and almost 10 years of experience providing LASIK and refractive surgery to the community. His unique skills in the fields of oculoplastic, orbital, lacrimal, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery have been an asset to Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge since 1985, when he began his affiliation.

Dr. Brian Herschorn has published a number of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals such as the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Herschorn has held teaching posts at the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital and, then, at the Mount Sinai Medical Center where he is affiliated. He is also on staff at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of the Beth Israel Medical Center and through the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital at the Lenox Hill Hospital.