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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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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.“

Yelena Kagan, OD, is an experienced, personable optometrist at Family Eyecare of Linden in Linden, New Jersey. She specializes in treating all vision impairments and eye diseases, restoring perfect vision and superior eye health. Dr. Kagan is fluent in Russian and English.

She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hunter College in New York City and a Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, also in New York City. Dr. Kagan completed two years of internships and externships at local eye care centers and hospitals and has more than 15 years of professional optometry experience.

She enjoys improving the vision and eye health of her patients by completing comprehensive eye exams and using innovative technologies and treatments to avoid crippling complications. Dr. Kagan maintains her medical credentials to stay current with the latest advances in optometry. She’s a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA).

In her free time, Dr. Kagan enjoys dancing and spending time with her husband and two children. She welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.

Schedule an eye evaluation with Dr. Kagan at Family Eyecare of Linden by phone or request one online today.

Rupali Mistry, OD, is a highly trained, dedicated optometrist at Family Eyecare of Linden in Linden, New Jersey. She has over a decade of experience and is skilled in correcting vision impairment and detecting and treating common eye diseases. She enjoys improving patients’ eyesight and overall eye health to avoid complications.

Dr. Mistry received bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences and psychology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. She also completed two years of internships and externships at eye clinics and hospitals throughout Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Michigan.

Dr. Mistry cares about her patients’ well-being by providing comprehensive eye exams and emergency eye care whenever needed. She also fits patients for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Patients with glaucoma, cataracts, and other common eye diseases rely on Dr. Mistry for superior eye care.

She has completed extensive training in MiSight® contact lens fitting and Humphrey Visual Field, Optos Ultra-widefield (UWF™) retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and other cutting-edge technologies. She maintains her medical credentials through continuing education to stay current in advances in her field.

Dr. Mistry enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering, and being active when she’s not caring for her patients. She welcomes existing and new patients to the practice.

Schedule an eye exam with Dr. Mistry at Family Eyecare of Linden by phone or request one online today.

Soha Rafi O.D. was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). While at ICO, she traveled with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity on a medical mission trip to Oaxaca, Mexico to help serve different villages within Oaxaca with eye care.

Dr. Rafi has a strong passion for optometry and providing comprehensive eye care. This led her to pursue a postdoctoral residency in Primary Eye Care with an emphasis on anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses at Henry Ford OptimEyes in West Bloomfield, MI. She has a particular interest in keratoconus and has found a drive and passion for fitting scleral and rigid permeable contact lenses.

Dr. Rafi is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. In her spare time, Dr. Rafi likes to spend her with her family and friends, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.

About Us

At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, cataract and glaucoma surgeon Anand Bhatt, MD, provides comprehensive vision care to adults living in Orange County, California.

Dr. Anand Bhatt is a leading expert in Orange County in the fields of cataract and glaucoma surgery. Prior to his decision to enter private practice, Dr. Bhatt was full-time ophthalmology faculty at the UC Irvine Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and the Veteran’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA. While at UC Irvine, Dr. Bhatt was involved in the cataract and glaucoma surgery training of more than 30 fellow ophthalmologists, including 7 other glaucoma specialists, many of whom practice locally and was recognized by his trainees for his excellence in surgical education with a teaching award.

During his career, Dr. Bhatt has been awarded by Southern California Super Doctors and has been selected as one of the Orange County Physicians of Excellence by Orange Coast Magazine for 4 consecutive years. Dr. Bhatt has also published many peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field of cataract and glaucoma surgery and served as a member of the American Glaucoma Society’s Patient Care Committee.

Dr. Bhatt graduated as valedictorian of his International Baccalaureate High School in Palm Harbor, FL, and was then admitted into a direct 6-year BS/MD program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. During his time in medical school, he discovered his passion to save and restore vision, so he pursued a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. While in residency he was amongst the first surgeons in the U.S. to use astigmatic and multifocal lenses for vision correction with cataract surgery.

Dr. Bhatt subsequently completed a fellowship in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma at UC Irvine. After his fellowship training, he was recruited to remain on faculty at UC Irvine where he helped to preserve and restore vision in some of the most difficult surgical cataract and glaucoma cases and gained extensive experience in all varieties of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

Dr. Bhatt treats each individual with the same care he would want to be provided to his own family. He uses the most advanced technology and surgical techniques to ensure the best treatment outcomes for various eye-related health problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, blurred vision, dry eyes, macular degeneration, and floaters. Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma can provide care to patients for general ophthalmology needs, including general eye exams or diabetic eye screenings. 

Dr. Bhatt performs femtosecond laser refractive cataract surgery with Symfony®, Vivity™, PanOptix®, and toric lenses to optimize vision and reduce dependence on glasses. Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma also specialize in all types of glaucoma surgery and lasers, including iridotomy, trabeculoplasty (SLT), trabeculectomy, Ahmed and Baerveldt glaucoma implants, Xen shunt implantation, canaloplasty and vasodilation with the OMNI® surgical system, goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade®, and iStent® inject. 

Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma does not charge any facility fee to patients, and our office has ample free parking on the ground level outside of our office building for your convenience. Dr. Bhatt is on staff at the St. Joseph Hospital Orange and performs outpatient surgery at the Pavilion Surgery Center. To receive comprehensive vision care, call Dr. Bhatt and the team at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma. Book online to schedule an appointment or call the office 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.”

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Ling Bei MD is a fellowship -trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon with a particular interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She provides the most advanced medical, laser, and surgical techniques personalizing care for the individual's needs and lifestyle. She also performs laser-assisted cataract surgery with specialty intraocular lenses to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses.

Dr. Bei graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a double major in Biomedical Engineering and English. She completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh and her ophthalmology residency at Washington University in St. Louis where she was honored to receive the Resident Research Award. She further received dedicated glaucoma surgical training at the University of California - San Diego with world-renowned leaders in the glaucoma field and was chosen to receive the Fellow Teaching Award for her contributions to mentorship of other ophthalmologists. She has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.

In her free time she enjoys fitness, travel, and water-sports with her two children and husband.

Dr. Steven Saba is a board-certified optometrist who grew up in nearby Los Alamitos, CA. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology. He then went on to pursue his optometric studies at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. Dr. Saba completed his clinical studies with an emphasis in ocular disease management, primary eye care, and pre/ post-operative care for LASIK and cataract patients. His education included externships at esteemed clinics such as The Wellish Vision Institute (Las Vegas, Nevada), Santa Fe Indian Hospital (Santa Fe, New Mexico), and Orange County Retina (Orange County, California).

Since entering the field, Dr. Saba has worked in various clinical settings and served a diverse patient demographic. He is passionate about providing thorough, compassionate care and improving his patients’ quality of life.

In his free time, Dr. Saba enjoys rooting for his favorite sports teams (Dodgers, Lakers, and UCLA) and hitting the basketball hardwood. He also enjoys going on road trips, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.

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. 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.