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Sabina Oboukova, DO, is an experienced optometrist in the Bronx, New York, and a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. At Bronx Eye Associates, Dr. Oboukova provides comprehensive eye care services and has extensive experience managing various eye conditions, such as myopia, dry eye disease, corneal disorders, and more. She also provides pre and post-operative care for cataract and refractive surgery, along with co-managing various systemic inflammatory and neurological conditions.

Dr. Oboukova graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she received her Bachelor of Science in biology and minor in business. She went on to attend optometry school at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester, where she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. After graduating, she completed her residency training in advanced care for ocular disease at SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan, gaining experience in both academic and hospital settings. 

Dr. Obokouva is a member of the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, American Board of Optometry, and the International Rotary Club of Wall Street.

Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, OD began her academic journey at St. John’s University in New York, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with honors (cum laude). During her undergraduate years, Dr. Kaur actively pursued her dream of becoming an optometrist. She participated in a mission trip to Honduras with Global Brigades, where she provided eye care to underserved communities, addressing various ocular conditions and helping correct refractive errors.



To further her education, Dr. Kaur attended the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry, leaving her hometown to immerse herself in diverse learning experiences. She was honored with an award for excellence in patient care and practice management by VSP vision and American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF). During her studies, she participated in multiple externships across cities in Puerto Rico and completed an international externship in Australia, at the University of Melbourne. Upon returning to New York, Dr. Kaur finalized her clinical training at Bronx Eye Associates and joined their team of doctors after graduating with distinction, (cum laude) in optometry.



Currently, Dr. Kaur specializes in the treatment and management of ocular diseases. She provides comprehensive glaucoma screenings and treatment. She is passionate about myopia control, particularly by fitting the pediatric population with MiSight lenses. Her dedication to patient care is enhanced by her fluency in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and Spanish, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of patients.

With his specialized training in chronic eye diseases and early intervention, Viren R. Patel, OD, can get to the root of his patients’ eye issues quickly. Dr. Patel cares for patients at Bronx Eye Associates in the Bronx in New York City.

After completing his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Dr. Patel earned his doctor of optometry degree from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Patel has a passion for serving the underserved, and he went on to work with the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation. During his time with this nonprofit corporation, Dr. Patel focused on providing glaucoma screenings and treatments.

Dr. Patel is known for spending time with patients during comprehensive eye exams. Not only is he an expert in glaucoma care, but Dr. Patel can also diagnose and treat diabetic eye disease, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other chronic eye issues. He also strives to find the best possible vision correction solutions for patients who have complex vision impairments, such as night blindness or astigmatism.

Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Spanish, and Gujarati, and he’s currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Benjamin Arthur, OD, is the experienced optometrist and owner of Perspective Family Eyecare in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, where he puts patient health and outcomes above all else. Dr. Arthur takes an integrative approach to eye care, partnering with his patients to design a plan that meets their vision needs, utilizing a combination of cutting-edge treatments and alternative therapies.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur went on to earn both his Master’s of Science in vision science and his Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City.

Prior to opening Perspective Family Eyecare, Dr. Arthur gained valuable experience working for private optometry practices throughout Brooklyn and Queens, in New York City, as well as in New Jersey. However, his ultimate goal was to always serve his community and help change the patient perspective on the value of eye care by making it accessible and affordable for all.

With his warm and welcoming demeanor, Dr. Arthur makes all of his patients feel right at home as soon as they walk through the door. 

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. 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!

Dr. James Kim is the owner and founder of Optoid Print3d Eyewear & Primary Eyecare; the first eye doctor's office that custom designs and 3D print its eyewear.

Dr. Kim graduated from Duke University and SUNY College of Optometry and is a NY State licensed optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a distinction less than 10% of practicing optometrists hold. Dr. Kim provides medical eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, pediatric exams, and weekend emergency eye care services. His background includes experience working several years at a glaucoma specialty practice and at various retail opticals throughout New York City seeing a wide array of patients and practice modalities.

Dr. Kim created Optoid as a way to appeal to the diverse population of Brooklyn by combining his unique spectrum of interests from art to ecology to music to technology to health. Book an appointment with Dr. Kim at Optoid to experience the art of optometry.

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.

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.

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.

Elias Aliprandis, MD, is a fellowship-trained corneal specialist practicing at Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, New York. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusets, and his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. 

Dr. Aliprandis completed his ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then received his fellowship training in cornea and external disease at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. 

Dr. Aliprandis has received numerous awards for his research and is licensed in New York. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Aliprandis specializes in cataract surgery, laser vision correction, corneal transplantation, dry eye, and diseases of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. 

A LASIK surgery specialist, he employs the latest advances in LASIK and cataract surgery, such as bladeless LASIK, laser-assisted cataract surgery, and advanced intraocular lenses that can eliminate the need for eyeglasses after cataract surgery.

Irene Rusu, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical and medical retinal specialist at Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Chicago in Illinois. Dr. Rusu completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York University School of Medicine and her fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College/NY Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. 

Dr. Rusu is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her research interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. She has published, researched, and presented at national conferences of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. 

Dr. Rusu has received numerous awards for her research, including the University of Chicago Ophthalmology and Visual Science Award for outstanding performance in ophthalmology.