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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.”
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
A licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with years of hand-on experience, Bridget has always had a passion for helping others live more independently and joyfully. Her journey with High Quality Home Therapy began as a dedicated OT pracitioner - and now, we're thrilled she's back in a leadership position that taps into her heart for therapy, creativity and strategic business mind.
Bridget's commitment to professional growth is evident in how she stepped aside from clinical practice to learn the business of healthcare and obtained her Bachelor's degree and has nearly completed her MBA in finance. Bridget is known for her boundless energy, creative approach to care, kindness, and remarkable ability to lead and organize group therapy sessions that are as effective as they are eneganging. Whether she's coordinating with clinicians, streamlining operations or buliding community programs, Bridget brings vision and precision to everything she touches.
Bridget's goal is simple but powerful: to make high-quality, client-centered care accessible to as many people as possible.
When she's not elevating High Quality Home Therapy's practice operations, you can find Bridget running, traveling, enjoying time with her family, or brainstorming new ways to bring wellness to the forefront of healthcare.
A licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with years of hand-on experience, Bridget has always had a passion for helping others live more independently and joyfully. Her journey with High Quality Home Therapy began as a dedicated OT pracitioner - and now, we're thrilled she's back in a leadership position that taps into her heart for therapy, creativity and strategic business mind.
Bridget's commitment to professional growth is evident in how she stepped aside from clinical practice to learn the business of healthcare and obtained her Bachelor's degree and has nearly completed her MBA in finance. Bridget is known for her boundless energy, creative approach to care, kindness, and remarkable ability to lead and organize group therapy sessions that are as effective as they are eneganging. Whether she's coordinating with clinicians, streamlining operations or buliding community programs, Bridget brings vision and precision to everything she touches.
Bridget's goal is simple but powerful: to make high-quality, client-centered care accessible to as many people as possible.
When she's not elevating High Quality Home Therapy's practice operations, you can find Bridget running, traveling, enjoying time with her family, or brainstorming new ways to bring wellness to the forefront of healthcare.
“My visits with Andrea Kropf have always been pleasant and professional and feel good, this visit was no different.
A warm greeting met with a smile and friendly conversation. My examination was very thrall and ending with a positive outcome. Andrea took the time to explain the result of my eye examination. When I left her office, I knew I had received a thrall eye examination.”
Arthur M. Cotliar, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Cotliar specializes in manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, complicated cataracts, premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and anterior segment pathology, including glaucoma and corneal diseases.
He studied in New York City and received his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Cotliar completed an ophthalmology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital and a fellowship in cataract surgery at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Dr. Cotliar is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, where he trains residents and fellows. He lectures students and ophthalmologists nationally and has authored numerous articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and ophthalmology textbooks.
Throughout his career, Dr. Cotliar has performed many thousands of cataract surgeries. He has received extensive TV press coverage nationally and internationally for his innovative surgical procedures, especially keratoprosthesis – a highly specialized corneal operation that can restore vision in blind patients.
Dr. Cotliar maintains his credentials to stay up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology. He’s a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the New York State Clinical Ophthalmology Society, and the New York State IOL Society.
“Well,so far Iam very satisfy with the attention of front desk ..they are very courtesy, friendly and helpful. I am very happy with Dr. Jessica.L. Barest MD. Keep up the great work you are all doing.”
Rajendra K. Bansal, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Bansal specializes in glaucoma surgery, and he’s performed thousands of glaucoma procedures throughout his career.
Dr. Bansal earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delhi in India. He earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in India, where he also completed his ophthalmology residency. He finished his educational training in New York City with a fellowship in glaucoma at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, Manhattan, where he’s been on staff since.
Dr. Bansal is an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. There, he trains residents and fellows and lectures at national meetings. He is the author of numerous articles in prestigious, peer-reviewed medical journals.
To keep up with the latest developments in ophthalmology, Dr. Bansal maintains his advanced credentials. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Laser Surgical Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, New York Glaucoma Society, and Glaucoma Society of India.
Dr. Bansal is accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery.
“Well,so far Iam very satisfy with the attention of front desk ..they are very courtesy, friendly and helpful. I am very happy with Dr. Jessica.L. Barest MD. Keep up the great work you are all doing.”
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