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Dr. Robinson is a dedicated optometrist specializing in primary vision care, with a strong focus on managing ocular diseases and dry eye conditions. She is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized eye care, using her extensive knowledge and experience to help her patients achieve optimal eye health.

Dr. Robinson completed her undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University, earning a dual degree in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the prestigious State University of New York College of Optometry. During her training, Dr. Robinson gained valuable experience through externships at renowned ophthalmology practices, community hospitals, and a private practice in New York City, where she refined her skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions.

With a passion for optometry that combines creativity and critical thinking, Dr. Robinson excels in tailoring her approach to each patient's unique needs. Her expertise extends to diagnosing and managing complex ocular conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. She is also highly skilled in providing advanced dry eye treatments, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to bring relief to her patients.

Dr. Robinson's proficiency in Spanish enables her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, ensuring all individuals feel comfortable and understood during their visits. Her compassionate and thorough approach to eye care makes her a trusted provider for patients seeking expert vision care and management of eye diseases.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Robinson enjoys engaging in spoken word poetry, traveling to new destinations, and exploring different cuisines. She is passionate about connecting with people and experiencing the richness of diverse cultures, which further enhances her ability to relate to her patients on a personal level.

Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients at Maryland Eye Care Center. Whether you need a routine eye exam, specialized care for an ocular condition, or treatment for dry eye, she is here to help you achieve the best possible vision health. Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference in personalized, compassionate eye care.

COSMEDOCTOR offers a contemporary approach to aesthetic medicine by streamlining our patients experience. Patients may review or purchase services online and enjoy our Botox Boutique offering walk-in hours, memberships and discounts off treatments. All patients receive a complimentary consultation to identify their concerns and a detailed treatment plan is conceived to enhance, restore or improve the appearance as desired. 

COSMEDOCTOR utilizes the newest treatments and services such as Botox and filler, microneedling RF, laser, Hydrafacial and combinations of therapies such as COSMELYFT and COSMETIGHT tm to remodel collagen and maintain the youthful contours of the face. COSMEDOCTOR offers a walk-in Botox Boutique with memberships and discounts off services . Patients desiring a surgical improvement of the face or body may consult with our board certified plastic surgeons and receive treatment in a certified surgical suite. 

Our unique approach and customized treatment protocol provides our patients with consistent results, competitive pricing allowing them to experience Cutting edge results without cutting.

For almost 25 years, Dr. Eri Sugino has been providing Hawaii’s people with exceptional, compassionate care at the Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaii.  Originally from Torrance, California, Dr. Sugino received her Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.  She earned her doctorate at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.

Dr. Sugino’s extensive clinical experience includes work at the Vision Therapy Clinic and Contact Lens Clinic at the Optometric Center of Fullerton, the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Los Angeles, and the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego, California.  Dr. Sugino was in private practice with the Eye Medical Group of Gardena, California prior to joining the staff of the Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaii.  She has been a member of numerous optometric associations both in Hawaii and California, such as the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society and the Omega Delta Optometric Fraternity.

Fluent in both Japanese and English, Dr. Sugino appears monthly on KZOO Radio (1210 AM) with Dr. Brandon Lee to educate the Japanese community on important topics related to general eye health and eye care.  The program airs on the second Monday of every month from 4:30-5:00 pm.

Dr. Sugino is happily married to Dr. Glenn Shigezawa, also an optometrist, and their son Bradley is a competitive golfer at the collegiate level at Claremont McKenna College.

Dr. Claudia Younany was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor in Biology from California State University, Northridge and continued to pursue her Doctorate of Optometry from Western University of Health Science’s College of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Her clinical training was emphasized in specialty contact lenses and management of ocular diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. With the optometry field evolving, Dr. Younany is continuously learning about the newest techniques and technology to give her patients the best care. Being a lifelong resident of LA, she believes in the importance of establishing a relationship with patients and looks forward to providing the community with quality eye care.

When Dr. Younany isn’t seeing patients, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and spending time with her family.

Dr. Malia Kunioka was born and raised on Oahu, where she attended Mililani High School. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, Dr. Kunioka then earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.

Dr. Kunioka’s clinical experience includes work at the Veterans Administration in Tucson, Arizona, the Indian Health Service in Crownpoint, New Mexico, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii at both MCBH and Pearl Harbor, and the University Eye Center at Ketchum Health. She has been a member of numerous optometric associations in both Hawaii and California, such as Omega Delta Optometric Fraternity and the Hawaii Optometric Association.

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging out at the beach, and baking. As a recent grad, Dr. Kunioka is excited to be back home to serve the community she grew up in.

Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, 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 2023-2024. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures. 

Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, 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 2023-2024. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures. 

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.

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.  

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, 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.

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, 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.

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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.

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.

A leader in his field, board-certified ophthalmologist Aryeh L. Pollack, MD, offers cutting-edge treatments for a variety of eye diseases and conditions for patients in Midtown East Manhattan, Borough Park in Brooklyn, and the nearby communities. As the founder of New York Retina and Macula Institute, Dr. Pollack provides patients in New York City with the highest standard of care and the latest technologies. He specializes in retinal, vitreoretinal, and macula surgery.

Dr. Pollack’s Ivy League education began at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he earned his medical degree in 1995. Then in New York, he completed an internal medicine internship and a residency in ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Hospital of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

To further his expertise in the study of surgical and medical retina, Dr. Pollack completed a prestigious two-year San Francisco retina fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center, in conjunction with the Schatz practice. This fellowship was instrumental in developing Dr. Pollack’s advanced knowledge and skills regarding modern vitreoretinal surgical concepts and techniques, as well as exposing him to all aspects of medical retina, including retinal vascular disease, choroidal vascular disease, and uveitis. 

Academically, Dr. Pollack serves as a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at New York University. He is also a member of the Eye Trauma Service of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, where he trains residents and fellows in the latest techniques of vitreous and retina surgery. 

Dr. Pollack is among the first ophthalmologists in New York City to implement and teach 25-gauge or small incision vitreoretinal surgery for complex retinal detachments. Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc. recognizes him as an ophthalmological associate for his contributions to the advancement of eye research and disease investigation. He has published articles in major academic journals.

Dr. Pollack is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists. Since 2002, Dr. Pollack has welcomed patients to New York Retina and Macula Institute. 

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.

Trina Cheng, OD, is a highly-skilled pediatric optometrist who treats patients at Gold Canyon Eye Center in Gold Canyon, Arizona. She founded the practice in 2008 along with her partner, Lars Carlson, OD.

After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Cheng earned her optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry (now known as the Marshall B. Ketchum University), graduating with honors. She then went on to complete a one-year residency program in vision therapy and pediatric optometry.

Dr. Cheng puts her pediatric training to use at Gold Canyon Eye Center by offering InfantSEE® exams, a public health program that provides free and comprehensive infant eye assessments to infants between 6-12 months of age.

Originally a California native, Dr. Cheng is thrilled to call Arizona home. When she’s not working with patients, she likes to read, do sudoku puzzles, and explore Arizona with her husband and two children.