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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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With her innovative approach to modern vision care, Simona Korik-Barrett, OD, is a trusted leader in the field of optometry. She cares for patients at Bronx Eye Associates in the Bronx in New York City.
Dr. Korik-Barrett earned her doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. Throughout her studies, Dr. Korik-Barrett took special interests in astigmatism, glaucoma, and eyelid inflammation. Not only can she treat these conditions, among others, she also helps patients who struggle with night blindness or blurred vision.
By offering tailored comprehensive eye exams, Dr. Korik-Barrett strives to help patients improve their vision. She specializes in finding the ideal corrective eyewear for each patient, including advanced multifocal contact lenses.
Dr. Korik-Barrett is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, allowing her to be able to communicate effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds. Dr. Korik-Barrett is currently accepting new patients.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
Since she’s been in practice for nearly two decades, Eleonora Orloff, OD, has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of eye conditions. She is a partner at Bronx Eye Associates in the Bronx in New York City.
Dr. Orloff earned her doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. She went on to complete her residency in ocular disease and primary care optometry through East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn.
Early in her career, Dr. Orloff served as an attending optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute in New York City. While there, she treated and diagnosed ocular disease, cataracts, and glaucoma, among other serious eye issues. Dr. Orloff even gained extensive experience in performing laser eye surgery.
Until 2012, Dr. Orloff served as an associate clinical professor in the department of clinical sciences at the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. She was responsible for teaching and supervising interns and residents who were at the end of their educational training requirements.
Dr. Orloff continues to stay involved in research and teaching. She regularly lectures and presents her research on a variety of optometry topics at conventions throughout the United States.
Dr. Orloff is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and she’s currently accepting new patients.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
With nearly two decades of service, Eugene Orloff, OD, is an established expert in the field of optometry and overall eye health. Dr. Orloff is the founder of Bronx Eye Associates in the Bronx in New York City.
After earning his doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City, Dr. Orloff went through additional training. During his residency at Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New York, Dr. Orloff gained extensive experience and training with ocular disease and binocular vision dysfunction.
As a dedicated researcher, Dr. Orloff was the recipient of a prestigious National Institutes of Health grant during his graduate studies. He was even awarded a Humanity Development scholarship from the State University of New York College of Optometry for his dedication to continuing research and helping the underserved.
Early in his career, Dr. Orloff served as an attending optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute in New York City. While there, he regularly diagnosed and treated ocular disease, cataracts, and glaucoma, among other chronic eye conditions, and he even performed laser eye surgery.
Dr. Orloff ultimately decided to go into private practice and founded Bronx Eye Associates in 2003. This allowed him to follow his passion of providing optometry care to an even more diverse group of patients.
Dr. Orloff is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and he is currently accepting new patients.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
Experienced in modern eye health diagnostic and vision correction services, Cindy Serra, OD is a trusted practitioner in the Bronx, New York. At Bronx Eye Associates, Dr. Serra cares for patients of all ages, including children and seniors.
Dr. Serra earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in foreign languages through Fairfield University in Connecticut. She was then accepted into the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, where she earned her doctor of optometry.
During her graduate program, Dr. Serra was part of a community mission in Peru through the student chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH). She examined over 200 patients who were living in a poverty-stricken area where ocular care wasn’t obtainable and dispensed eyeglasses as needed.
Throughout her career, Dr. Serra has focused on providing comprehensive eye exams and detecting early warning signs of chronic eye diseases. She has a background in diagnosing and managing glaucoma, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy, chronic dry eye, and macular degeneration. Dr. Serra is also experienced with modern contacts for hard-to-fit eyes, including multifocal lenses to correct near- and farsightedness, as well as toric lenses for astigmatism.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Dr. Serra can communicate with many patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
Highly skilled optometrist Sanaz Ooriel, OD, is known for her ability to help patients of all ages improve their eye health and vision. She cares for patients at Bronx Eye Associates in the Bronx in New York City.
Dr. Ooriel completed her doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City. She immediately went into practice and started gaining extensive experience in complex eye issues, such as night blindness.
During comprehensive eye exams with Dr. Ooriel, patients can expect a full spectrum of both diagnostic services and vision improvement assessments. Dr. Ooriel focuses on early detection of glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and more.
Once she gets to know her patients and better understands their health, Dr. Ooriel works to find the best corrective vision solutions. Whether a patient needs custom eyeglasses or specialized contact lenses — like bifocal or multifocal contacts — Dr. Ooriel can help. She’s currently accepting new patients.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
Dr. Bangiyev received her training and doctorate from the SUNY College of Optometry. Since then, she has treated and managed refractive conditions, dry eye, glaucoma, and diseases of the retina, as well as co-managed surgical cases.
During her graduate studies she was President of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, a member of the American Optometric Association, and the New York State Optometic Association.
She was trained extensively in advanced eye care, having undergone rotations through Woodhull, Bellevue, and NYU hospitals. She is passionate about preventative and comprehensive ocular examinations for patients of all ages, specifically the prophylactic treatment of nearsightedness using eye drops and contact lenses.
Dr. Bangiyev is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish and is currently accepting new patients.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
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.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”
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.
“SHE'S VERY NICE AND DOES HER JOB WELL. SHE ASKS YOU QUESTIONS AND SHOWS SHE REALLY CARES. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING NO MATTER WHAT. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY SPECIAL!!!!”