| Ophthalmology: Providing a Clear Vision for the Community |
American Ophthalmology is at the forefront in the development,
performance, and delivery of sight-saving and restorative
diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care.
“We are very proud that
at Bronx-Lebanon, the talented personnel and modern equipment
reflect these remarkable advances in the field,” stated Dr. Martin
Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology.
In addition to providing the
community with outstanding eye care, attending and resident
staff are engaged in clinical research, which they present on a
regular basis at prestigious national and international meetings. |
| The Ophthalmology Residency Program attracts graduates of the
most respected medical schools. |
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| Ambulatory eye care, including all types of eye surgery, is
provided at Bronx-Lebanon. |
• Cataract evaluations, treatment, and surgery are performed,
on an ambulatory basis, by Dr. Rudrani Banik, Dr. Mayers,
and Dr. Joseph Zelefsky.
• Cornea and External Eye Diseases, including corneal transplantation,
are treated by, and under the supervision of
Dr. Mayers and Dr. Alex Traykovski.
• Glaucoma care, including medical, laser, and surgical are provided
by Dr. Alix Fleury, Dr. Eulogio Gonzalez, and Dr. Zelefsky.
Diagnostic glaucoma services, such as Humphrey visual field
testing, ultrasonic biomicroscopy (UBM), ocular coherence
tomography (OCT), GDx Nerve Fiber Layer analysis (NFL), and
pachymetry are performed by Certified Ophthalmic Technician,
Anna-Maria Buruzan, and Certified Ophthalmic Assistants,
Tanya Arias, Doris Cartagena, Melissa Matthews, Evelyn
Quijano, and Sylvia Ramos.
• Neuro-Ophthalmic conditions are diagnosed and treated by
Dr. Banik and Dr. Chris Wertenbaker.
• Ocular Oncology and Ocular Immunologic Disorders are
under the direction of Dr. Pearl Rosenbaum.
• Optometric Services for general eye care, refractions, contact
lens fitting, and low vision are provided by Dr. Luz Amaro-
Quireza, Dr. Ben Freed, Dr. Nancy Laifer, Dr. Jacob Shafran,
and Dr. Katrin Ortiz.
• Retina and Vitreous diagnostic and treatment services including
treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy,
and retinal detachment are provided by Dr. Jonathan Levine
and Dr. Isaac Moradi. Diagnostic fluorescein angiography and
retinal OCT are performed by the department’s technical staff.
• Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus/Ocular Motility
Disorders are treated by Dr. Scott Afran and Dr. Judith
Gurland, with the assistance of Wendy Fingerhut,
Certified Orthoptist.
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| The Department’s main base of operations is 1650 Grand Concourse
(with street level access). Satellite eye practices are
located at the BronxCare Poe and Third Avenue locations, as well
as at the Family Wellness Center. Emergency eye care services
are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
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