Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

-Ophthalmology-
Focused on Your Vision

Dr. Martin Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology, evaluating patient.
Ophthalmology is at the forefront in the development, performance, and delivery of sight-saving and restorative, diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care. With compassion and expertise, the Department of Ophthalmology offers patients the most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities. Its Ophthalmology Residency Program attracts applicants from the most prestigious medical schools. “We are proud, that at Bronx-Lebanon, our talented personnel and modern equipment clearly reflect the cutting-edge advances in our field,” stated Dr. Martin Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology. All types of advanced diagnostic and surgical eye procedures are performed at Bronx-Lebanon including: Cataract Surgery, using state of the art microsurgical and phacoemulsification instrumentation, Dr. Mayers and Dr. Joseph Zelefsky train residents in the most advanced techniques. Cornea and External Eye Disease patients, including those requiring selective transplantation of specific corneal layers, are cared for by Dr. Mayers and Dr. Alex Traykovski. Glaucoma care, including medical, laser, and surgical treatment, is provided by Dr. Alix Fleury, Dr. Eulogio Gonzalez, and Dr. Zelefsky.

Dr. Issac Moradi, Attending, Ophthalmology, examining patient.	Dr. Alix Fleury, Attending, Ophthalmology, checking patient’s vision.
Neuro-Ophthalmic conditions are diagnosed and treated under the supervision of Dr. Nancy Blace. Oculoplastic Surgery is provided by Dr. Blace, Dr. Relly Chern, and Dr. Simeon Lauer. Ocular Oncology and Uveitic Disorders are cared for under the direction of Dr. Pearl Rosenbaum. Retinal & Vitreous services, including conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, as well as retinal detachment, are provided by Dr. Jonathan Levine and Dr. Isaac Moradi. Pediatric Eye/Strabismus/Ocular Motility Disorders are treated by Dr. Scott Afran, Dr. Judith Gurland, and Dr. Lily Zhu-Tam. Special Diagnostic Testing, including Humphrey Visual Field, Ultrasonic Biomicroscopy (UBM), Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), GDx Nerve Fiber Layer analysis, Fluorescein Angiography (FA), Fundus Photography, and IOLMaster are provided by Certified Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians, including Anna Marie Buruzan COT, Doris Cartagena COA, Melissa Matthews COA, Evelyn Quijano COA, and Sylvia Ramos COA. This year marks the beginning of Bronx-Lebanon’s Optometry Residency Program, under the leadership of Dr. Barnie Lim, and in conjunction with State University of New York College of Optometry. Working with Dr. Lim is Dr. Lily Zhu-Tam, a Pediatric Optometrist. Other optometrists include Dr. Luz Amaro-Quirreza, an expert in electro-physiologic testing, Dr. Ben Freed, Low Vision Specialist, Dr. Nancy Laifer, Contact Lens Specialist, and Dr. Jacob Shafran. In memory of Dr. Nona Ionita, an ophthalmology resident who tragically passed away in an overseas automobile accident, plans are moving forward to develop an Ophthalmology Learning Center. The department’s main base of operations is 1650 Grand Concourse. Satellite services are provided at the BronxCare Poe and Third Avenue Practices, as well as Family Wellness Center. Emergency eye care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“We take pride in our accomplishments and are committed to continually raising the bar of eye care in the Bronx to the highest possible level.” -Dr. Martin Mayers.