BronxCare Health System

Dr. Martin Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology.
Dr. Martin Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology

Preserving and Restoring Vision

▪ Information on Ophthalmology Residency Program

▪ Information on Optometry Residency Program

With more than a dozen highly trained Eye Care specialists, BronxCare’s Department of Ophthalmology, under the leadership of Dr. Martin Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology, is dedicated to providing outstanding eye care to patients and the community. The wide range of services provided include:

• Cataract Surgery 
• Contact Lens Services
• Corneal Diseases and Transplants 
• Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
• Glaucoma: Medical, Surgical, and Laser Treatment 
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic Surgery 
• Pediatric Eye Care and Strabismus Surgery
• Primary Eye Care and Optometric Services
• Retina: Medical, Surgical, and Laser Treatment
• Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation

 

Dr. Alix Fleury, Attending, Ophthalmology, performing eye examination.
Dr. Alix Fleury, Attending, Ophthalmology, performing eye examination.

The Department’s main Concourse site was recently relocated to newly expanded space to accommodate the increasing demand for eye care services. This new location is offering more availability for patients requiring ophthalmic subspecialty consultations, diagnostics, and treatment. In addition, a Tele-Ophthalmology Diabetic Retinal Photography program continues to expand. It is now providing diabetic patients at BronxCare practices with the opportunity to have their retinal evaluation performed during regularly scheduled visits.

Dr. Shlomit Feit Sandler, Attending, Ophthalmology/Glaucoma Specialist, performing testing of patient’s optic nerve, with Kym Flintall, Ophthalmic Assistant (seated).
Dr. Shlomit Feit Sandler, Attending, Ophthalmology/Glaucoma Specialist, performing testing of patient’s optic nerve, with Kym Flintall, Ophthalmic Assistant (seated).
Dr. Dvir Koenigstein, Attending, Ophthalmology/Retina Specialist, performing an Intravitreal Injection for retinal disease on a patient.
Dr. Dvir Koenigstein, Attending, Ophthalmology/Retina Specialist, performing an Intravitreal Injection for retinal disease on a patient.

From a medical education perspective, Ophthalmology training has become a four-year program, with an Ophthalmology-focused Transitional Year (PGY-1) provided in conjunction with the Department of Family Medicine. 

In the Optometry area, a one-year Primary Care Optometry Residency program, directed by Dr. Alanna Khattar-Sullivan, as well as a one-year Pediatric Optometry Residency program, co-directed by Dr. Danielle Crane and Dr. Alexis Pelowski, are affiliated with the SUNY College of Optometry and attract the highest level of candidates. Graduates of these residency programs are highly sought after for fellowship and clinical practice opportunities.

Dr. Tybee Eleff, Attending, Optometry, checking vision of patient.
Dr. Tybee Eleff, Attending, Optometry, checking vision of patient.

Our Physicians

“Our dedicated team of eye care specialists are experts in the field, user-friendly, and available for appointments six days a week and for emergencies 24/7.”

—Dr. Martin Mayers, Chairman, Ophthalmology