Doctors Of Optometry: Are
doctors with at least 8 years of college study, who specialize in the
management and treatment of the broad scope of eye conditions:
- Eye Disease: Pink Eye (conjunctivitis),
Glaucoma, Cataracts, Iritis, Macular Degeneration,
Keratitis
- Eye Coordination: Reading Issues, caused
by convergence problems,
- Refractive Problems: Prescribing -- Eye Glasses, Contact
Lenses and even low vision aids
- Preventive Care: for the early signs of eye disease.
- We prescribe: Anti-biotics, Anti-inflammatory
drugs, Glaucoma medications and much more.
- The Broad Scope: Because we are licensed to diagnose
and treat eye disease, are trained in the field of optics
and refraction, we are the eye care professionals with
the broadest scope of knowledge and practice skills.
Who people confuse us with:
- Opticians: These
are craftsman (not doctors) who are licensed to make eye glass,
grind and fit lenses and frames. Because in some states
they can employ doctors in their offices.... people confuse optometrists
with them. On the other hand, all optometrists are also
licensed and trained in optical work (as opticians) though few
use these skills other than to supervise opticians.
- Ophthalmologists:
There are doctors but they are medical doctors who specialize in
eye surgery. There are many types of ophthalmologists. Retina
Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Cataract Specialists and
even some general practitioners.
Doctors Unique Credentials:
Dr Joseph A Ross ODBSVS (Over
30 Years Of Experience)
- Doctorate in Optometry - Illinois College Of Optometry
- BS In visual science - Illinois College Of Optometry
- Certified Hypnotist - Hypnosis Motivation Institute
- Founder Of Holistic Optometry -- created the basis for
preventive holistic eye care
- Software Author and inventor of Digital
Retinal Imaging
- Founder of 21Century-Ecommerce.com
(software development for health care and more)
- Co-Founder of PCIBA (Putnam
Business Development Group)
- Co-Founder of the Optimal-HealthCare.com
-- group for holistic and integrative medicine.
- Founder of The Winners Circle - Putnam County Networking and Honor Recognition Society for Exceptional Business
- Member of the council on sports vision
- Certified by the International Board Of Examiners In Optometry
in the treatment and management of ocular disease.
- Alpha Epsilon Pi -- Lifetime Brother
- Tomb & Key -- Optometric Honor Society.
Dr Jay S. Desai OD (Over 12 Years of Experience as of 2009)
- Doctorate In Optometry - University of St. Louis School of Optometry.
- Masters In Molecular Biology - University of St. Louis
- Extend practice experience at Veterans Administration Hospital
In Kansas City
- Over 10 years clinical experience in pathology in
Yonkers NY
- Alpha Delta Gamma Brotherhood
Dr Joseph Szwartz OD (10 Years of Experience as of 2011)
- Doctor of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Recognition of honors for clinical externships.
- Pre-medical, post-bachelor coursework, Harvard University, School of Extension, Boston, MA
- Bachelor of Arts, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
- Optometric Research: New England
Eye Center/ Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston MA. Worked with ophthalmologists and optometrists in the research and development of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) including acquisition and interpretation of data, development of presentations and publications.