Dr. Gerald J. Shepps - MD

Professional Statement:

Ophthalmologist Specializing in Glaucoma, Lasik, Laser Surgery and Eye Trauma.

Dr. Shepps was Director of the Glaucoma Institute at SUNY School of Optometry for 11 years. He also taught residents at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, St. Vincent's Medical Center, New York University ... more... Medical Center, and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Lasik, Anterior segment surgery, and ocular trauma are the other areas of specialization. He is a past Director of Glaucoma Services at NYU/NYDH.

A Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, he holds undergraduate and medical graduate degrees from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina.

Glaucoma and anterior segment post-doctoral fellowship training was pursued at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shepps is currently active in clinical and basic science research into the cause and treatment of glaucoma.

ABOUT OUR OFFICE:

Associate Ophthalmologists has been serving the Wall Street community for over 40 years. Our offices, located at 150 Broadway and 305 East 40th Street are available for all of your eye care needs. The doctors and staff of Associate Ophthalmologists are dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and surgical care. We provide state of the art eye care and specialize in refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK, LASAK, refractive lens exchanges, glaucoma, glaucoma surgery and cataracts.

We offer complete cotact lens services that include hard, soft, daily, and disposable lenses. Cosmetic, bifocal, multifocal and specialty lenses are also available.

We welcome and accommodate new patients to our practice. Same day appointments available for emergancies.

OPTICAL DISPENSARY (150 BROADWAY LOCATION ONLY)

For your convenience our onsite optical dispensary is staffed by a licensed optician. A complete line of fashion eye wear, sunglasses, sport goggles and low vision aids are offered in a varied price range. Local home and office fitting is available by special appointment. Many optical plans are accepted.