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4.87
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Optometrist
4.90
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 29 more
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Dr Zaidi is a Howell native and has been practicing for 16 years. She earned her Bachelor of science degree in Biochemistry, cum laude from Lehigh University. She then pursued her Optometry degree at Salus university. Dr. Zaidi specializes in specialty Contact lens fittings and the management of Dry...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.80
·20 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 33 more
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Dr. Donna Malloy O.D. graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. Dr. Malloy worked at The Boston Children's Hospital in the hematology/oncology laboratory while attending graduate school at the New England College of Optometry. She...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 30 more
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Dr. Henna Y. Patel, OD, in a full-scope optometrist at Clarkson Eyecare. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate education at Rutgers University - Newark with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Administration. She then went on and received her Doctorate of Optome...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in vitreous opacities and degeneration + 6 more ·
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Debra Firestone, M.D. started her private practice at The Eye Center in 2000. She was born and raised in New York City and received her undergraduate degree in Biology and was Pre-Med at Binghamton University in New York. She then attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she graduated with...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.75
·352 reviews
Everyone was friendly, office was clean and the doctor was great listen to my concerns and answered all my questions. - Mar 29, 2022 by Victoria C.Click to read more
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Dr. Justin Schaefers, who joined The Eye Center in 2020, was born and raised in South Dakota.
As an undergraduate, he attended the University of South Dakota and studied biology. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optomet...Click to read more
Glaucoma Specialist
4.59
·334 reviews
Doctor Zhang, the technician, and the receptionist were all friendly and very good at what they do. Highly recommended. - Aug 4, 2022 by Las G.Click to read more
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Dr. Linda Zhang was born in Shanghai, China, and moved to the United States at the age of 7. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee where she graduated as valedictorian of her high school, Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High. She went to Duke University for college, where she graduated summa cum laude w...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.70
·479 reviews
Wonderful! Knowledgeable! Thorough & explains the importance of your results after examination. - May 28, 2021 by Mary June R.Click to read more
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Dr. Gewirtz was born and raised in New Jersey. He joined The Eye Center in 2006. As an undergraduate, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He then attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated at the top of his class. Subsequently, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.65
·23 reviews
Everything was pleasant and interesting technology in eye examination. - May 5, 2026 by William S.Click to read more
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Gillian Uldrich, OD is a dedicated optometrist specializing in Comprehensive Optometry and Specialty Contact Lenses. She provides expert care for patients with complex visual needs, including those requiring scleral lenses, orthokeratology lenses, corneal gas permeable lenses, and high prescriptions...Click to read more
Glaucoma Specialist
4.59
·334 reviews
Doctor Zhang, the technician, and the receptionist were all friendly and very good at what they do. Highly recommended. - Aug 4, 2022 by Las G.Click to read more
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Dr. Linda Zhang was born in Shanghai, China, and moved to the United States at the age of 7. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee where she graduated as valedictorian of her high school, Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High. She went to Duke University for college, where she graduated summa cum laude w...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.75
·352 reviews
Everyone was friendly, office was clean and the doctor was great listen to my concerns and answered all my questions. - Mar 29, 2022 by Victoria C.Click to read more
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Dr. Justin Schaefers, who joined The Eye Center in 2020, was born and raised in South Dakota.
As an undergraduate, he attended the University of South Dakota and studied biology. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optomet...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.70
·479 reviews
Wonderful! Knowledgeable! Thorough & explains the importance of your results after examination. - May 28, 2021 by Mary June R.Click to read more
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Dr. Gewirtz was born and raised in New Jersey. He joined The Eye Center in 2006. As an undergraduate, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He then attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated at the top of his class. Subsequently, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.75
·352 reviews
Everyone was friendly, office was clean and the doctor was great listen to my concerns and answered all my questions. - Mar 29, 2022 by Victoria C.Click to read more
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Dr. Justin Schaefers, who joined The Eye Center in 2020, was born and raised in South Dakota.
As an undergraduate, he attended the University of South Dakota and studied biology. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optomet...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.70
·479 reviews
Wonderful! Knowledgeable! Thorough & explains the importance of your results after examination. - May 28, 2021 by Mary June R.Click to read more
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Dr. Gewirtz was born and raised in New Jersey. He joined The Eye Center in 2006. As an undergraduate, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He then attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated at the top of his class. Subsequently, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.38
·52 reviews
Dr. I was phenomenal, while I've never been to an optometrist before, she was very knowledgable insightful, kind, patient and attentive to my few concerns. Incredibly throrough and informative on how I should proceed. I'd highly recommend! - Jan 13, 2025 by Talia R.Click to read more
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Dr. Ilyabayev grew up in New York, where she attended CUNY Queens College for her undergraduate studies, followed by SUNY College of Optometry where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree.
"Dr. Ilyabayev completed rotations at various clinical settings such as private practice, OD/MD office, a...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.53
·76 reviews
it was better than I expected and very helpfull. - Nov 28, 2023 by Miguel David K.Click to read more
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Dr. Chawla joined The Eye Health Group in 2017, but has been practicing in East Brunswick for over 18 years. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Rutgers University. Then she attended SUNY: College of Optometry where she received her Doctor of Optometry with honors. She was a member of G...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.60
·5 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield + 5 more
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Your overall eye health is my number one concern as an eye care professional. With a Doctor of Optometry from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, and a Bachelor's degree from Miami University, I combine my education with the most current technology to examine, diagnose, and treat di...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.81
·52 reviews
It was a very warm, friendly, yet professional visit. Dr. Rivera explained everything so clearly. - Feb 25, 2024 by Ellen P.Click to read more
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Dr. Gretchen Brewer, originally from the Pittsburgh area, graduated with honors from Washington & Jefferson College in 1995. She received a B.S. and Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry and graduated in 1999. After completing school, she started her career in the Washing...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.46
·13 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 29 more
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Dr. Timothy Owens, OD, graduated in 2012 from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry as a participant in the accelerated dual-admission 7-year program. Dr. Owens has been practicing full-scope optometry at Clarkson Eyecare in Hazlet since 2013. Dr. Owens' clinical expertise and interests include con...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.62
·560 reviews
The Doctor was fantastic and thorough. I enjoyed my experience.Click to read more
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**NEW patients: please make sure you are booking for the correct location (Woodbridge, NJ or Bronx, NY)**
Please note, the JC Penny Woodbridge location is moving to Boscov's Woodbridge starting November 6th.
Dr. Bruce Fernandes received his BA degree from The George Washington University. He ear...Click to read more
Optometrist
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Dr. Kateryna Meskin received her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick , NJ in Chemistry, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from MCPHS University in Worcester, MA. After Optometry school, she went on to complete an ocular disease residency at Omni Eye Services NJ/NY where she w...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.80
·20 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 33 more
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Dr. Donna Malloy O.D. graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. Dr. Malloy worked at The Boston Children's Hospital in the hematology/oncology laboratory while attending graduate school at the New England College of Optometry. She...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·15 reviews
Thank you so much to Jamie and Chips! You were both fun to talk to and easy to talk to, thank you for making the process easy. I really liked how you made sure I had the correct prescription for my eyes and gave me great advice! - May 16, 2026 by Sacha A.Click to read more
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Dr. Jamie J. Brosof graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 2018 as a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors society. She previously received her Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Pennsyl...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.97
·1279 reviews
All the staff and Dr were amazing nice friendly and welcoming and helpful ?????????? - Jan 20, 2023 by Tieasha W.Click to read more
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Education - Dr. Rob completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at The University of Connecticut with minors in Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology.
He advanced on to enroll in the inaugural Scholars Program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, PA. He gradua...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 30 more
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Dr. Henna Y. Patel, OD, in a full-scope optometrist at Clarkson Eyecare. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate education at Rutgers University - Newark with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Administration. She then went on and received her Doctorate of Optome...Click to read more
Optometrist
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Dr. Lesley Kraus, OD, graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry following a degree in Biology from State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton.
Dr. Kraus has extensive experience in contact lens fittings, diagnosing/treating ocular and diabetic eyecare. One of her p...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·26 reviews
Dr. Shelli was amazing, she made me feel comfortable and gave me a great experience! by TJClick to read more
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Dr. Shelli Ravine is a graduate of Indiana University and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry. She is an Optometric Physician licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists in the treatment and management of ocular diseases. Dr. Sh...Click to read more
Optometrist
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Dr. Lesley Kraus, OD, graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry following a degree in Biology from State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton.
Dr. Kraus has extensive experience in contact lens fittings, diagnosing/treating ocular and diabetic eyecare. One of her p...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·22 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 29 more
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Shauna Kehoe, OD is a primary care optometrist in Sea Girt, NJ at Clarkson Eyecare. Dr. Kehoe received her Doctor of Optometry degree from State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry in 2021. During her training, she completed externship optometric rotations specializing in ocular disea...Click to read more
Optometrist
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Dr. Kateryna Meskin received her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick , NJ in Chemistry, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from MCPHS University in Worcester, MA. After Optometry school, she went on to complete an ocular disease residency at Omni Eye Services NJ/NY where she w...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.87
·53 reviews
I made the appointment the night before(eye issue). It was easy to book the appointment, easy to check in, quick wait time, doctor understood my issue perfectly, got my follow up appointment, and my eye feels better already. A+ - Feb 28, 2025 by Michael G.Click to read more
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Education
Dr. Lesko graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgian Court University, where he was inducted into several academic honor societies including Tribeta, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Sigma Zeta. He then earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in Philadel...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·8 reviewsAccepts Aetna, Cigna, Davis Vision + 8 more
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Optometrist
4.70
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, Cigna, Davis Vision + 8 more
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Dr. Gretchen Brewer enjoys working with patients of all ages and takes pride in building relationships with kind and compassionate care for every patient.
**EDUCATION**
Graduated with honors from Washington & Jefferson College in 1995. She received a B.S. and Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsyl...Click to read more
Optometrist
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Dr. Steiner graduated with highest honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and went on to earn a Master of Science in Human Anatomy—an academic distinction that reflects his deep interest in the broader study of human health and the visual system.
Dr. Steiner has dedicated much of his car...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·28 reviews
Super fast, super nice, clearly using modern technology to their advantage (even AI goggles!) - Dec 15, 2023 by Ryan A.Click to read more
Accepts Davis Vision, EyeMed, VSP + 4 more
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Dr. Kayla is the optometrist and owner of See La Vie Eyecare & Eyewear. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry. Her lifelong passion has been to create an eyecare experience like no other. Every detail of See La Vie's eyewear collection, medical instrumen...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 264 more
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Optometrist
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Dr. Sana Fasihuddin, O.D., M.B.S. is a dedicated optometrist who provides comprehensive and personalized eye care to patients of all ages. Dr. Fasihuddin specializes in contact lenses, ocular disease, dry eye management, and primary care. Fluent in English and Hindi, she emphasizes patient education...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.00
·30 reviewsAccepting new patients ·
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Dr. Estelle Roberts earned her undergraduate degree in Biology in 1993. She enlisted in the US Armed Forces in July 1992 and saw active duty from May 1993 to September 1996. She also served in the Reserves between September 1996 and September 2000 while attending the Pennsylvania College of Optometr...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.85
·296 reviews
She throughtrough. The staff was a bit distracted and slow. I waited a while to see the doctor. - Sep 23, 2024 by Lila M.Click to read more
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Dr. Jinyoung Choe specializes in complete eye care services for adults and children. She specializes in glasses and contacts lens fittings for people with astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness and near vision problems. Her special interests include dry eye disease as well as preventative care...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.86
·71 reviews
Great experience - staff and doctor were all very friendly and helpful. - Sep 10, 2025 by Stephanie L.Click to read more
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A little bit about Dr. Farbowitz:
Although I practice comprehensive ophthalmology, taking care of patients of all ages and all eye conditions, I have a particular interest in refractive cataract surgery with new technology intraocular lenses, restoring patients' vision while enabling them to see we...Click to read more
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