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Dr. Julie Shah earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She received her clinical training at the Lyons VA Hospital, Eye Doctors of Washington, and the Witlin Center for Advanced Eyecare. Dr. Shah provides comprehensive eye exams to patients of all ages. She is experienced in management and treatment of ocular emergencies, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and corneal abnormalities. She also has a special interest in fitting a wide variety of contact lenses.
Dr. Nicole Sangani (Cumella) received her doctorate degree from SUNY College of Optometry where she was awarded the Frederick W. Brock Memorial Award for outstanding clinical performance in vision therapy. She then continued her education by completing the Irwin B Suchoff residency in vision rehabilitation where she obtained advanced clinical training in vision therapy, pediatrics, and eye exams for children with special needs.
Dr. Sangani believes that both clear vision and efficient visual skills and processing are essential for reaching your full potential in school, work and overall well being. Her comprehensive approach to vision evaluates all aspects of the visual system, including how the eyes work together, focus, and track as well as how they integrate with the body and brain. She has effectively treated all types of binocular and eye movement disorders including, but not limited to, strabismus, amblyopia, eye coordination problems, learning-related vision problems, and visual processing deficits secondary to acquired brain injury. Dr. Sangani is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and an active member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD).
Dr. Eugene Cohen graduated from North Illinois College of Optometry in 1949 with membership in the Tomb & Key Honor Society. He founded the practice shortly thereafter and was known for his antique collection of eyeglasses.
Dr. Roy Cohen graduated from the State University of New York, State College of Optometry in 1983 and has been seeing patients at Town Optical ever since. Dr. Cohen is devoted to his contact lens practice with a special interest in keratoconus and medical care of the eyes, including glaucoma treatment. Dr. Cohen is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Optometric Society of the City of New York.
Dr. Belenkova graduated from the State University of New York, State College of Optometry with honors in 2002. She completed a rigorous training and specializes in various eye diseases such as glaucoma, numerous corneal conditions, and eye trauma.