Leonard J. Press OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Press Consulting, PCDr. Leonard J. Press is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, and he completed his residency at the college's Eye Institute in Philadelphia. He was recruited to the State University of New York's College of Optometry in New York City, where he served as Chief of the Vision Therapy Service and as an associate professor. He is currently an independent optometric consultant in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Press is the author of more than 100 articles, 3 textbooks, and 3 monographs. He is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry. He has twice been the recipient of the Scientific Achievement Award from the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians (NJSOP). Dr. Press has served as President of COVD and of the NJSOP. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Vision Development & Rehabilitation.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Analysis of Unreadable Fundus Images Obtained in a Telemedicine Screening Program for Glaucoma Detection
- Cyclosporine A Cationic Emulsion for Pediatric Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
- Ability of SS-OCT to Detect Retinal Changes in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
- Long-Term IOP Changes After Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Cataract Surgery in Healthy and Glaucomatous Eyes
- Impact of Diabetic Retinopathy on Vision-Related Quality of Life in a Chinese Singaporean Population
- A Review of Cosmetic Contact Lens Infections
- Self-Perception of School-Aged Children With Amblyopia and Association With Reading Speed and Motor Skills
- 2018 Top Stories in Eye Care: Low-Concentration Atropine for Myopia Progression
- Durability of Diabetic Retinopathy Improvement With As-Needed Ranibizumab
- Adult-Onset Nonparalytic, Small-Angle Hypertropia