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:
- Access to Pediatric Eye Care by Practitioner Type, Geographic Distribution, and Population Demographics in the US
- Association Between Refractive Error Change and Overminus Lens Therapy for Childhood Intermittent Exotropia
- Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Outcomes of Ocular Neuromyotonia
- Association Between Aniseikonia and Retinal Morphological Changes in Eyes Undergoing Macular Hole Surgery
- Associations of Near Work, Time Outdoors, and Sleep Duration With Myopic Regression After SMILE and FS-LASIK
- Clinical Evidence to Guide the Management of Diabetic Macular Oedema
- Utility of the Patch Technique for the Primary Treatment of Type A Carotid Cavernous Fistula
- 2023 Top Story in Eye Care: Healthcare Utilization and Characteristics of Patients With Functional Visual Loss
- Importance of Compassion in Healthcare
- Current Evidence Regarding Treatment Modalities for the Management of Patients With Dry Eye Disease