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:
- Cataract, Phacoemulsification, and Intraocular Pressure: Is the Anterior Segment Anatomy the Missing Piece of the Puzzle?
- Preservative-Free Dexamethasone, Diclofenac, and Their Combination Following Cataract Surgery
- Progression of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients
- Accommodation Function in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Fixation Instability and Increased Saccades Slows Reading in Anisometropic Amblyopia
- Review of Ophthalmology Medical Professional Liability Claims in the United States From 2006 Through 2015
- Self-Reported Serious Sensory Impairments and Associations With Cognitive and Functional Difficulties
- Risk of Falling and Unsafe Driving With Glaucoma
- Feasibility of Using the Retina for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Targeted Retinal Photocoagulation for Diabetic Macular Edema With Peripheral Retinal Nonperfusion