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:
- Diagnosis of Syndromic Pediatric Retinal Dystrophies
- Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Calculation Formulas
- Oral vs Intravenous Fluorescein Widefield Angiography in Pediatric Patients
- Bevacizumab Improves Vision Outcomes in Diabetic Macular Edema
- Is Corneal Arcus Independently Associated With Incident Cardiovascular Disease in Asians?
- Attention and Visual Motor Integration in Young Children With Uncorrected Hyperopia
- Visual Development After Preterm Birth
- Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Retinal Detachment After Pediatric Cataract Surgery
- Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Risk of Charles Bonnet Syndrome in AMD
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation After Previous Corneal Refractive Laser Surgery for Myopia