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:
- Type 2 Diabetes Genetic Variants and Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy
- Predictors of Discordance Between Symptoms and Signs in Dry Eye Disease
- Behavioral Economics and Risk Aversion Impedes Deliverance of High-Quality Retinal Care
- Accommodation and Phoria in Children Wearing Multifocal Contact Lenses
- Quantifying Fall-Related Hazards in the Homes of Persons With Glaucoma
- Corneal Epithelial Bullae After Short-Term Wear of Small Diameter Scleral Lenses
- Bimatoprost Sustained-Release Implants for Glaucoma Therapy
- Long-Term Follow-Up and Decreased Vision-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Pain, Sleep Apnea, and PTSD as Risk Factors for Severe Dry Eye Symptoms in US Veterans
- Screening Methods for Visual Impairment Following Stroke