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:
- Early Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Is Recommended for Youths With Diabetes
- Topiramate and Accommodation: Does Topiramate Cause Accommodative Dysfunction?
- Functional Visual Acuity Assessment Is Useful in Glaucoma
- Psychosocial Impacts of Adult Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery
- 2016 Top Stories in Eye Care: Neuro-Ophthalmology
- The Influence of Near Work on Myopic Refractive Change
- Binocular iPad Game vs Eye Patching in Children With Amblyopia
- Two Forms of Omega-3 Supplements for Treating Dry Eye Disease
- 2016 Top Stories in Eye Care: Pediatric Eye Care
- Etafilcon A Lenses Are Noninferior to Silicone Hydrogel Lenses With Respect to Hypoxic Stress