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:
- Distinguishing Between Better and Worse Visual Acuity by Studying the Correlation With Quality of Life in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Automated Measurement of Visual Acuity in Pediatric Ophthalmic Patients Using Principles of Game Design and Tablet Computers
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma vs Glaucoma Following Congenital Cataract Surgery
- Visual Impairments Persist After Optic Neuritis Despite Good Visual Acuity
- Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Increases Ischemic Stroke Risk
- Effects of Topical Acne Treatment on the Ocular Surface in Patients With Acne Vulgaris
- Vision Therapy for Binocular Disorders Following Brain Injury
- Behaviors of Children With Unilateral Vision Impairment
- SD-OCT Angiography for Quantifying Microvascular Changes in Diabetic Retinopathy
- Crowded Letter and Crowded Picture LogMAR Acuity in Children With Amblyopia