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:
- Progression of Presbyopia After LASIK in Early Presbyopia
- Blink Rate, Central Corneal Thickness Lower in Parkinson Disease
- Acquired and Genetic Causes of Cerebral Visual Impairment
- Video Displays and Dry Eye in Children
- Strabismus and Multimodal Coordination
- Benefits of Strabismus Surgery in Adults
- Sporadic Visual Acuity Loss in the Comparison of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatments Trials (CATT)
- Visual Field Improvement in the Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study
- Impaired Body Balance Control in Strabismus
- Triple Infection Keratitis–Largest Case Series to Date