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:
- Noncycloplegic vs Cycloplegic Refraction in a School-Aged Population in Chicago
- Topical Lipoic Acid Choline Ester Eye Drop and Near Visual Acuity Improvement in Presbyopia
- Metabolic Stress and Optic Projection Compensation
- 2021 Top Story in Eye Care: Consecutive Esotropia Following Surgery for Basic Intermittent Exotropia
- Subthreshold Laser Therapy in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Incidence and Risk Factors for Divergence Insufficiency Esotropia
- Factors Impacting Pediatric Giant Retinal Tear–Related Retinal Detachments
- Amblyopia Management in Children
- Pediatric Moderate Bilateral Astigmatism Treatment Comparison
- False Positive Responses in Standard Automated Perimetry