Ophthalmology near Elmhurst, NY

Biography: Grace Y. Wang, OD, attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA, graduating with honors in Biochemistry. She was an accomplished researcher in various fields, including HIV, Cutaneous Biology and Reproductive Biology. After a few years of research to solidify her biophysiology knowledge, she attended State University of New York College of Optometry to pursue her dream of helping people with medical needs. She was awarded with Scholarship for Humanity for her excellence in optometric study. After receiving her doctoral degree in optometry, she extended her optometric training by completing residency program in Ocular Disease, where she gained experiences in various areas of ophthalmology, including Laser vision correction management, cataract co-management, contact lens fitting, glaucoma diagnosis and management, retinal diseases, neuro-ophthalmology, and cornea and anterior segment pathology.After completing her residency training, Dr. Wang worked at a cornea specialty practice at New York EYE and EAR Infirmary. Besides providing Laser vision correction consultations to healthy patients, she also worked with cornea specialist to treat variety of rare cornea and anterior segment conditions, such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, acanthamoeba keratitis, fungal eye infections, and ocular autoimmune diseases. She is familiar with the most advanced surgical and non-surgical options in cornea disease management.Dr. Wang is now a member of the Weill Cornell Eye Associates. She provides comprehensive optometric care, including glasses prescription, soft contact lens and RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lens fitting, LASIK Consultation and diagnosis and treatment of general eye problems. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients; appointments can be made by calling Weill Cornell Eye Associates at (646) 962-2020. For additional information please visit our website at www.WeillCornellEye.org

Biography: Michelle N. Lee, O.D. is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the New England College of Optometry. She completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Lee also completed the Boston Foundation for Sight Clinical Fellowship in Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) which is used in the treatment of conditions such as Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren's Syndrome, Graft-versus-Host Disease, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Keratoconus, Post-Surgical Corneal Ectasia, Post-Corneal Transplant and other ocular surface disorders. Along with these conditions, her clinical interest also includes specialty contact lens fitting of irregular astigmatism, high astigmatism, aphakia, and presbyopia. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.Click here to download Weill Cornell Eye Associates' PROSE brochure An informational videoby the Boston Foundation for Sight on PROSE.