DR. IRA STRENGER O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Ira Strenger is residency trained in Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York, College of Optometry (SUNY). While at the college he interned at both the Veteran Hospital in Northport Long Island and the University Eye Center in Manhattan, where he worked closely with both optometrists and ophthalmologists in treating eye diseases, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, in addition to fitting of specialty contact lenses.
Dr. Ira Strenger was selected for the prestigious Dr. Irwin B. Suchoff Residency Program in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation at SUNY State College of Optometry. This extensive program includes training in pediatrics, amblyopia, strabismus, vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. Dr. Strenger diagnoses and treats learning related vision problems, crossed eyes (strabismus), and lazy eye (amblyopia), along with diagnosing and treating acquired brain injuries affecting vision. Additionally, Dr. Strenger is certified in Corneal Reshaping (Orthokeratology). This is a non-surgical process, which reshapes (flattens) the cornea of the eye using contact lenses; this process eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses during the waking hours.
Dr. Strenger is a member of the College of Optometrist in Visual Development (COVD) where he served as the National Resident Liaison (NRL) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Dr. Strenger is a staff consultant to several rehabilitation facilities, where he administers Neuro-Optometric evaluations.
Dr. Melchiorre is a Residency-Trained Optometric Physician. Dr. Melchiorre received her undergraduate degree at the DePauw University, in Indiana. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Upon graduation, Dr. Melchiorre decided to continue her studies in the areas of Ocular Disease and Primary Care Optometry. She was accepted for participation in the Illinois Eye Institute’s Residency Program. To further increase her knowledge and skill Dr. Melchiorre completed the Fellowship process and is now recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr Melchiorre resides in Summit with her husband and two children. Dr. Melchiorre is a member of the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, and the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians.
Dr. Melchiorre is also active in her community. She is on the Board of the Junior League of Summit, the Connection Board, and the Overlook Hospital Woman’s Auxiliary Board.
Dr. Joseph A. Viviano has been in private practice since 1967. Devoted to providing the highest quality and personalized care. Dr. Viviano’s belief is that there’s more to healthy vision than 20/20 eyesight.
Doctor Viviano has a special interest in contact lenses, pediatrics and vision therapy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Fellow and past president of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, and a member of the American Optometric Association and Optometric Extension Program.
Dr. Viviano is a retired Assistant Clinical Professor at the State University of New York College of Optometry in where he taught pediatrics and vision therapy in the optometric clinic.
Dr. Jennifer Kwon is a residency trained optometric physician. Dr. Kwon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science at UC Berkeley. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree at SUNY College of Optometry.
After completion of her doctorate degree, Dr. Kwon furthered her training in a Low Vision Rehabilitation residency program at SUNY College of Optometry. As a low vision specialist, Dr. Kwon has worked at the Lighthouse International and the Jewish Guild for the Blind in NYC and also at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Kwon was the recipient of the prestigious Excellence in Low Vision Rehabilitation Award.
Dr. Kwon resides in Summit with her husband and two children. She enjoys yoga, cooking and traveling with her family.