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Welcome to The Center for Eye Care and Optical

At The Center for Eye Care & Optical we are committed to providing the best quality patient care available. We specialize in Comprehensive eye care, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, diseases of the Retina and Cosmetic & Oculoplastic surgery. In addition, our facility is equipped with the latest technology in retinal imaging as well as an onsite optical store. Call us today at (631) 422-1110. Click the link below to see more.

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SYFOVRE: NOW AVAILABLE: the first and only FDA-approved treatment for GA secondary to AMD1

We are excited to announce that we are now offering SYFOVRE™ (PEGCETACOPLAN INJECTION). SYFOVRE™ is a new FDA-approved drug from Apellis Pharmaceuticals that can slow the progression of retina damage caused by Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD) with geographic atrophy (GA).

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About Us

Founded in 1987 by James F. Collins, MD, The Center for Eye Care and Optical has grown to include a wide range of vision services. We were one of the first eye care institutions in the country to institute the Integrated Eye Care model which brings “the three O’s” all together under one roof: ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians.

Gregory Persak, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Gregory C. Persak, M.D. is the Medical Director of The Center for Eye Care & Optical. He is also the Medical Director of the Northwell Melville Surgery Center.
Jeffrey Willig, M.D.

Dr. Willig is a Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he obtained his undergraduate degree in chemistry. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he obtained his MD degree with honors.
Alexander Rabinovich, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Rabinovich is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in surgery of the eyelids, orbit and lacrimal system, as well as facial cosmetic surgery and cosmetic injections of Botox and facial fillers.
Matthew Strachovsky, M.D.

Dr. Strachovsky's undergraduate training began in Boston, Massachusetts at Boston University and was completed at Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY.
Bennett Hong, M.D.

Dr. Bennett Hong is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery.
Edward Mohr, M.D.

Dr. Mohr is a board certified ophthalmologist whose undergraduate training began at St. Bonaventure where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
George Wollman, O.D.

Dr. George Wollman received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fordham University in 1976 and graduated with honors from the New England College of Optometry in 1981.
Todd Lustig, O.D.

Dr. Todd H. Lustig received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Emory University in 1991. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 1995.
Michele Espinosa, O.D.

Dr. Michele Espinosa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fairfield University in 2011. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University College of Optometry in 2015.