Olga A. Likhtman, OD, FAAO

Brooklyn, NY ***** ■ Phone 917-***-****

Email: ad3yrc@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

-Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry FAAO 11/2010

-SUNY College of Optometry Residency in Ocular Disease 07/2007-06/2008

- SUNY College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry 06/2002-06/2006

- Hunter College Bachelor of Science Psychology 08/1998-06/2002

WORK EXPERIENCE:

--Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center

09/2015-Present

Comprehensive eye exams, management and treatment of glaucoma, diabetes, emergencies, pre-post op care of cataract and glaucoma surgeries.

-Dr. Izik Herschitz Opthalmology Practice

08/2021-Present

Comprehensive eye care, emergencies, management and treatment of glaucoma, diabetes, anterior surface disease, dry eye management, post-op cataract care

- National Optical

08/2006-1/2017

Primary eye care, routine refractions, contact lens exams

-Jofe Eye Institute

09/2010-10/2013

Primary eye care, co-management of pre-post cataract surgery and glaucoma surgeries, management and treatment of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, anterior and posterior eye disorders, emergencies and various ocular conditions.

-Laser and Microsurgery Institute: Dr. Leonard Bley

07/2008-4/2012

Primary eye care, co-management of pre and post cataract surgery and LASIK surgery, management and treatment of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, various ocular conditions

-Retina Group: Dr. Chess M.D. and Dr. Hakemian M.D

09/2006-06/2007

Co-management of retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathies, retinal detachments, vitrectomies, retinal anomalies. Assisted in PRPs, focals lasers. Performed Fluorescein Angiographies.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

- Ocular Disease Resident, SUNY College of Optometry and Woodhull Hospital

07/2007-06/2008

Covering various aspects of ocular diseases in optometry including diagnosis, management and treatment of a variety of ocular conditions

- Pediatric and Low Vision Internship, SUNY State College of Optometry

06/2006 – 08/2006

Focusing on pediatric routine eye examinations, low vision refractions and eye health

- Contact Lens Externship, SUNY State College of Optometry

03/2006 – 06/2006

The externship provided extensive patient care in areas of soft CL’s, RGP’s, specialty CL’s and prosthetics

- Ocular Disease Internship, SUNY State College of Optometry

12/2005 – 03/2006

The internship focused on management and treatment of various conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, and pre/post cataract extraction care

- VA Externship, Harbor Health Care System Brooklyn, New York

09/2005 – 12/2005

The externship placed an emphasis on non-surgical treatment and management of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes, cornea, as well as primary eye care

POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS:

-Frontal Lobe Meningioma Causes Complete Homonomous Hemianopsia by Chester Ng OD, Olga Likhtman OD, Richard Madonna OD, Lisa Modesto OD, Scott Richter OD. Presented at American Academy of Optometry, October 2007

-Refractive Shift Induced by Hemodialysis by Stefanie Beyer OD, Richard Madonna OD, Olga Likhtman OD, Scott Richter OD. Presented at American Academy of Optometry, October 2007

-Proper Diagnosis and Management of Mooren’s Ulcer by Olga Likhtman OD and Scott Richter OD. Presented at SECO, February 2008

-Red Herrings: What Caused the Unilateral Anterior Uveitis by Amy Lee OD, Olga Likhtman OD, Brian Hall OD, FAAO, Gary Oliver OD. Presented at AOA, June 2008.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

-American Academy of Optometry

-Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

- American Optometric Association

- New York Student Optometric Association

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT:

- Long Range Planning Committee, SUNY State College of Optometry 2002 – 2006

- Class 2006 Yearbook Committee, SUNY State College of Optometry

HONORS:

- National Key Honor Society Member, Hunter College 2002

- Dean’s List, Hunter College

SKILLS: - Fluent in Russian. Can conduct an exam in Spanish

REFERENCES: - Available upon request.

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