The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in East Meadow, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 245 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near East Meadow, NY. Of these, 107 are Advanced, 105 are Experienced, 32 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    George Tung
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    2450 Merrick Road, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Tung is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Tung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Robert F. Rothman
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    4212 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rothman is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Rothman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    4212 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Marcus is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Marcus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    4212 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Prywes is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Prywes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    4277 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 109, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Karl is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Karl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    21543 Jamaica Ave, 
    Queens Village, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Laroche is an Ophthalmologist in Queens Village, New York. Dr. Laroche is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Hyphema, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Bruce M. Zagelbaum
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    360 South Oyster Bay Road, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Zagelbaum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (board certified) and a Fellow of the American College of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.) and the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). He has written textbooks in ophthalmology, as well as book chapters and peer reviewed articles. He is currently co-editing the 3rd edition of the textbook Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures.His main interests include eye trauma and sports. He is the ophthalmology consultant to The National Football League (NFL) and The Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Commission. He has been the team ophthalmologist for the New York Jets, New York Mets, New York Islanders, and has worked with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dr. Zagelbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Carolyn Y. Shih
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Carolyn Y. Shih, MD, MBA, MPH is the Director of Clinical Research and the Director of Refractive Surgery at the North Shore LIJ Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shih received her undergraduate degree with double honors from Brown University where she was elected to become a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Subsequently Dr. Shih attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she received her Doctorate of Medicine. During medical school, she was named a Rifkind Research Fellow and received the Alvin Behrens Memorial Fund Award. Dr. Shih has also received a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters of Public Health from Columbia University. She subsequently completed her residency at the Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University and her Corneal and External Disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Shih specializes in corneal and external diseases and performs corneal transplants such as Penetrating Keratoplasty, Descemet s stripping endothelial Keratoplasty,, and Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty. She also performs cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Dr. Shih has published her clinical research in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters and presented at national meetings. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the New York Organ Donor and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New York State Ophthalmology Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Shih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Jung M. Lee
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jung Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Farihah Anwar
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farihah Anwar is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Alina Djougarian
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian

    Alina Djougarian is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Djougarian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Ptosis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Karen L. Hendler
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Karen Hendler is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Hendler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Valerie Trubnik
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    William S.Kasper M.D. P.C.

    330 Old Country Rd Ste 100, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Trubnik is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Trubnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Jeffrey M. Meyer M.D. PLLC

    30 Merrick Ave Ste 100, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Botwinick is an Ophthalmologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Botwinick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Eric P. Shakin
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, 
    Westbury, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Shakin is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, New York. Dr. Shakin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1600 Stewart Ave Ste 306, 
    Westbury, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Berke is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, New York. Dr. Berke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    2450 Merrick Road, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Sing Li is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Jonathan W. Benjamin
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Benjamin is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis.

    Mark Stein
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Stein is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Nassau Medical Eye Care

    4212 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Angelilli is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Angelilli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near East Meadow, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Glaucoma doctor near East Meadow, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Glaucoma doctors near East Meadow, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Glaucoma doctors near East Meadow, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Glaucoma doctor near East Meadow, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Glaucoma doctor near East Meadow, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Glaucoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Glaucoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Glaucoma doctors near East Meadow, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Glaucoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glaucoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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