DONALD HERSH, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Director, Contact Lens Division, The
Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and the CLEI Center for
Keratoconus
A true pioneer in contact lens development, Dr. Donald Hersh began undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, completing his undergraduate degree at Columbia University. Graduate studies continued at Columbia's School of Optometry, from where he earned a Master of Science degree. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Philadelphia Optical College.
Throughout his professional career Dr. Hersh
has been involved in the research and development of new contact
lens technologies. Most notably is the invention
of the Hersh Palpebral Traction Lens which facilitates tear flow in patients with inadequate tear circulation or dry eyes. In addition, he was one of the early investigators in the use of monovision contact lenses for improvement in reading vision in older patients.
At the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and its
Center for Keratoconus, Dr. Hersh concentrates on specialized contact
lens fittings. He is expert in caring
for keratoconus and other corneal diseases, and for fitting
patients after other eye surgeries (most notably LASIK and corneal transplants). Dr.
Hersh has extensive experience with and access to the newest
state-of-the-art specialty contact lens technologies for the
treatment of a variety of difficult corneal problems.
Dr. Hersh is certified by the Cornea and Contact Lens section of the American Academy of Optometry.
Current Positions:
- Executive Committee, New York Academy of
Optometry
- Director, Contact Lens Service and
Division of Applied Optics, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
- Staff, University Hospital, Newark
- Associate Faculty Member, UMDNJ-New
Jersey Medical School
Experience:
- Development of new contact lens
technologies
- Invented Hersh Palpebral Traction Lens
- Optics and refractive idiosyncrasies of
Keratoconus
Memberships:
- Former President, New York Academy of
Optometry
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Fellow, New Jersey Academy of Optometry
- Fellow, New York Academy of Optometry
- Member, American Optometric Association
- Member, New Jersey Optometric Association
- Member, Essex County Optometric Society
- Diplomate, Cornea and Contact Lens
section, American Academy of Optometry
Honors and Awards:
- Omega Epsilon Phi
- Editor's Award, Optometric Weekly
- Distinguished Achievement Award, New York
State Optometric Association
- Distinguished Presidential Service Award,
New York Academy of Optometry
- Education Chairman Award, New York
Academy of Optometry
- Certificate of Achievement, New York
State Optometric Association
| I’ve had
keratoconus all my life.
Finally, at age 41, I visited The Cornea & Laser Eye
Institute and was treated by Dr. Donald Hersh. I was professionally treated
by staff and doctors and left with a comfortable, warm feeling after
I learned that Dr. Hersh would be fitting me with a corrective
lens. Today, I see my
wife and 3 children without blurry, shadowy flat vision. I see detail, lines,
distance, texture, depth, and color great. I saw snowflakes and
swirling water for the very first time. I can finally perform my job
without squinting or having to zoom everything up to 140% on the
PC. The gift of vision is fantastic and I am truly grateful
for the gifts God has given to Drs. Donald and Peter Hersh.
Thank you so much!!!
- Al
Zolli |
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