Dr. Deeba Chaudri

Dr. Deeba Chaudri has been practicing Optometry for over 15 years. Her experience includes practicing full scope optometry with a specialized emphasis on contact lens fittings, including specialty fits and multifocal/bifocal contact lenses. She is also trained in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and infections and the treatment of dry eyes. Dr. Chaudri was the Regional Director of Eyecare for Lenscrafters from 2008-2011. She supervised and trained 34 optometrists to provide cutting edge quality of care to our patients. Dr. Chaudri received a Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Chaudri was featured as an Eye Expert on the Dr. OZ television show. You can view her appearance here .She has also been featured in the Health.com article titled “9 Mistakes that Mess with Your Eyes”, which you can read here , was featured in “Review of Optometry/Women in Optometry” here and has also appeared in “Prevention Magazine”. Dr. Chaudri resides in Brooklyn with her husband and 2 kids, enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and getting a Pilates workout into her busy schedule.

Dr. Sharon Dao

Dr. Dao specializes in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of dry eye via advanced dry eye devices (OptiLight, TearLab, InflammaDry, Infrared Meibography, IPL, LLLT, Blephex, Lipiflow) and have experience working directly with ophthalmologists including retina specialists, cornea specialists, and cataract surgeons for full scope care. She had experience providing full work-up for and worked closely with glaucoma specialists famous for the OHTS trial. Dr. Sharon Dao was born and raised in Astoria, Queens. She did most of her rotations in Philadelphia and South Florida. Dr. Dao is a member of the American Optometric Association and has experience with treating military veterans and those with special needs. Dr. Dao enjoys volunteering with the Red Cross and traveling the world.

Dr. Lauren Strawn

Dr. Strawn specializes in pediatrics and vision rehabilitation. Originally from Chicago, Dr. Lauren Strawn has been practicing in the tristate area since 2015. Dr. Strawn graduated magna cum laude from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from The State University of New York College of Optometry. Having elected to pursue a residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, in order to further advance her knowledge in this area of Optometric Care, Dr. Strawn earned the Dr. Brock Memorial Award for outstanding clinical performance in Vision Therapy. Dr. Strawn’s clinical involvement, both in the private practice setting and academic field, has provided her with extensive experience in treating the visual needs of and providing neuro-rehabilitative therapy to patients with strabismus, visual processing deficits, and binocular vision disorders. She is also proficient in treating patients with various special needs, including those individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Strawn has presented her research on binocular vision at the American Academy of Optometry and College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) annual conferences, and has lectured as a continuing education speaker to fellow Optometrists. Dr. Strawn is an actively involved member of the American Optometric Association and the COVD.

Dr. Martin Nguyen

Dr. Martin Nguyen is a friendly optometrist devoted to providing the most thorough comprehensive eye exam for all of his adult and pediatric patients. He completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology & Neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego. He then completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Nguyen is proficient at fitting soft contact lenses, as well as toric and multifocal contact lenses. He has experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, such as dry eyes, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration. He is certified in fitting the FDA-approved Paragon CRT (Corneal Refractive Therapy) orthokeratology overnight lenses, in addition to MiSight and atropine for myopia management. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the New York State Optometric Association. He sees patients for allergic eye problems, infections, double vision, dry eye, and flashes and floaters. As a part of his services, he also offers annual eye examinations, comprehensive dilated eye examinations, eye emergency visits, and glaucoma follow-ups. Dr. Nguyen is a well-read practitioner who keeps up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in his field. He is deeply committed to the well-being of all his patients and makes an effort to provide the best comprehensive medical care at Cosmopolitan Eyecare.