General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  Dr. Brandon Garces is excited to join Hudson Eye Physicians and Associates as an optometrist. Originally from both Queens and Long Island, New York. Received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pace University in 2019 and a Doctorate of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2023. Dr. Garces brings extensive expertise to the practice as he completed a specialized optometric residency focusing on pediatrics, binocular vision, and traumatic brain injury, equipping him with advanced skills in these critical areas. Awarded the Resident of the Year Award for on-campus residents during the 2023-2024 residency year.
• Primary Care
  Esther Lee, O.D. is a Primary Care Optometrist & Contact Lens Specialist at Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Lee received her Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry where she was elected to the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, and completed a Residency in Primary Eye Care & Ocular Disease at the VA New Jersey Health Care System-East Orange.
• Smoking Cessation
  While we do not have all the answers to the thyroid eye disease puzzle, we do have good evidence that patients with thyroid eye disease will exacerbate their problems if they smoke. Furthermore, patients who stop smoking, often benefit with an improvement in their thyroid eye disease. Smoking cessation will also improve the healing process should you require surgery.
• High Cholesterol
• Emergency Care

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is an eye disease that is most commonly associated with an elevated pressure inside the eye- Intraocular Pressure (IOP)- that damages the optic nerve and causes loss of vision. More than three million Americans are living with glaucoma, 2.7 million of whom-aged 40 and older-are affected by its most common form, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) which begins without any symptoms or obvious loss of vision. It is critical to diagnose and treat glaucoma as early as possible through regular eye exams in order to prevent vision loss. With early detection, diagnosis & treatment, in the vast majority of cases, glaucoma vision loss can be controlled or prevented.
• Ophthalmology
  Adria Burrows, M.D. is a pediatric ophthalmologist who went to college at The University of Pennsylvania and graduated Cum Laude. She went on to Medical School at New York Medical College, did an internship at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Pennsylvania and then a residency in ophthalmology at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. She completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital and has been practicing pediatric ophthalmology for over 25 years. She loves people and children and has performed thousands of surgeries on children. She has received “The Top Pediatric Ophthalmologist ” Award in New Jersey and “The New York Top Doctors” award in New York.
• Macular Degeneration
  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in seniors. It occurs when the central portion of the retina, called the macula, is damaged as a result of the hardening of the small arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the retinal tissue.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK Surgery is a type of laser eye surgery called “lamellar eye surgery” because it is performed between the layers of corneal tissue. This is accomplished by creating a very thin flap of corneal tissue that can be lifted and the laser energy applied, followed by returning of the flap to its original position without the need for sutures or stitches. LASIK offers patients a laser vision correction procedure with minimal discomfort and a quick visual recovery.
• Cataracts
  Cataracts are a problem experienced by a great number of people just like you. Cataracts are a common cause of vision problems among people in their 50’s and 60’s and they are actually a major cause of senior eye problems and vision loss. More than 20 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts and more than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80. A cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye preventing light rays from passing through it easily. This results in a clouding and blurring of vision. For many patients, cataracts start out slowly and have little effect on vision at first. But, as the cataract becomes denser, so does the impact on vision.
• Cataract Surgery
  During cataract surgery we remove cataract and replace it with a clear permanent lens implant (IOL) in order to correct your vision. Among seniors and “baby boomers,” cataract surgery is one of the safest, most effective, predictable and common operations performed the U.S with more than 2.5 million people having cataract surgery & lens implants each year. At Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons our cataract surgeons William Constad, M.D. and Scott Walsman, M.D. typically perform the cataract operation and lens implant surgery on an outpatient basis which offers comfortable and convenient same-day surgery.
• Eye Exam
  Our offices participate in many major health insurance plans. Coverage varies with each patient and insurance company. It is the patient’s responsibility to know his or her benefits. Not all insurance companies will cover a nonmedical office visit (for example, a routine eye exam each year including a refraction) and Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons, LLC, does not accept every vision plan tied to the health insurance plan. Our staff will assist you in determining your eligibility prior to your appointment.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid
  Approximately 70% will at some point develop problems related to their eyes. There are many names given to the eye syndrome occurring in thyroid abnormalities. The most common name is Grave’s disease, named after Dr. Graves, who first described the eye problems in 1875. The eye changes associated with thyroid disease are seen in all types of thyroid disorders. Most commonly, they develop in patients who are or were hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid). Eye problems can occur in patients who have an underactive thyroid or even normal thyroid. The eye disease is not necessarily related to the control of your thyroid levels. Most people will develop thyroid eye problems within 1 year of their thyroid diagnosis. While most eye problems related to thyroid disease are mild, some can be quite disfiguring and traumatic. There is a great deal that can be done to evaluate and treat patients with thyroid related eye problems.
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus that, if left undetected and untreated, can lead to severe and catastrophic vision loss. Damage to the small blood vessels in the retina from diabetic retinopathy is the most frequent cause of new blindness among adults aged 20-74 years old. However, with regular eye exams, early detection, and diagnosis, vision loss can be prevented or halted in most instances.

Radiologist

• Chemotherapy
  Entropion is an eyelid position problem characterized by the eyelid turning inward. When this occurs, the eyelashes and the skin of the eyelid can rub against the surface of the eye and cornea causing considerable irritation and even serious damage. The most common cause is simply a laxity of the lower eyelid as the aging process and effects of gravity occur. Specialized muscles may loosen or weaken, allowing the eyelid to maintain an abnormal position. Most of the time, correction of this problem requires a simple same-day surgical technique. Other causes of entropion include certain conditions which cause scarring of the conjunctiva, chronic use of certain topical medications, some chemotherapy, burns and injury.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  You are ultimately responsible for the payment of charges for services you receive. We rely on the accuracy of information you provide to determine if a third party will be responsible for payment. If you will be paying personally for services or if you are responsible for a deductible or co-payment, we expect payment at the time service is rendered. We accept cash, personal checks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. For surgical services and charges from our Ambulatory Surgery Center, we also accept Care Credit. If you are experiencing personal circumstances that will make the payment of our charges difficult for you, please ask to speak with our Practice Administrator prior to your visit.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Juliana Leapman, M.D. is a Cosmetic Eyelid, Orbital & Reconstructive Eye & Facial Plastic Surgeon at Hudson Eye Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Leapman earned her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Montefiore Hospital-Albert Einstein College of Medicine followed by Fellowship in Oculoplastic & Facial Reconstructive Surgery at Sheba Medical Center, The Goldschleger Eye Institute – Ramat Gan, Israel & Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center-Tzrifin, Israel.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  BOTOX® COSMETIC Injections can dramatically improve your facial wrinkles. Today, BOTOX® Cosmetic is by far the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. Botox is actually a purified protein derived from Botulinum Toxin Type A. During the BOTOX® Injection procedure, a small amount of BOTOX® is injected directly into the individual facial muscles that are responsible for creating wrinkles in the overlying skin. By weakening those muscles and preventing the pulling on the skin BOTOX® COSMETIC helps to minimize diminish the wrinkles. The actual BOTOX® Injections take only minutes to administer, and noticeable results can usually be seen within two to eight days. Our patients are able to return to work and wear makeup immediately after treatment.
• Eyelid Surgery
  When a child is born with a droopy eyelid, this is considered congenital ptosis. There are several causes of congenital ptosis and is sometimes can associated with other eye problems including misdirected or misaligned eye muscles. In many instances, the eyelid muscle that elevates the eyelid does not develop well. There is a spectrum of severity from very mild to very severe. When significant, the droopy eyelid can block the visual input to the child’s eye and impair the development of that eye and normal vision. The child may maintain an abnormal head posture in an attempt to see underneath the droopy eyelids. Your child’s pediatric ophthalmologist will evaluate the functioning of the eyes and eye muscles, and assess whether the associated ptosis is significant and requires correction. If surgical correction is deemed necessary, your child will have a consultation with our specialist who will then explain the possible approaches to the surgical correction of congenital ptosis, each guided toward severity and cause of the droopy eyelid. The eyelid surgery for correction of congenital ptosis may range from a simple tightening of the upper eyelid muscle if it has good function to even utilizing the brow muscles to elevate the eyelid. There are several ways of accomplishing this goal including the use of specialized materials and grafting techniques and if necessary we will guide you through this process so we can be helpful in achieving the best possible results.
• Plastic Surgery
  Eye Lift or Blepharoplasty eyelid surgery is a popular type of cosmetic facial plastic surgery to help you look your best. Your eyes are one of the most important aspects of your appearance, and one of the first areas to show signs of aging. For some, this can occur as early as your twenties to early thirties. If your eyes project a lack of energy due to overhanging skin and puffiness of your eyelids, you may appear tired or older. Conversely, if the eyes are more open and relatively free of creases and folds, you will probably seem more rested and youthful. In our society, looking your best and preserving your youthful features are important parts of who we are.
• Blepharoplasty
  Upper eyelid Blepharoplasty involves the improvement of two characteristics of the aging upper eyelid area. The first is correction of excess skin of the upper eyelid, a condition referred to as “hooding of the upper lid.” The second condition that can be corrected is the puffiness that is seen in the inner corner and middle of the eyelid as a result of herniation (pushing forward) of fat located in these areas above the eye. Upper eyelid Blepharoplasty is commonly performed at the same time as lower eyelid Blepharoplasty

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Like other parts of the body, an abnormal coloration to the skin can represent a melanoma or something along the spectrum of a melanoma. While eyelid/facial melanomas are rare, any pigmented lesion around the eyelid deserves attention. Similar guidelines to pigmented lesions or moles on other parts of the body, certainly apply to the eyelids. Changes in color, size and behavior all warrant evaluation and possible biopsy.
• Ulcer
  The outermost layer of the cornea is called the epithelium. If it is damaged from trauma of any type, i.e. getting a foreign body in your eye such as piece of metal, a poke in the eye from a branch or a finger or even from a dirty or damaged contact lens, it is possible for bacteria, viruses or fungi to penetrate the cornea and cause an infection. An infection of the cornea is called Keratitis or Corneal Ulcer. Keratitis can cause painful inflammation with discharge, which if not treated quickly and appropriately, can lead to corneal erosion, corneal ulceration and corneal scarring. Corneal scarring results in a loss of corneal transparency and loss of vision which could require a corneal transplant in order to restore vision. Generally, the deeper the corneal infection, the more severe the symptoms and the greater the potential for loss of vision.
• Lesions
  Growths on or around the eyelids and face are common and the vast majority of these lesions are benign and can be easily removed in the office. The approach to growths on the eyelids and face is similar to elsewhere on the body.
• Burns

Allergists

• Allergies