Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists in Central New York
For over seventy years, our practice has maintained a steadfast commitment to advancing with technological and medical innovations in the eye care field. Our mission centers on delivering the highest standard of professional and individualized patient care, ensuring each visit is tailored to the unique visual needs of our clients. With a team of highly qualified professionals and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we prioritize personalized attention and precision in every service we provide. Our expertise spans comprehensive vision examinations, specialized treatments for ocular diseases, and advanced corrective solutions including contact lenses and vision therapy. We are nationally recognized for excellence in optometric care, with every doctor board-certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD).Our dedication to quality extends to our optical services, offering premium frames, digital progressive lenses, and protective coatings designed to maximize visual performance. We serve patients from toddlers to centenarians, providing full-spectrum eye care while maintaining a focus on community engagement and educational outreach. Our practice remains at the forefront of innovation, exemplified by our adoption of the Marco TRS (Total Refraction System) to enhance exam accuracy and efficiency. Through decades of service in Central New York, we have built a reputation for trust, expertise, and unwavering dedication to our patients' visual health.
Services
Vision Therapy
Sports Vision
Ocular Diseases
Contact Lenses
Laser/Lasik Surgery
Optical Services
Computers & Vision
Pediatric Eye Care
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
Frame Selection
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Nationally board-certified doctors in ocular disease management
- Over 75 years of continuous service in Central New York
- First in the region to adopt Marco TRS refraction technology
- Comprehensive family vision care from toddlers to seniors
- Specialized vision therapy programs for athletes and learning challenges
Associations and certifications
- TMOD
- CAQH ProView
What people say
Improved tremendously
Excellent care
Benefitted greatly
Highly recommended
Professional team
Services
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy develops, improves, and enhances visual performance through personalized programs. This optometric specialty strengthens brain-eye communication, benefiting individuals with poor visual skills or athletes seeking enhancement. Our doctors specialize in developmental optometry, offering treatments for conditions like strabismus and amblyopia while utilizing advanced tools like prisms and filters.
Sports Vision
Sports vision training enhances athletic performance by improving dynamic visual acuity, tracking, and peripheral awareness. Our customized programs address focus, depth perception, and reaction time, helping athletes at all levels achieve peak performance. The training includes specialized equipment and corrective lenses tailored to specific sports requirements.
Ocular Diseases
We diagnose and manage ocular diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy using advanced imaging technology. Our nationally certified doctors provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans, utilizing Zeiss OCT scans for precise 3D eye structure analysis to monitor and manage chronic conditions effectively.
Contact Lenses
Our contact lens services range from cosmetic lenses to therapeutic solutions for conditions like keratoconus. We offer FDA-approved materials including gas permeable, bifocal, and extended-wear lenses, with follow-up monitoring to ensure optimal eye health and visual comfort through personalized fitting processes.
Laser/Lasik Surgery
We provide LASIK consultations and co-management services using advanced refractive technology. Our affiliation with leading surgical centers ensures comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, including corneal mapping and personalized treatment planning to achieve permanent vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
People
Dr. Leonard Savedoff
Optometrist
Specializing in vision therapy and developmental optometry, Dr. Savedoff completed his internship at SUNY College of Optometry. He serves as a consultant to Syracuse University's Sports Medicine Department and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry with national certification in ocular disease management.
Dr. David Ciccone
Optometrist
A developmental optometrist with expertise in vision therapy, Dr. Ciccone completed training at SUNY College of Optometry. He lectures on children's vision at local schools and holds leadership roles in state and national optometric associations, with national certification in ocular disease treatment.
Dr. Laura A. Davis
Optometrist
Dr. Davis specializes in primary vision care and ocular disease, completing a residency at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Her training includes neuro-ophthalmic care and emergency services, with national certification in ocular disease management and membership in the American Optometric Association.
Dr. James Forde
Optometrist
A full-time partner at the practice, Dr. Forde brings extensive experience in comprehensive eye care. His expertise includes contact lens fitting and vision therapy, with a focus on personalized patient care and community engagement through educational outreach programs.
Nancy Bitetto
Practice Manager
As practice manager, Nancy oversees daily operations and patient care coordination. With decades of experience in optometric administration, she ensures seamless service delivery while maintaining the practice's commitment to quality and patient satisfaction.
Questions
What services do you offer for children's vision problems?
We provide comprehensive pediatric eye exams, vision therapy for tracking and convergence issues, and developmental vision assessments to address learning-related visual deficiencies.
Can vision therapy help with sports performance?
Our sports vision training programs enhance dynamic visual acuity, peripheral awareness, and reaction time to improve athletic performance across all skill levels.
What technology do you use for eye disease detection?
We utilize Zeiss OCT scans for 3D imaging of ocular structures and Marco TRS technology for precise digital refractions during comprehensive eye health examinations.
Do you provide LASIK surgery consultations?
Yes, we offer LASIK eligibility evaluations and co-management services through our affiliations with leading laser eye surgery centers in Central New York.
What optical products are available at your practice?
We offer premium designer frames, digital progressive lenses, blue light filters, and polarized lenses from top industry brands in our Manlius and Syracuse locations.
