Kavner Richd, OD

Meet Dr. GarranaHighly experienced ophthalmologist Randa Garrana, MD, one of a small number of eye surgeons to rank in the top 1% in vision-correction experience in the United States. She specializes in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Advanced Lasik in Manhattan, New York City, and Long Beach, California. Dr. Garrana offers general eye exams, LASIK, PRK, Corneal Cross-Linking, Refractive Cataract Surgery, and much more. With her extensive experience, use of state-of-the-art technology, and dedication to compassionate patient care, shes one of the most popular ophthalmologists in Southern California and New York City. Dr. Garrana has earned multiple Patients Choice awards and was also named a California Top Doc and a New York Top Doc in recent years.Dr. Garrana earned her medical degree at the American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Lebanon. She then completed a research fellowship in Corneal Wound Healing at Georgetown University Center for Sight in Washington, DC. Dr. Garrana completed her Internship at New York University Medical Center, then went on to complete her Ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.With her extensive LASIK and PRK research work and impressive academic record, Dr. Garrana was accepted to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School in Boston for specialty training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Garrana never stops broadening her knowledge and is continually honing her skills to ensure that her patients always get the best outcomes and care using the very best technologyDr. Garrana knows that the eyes are among the bodys most important organs, and that good eyesight is truly a gift. Dr. Garrana has made it her lifes goal to correct and restore vision problems in patients from all walks of life. She believes that everyone deserves to enjoy clear vision. To this end, she promises patients customized and compassionate care using the latest, cutting-edge technology.To get a free LASIK consultation or schedule an appointment, click online booking or call Advanced Lasik today.

Rebecca Rojas, OD, FAAO, FSLS is an Instructor of Optometric Sciences (in Ophthalmology) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Rojas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society. She specializes in complex and medically necessary contact lens fittings, anterior segment disease, co-managing cataract and refractive surgeries, and primary eye care.Dr. Rojas obtained her Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Microbiology at the University of Central Florida along with a Bachelors in Vision Science and Doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University. She subsequently completed her residency training in ocular disease from SUNY State College of Optometry.Prior to her tenure at Columbia University, Dr. Rojas played pivotal roles in multiple eye centers across New York, focusing on co-managing refractive and cataract surgeries alongside corneal specialists. Her international experience involves working as a clinical optometrist specializing in specialty contact lenses and ocular surface diseases at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Eye Institute. Additionally, she trained and educated medical residents throughout their rotations, further adding to her enriched global perspective in the field of eye care.Dr. Rojas's contributions extend beyond clinical practice. She held the position of Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at SUNY, where she played an integral role in the optometry residency program as a co-supervisor, mentoring and guiding optometry students and residents in their clinical rotations.Her dedication to education and research is evident through her presentations at academic meetings such as the Global Symposiums of Contact Lenses and the American Academy of Optometry. Actively engaged in professional organizations such as the New York State Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and Scleral lens Education Society, Dr. Rojas continues to contribute to the field through lectures, academic posters and publication of peer-reviewed articles to journals such as Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Review of Optometry, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens, and involvement in ongoing clinical research studies.Dr. Rojas's commitment also extends to community outreach. She served on the clinical board of directors for regional and world Special Olympics International vision screenings and is involved in various community outreach initiatives across New York City.