Our Staff
Dr. David Leibstein
Dr. David Leibstein
Optometrist
Dr. Leibstein graduated with honors from Eastern Connecticut State University and went on to SUNY State College of Optometry. His optometric internships at SUNY included rotations in low vision, vision therapy, ocular disease, primary care, pediatrics and contact lens clinic.
As an optometric extern at the Newington Veterans Hospital in Connecticut, Dr. Leibstein was responsible for glaucoma, diabetes and other ocular associated disease treatment plans. During a second externship in contact lens services at SUNY, Dr. Leibstein was responsible for primary care exams and fitting of lenses on spherical, astigmatic, keratoconic and aphakic patients.
Dr. Leibstein was a recipient of the Sunsoft Contact Lens Achievement Award for outstanding performance in contact lens management. He maintains certification in the treatment and management of ocular disease and is certified in pre and post-PRK and LASIK management with TLC Laser Centers. He is a current member of the American Optometric Association, the New York State Optometric Association and the president of Nassau County Optometric Society (June 2013 – June 2018).
Currently, Dr. Leibstein is a TPA-certified optometrist with offices in Amityville, Massapequa, and Rockville Centre.
Dr. Leibstein is the primary eye care practitioner for a number of nursing home facilities in the New York area, providing complete visual evaluation and care for residents and co-management of ocular disease. He was also the staff optometrist at TLC Laser Eye Center in Garden City (July 1999 – September 2013) and routinely co-manages difficult surgical cases.
Dr. Leibstein is available for primary care evaluations at his office in Amityville, Massapequa, and Rockville Centre. He will be happy to provide answers to your questions and concerns about laser vision correction and ocular health.
Dr. John A. Facchin
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. John A. Facchin
Optometrist
Dr. Facchin is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He is TPA certified, and maintains the certification in the treatment and management of ocular disease and infection.
He has extensive experience assessing the visual skills of children, with a special interest in orthoptic therapy, contact lenses and visual rehabilitation.
Dr. Facchin is also highly skilled in the ocular exams of geriatric patients.
Contact Our Optometry Team in Amityville, NY
Here at South Shore Optometric Associates in Amityville, NY, we offer a wide variety of eye care services that can effectively treat many eye conditions. We offer a full range of vision care services including complete eye health evaluations, contact lenses exams, and fittings, the finest & most unique styles of designer frames and sunglasses for adults and children. Schedule an appointment with us today by calling 631-264-3937 or contact us.
