Dr. Melissa Levine received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Integrative Neuroscience with a minor in Italian Studies from Binghamton University. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry where she continued her studies to pursue a residency in the specialty of Cornea and Contact Lenses with emphasis in Anterior Segment and Ocular Disease. Through this extensive training she became proficient in managing and treating corneal diseases and conditions such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, post-corneal transplant, post-refractive surgery, irregular astigmatism, aphakia, ocular surface disease and more. She specializes in fitting contact lenses including rigid gas permeable, scleral, hybrid, prosthetic, multi-focal, custom soft, and orthokeratology lenses. She is devoted to helping her patients achieve improved vision and quality of life.
Dr. Levine is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry where she lectures and instructs students in the primary care and contact lens clinics.
She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the New York State Optometric Association.
Dr. Levine is fluent in Italian and proficient in Spanish.