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OCLI, one of the largest ophthalmology practices in the nation, consists of 23 eye doctors representing most subspecialties of ophthalmology in 7 locations throughout Long Island| in Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, Valley Stream, Stony Brook, Manhasset, East Meadow and Port Jefferson. OCLI also has a research department that is involved in studies to improve the treatment and diagnosing of ophthalmic diseases.

Dr. Paul Krawitz is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of The University of Michigan, and received his medical degree in 1985. He is a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Krawitz trained in Internal Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York. He completed his Ophthalmology training at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, and later was selected as Chief Resident of that program. He completed an additional year of specialized fellowship training in Glaucoma at Mount Sinai under the direction of Steven Podos, a recognized world leader in that field. Dr. Krawitz holds the academic position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manhattan. He is a frequent lecturer at professional ophthalmic meetings regarding his highly successful surgical techniques for cataracts, glaucoma and specialty intraocular lenses. In his position as President and C.E.O. of Vitamin Science, Inc. from 2001-2022, Dr. Krawitz held several patents and trademarks for nutritional supplements that support eye disease. He is a physician partner of Spectrum Vision Partners/OCLI, one of the leading eye care practices in the United States. Since 1993, he has become one of Long Island's most highly sought and professionally recognized eye surgeons. Dr. Krawitz performs over 1000 ophthalmic procedures annually, including no-stitch cataract surgery, the most modern therapies for glaucoma, laser refractive surgery, and laser treatment of both macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Krawitz is a Diplomate of The American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of The American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the Long Island Ophthalmologic Society, The Suffolk Academy of Medicine, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Specialties: Technologically advanced cataract surgery, Multifocal and Accommodative intraocular lens implants, Glaucoma Therapy, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveitis, Eye Trauma