Valarie Overton, M.D.
Dr. Overton is a Board-certified
Ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She
received her MD degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine followed by an
internship in Internal Medicine at Westchester County Medical Center. She
completed her residency in Ophthalmology at Montefiore Hospital and Medical
Center where she received comprehensive training in all aspects of medical and
surgical ophthalmology. She was Co-Director of Residency Training and Clinic
Chief at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center for one year prior to entering private
practice.
For over thirty years, Dr. Overton has
built her practice through her commitment to provide every patient the highest
quality of care with the utmost respect and compassion. She is frequently
sought to provide second opinions for difficult or complicated ophthalmic
problems.
Dr. Overton was Chief of Ophthalmology
at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, NY (currently NYP Westchester) for ten
years and previously an Assistant Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College
of Medicine. Dr. Overton's experience, knowledge and expertise have earned her
recognition as one of Westchester and Greenwich's Top Doctors for seven
consecutive years. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and
the New York State Ophthalmologic Society.
Over the past 15 years, Dr. Overton
has developed extensive expertise in nonsurgical facial rejuvenation with the
use of botulinums (Botox, Dysport) and dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm,
Voluma XC). With unparalleled knowledge of the muscles and tissues around the
eyes and their interrelationship with tissues of the upper and lower face, she
is able to create a beautiful, natural, more youthful appearance with little or
no downtime. Consultations are free and confidential.
Susan Fromer, M.D.
Dr.
Susan Fromer is an ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of
cataracts, glaucoma, and laser vision correction. She graduated with honors
from Rutgers University. She went on to receive her medical degree at NYU
Medical School. She then completed a medical internship at Lenox Hill Hospital
and residency training at St Vincent's Hospital.
She has done additional training in cornea and laser refractive surgery at
Mercy Hospital. She has been board-certified since 1992. In 2004, Dr. Fromer
was an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and
Throat Hospital where she was a resident instructor, training the residents in
ophthalmic surgery. Dr. Susan Fromer was preceptor for a glaucoma fellowship
with Dr. Maurice Luntz at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York.
Dr. Fromer has had extensive experience in laser-assisted cataract surgery,
premium intraocular lens implantation, complex and advanced techniques in
cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), traditional and
implant glaucoma surgery, and laser treatments for glaucoma.
Dr. Fromer is a NYPD Honorary Police Surgeon. She has been named as a Castle
Connolly top doctor.
Dr. Susan Fromer is fluent in English and Spanish.
Cathy Yuen, OD.
Dr. Cathy Yuen earned her
Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry. She
completed her clinical training at the Hoopes Vision Refractive Surgery Center
in Utah, Walla Walla Veterans Affair Medical Center in Washington, and Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute in Florida. She also completed a residency at SUNY College
of Optometry with emphasis in ocular disease.
Prior to joining Fromer Eye
Centers, Dr. Yuen served on the faculty at the Flaum Eye Institute of the
University of Rochester Medical Center where she provided comprehensive care
for patients of all ages and co-manages patients with subspecialties including
oculoplastics, glaucoma, cornea, retina, uveitis, and neuro-ophthalmology.
While working in Rochester,
Dr. Yuen earned her Master of Science degree in Medical Management at the Simon
Business School. She was the recipient of the Elizabeth S. Hansen Award,
awarded to the student with the highest GPA amongst the graduating class of
Master of Science.
Dr. Yuen is an active
member of the American Optometric Association and New York State Optometric
Association. She is the past president of the Rochester Optometric Society and
former Finger Lakes-Niagara Regional Trustee. She has also presented at national
academic meetings.
Dr. Yuen is fluent in
English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.