Myoung Hee Esther Han

Myoung Hee Esther Han, OD

Associate Clinical Professor

Languages: English, Korean, Spanish

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Dr. Han specializes in neuro-optometric rehabilitation with a clinical interest in the evaluation and management of Visual Snow Syndrome. Serving as a full-time Associate Clinical Professor and the Residency Program Supervisor for the Vision Rehabilitation (Brain Injury Emphasis) Residency, she is involved in both the didactic and clinical training of optometric students, externs, and residents within the Vision Rehabilitation Service as well as seeing patients.

Dr. Han is well-published, having co-authored poster presentations, several peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters related to vision therapy, pediatrics, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. She has lectured domestically and internationally in China and Italy in the areas of acquired brain injury and vision therapy. She has been invited to speak about “Vision Deficits and Acquired Brain Injury” to interdisciplinary rehabilitation specialists at the North Shore-LIJ (now Northwell) Transitions of Long Island Annual Symposium, Burke Rehabilitation Center in Westchester, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Dr. Han received her Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University in 1995. An alumna of SUNY College of Optometry, she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2001 and subsequently completed her Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation at in 2002. Dr. Han attained her fellowship in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in 2005 and in the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) in 2011. Dr. Han attained her diplomate with the American Board of Optometry (ABO) in 2013. Dr. Han was a member of the COVD International Exam and Certification Board (IECB) from 2014-2021 and a board member for the Eastern States Optometric Congress (ESOC) from 2013-2020.

Education

OD, Doctor of Optometry, SUNY College of Optometry, 2001
BA, Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences - Neurobiology and Behavior, Minor in Asian Studies, Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences, 1995

Residency/Other Post Graduate Training

FCOVD - COVD, 2023
Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation - Array, 2002

Affiliations

Optometry License - TUV006430 - New York State, 2001

Awards/Honors

Journal of Behavioral Optometry, Best Article, 2nd Place Certificate, 2001
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society, 2001
Dr. Frederick W. Brock Memorial Award, 2001

Professional Experience

Associate Clinical Professor, SUNY College of Optometry, 2012 - Present
International Exam Certification Board (IECB), COVD, 2014 - 2021
Eastern States Optometric Congress (ESOC) Committee Member, OEP - ESOC, 2013 - 2020
Private Practice (Part-time), Susan Fisher, OD PLLC, 2012 - 2016
Fellowship Mentor, COVD, 2006 - 2014
Assistant Clinical Professor, SUNY College of Optometry, 2002 - 2012
Private Practice (Part-time), Long Island Optometric Vision Development, PLLC, 2002 - 2012
Academic Service Committee (ASC) Member, COVD, 2004 - 2010
National Faculty Liaison (NFL), Academic Service Committee Member, COVD, 2006 - 2009
Clinical Practice Committee Member, COVD, 2004 - 2004

Research Interests

Acquired Brain Injury
Visual Snow Syndrome

Clinical Interests

Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
Acquired Brain Injury
Vision Therapy
Visual Snow Syndrome

Publications

Chapter 7: Ocular motility in children, 97-125 97-125, 2022
Visual Snow Syndrome: Evolving Neuro-Optometric Considerations in Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. , Concussion 6 (2): published online published online, 2021
Visual snow syndrome: evolving neuro-optometric considerations in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, Concussion 6 (2): 2021
Chapter 19: Assessing stereopsis and fusion, 354-378 354-378, 2020
Primary chromatic filter treatment in a concussion patient: Traditional and contemporary approaches, Vision Development and Rehabilitation 6 (1): 26-31 26-31, 2020
Pediatric Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS): a case series., Vision Development & Rehabilitation 5 (3): 187-193 187-193, 2019
Acquired Brain Injury and Rehabilitation, 203-219 203-219, 2019
Chapter 1.28: Intermittent exotropia, divergence excess type, 118-121 118-121, 2019
Chapter 1.29: Duane retraction syndrome, 122-126 122-126, 2019
Chapter 6: The role of neuro-optometric rehabilitation, 89-134 89-134, 2019
Vision-based concussion/mild traumatic brain injury diagnostic tests/biomarkers: An update and reappraisal., Vision Development & Rehabilitation 5 (3): 187-193 187-193, 2019
Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS): An evolving neuro-optometric clinical perspective., Vision Development & Rehabilitaion 5 (2): 75-82 75-82, 2019
Characteristics and management of vertical deviations in an urban academic clinic: A retrospective analysis., Vision Development & Rehabilitation 2 (2): 123-131 123-131, 2016
The role of suppression in amblyopia: A literature review., Vision Development & Rehabilitation 2 (1): 54-67 54-67, 2016
Photosensitivity in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI): A retrospective analysis., Brain Injury 28 (10): 1283-1287 1283-1287, 2014
Use of yoked prisms in patients with acquired brain injury: A retrospective analysis., Brain Injury 28 (11): 1441-1446 1441-1446, 2014
Optometric management of persistent diplopia status post scleral buckle surgery: Two Case Studies., Optometry and Visual Performance 1 (5): 171-174 171-174, 2013
Distance perception in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)., Optometry 83 (4): 127-136 127-136, 2012
Vision therapy for basic exotropia in adults: 2 case studies. Optometry., Optometry 82 (8): 467-474 467-474, 2011
Profile of selected aspects of visually-symptomatic individuals with acquired brain injury: a retrospective study., Journal of Behavioral Optometry 19 (1): 7-10 7-10, 2008
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients: a retrospective analysis. Optometry., Optometry 79 252-258 252-258, 2008
The frequency of occurrence, types, and characteristics of visual field defects in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis., Optometry 79 59-65 59-65, 2008
Vision therapy for oculomotor dysfunction in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis. Optometry., Optometry 79 (1): 18-22 18-22, 2008
Chapter 8: The role of the neuro-rehabilitation optometrist, 146-175 146-175, 2007
Frequency of occurrence and treatment of ocular disease in symptomatic individuals with acquired brain injury: a clinical management perspective., Journal Behavioral Optometry 18 (2): 31-36 31-36, 2007
Occurrence of oculomotor dysfunctions in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis., Optometry 78 (4): 155-161 155-161, 2007
Chapter 17: Clinical tests of fusion and stereopsis, 291-312 291-312, 2006
Occurrence of ocular disease in traumatic brain injury in a selected sample: a retrospective analysis., Brain Injury 20 (10): 1079-1086 1079-1086, 2006
Occurrence of ocular disease in traumatic brain injury in a selected sample: A retrospective analysis, Brain Injury 20 (10): 1079-1086 1079-1086, 2006
Pharmacological agents commonly prescribed to patients with acquired brain injury, Journal of Optometry and Vision Development 34 (3): 119-125 119-125, 2003
Chapter 46: Evaluation and treatment of visual dysfunction, 680-701 680-701, 2001

Presentations

Effect of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) on retinal ganglion cell function and pupil response, 2022
Paper
A summary of the SUNY residency programs within the Vision Rehabilitation Service at the University Eye Center, 2022
Poster
Managing patients with post-concussion syndrome plateauing during therapy, 2022
Poster
The acceleration of oculomotor nerve palsy recovery with vestibular ocular reflex (VOR) based rehabilitation therapy, 2022
Poster
1st Year Integrative Seminar Guest Lecture , 2022
Lecture
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, 2022
Lecture
Neuro-Optometric Approach to Managing Patients with Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS), 2022
Lecture
Optic atrophy secondary to measles, 2021
Poster
Visual sequelae of decompensated trochlear nerve and Convergence Insufficiency post-COVID-19, 2021
Poster
Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation Grand Rounds , 2021
Other
Binasal occlusion in the management of a patient with acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis, 2021
Poster
Long term concussion-like symptoms in post-COVID infection: A case study, 2021
Poster
Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) management: Grand rounds, 2020
Lecture
BV-06: Prescribing prism for non-strabismics, 2020
Lecture
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation management of the pediatric patient with Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS), 2020
Poster
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation of visual sequelae due to left thalamic stroke, 2020
Poster
Neuro-optometric diagnosis and rehabilitation in patients with Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS), 2020
Lecture
Current case presentations in function vision care , 2019
Lecture
Current case presentations in function vision care., 2019
Lecture
Neuro-optometric management of diplopia associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 2019
Poster
To demonstrate the functional utility of colorimetric therapeutic intervention in a patient with VSS following brain surgery., 2019
Poster
Etiology and management of eye strain., 2019
Other
mTBI – scientific research basis for patient symptoms, 2019
Poster
mTBI – can it be rehabilitated? A representative case analysis, 2019
Oral Presentation
Your patient hits their head: Top 5 things to remember..., 2019
Oral Presentation
Effectiveness of chromatic filters in digital devices in relieving visual symptoms in a patient with history of multiple concussions, 2019
Poster
Management of non-comitant hypertropia and exotropia following double scleral buckle surgery: a case report., 2019
Poster
Optometric management considerations of two unique Duane’s Syndrome cases, 2019
Poster
Special considerations when performing vision therapy for field loss on children with acquired brain injury., 2019
Poster
Differentiating Functional Visual Symptoms: Is It from an Acquired Brain Injury or from an Undiagnosed Autoimmune Condition? , 2018
Poster
Using the functional color fields test in the management of functional vision deficits., 2018
Lecture
Current case presentations in function vision care, 2018
Lecture
Treatment of convergence and accommodation anomalies., 2018
Other
Early functional deficits seen with progressive external ophthalmoplegia in Kearns-Sayre syndrome. , 2018
Poster
What’s making him tick? Visual sequela of an acquired brain injury masquerading a life-threatening infection., 2018
Poster
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation, 2018
Other
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation, 2018
Other
Optometric vision therapy and myopia progression, 2018
Lecture
Vision rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, 2018
Lecture
Post-Traumatic Vision Related Headaches, 2017
Lecture
Current case presentations in function vision care, 2017
Lecture
11-year-old patient with retinitis pigmentosa mistaken for a malingerer: lessons learned, 2017
Poster
Alternative treatment modality in the management of post-surgical esotropia with anomalous correspondence, 2017
Poster
Delayed auditory temporal processing development contributes to visual information processing deficits., 2017
Poster
Designing optometric vision therapy for basic exotropia: quantification of techniques emphasized in the final phases of training., 2017
Poster
Neuro-optometric management of post-concussion visual sequela resulting from non-head sports injuries in adolescents, 2017
Poster
Expanding the Scope Part I: Treating Special Populations in Your Practice, 2016
Lecture
Optometric vision therapy for sensory and motor fusion mismatch in consecutive exotropia, 2016
Poster
Triaging the Strabismic Patient, 2015
Other
Photosensitivity in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI): A retrospective analysis, 2014
Poster
Strabismus & Amblyopia Grand Rounds , 2014
Lecture
Vision Deficits and Acquired Brain Injury, 2014
Other
Vision Deficits and Acquired Brain Injury, 2013
Lecture
A retrospective analysis of the optometric use of yoked prisms in patients with acquired brain injury., 2013
Paper
Optometric management of intermittent exotropia of the divergence excess type post strabismus surgery, 2013
Poster
Vision Deficits and Acquired Brain Injury, 2013
Lecture
Characteristics and management of vertical oculomotor deviations: A retrospective analysis, 2012
Poster
Diagnosis and management of a pediatric patient with infantile nystagmus. , 2012
Poster
Case Review: Refractive Amblyopia, 2012
Other
Considerations for strabismus surgery in patients with vestibular dysfunctions, 2011
Poster
Optometric management of persistent diplopia status-post scleral buckle surgery, 2011
Poster
Distance perception in mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), 2010
Poster
Sensory adaptation considerations in strabismics: A case report focusing on horror fusionalis, 2010
Poster
Advanced optometric treatment modalities in the management of acquired case cyclorotary nystagmus, 2010
Poster
Optometric vision therapy in management of monocular elevation deficit: a case report, 2008
Poster
Characteristics of visual field defects in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis, 2008
Poster
Vision Deficits and Acquired Brain Injury , 2008
Other
Oculomotor vision therapy in acquired brain injury: a retrospective approach., 2007
Poster
Oculomotor rehabilitation in acquired brain injury, 2007
Poster
Developmental considerations in the optometric management of an adolescent with acquired brain injury, 2006
Poster
Occurrence of ocular motor dysfunction in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis, 2006
Poster
Occurrence of ocular disease in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis., 2005
Poster
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients and their effects on the progress of vision rehabilitation: a retrospective analysis, 2005
Poster
Medications prescribed to brain injury patients: a retrospective analysis, 2005
Poster
Occurrence of ocular disease in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis, 2005
Poster
Review of Systemic Etiologies for Functional Vision Disorders, 2003
Lecture

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