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Myoung Hee Esther Han

Myoung Hee Esther Han, OD

Associate Clinical Professor
Languages: English, Korean, Spanish

Bio

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
  • Visual Snow Syndrome: Evolving Neuro-Optometric Considerations in Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • Visual snow syndrome: evolving neuro-optometric considerations in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury
  • Chapter 19: Assessing stereopsis and fusion
  • Primary chromatic filter treatment in a concussion patient: Traditional and contemporary approaches
  • Pediatric Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS): a case series.
  • Acquired Brain Injury and Rehabilitation
  • Chapter 1.28: Intermittent exotropia, divergence excess type
  • Chapter 1.29: Duane retraction syndrome
  • Chapter 6: The role of neuro-optometric rehabilitation
  • Vision-based concussion/mild traumatic brain injury diagnostic tests/biomarkers: An update and reappraisal.
  • Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS): An evolving neuro-optometric clinical perspective.
  • Characteristics and management of vertical deviations in an urban academic clinic: A retrospective analysis.
  • The role of suppression in amblyopia: A literature review.
  • Photosensitivity in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI): A retrospective analysis.
  • Use of yoked prisms in patients with acquired brain injury: A retrospective analysis.
  • Optometric management of persistent diplopia status post scleral buckle surgery: Two Case Studies.
  • Distance perception in mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
  • Vision therapy for basic exotropia in adults: 2 case studies. Optometry.
  • Profile of selected aspects of visually-symptomatic individuals with acquired brain injury: a retrospective study.
  • Medications prescribed to brain injury patients: a retrospective analysis. Optometry.
  • The frequency of occurrence, types, and characteristics of visual field defects in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis.
  • Vision therapy for oculomotor dysfunction in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis. Optometry.
  • Chapter 8: The role of the neuro-rehabilitation optometrist
  • Frequency of occurrence and treatment of ocular disease in symptomatic individuals with acquired brain injury: a clinical management perspective.
  • Occurrence of oculomotor dysfunctions in acquired brain injury: a retrospective analysis.
  • Chapter 17: Clinical tests of fusion and stereopsis
  • Occurrence of ocular disease in traumatic brain injury in a selected sample: a retrospective analysis.
  • Occurrence of ocular disease in traumatic brain injury in a selected sample: A retrospective analysis
  • Pharmacological agents commonly prescribed to patients with acquired brain injury
  • Chapter 46: Evaluation and treatment of visual dysfunction

Presentations

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