Dr. Eric Dessner, MD

Ophthalmologist, Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Dessner is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He has performed thousands of successful cataract surgery operations. Dr. Dessner completed his medical education at Chicago Medical School. He then moved to New York where he completed a residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital.  He also completed a fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology from the world famous Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Dessner and his office staff are committed to providing the highest level of care for his patients.

In his free time, Dr. Dessner loves to spend time at the gym, writing and traveling. He is also avid film enthusiast. 

DR. TYLER THOMPSON, OD

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Thompson is a Board-Certified Optometrist. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science from Georgia State University and graduated Doctor of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry. He is professionally affiliated with the American Optometric Association and the Lions Club International. His clinical interests include irregular corneas, contact lenses, cataract management and glaucoma diagnosis and management. He focuses on taking a holistic approach to eye care, offering patients a greater understanding of the eye’s anatomy, physiology, and diseases.

Dr. Thompson and the Downtown Eyecare team are committed to providing the highest level of care for their patients.

DR. RACHEL DU, OD

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Rachel Du is the newest addition to the Downtown Eyecare team!

Born and raised in California, Dr. Rachel Du graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. After finishing her undergraduate degree, she spent multiple summers volunteering her time on medical mission trips to Vietnam before beginning graduate school. Then, she made her move across the country to New York City to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry.

Throughout her training, she had a strong emphasis in ocular disease and surgical co-management. Aside from treating and managing different ocular conditions, Dr. Du’s favorite part about her job is being able to connect and interact with the diverse population of NYC.

In her spare time, she enjoys attending live music shows and trying new restaurants around the city.