Our Team
Dr. Rebecca AquijeDr. Rebecca Aquije was born and raised in Queens, NY. She obtained a B.S. in Biology from St. John’s University and received her doctorate degree from SUNY College of Optometry. She was a recipient of the Dr. Max Cohen Memorial Award for Commitment to Community Service from SUNY in 2020.
Dr. Aquije furthered her education through the Irwin B. Suchoff Residency Program in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation at SUNY College of Optometry. During her residency, she was the recipient of the Dr. Martin H. Birnbaum Memorial Award for Outstanding Knowledge and Skill in Behavioral Optometry. Dr. Aquije is strongly passionate in vision therapy and its positive impact on the lives of all patients struggling with binocular vision problems. |
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Chief Vision Therapist
Nelli Khanukova has worked with Midtown Vision Development Center since 1998. She obtained certification as a vision therapist from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, in 2009. The certification process includes a rigorous evaluation of the therapist’s knowledge of developmental vision. Ms. Khanukova has helped scores of underachieving children and adults to excel in life. |
Vision Therapist
Luiza Gurshumova has worked with Midtown Vision Development Center since 2000. She has extensive knowledge of general vision care, lenses, and especially vision therapy. She guides parents through the therapy process and works one-on-one with patients. |
