Sheldon Retkinski, OD

Pediatric Optometrist located in Inwood, NY

About Dr. Retkinski

As a veteran in the vision care field, Sheldon Retkinski, OD, brings over 30 years of experience to Benjamin Optical. He’s proud to work in the Brooklyn, New York, office, where he offers expert eye health care with fast, friendly service. Dr. Retkinski is known for his great chairside manner with pediatric vision patients.

After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Retkinski attended the State University of New York School of Optometry in New York City, where he earned his doctorate in optometry in 1982. An acclaimed expert in eye care, Dr. Retkinski has published essays and articles in prestigious optometric journals like Optometric Management.

Dr. Retkinski specializes in many optic conditions and services but is specially trained in pediatric eye care, including examining, diagnosing, and treating children as young as 1 year old. He also offers comprehensive geriatric eye care, leveraging innovative tools like visual fields perimeter instruments and retinal cameras.

Dr. Retkinski has amassed an enormous amount of experience in the intricacies of bifocals, soft contact lenses, and gas permeable lenses. He excels in treating challenging vision conditions like keratoconus and astigmatism. Dr. Retkinski also routinely treats eye infections, inflammations, allergies, and chronic dry eye, and is happy to assist patients in choosing the right eyeglasses and contact lenses.

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As a veteran in the vision care field, Sheldon Retkinski, OD, brings over 30 years of experience to Benjamin Optical. He’s proud to work in the Brooklyn, New York, office, where he offers expert eye health care with fast, friendly service. Dr. Retkinski is known for his great chairside manner with pediatric vision patients.

After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Retkinski attended the State University of New York School of Optometry in New York City, where he earned his doctorate in optometry in 1982. An acclaimed expert in eye care, Dr. Retkinski has published essays and articles in prestigious optometric journals like Optometric Management.

Dr. Retkinski specializes in many optic conditions and services but is specially trained in pediatric eye care, including examining, diagnosing, and treating children as young as 1 year old. He also offers comprehensive geriatric eye care, leveraging innovative tools like visual fields perimeter instruments and retinal cameras.

Dr. Retkinski has amassed an enormous amount of experience in the intricacies of bifocals, soft contact lenses, and gas permeable lenses. He excels in treating challenging vision conditions like keratoconus and astigmatism. Dr. Retkinski also routinely treats eye infections, inflammations, allergies, and chronic dry eye, and is happy to assist patients in choosing the right eyeglasses and contact lenses.


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