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Dr. Leslie Scher is a practicing optometrist at Coral Gables Eye Care, a private practice in Coral Gables, Florida, where she focuses on specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and dry eye services. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the Florida State University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry.
Dr. Scher is actively involved in Optometry and professional leadership. She serves as Secretary of the Miami-Dade Optometric Physicians Association (MDOPA) and is a Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Lions’ Club International Opening Eyes Program. She is also a graduate of the American Optometric Association’s Leadership Institute and a longstanding member of the AOA.
A passionate advocate and mentor, Dr. Scher supports the Florida Optometric Association (FOA) through PAC donations and mentors future optometrists through the AOA’s Eye Opener Sessions program. She also mentors high school aged females through the Women of Tomorrow program. Dr. Scher has spoken locally, nationally, and internationally on topics related to myopia management and specialty contact lenses.
Outside of practice, she enjoys studying wine and spending time with her rescue dog, Beau.
Julibeth Alvarez, MD is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, with a focus on anterior segment disease and vision optimization. She practices in high-volume private practice settings and is known for efficient, patient-centered care and clear communication. Dr. Alvarez completed advanced fellowship training in comprehensive ophthalmology, refractive surgery, and global ophthalmology, including a Global Ophthalmology Fellowship at Emory University. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is committed to serving diverse communities and is actively involved in global blindness prevention, surgical education, and mentorship.
Jennifer Loh, MD is a board -certified ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, Florida with a focus on cataract- refractive surgery and dry eye disease.
She is founder and medical director of her practice, Loh Ophthalmology Associates, which she started in 2016. Dr. Loh also spends her time as a clinical and surgical attending for the Larkin Hospital Ophthalmology Residency program and on the Board of Directors for Eye Physicians of Florida, LLP
Currently, she has been active in speaking at national ophthalmology meetings and in publishing articles in ophthalmology trade journals. She also served as the 2019 president of Cedars-Aspens, an anterior segment group consisting of some of the country’s top key opinion leaders and is a member of both AECOS and the Refractive Surgery Alliance.
Dr. Loh has recently been honored with being named one of Newsweek America’s Best Eye Doctors in 2022, the 2018 Rising Star Award from OWL (Ophthalmic World Leaders), The Ophthalmologist Power List Rising Star Award in 2017, and the Alcon Outstanding Female Leader Award in 2016. On a local level, Dr. Loh was recently named as a Top Doctor In (and near) Coral Gables by Castle-Connelly.
Dr. Loh graduated summa cum laude from Butler University and completed both her medical school training and residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. As a medical student, she was inducted into the IU chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, which focuses on identifying students and physicians who exemplify compassionate care. Dr. Loh was also fortunate to serve as chief resident for both her intern year program and ophthalmology residency.
In her spare time, she enjoys skiing and traveling the world with her husband and 4 year old son.
iSmart Vision Care, Ok Love Myopia Control Experts
Miami, and Pembroke Pines, Florida
Dr. Aleman-Moheeputh received her Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). She has held the role of clinical liaison for Walmart Health Optometry in Florida from 2019-present. She currently serves as a Johnson and Johnson myopia management professional affairs consultant (PAC). She is an active advisor in the advisor committee AAOMC and is an advisor for Nevakar myopia specialists. She is the founder and CEO of iSmart Vision Care, located in Miami, Florida. In her practice, she specializes in providing multiple solutions for myopia management. In her mission to fight the myopia epidemic, Dr. Aleman-Moheeputh has recently launched her new venture, OK Love Myopia Control Experts. Beyond myopia management and educating patients, Ok Love also offers consulting designed to educate fellow optometrists on various methods of implementing myopia control practices. She has lectured extensively nationally and internationally to contribute to educating others in the field of orthokeratology and myopia management in hopes of mitigating the myopia epidemic.
For over a decade, Alexa Montesinos has helped organizations achieve their desired goals in the healthcare sector. As a strategic partner, she is highly attuned to organizational ideals and strives to balance a spirit of fun and positivity with innovative strategy. With experience in sales, training, management, and marketing from Fortune 500 companies such as Alcon, Eli Lilly and Novartis she has learned to be a true cross-functional partner. Alexa holds a BS from the University of Florida, a Master in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and a Business Analytics Certification from the Warton School of Business.
Unlocking Vision Excellence through Education and Expertise
Dr. Francessca Piedra is a distinguished European optometrist and licensed optician, heralding over 15 years of exceptional industry experience. With an unwavering passion for optometry and a commitment to elevating eye care standards. With a commitment to excellence, She has dedicated her career to advancing the world of optometry. Her tireless pursuit of knowledge and innovation has led her to achieve the Award for Excellence in 2022 during her tenure with SynergEyes. As a global visionary and commitment to global eye care, Dr. Piedra is a proud member of the World Council of Optometry and a member of the Hungarian Optometric and Opticianry Association. This affiliation underscores their dedication to improving eye health and access to quality vision care on a global scale. She is also a proud member of the Contact Lens Society of America, and the Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology. Their profound knowledge and skills in specialty contact lens fitting and practice management have helped countless fellow Optometrists and individuals achieve better vision and quality of life.
Currently serving as a CooperVision Myopia and Specialty Account Executive, Dr. Piedra plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of myopia management and specialty contact lens care. Their work involves collaborating with eye care professionals across Florida to implement cutting-edge specialty contact lens solutions, offering patients effective specialty and myopia management options. In this role Dr. Piedra is an empowering eye care professional dedicated to the optometric industry and it’s future leaders through continuous education delivered with care. They provide hands-on training for eye care offices throughout the state of Florida, empowering fellow professionals with the knowledge and skills required for Myopia management and specialty contact lens implementation and fitting. Dr. Piedra’s commitment to education reflects their deep-rooted passion for advancing the field and ensuring the best possible eye care for patients.
At the heart of Dr. Piedra’s remarkable career is an unwavering love for the field of optometry. She has managed multi-location Ophthalmology offices, owned her own specialty contact lens practice, worked as a Product Manager for cutting edge EMR company and found passion in working on the industry side of Optometry. Their continuous pursuit of knowledge, dedication, leadership, and genuine care for patients have earned them the respect of colleagues and patients alike. She will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of optometry. Her passion for education, coupled with their extensive industry experience and commitment to innovative eye care solutions, make them a true luminary in the field. With Women in Eyecare (WIE) the future of optometry looks brighter than ever.
Dr. Diana Shechtman is a board-certified optometrist who obtained her degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. She completed an ocular disease residency at Fox Medical Center in Miami in 1999. She later obtained her oral prescription certification and DEA. She was a full-time professor for 18 years at Nova Southeastern University. Among her many roles, she served as the coordinator of the Diabetes & Macula Clinic and the Director of Interdisciplinary Education Program. In 2016, she completed a 6-month retinal clinic shadowing sabbatical. She then went on to join RMSM from 2017-2021. She is currently the consultative optometrist at Eye Centers of South Florida, where she continues to practice full scope medical optometry. She also serves as an adjunct professor for a number of colleges of optometry; through her participation in the externship educational programs.
Dr. Shechtman continues to serve as a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and the Optometric Retinal Society (ORS) and numerous local and national organizations. She is also an active member of numerous professional committees, including a trustee for the Broward Board. She participates on numerous Industry Advisory Boards and Professional Speakers Bureaus. Dr. Shechtman has also participated as a member of several Editorial Review Boards and had co-authored the Retinal Dilemmas and the Research Review Columns. She is currently on the Florescence editorial retinal board and member of Delphi panel to determine management of GA. She continues to participate in journal publications, poster presentations and research grants. She was the primary investigator for the VAST and ICOD study. Dr. Shechtman has lectured expensively at a local, national & international level in ocular disease and was also the Chair of the TRIOD Conference 2018-2021. She is fluent in Spanish.
Her practice is located in Miami, FL, and is dedicated to aesthetic, functional and reconstructive surgery specializing in the face, orbits, eyelids, and the lacrimal system. She is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specialty trained in Craniofacial Plastic, Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery.
She is a fellow member of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Dr. Victoria is passionate about delivering personalized care and spends the time needed to fully educate her patients to ensure they are aware of all their options, with a full understanding of the treatment or procedure they are considering. Dr. Victoria offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments, providing patients with a wide range of options and procedures. Dr. Victoria believes in providing the most personalized choices to best suit the patient. She is proud mother of triplet boys, and enjoys dancing, karaoke, is an expert and avid snowboarder.
LaCendra Morrison (Penny) is an experienced medical professional and a Certified Professional Coder who brings more than 25 years of experience in Billing, Credentialing and Healthcare Management. She has also worked for Third Party administrators for Insurance companies where she trained and implemented several payer policies. She has been a key player in the development of Primary Care and Behavioral Health Practices and Institutions but finds her passion is in Ophthalmology and Optometric practice. She has developed training materials and presentations for Correct Coding and Insurance Verification along with the development and implementation of all office policies and procedures, manages and oversees all of the Administrative and HR policies.
Dr. Elise Kramer is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami FL who specializes in ocular surface disease and specialty contact lens design and fitting.
Her Doctorate degree was awarded in Optometry from the Université de Montréal in 2012. During her fourth year, she completed her internship in ocular disease at the Eye Centers of South Florida and went on to complete her residency at the Miami VA Medical Center. Her time there included training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the nation’s top eye hospital. After her residency, Dr. Kramer became a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) and now serves as the secretary for the SLS. Dr. Kramer is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE), a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and of the the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA). She is also the Delegate of International Relations for the Italian Association of Scleral Lenses (AILeS). Dr. Kramer has published several important articles and reviews and is participates in clinical research trials. She enjoys lecturing all around the world in several different languages about ocular surface disease and specialty lenses.
Dr. Analisa Arosemena is a board-certified ophthalmologist currently in a practice in Miami Florida. She completed her residency at Tulane University in New Orleans and continued to do a Glaucoma and Anterior Segment fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Ramesh Ayyala. Since 2006 she has been practicing in Miami at Aran Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology practice in South Florida with over 43 doctors. With over 30,000 glaucoma, cornea, and complex cataract procedures to date, Dr Arosemena is passionate about preventing vision loss. As the only glaucoma specialist, the importance of early detection and treatment has become evident, and the need for early intervention using laser and MIGS and traditional surgery has moved her to be an early adapter, speaker, and advocate both in the USA and internationally.