Meet our Staff
Today’s Doctors of Optometry
Optometrists’ education and scope of responsibility have changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Doctors of optometry are independent primary health care providers who are trained and state licensed to examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.While serving the primary eye care needs of the American public, today’s doctors of optometry recognize that responsible, quality care must involve the patient’s total health.
Doctors of optometry work closely with other health professionals by consulting with family practitioners, pediatricians, neurologists, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, and others when treatment is required outside the scope of their practice. This consultation process is two-way, and as the health care delivery system continues to change, this
Inter-professional consultation and concurrent care will become more important.
The profession of optometry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of patients, to progress with technological advancements, and to match the great strides made in the education of optometrists. With this as a basis, optometrists have become increasingly involved in practicing in hospitals as the scope of eye and vision care services optometrists can provide becomes broader. These services include not only optometric specialty areas such as contact lenses, low vision, and vision rehabilitation, but also pre and postoperative eye care, emergency eye care services, and the use of pharmaceuticals in the diagnosis of treatment of eye disease.
Doctor Katz
Dr. Tatyana Katz, OD, provides wide spectrum of eye care services from basic eye exams to the most advanced diagnostic tests which will check for refractive errors as well as diseases and any other problems that may exist, like glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related muscular degeneration among others. Dr. Katz is diagnosing and treating eye infections, eye inflammations; monitoring diabetes, high blood pressure, which can affect your ocular health; provides vision therapy, glasses and contact lens fitting.Dr. Katz was working as on staff ophthalmologist for 5 years at the hospital in Russia. After moving to the USA, Dr. Katz successfully completed degree Doctor of Optometry, New England College of Optometry and practiced at TUFFS New England Medical Center, Lasik Vision Institute in Burlington, MA, and private ophthalmology office, working with retinal specialist. Whatever your eye health needs may be, Dr. Tatyana Katz has the tools, knowledge and experience to handle them with care.
Everyday stress, excessive computer use, and many other factors have bad influence on our eyes. In this situation, only eye care professional can diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders. Keep in mind that good health is above wealth. Every person should be aware that forehanded examination can help you to avoid such serious disorders as glaucoma, lack of foresight, cataracts, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, orbital tumors, blindness, diabetic retinopathy, and more. Dr. Tatyana Katz, OD, performs special tests to discover whether there is any indication or presence of eye disease or disorder. Driver's license exams, renewal and low vision exam are also attainable. Modern diagnostic equipment implements the most accurate optical prescriptions, allowing for additional tests, and to quickly compare new prescriptions to old prescriptions.
During your visit, Dr. Katz will evaluate your vision and help you to choose glasses and/or contact lenses best suited for you. In the office you can purchase contact lenses and pick a frame for your prescription eye glasses from a broad selection of lenses, frames, contacts, incorporating latest technology, as well as vision supplements. There is a wide assortment of rimless, semi rimless designer frames with single vision/bifocal/multifocal lenses available at an affordable price.
New office of Dr. Tatyana Katz, OD, an advanced high-qualified specialist in all eye care services, is conveniently located in Swampscott. Late nights and Saturdays appointments are offered. Patients of all ages can receive the finest eye care available. One more advantage is the Russian, English and Spanish speaking staff.
If you are a North Shore resident, and living in Swampscott, Marblehead, Lynn, Salem, Danvers, Peabody, Lynnfield, Saugus, Boston, Nahant or any other town in vicinity you are welcome to contact. All major insurances are accepted.
Julia Chang, OD, PhD
Dr. Chang received her PhD in Biology from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She has many years of post-doctoral research experience in the prestigious Scripps Research Institute at La Jolla, CA, and the department of Ophthalmology in the University of Minnesota. After graduating from the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Chang has been providing optometric eye care in the Boston area since 2006. In addition to primary optometric care, disease management and assisting in the care of patients with laser vision correction/cataract surgery, she has highly specialized expertise in fitting contact lens for complicated corneas.
Dr. Chang has extensive experience of fitting the SynergEyes Hybrid lens. She was actually one of the first practitioners to fit SynergEyes ClearKone lenses in the Boston area. The hybrid technology combines a rigid gas permeable contact lens at the center with a surrounding soft contact lens skirt. It allows these lenses to offer the crisp vision of a gas permeable lens with the superior comfort of a soft lens, truly the best of both worlds. This lens design is excellent for individuals with a high astigmatism prescription or irregular corneas, including keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration and corneas after surgeries.
Dr. Chang is also a certified Orthokeratologist. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a FDA-approved non-surgical alternative to free you from glasses or contact lenses during the day for people who have myopia and astigmatism. Ortho-K is a therapy that gently reshapes one's cornea to correct the refractive errors by wearing a custom designed retainer lenses while sleeping at night (similar to wearing braces for correcting crooked teeth). The result is clear vision throughout the day without glasses, contacts or surgeries. Unlike LASIK, it is reversible without any surgical risk. This FDA-approved treatment has shown its safety and efficacy for patients of all ages. It is very exciting to note that the recent studies have shown great results for controlling myopia progression with Ortho-K in children.
As an Optometrist with a scientific background, her goal is to provide the best potential vision to all patients with the most technological designs supported by strong research. To find out if you are a good candidate for Hybrid lenses or Ortho-K, Dr. Chang will be available on Mondays and Thursdays for appointments at the Advanced Vision Center. We look forward to seeing you."
Dr. Chang has extensive experience of fitting the SynergEyes Hybrid lens. She was actually one of the first practitioners to fit SynergEyes ClearKone lenses in the Boston area. The hybrid technology combines a rigid gas permeable contact lens at the center with a surrounding soft contact lens skirt. It allows these lenses to offer the crisp vision of a gas permeable lens with the superior comfort of a soft lens, truly the best of both worlds. This lens design is excellent for individuals with a high astigmatism prescription or irregular corneas, including keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration and corneas after surgeries.
Dr. Chang is also a certified Orthokeratologist. Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a FDA-approved non-surgical alternative to free you from glasses or contact lenses during the day for people who have myopia and astigmatism. Ortho-K is a therapy that gently reshapes one's cornea to correct the refractive errors by wearing a custom designed retainer lenses while sleeping at night (similar to wearing braces for correcting crooked teeth). The result is clear vision throughout the day without glasses, contacts or surgeries. Unlike LASIK, it is reversible without any surgical risk. This FDA-approved treatment has shown its safety and efficacy for patients of all ages. It is very exciting to note that the recent studies have shown great results for controlling myopia progression with Ortho-K in children.
As an Optometrist with a scientific background, her goal is to provide the best potential vision to all patients with the most technological designs supported by strong research. To find out if you are a good candidate for Hybrid lenses or Ortho-K, Dr. Chang will be available on Mondays and Thursdays for appointments at the Advanced Vision Center. We look forward to seeing you."
Andrew Panigalli, Optician
Andrew brings Advanced Vision Center a wealth of information and dedication to the practice. Andrew is an expert American Board of Opticianry (ABO) professional with 19+ years of experience in the Optical field.
Andrew has studied and traveled around the world, born and raised in Milan, Italy, where his parents first introduced him to the optical field at a very young age. His education includes; American School of Milan, Storm King High School, The Holderness School, University of Massachusetts Boston, Bachelors in Business and Economics, Eastern Connecticut State University, Bachelor’s Degree in MSIS, Computer programing, Theoretical mathematics, and Economics, MIT Sloan School of Management, Master’s Degree in Science Management.
Andrew’s first language is Italian and is well spoken in four other languages. Has lived abroad in Italy, France, England, Switzerland, and visited a handful of other countries in his travels. His number one priority is to bring you the best care as an optician going above and beyond to meet your needs, making sure you receive outstanding service as your vision care is his number one goal! Working closely with the staff, Andrew will be there for you every step of the way, feel free to contact Andrew for questions any time, as his knowledge will guide you in making informed decisions about your vision needs. Andrew is soon to be married, (very soon)to his finance Regina and has a Siberian Husky puppy named Kahlan! Please feel free to call on Andrew any time; he will take care of all your vision needs!
Andrew has studied and traveled around the world, born and raised in Milan, Italy, where his parents first introduced him to the optical field at a very young age. His education includes; American School of Milan, Storm King High School, The Holderness School, University of Massachusetts Boston, Bachelors in Business and Economics, Eastern Connecticut State University, Bachelor’s Degree in MSIS, Computer programing, Theoretical mathematics, and Economics, MIT Sloan School of Management, Master’s Degree in Science Management.
Andrew’s first language is Italian and is well spoken in four other languages. Has lived abroad in Italy, France, England, Switzerland, and visited a handful of other countries in his travels. His number one priority is to bring you the best care as an optician going above and beyond to meet your needs, making sure you receive outstanding service as your vision care is his number one goal! Working closely with the staff, Andrew will be there for you every step of the way, feel free to contact Andrew for questions any time, as his knowledge will guide you in making informed decisions about your vision needs. Andrew is soon to be married, (very soon)to his finance Regina and has a Siberian Husky puppy named Kahlan! Please feel free to call on Andrew any time; he will take care of all your vision needs!
