Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO, Optometrist
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Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO

Optometrist

355 Bard Ave Staten Island NY, 10310
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About

Dr. Muscente is a graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry in 1994.  After completing a residency at the FDR VA Hospital in Montrose, New York, Dr. Muscente worked for the New York Harbor Health Care System as well as the SUNY College of Optometry where he is currently an adjunt assistant clinical professor.  Currently, Dr. Muscente is an attending optometrist and Director of Student Externships for Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York.

Education and Training

SUNY College of Optometry (OD) Doctor of Optometry 1994

Board Certification

National Board of Examiners in Optometry

Provider Details

Male Spanish, Italian
Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO
Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO's Expert Contributions
  • Signs of An Eye Emergency

    Working in a Level 1 Trauma Center has certainly "opened my eyes" to ocular emergencies.  Very often, patients experiencing an ocular emergency aren't aware of the emergency and neglect time sensitive care which can often result in permanent vision loss.  Symptoms can often be vague and vary in...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Ocular Emergencies and TraumaDiabetic Eye CareGlaucomaDry EyesCataract Detection and Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Professor SUNY College of Optometry 2023 - Present

Awards

  • New York's Top Docs 2024 2024 New York Magazine 
  • Top Doctors in Westchester, New York 2010 Westchester Magazine 

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Society of Ocular Trauma  
  • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry  

Fellowships

  • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry

Professional Society Memberships

  • New Jersey Optometric AssociationSociety of Ocular Trauma

Articles and Publications

  • Textbook Publication: Complex Cases in Ophthalmology. Muscente, J, Khasnabish, I, Chepuwa, T.Textbook co-author highlighting complex ocular cases seen in clinic.Chapters Written:oOrbital Compartment SyndromeoComplex Orbital FracturesoAntiphospholipid SyndromeoBehcets DiseaseoPapilledema and Venous Sinus ThrombosisoConjunctival Injuries and LacerationsoOptometrists Guide To ImagingoOptometrists Guide To Ordering Blood WorkPublication: Do Not Fall for This; Diagnostic Challenges in Orbital Floor Fractures With Extraocular Muscle Entrapment. Cureus 15(2): e35268. doi:10.7759/cureus.35268. Kumar S, Artymowicz A, Muscente J, et al. (February 21, 2023).Lecture: Ocular Emergencies and Trauma. November 2023.SUNY College of Optometry: Residents Friday Program American Academy of Optometry, New Jersey Chapter. 2023Lecture: Orbital Fractures. January 2022.SUNY College of Optometry: Residents Friday Program LecturePoster: Exacerbation of Herpes Simplex Keratitis from Latanoprost UseAcademy of Optometry, 2010.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I attribute my success to working hard and always striving to be better than the day before.

Areas of research

  • More efficient ways to better serve ocular trauma patients

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services To Mankind), Doctor's Without Borders

Teaching and speaking

  • Lecturer-New Jersey Optometric Association: Lecture of Ocular Emergencies and Trauma-SUNY College of Optometry: Ocular Trauma-The Primary Care of Red Eyes for Medical Students and Primary Care Physicians (Richmond University Medical Center)-Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma (Richmond University Medical Center)

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Anywhere with a beach

Hobbies / Sports

  • piano, WWII buff, foodie

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Medical Optometry

Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO's Practice location

Richmond University Medical Center

355 Bard Ave -
Staten Island, NY 10310
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