Eric A. Lichtenstein, MD, is the board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who founded PediatricEyeMD, a thriving practice that serves many young patients (and their parents). Dr. Lichtenstein founded the practice in 2001, seeking to provide accessible “second-to-none” pediatric eye care without time-consuming travel to Manhattan or even farther. In 2025, Dr. Lichtenstein founded The Pediatric Eye Center to provide concierge-level care for families who visit us out-of-network, or without insurance, or who want to receive non-covered specialty services.
Eric A. Lichtenstein, MD Pediatric Ophthalmologist
A Robust Professional Resume
Dr. Eric Lichtenstein’s professional resume anchors his career achievements. After college at NYU (BA 1990, magna cum laude), he earned his medical degree (MD) from Albany Medical College in 1994. Matching at the highly competitive Ophthalmology residency at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, he completed general Ophthalmology training in 1998.
In 1999, Dr. Lichtenstein graduated from the world-renowned Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship at Indiana University/Riley Children’s Hospital. Following Fellowship, he shared this knowledge as an instructor at The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary where, for more than a decade, he taught residents in the operating room how to perform strabismus surgery and served as an Attending on the Anterior Segment Trauma faculty.
An active member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Dr. Lichtenstein has served on multiple committees for over two decades and was Treasurer from 2019 to 2022.
Meet the Doctor
A Care Model That Works for Your Family
Dr. Lichtenstein wants expert pediatric eye care to be accessible and personalized, so he structured the practice to meet families where they are with two distinct divisions operating as one cohesive entity under his clinical management. Whatever path you take, you’ll experience the same warmth, attention, and clinical excellence that define Dr. Lichtenstein’s approach.
The Pediatric Eye Center
As our direct-pay division, patients receive concierge-level care with Dr. Lichtenstein himself. This pathway is ideal for families who are out-of-network or seeking specialized services, like myopia management, that insurance may not cover. Here, your child’s care is shaped entirely by medical need.
PediatricEyeMD
Our insurance-based division is designed to reduce out-of-pocket costs for families using in-network benefits. Patients receive expert diagnostics and treatment in a child-friendly setting, all while working within the structure of their insurance plan.
A Strong Affinity for Children
Dr. Eric Lichtenstein complements his technical skills with a sincere affection for his young patients. He has an innate ability to build rapport with children, and his calming manner helps ease patients’ and parents’ anxiety. Many families regard Dr. Lichtenstein as a trusted professional partner who keeps their child’s best interests at heart. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lichtenstein, call us at (929) 588-8570.
