Dr. Natalya Rooney, an optometrist, opens new office on Merrick Avenue

Dr. Natalya Rooney recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the opening of her comprehensive optometry practice, Merrick Avenue Optometry, at 30 Merrick Ave. in Merrick, NY.

Rooney was joined by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, NY State Sen. Steven Rhoads, Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangergorio, Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, representatives from the offices of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau Legislator Thomas McKevitt, as well as members of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, including Chamber President Ira Reiter of The Barking Biscuit LLC.

“My practice focuses on utilizing the latest technology and treatments to provide patients with exceptional eye care,” Rooney said. “My team and I take a personal approach with every patient. We educate our patients and walk them through treatments, care and identifying the eyewear and lenses for them.”

The new office is 1,339 square feet and will have four employees, featuring three exam rooms. The location will offer a full spectrum of optometric services, including eye exams for adults and children, contact lens and prescription eyewear services and eye disease diagnosis and management for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and macular degeneration. 

“Our goal is to make every patient feel at ease when they come through the doors of Merrick Avenue Optometry,” Rooney said. “Merrick is a great community and we are already members of the chamber of commerce and look forward to giving back.”

Rooney has 10 years of professional medical experience and received her bachelor’s of science degree at Adelphi University in 2009 and Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 2013.

While at SUNY College of Optometry, Rooney completed her rotations with emphasis on ocular disease and pediatrics. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the New York State Optometric Association and Nassau County Optometric Society which allows her to keep up to date and utilize the most recent optometric research. She specializes in diagnosis and treatments for patients experiencing dry eye.

For more, visit MerrickAveOptometry.com.