Dr. Obinna Akano earned his Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) from the prestigious Imo State University. In his pursuit for more challenges and desire to move outside his comfort zone, he sought for and earned his license to practice Optometry in the State of New York in 2011. He believes that to be knowledgeable about the treatment of ocular diseases and the ocular manifestation of systemic diseases is great but equally important, if not more, is the knowledge about prevention, knowledge about the risk factors associated with these diseases and the importance of health education. To have this knowledge and to be able to communicate these ideas to patients is priceless.
Dr. Obinna Akano earned his Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) from the prestigious Imo State University. In his pursuit for more challenges and desire to move outside his comfort zone, he sought for and earned his license to practice Optometry in the State of New York in 2011. He believes that to be knowledgeable about the treatment of ocular diseases and the ocular manifestation of systemic diseases is great but equally important, if not more, is the knowledge about prevention, knowledge about the risk factors associated with these diseases and the importance of health education. To have this knowledge and to be able to communicate these ideas to patients is priceless.
To be well equipped to provide a more holistic approach to his practice, Dr. Akano earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in 2013. Still hungry for more, he went on to earn a doctorate in Public Health (Epidemiology) from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2018. Dr. Akano is involved in clinical and public health research with an increasing number of publications to his credit.
Dr. Akano is extremely passionate about what he does. He realizes that patients not only want to be seen promptly but also want to receive the standard of care and that is why he makes himself easily accessible to patients and equally provides an exceptional bedside manner.
Dr. Akano is certified in the treatment and management of ocular diseases. At I and Eye Optometry, he provides exceptional services which include diagnosis and management of glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, diagnosis and management of dry eye disease, cataract evaluation and treatment and management of other disorders of the visual system. In addition to that, he provides optical aids, such as glasses and contact lens services with the assistance of a well-experienced staff.
Dr. Akano is a member of the New York State Board of Optometry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
