Meet The Eye Care Specialists At AJ Kew Gardens

Dr. Kathleen Johnson sitting in an optometry chair

Dr. Kathleen Johnson, OD

Optometrist

Dr. Johnson received her undergraduate degree in Biology from St. John's University in Queens, and received her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY State College of Optometry. Dr. Johnson completed an externship in contact lenses and specializes in hard to fit rigid gas permeable contact lenses for corneal degenerations and dystrophies including keratoconus and irregular astigmatism. She also specializes in pediatric and geriatric eye care.

Dr. Sharon Itzhakov, Optometrist

Dr. Sharon Itzhakov, OD

Optometrist

Hailing from Queens, New York, Dr. Sharon Itzhakov provides comprehensive primary eye care for children and adults. She is experienced in the diagnosis and management of refractive conditions, ocular disease, and dry eye, and is committed to delivering thorough, patient-centered care. She values educating patients about their eye health and believes in creating a comfortable, supportive environment at every visit.

Dr. Itzhakov received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Queens College and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the SUNY College of Optometry.