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Dr. Sonali D. Talsania is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. She cares for infants, children, and teens with vision problems and eye alignment concerns, and she also treats adults who have strabismus. In addition to comprehensive exams, she provides both medical and surgical care for conditions such as amblyopia (“lazy eye”), blocked tear ducts, childhood cataracts, and eyelid conditions. At Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Dr. Talsania partners with families to explain diagnoses clearly and to tailor treatment plans to each child’s needs. She earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School, completed residency training at Boston Medical Center, and completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Duke University’s Duke Eye Center. She is also committed to teaching and advancing pediatric eye care through her academic and clinical work.

Dr. Yoon Lee is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon in New York City. She cares for children and adults with eye alignment disorders as well as pediatric eye conditions such as amblyopia and congenital cataracts. Dr. Lee is known for warm, family-centered communication and clear surgical planning, including the use of adjustable and non-adjustable sutures when appropriate. She performs most pediatric eye surgery within the NYU Medical Center system and works closely with families to ensure smooth pre- and postoperative care. Dr. Lee studied biomedical engineering at Northwestern University and graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She completed an ophthalmology residency at UCLA and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters and regularly presents at national meetings in her subspecialty.

Dr. Natasha Gautam is a glaucoma and cataract specialist who partners with patients to protect sight over a lifetime. She performs a full spectrum of glaucoma procedures—ranging from laser treatments to minimally invasive options and tube shunts—and offers modern cataract surgery designed to improve clarity, reduce glare, and fit your daily visual needs. Her clinic visits emphasize education and shared decision-making so you leave understanding your diagnosis and plan. Dual fellowship-trained, Dr. Gautam brings added expertise at the intersection of glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology. She is active in research on intraocular pressure fluctuation and imaging, keeping her care aligned with the latest evidence. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or seeking second-opinion care after prior surgery, she tailors treatment to disease stage, lifestyle, and comfort with risk, always with an eye toward preserving independence and quality of life.