Lakshmisahithi Rani, OD is a pediatric optometrist at Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology. Her practice interests include pediatric comprehensive eye care including treatment and management of amblyopia, myopia management, binocular vision, and contact lenses.After obtaining her undergraduate degree in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley, she received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry (NECO). During optometry school, Dr. Rani was awarded the Charles Robert Soltes Memorial Scholarship, the NECO Student Innovation award, and was one of Cooper Vision’s Best Practices student honorees.Following optometry school, Dr. Rani completed her residency in Pediatric Optometry at the SUNY College of Optometry. She trained at the University Eye Center as well at NYC Health + Hospitals (Woodhull), gaining extensive experience in managing amblyopia, strabismus, myopia/refractive error, pediatric ocular pathology, and neuro optometry.Dr. Rani also received her M.S. in Vision Science from NECO, completing her thesis in telemedicine and binocular vision and has been published numerous times in various optometric and vision science journals.Dr. Rani is currently accepting new patients. She sees patients for general comprehensive exams, failed vision screenings, and problem-based visits. Appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020, or by visiting http://www.weillcornelleye.org/.
PracticeIsrael Englander Department of Ophthalmology
GenderFemale
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedAetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, AETNA, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
DegreesDoctor of Optometry
Office NameIsrael Englander Department of Ophthalmology
ServicesLakshmisahithi Rani practices in New York, NY. Optometrists offer services which typically include the examination and treatment of common vision disorders as well as the fitting and prescription of corrective eye glasses.
If you experience a change in vision, such as eye pain, blurred vision, persistent eye strain or redness, you should consult an Optometrist.
To determine if Lakshmisahithi Rani can help you, please call the New York, NY office at (646) 962-2020 for more information.