Dr. Natalie Lopasic—Ophthalmologist
Dr. Lopasic is a board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon specializing in neuro-ophthalmology, cataract surgery, eyelid surgery and eye muscle surgery in adults and children. She received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. After completing an ophthalmology residency at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Lopasic performed a one year fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics and pediatric ophthalmology under the direction of Dr. Gregory Krohel and Albany Medical College. Dr. Lopasic provides comprehensive eye exams for adults and children. She treats a variety of eye diseases including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Her specialty training in neuro-ophthalmology allows her to treat more complicated eye problems such as double vision and optic nerve diseases.
Dr. Lopasic specializes in the latest technology in cataract surgery. She also specializes in eyelid and eye muscle surgery. She treats drooping eyelids as well as other eyelid problems. She also provides corrective eye muscle surgery for eyes that turn in or out. Dr. Lopasic operates at Samaritan Hospital in Troy and Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center in Latham. Dr. Lopasic also performs in-office surgeries and laser procedures including medically necessary and cosmetic Botox® injections.
She is a member of the New York State Ophthalmological Society and The American Academy of Ophthalmology.Dr. Katina Villas—Ophthalmologist
Dr. Katina Villas is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in general ophthalmology. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She then went on to receive her medical degree and complete an ophthalmology residency training program at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Dr. Villas then moved to the Albany area ten years ago to start practicing ophthalmology.
As a general ophthalmologist, she sees both adults and children. She performs routine eye exams as well as managing a variety of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, eye infection and allergies, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Villas also performs in-office surgeries and lasers as well as cosmetic Botox® injections. Dr. Villas is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Claire Bianchi—Optometrist
Dr. Claire Bianchi graduated with clinical honors from The State University Of New York, College of Optometry. She spent one year as a supervising clinical faculty member at the State College of Optometry. She has been practicing in the Capital Region for the past 18 years. She performs routine eye exams on adults and children. She also performs contact lens evaluations and fittings. She offers fitting for routine contact lens as well as more complicated toric contact lens and bifocal contact lens. Her experience and expertise make a first time contact lens wearer at ease.