
Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO
Optometrist
355 Bard Ave Staten Island NY, 10310About
Dr. Muscente is a graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry in 1994. After completing a residency at the FDR VA Hospital in Montrose, New York, Dr. Muscente worked for the New York Harbor Health Care System as well as the SUNY College of Optometry where he is currently an adjunt assistant clinical professor. Currently, Dr. Muscente is an attending optometrist and Director of Student Externships for Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York.
Education and Training
SUNY College of Optometry (OD) Doctor of Optometry 1994
Board Certification
National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Provider Details

Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO's Expert Contributions
Signs of An Eye Emergency
Working in a Level 1 Trauma Center has certainly "opened my eyes" to ocular emergencies. Very often, patients experiencing an ocular emergency aren't aware of the emergency and neglect time sensitive care which can often result in permanent vision loss. Symptoms can often be vague and vary in...
Do they put you to sleep for LASIK eye surgery?
usually not READ MORE
Do eye drops help with pink eye?
depends on the cause of the pink eye allergy, bacteria, virus, inflammation? READ MORE
How long is a hospital stay after PRK surgery?
usually no hospital stay READ MORE
Can PRK fix astigmatism?
yes READ MORE
Is eye laser surgery painful?
usually not PRK sometimes takes a bit longer to recover from READ MORE
Can PRK fix myopia?
usually yes READ MORE
Can night blindness be fixed?
true night blindness, nyctalopia, a genetic disorder? or do you need new glasses? READ MORE
What is the best medicine for eye twitching?
depends on the cause READ MORE
How long is a hospital stay after myopia laser surgery?
usually no hospital stay go home same day READ MORE
Is myopia laser surgery painful?
usually not READ MORE
Are there glasses for astigmatism?
yes, contact lenses also READ MORE
What is the most effective treatment for myopia?
glasses contacts lasik READ MORE
Can I fix pink eye with eye drops?
depends on the cause of the pink eye READ MORE
Hot oil in my eye, should I see a doctor?
absolutely READ MORE
Eye concern?
see a doc nothing you can do at home, honestly READ MORE
What treatment is good for pink eye?
depends on cause of pink eye allergy, virus, bacteria, inflammation READ MORE
Can myopia be permanently corrected?
yes READ MORE
Are myopia glasses safe?
yes READ MORE
What can cause itchy eyes?
allergies usually READ MORE
I would like to know about some eye tests?
looks good to me READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Professor SUNY College of Optometry 2023 - Present
Awards
- New York's Top Docs 2024 2024 New York Magazine
- Top Doctors in Westchester, New York 2010 Westchester Magazine
Professional Memberships
- Member, Society of Ocular Trauma
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Fellowships
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Professional Society Memberships
- New Jersey Optometric AssociationSociety of Ocular Trauma
Articles and Publications
- Textbook Publication: Complex Cases in Ophthalmology. Muscente, J, Khasnabish, I, Chepuwa, T.Textbook co-author highlighting complex ocular cases seen in clinic.Chapters Written:oOrbital Compartment SyndromeoComplex Orbital FracturesoAntiphospholipid SyndromeoBehcets DiseaseoPapilledema and Venous Sinus ThrombosisoConjunctival Injuries and LacerationsoOptometrists Guide To ImagingoOptometrists Guide To Ordering Blood WorkPublication: Do Not Fall for This; Diagnostic Challenges in Orbital Floor Fractures With Extraocular Muscle Entrapment. Cureus 15(2): e35268. doi:10.7759/cureus.35268. Kumar S, Artymowicz A, Muscente J, et al. (February 21, 2023).Lecture: Ocular Emergencies and Trauma. November 2023.SUNY College of Optometry: Residents Friday Program American Academy of Optometry, New Jersey Chapter. 2023Lecture: Orbital Fractures. January 2022.SUNY College of Optometry: Residents Friday Program LecturePoster: Exacerbation of Herpes Simplex Keratitis from Latanoprost UseAcademy of Optometry, 2010.
What do you attribute your success to?
- I attribute my success to working hard and always striving to be better than the day before.
Areas of research
- More efficient ways to better serve ocular trauma patients
Philanthropic Initiatives
- VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services To Mankind), Doctor's Without Borders
Teaching and speaking
- Lecturer-New Jersey Optometric Association: Lecture of Ocular Emergencies and Trauma-SUNY College of Optometry: Ocular Trauma-The Primary Care of Red Eyes for Medical Students and Primary Care Physicians (Richmond University Medical Center)-Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma (Richmond University Medical Center)
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Anywhere with a beach
Hobbies / Sports
- piano, WWII buff, foodie
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Medical Optometry
Dr. Joseph Muscente, OD MS, FAAO's Practice location
Richmond University Medical Center
355 Bard Ave -Staten Island, NY 10310Get Direction
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