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Julius Shulman, M.D.

Eye Doctor in Manhattan

Julius Shulman, M.D.

Julius Shulman, MD, founder of Eastside Eye Associates, has been recognized for his dedicated patient care, outstanding clinical knowledge, and exceptional cataract and laser surgical skills.

From the simple task of prescribing eyeglasses to patients who cannot see, to the most technologically advanced laser-assisted cataract surgery in patients who similarly cannot see, Dr. Shulman’s clinical and surgical skills fuel the engine of his modern-day ophthalmology practice.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Shulman attended Brooklyn College and SUNY Downstate Medical School. After finishing his ophthalmology residency in 1975 at Mt Sinai Hospital, out of Brooklyn but happily still in New York, Dr. Shulman started what was to become one of the busiest ophthalmology practices in New York City, Eastside Eye Associates on Manhattan’s Upper Eastside.

Over the course of his nearly 40 years in practice, Dr. Shulman has had several major accomplishments, devoted patient care notwithstanding. He pioneered the use of intraocular lenses during cataract surgery at Mt Sinai Hospital, as well as two forms of sterile technique that are now standard practice during thousands of eye operations city-wide.

He has been on several medical missions, two to India, and four to Peru, volunteering his time to help bring sight to those blind and less fortunate.

His two books, the first, “CATARACTS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE – FROM DIAGNOSIS TO RECOVERY-FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES”, originally published by Simon and Schuster, and the second, “NO MORE GLASSES-THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LASER VISION CORRECTION” published by iUniverse, were the first books in their field to help patients make a truly informed decision on cataract and laser vision surgery.

Dr. Shulman was also honored as a Best Doctor in New York Magazine, a Top Doctor in the New York Times, and in Castle Connolly. He is proud to be inducted into Worldwide Registry.

In 1986 Dr. Julius Shulman became one of the first physicians in New York to perform surgery to correct nearsightedness. The development of the excimer laser has revolutionized the correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, and now LASIK Laser Vision Correction has become the main area of interest.

Cataracts, The Complete Guide Book CoverHis first book, Cataracts, The Complete Guide (Simon and Schuster, 1984, revised St. Martin’s Press, 1993) won a Bronze National Health Information Award in 1994.

In Dr. Shulman’s second book, No More Glasses (iUniverse, 2007), reflects the goal of modern laser vision correction and has been completely revised to include the latest advances in laser technology.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Julius Shulman, MD 

  • Over 55 Years of Experience in Manhattan Ophthalmology
    Dr. Julius Shulman has provided trusted, high-quality eye care to patients in Manhattan and New York City for more than five decades.

  • Founder of a Premier Manhattan Eye Care Practice
    He founded Eastside Eye Associates in 1975, making it one of the most established and respected ophthalmology practices in Manhattan.

  • Pioneer in Cataract and Laser Eye Surgery
    Dr. Shulman was an early innovator in cataract surgery and laser vision correction techniques now widely used in modern ophthalmology.

  • Board-Certified Cataract and Vision Correction Specialist
    As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Shulman specializes in advanced cataract surgery and vision correction for Manhattan patients.

  • Affiliated With Leading New York City Hospitals
    His affiliations with major Manhattan hospitals, including Mount Sinai, reflect his longstanding reputation for clinical excellence.