Elisabeth Schaffer, OD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry, Attending Optometrist
CREDENTIALS
Residency: Advanced Clinical Competency, State University of New York College of Optometry
OD: Concentration in Pediatrics, New England College of Optometry
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Pediatrics
PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AWARDS
2024 Ira Schwartz Behavioral Vision Award
2024 Monthe N. Kofos Scholarship
2020-2024 Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society
2023 Beider Moral Obligation Scholarship
2020-2023 Dean’s List, New England College of Optometry
2022 Monthe N. Kofos Scholarship
2022 National Vision Scholarship Recipient
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Optometry, Candidate for Fellowship
College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Secretary, 2022-2023
New York State Optometric Association
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Schaffer E, Crane D, Pelowski A. Xerophthalmia in a Child with Autism and Severe Sensory Food Aversion. American Academy of Optometry, Paper Presentation. November 2024.


