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Melissa Ernst, O.D., FAAO, A.B.O.

Dr. Melissa Ernst Brenot, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, ABO joined Puzio Eyecare in August of 2024!

Dr. Ernst graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science and from the University of Houston College of Optometry with her Doctor of Optometry. 

She completed a residency in ocular disease at the VAMC in Baltimore, MD.  While on her residency, she received training by ophthalmology specialists from Wilmer Eye Institute, at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Ernst specializes in diagnosing and managing ocular disease conditions, including diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and other ocular disorders.  She also provides comprehensive eye exams and contact lens exams for patients of all ages.

Dr. Ernst has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry since 1997.  She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.  She was published in 1997 in Clinical Eye and Vision Care, with a case report titled “Treatment of Glaucoma Secondary to ICE Syndrome.”

She currently resides in Brewster with her son, Sebastien and daughter, Anais, along with her dog, Lexie and cat, Angel. Personal interests include skiing, yoga and martial arts.