Dr. Dean Hart is an optometrist who created his own practice called Woodbury Optical Studio in Hicksville, N.Y., published numerous papers on scientific discoveries, and has been a candidate for office over the last two years making runs for the Nassau County Legislature, New York State Assembly, and currently Town Clerk of Oyster Bay. On top of this Dr. Hart is a dedicated humanitarian working for the greater good.
Director of Low Vision Clinic at Harlem Hospital Medical Center
While assistant professor at Columbia University’s Department of Opthamology, Dr. Hart ran a new low vision clinic established in 1998 to help patients maximize eyesight. He used the clinic to train residents.
Check out Viewpoint from Columbia’s Opthamology Department to read more about the Low Vision Clinic
Prison Health Care Reform
As President of Long Island Citizens for Good Government Dr. Hart advocated for removing Armor as the healthcare provider for the Nassau County Corrections Facility due to abuses that resulted in the death of inmates. The company was investigated by the N.Y. Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman. Doubling as a doctor and good government advocate, Hart spoke out against putting profits ahead of adequate healthcare for inmates. Check out Dr. Hart quoted on the topic in the news.
Another Inmate Has Died at Nassau County Jail, Patch
Death Of Inmate At Long Island Jail Under Investigation, CBS
Medical Mission to Dominican Republic
Volunteering with Moreano World Health, Dr. Dean Hart and colleagues at Woodbury Optical Studio became the first of the optometry specialty to assist a Moreano trip providing healthcare to disadvantaged children. Not only did Dr. Hart give time, but he donated optical equipment as well. Read more in the following news articles.
Humanitarian’s Clear Mission, Syosset Jericho Tribune
American medical team provides free eyeglasses for poor and needy children, Dominican Today
Speaking at the United Nations
When Dr. Hart returned from the Dominican Republic he spoke at the U.N. about women’s health world wide.
Fire, Rescue, and Education
Dr. Hart establisged scholarship fund for Firefighters that saved him!