Laila Machado-Colicchio, O.D., Optometrist
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Laila Machado-Colicchio, O.D.

Optometrist

104 Market St Perth Amboy NJ, 08861
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About

Dr. Laila Machado-Colicchio is an optometrist practicing in Perth Amboy and Edison, NJ. Dr. Machado-Colicchio specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Machado-Colicchio performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses and contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision and ocular pathology problems. As an Optometrist,  works closely with her fellow ophthalmologists and provides post op care for  patients with surgical procedures.

Education and Training

SUNY Doctor of Optometry 1995

Kean University Bachelor of Science 1985

Rutgers University Graduate Studies 1986

Board Certification

American Board of Optometry

Provider Details

Female Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Special contact lens fittings for Keratoconus and post graft patients. Dry eye specialty treatments with amniotic membrane and punctual plugs.

Awards

  • Americas Top OD in Guide to Americas Top Optometrists 2015 Consumer Research Council of America 
  • Americas top OD in Guide to America’s Top Optometrists 2011 Consumer Research Council of America 
  • Americas Top OD in Guide to Americas Top Optometrists 2004 Guide to Americas Research Council 
  • Top Optometrists 2013 Blue Book 
  • Top Professional Women 2010 Blue Book 

Professional Memberships

  • Member. American Board of Optometry  
  • Member, New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians  
  • Member, International Optometric Fraternity  
  • Member, International Association of Professional Women  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • American Cancer Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I attribute my success to strong family encouragement and support.

Awards

  • TPA Certification 1994, NBEO Certification 1995, Oral Certification 2007,

Teaching and speaking

  • Clinical Preceptor-optometry students -SUNY and PCO students Mentor- Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High School Perth Amboy school system speaker Hehnly School system speaker

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Europe

Hobbies / Sports

  • Travel, / Bike races/ Beach /Spending time with family

Laila Machado-Colicchio, O.D.'s Practice location

Santamaria Eye Center

104 Market St -
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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New patients: 732-826-5159
https://www.santamariaeyecenter.com

Santamaria Eye Center

4 Ethel rd 403A -
Edison, NJ 08817
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