Maria Richman OD, FAAO

Dr. Maria Santullo Richman practices exclusively as a Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist.   A graduate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, she trained in a low vision externship at Philadelphia's Scheie Eye Institute. She is the founder and Chairperson of the Low Vision Committee of NJ Optometric Physicians. In 1999, she received the Special Recognition Award from over 1200 of her peers for her Low Vision Work. The credentials of Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry were granted to Dr. Maria Richman for completing research and practice in Low Vision.

Dr. Maria Richman has presented research and lectured to many Optometric, Educational and Rehabilitation conferences. She is currently providing services as a vision consultant through the N.J. Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Dr. Maria Richman was selected one of the Top 50 Women in the Optical Industry. Dr. Richman served as the President of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians and the President of New Jersey Academy of Optometry.   She was recognized as Optometrist of the Year , Chairperson of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Scientific Award and many Special Recognitions for multiple NJSOP Projects. Dr. Richman has also served Chairperson of the American Optometry Association Vision Rehabilitation Section in 2014-2015. She currently sits on the AOA Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force and the AOA Content Review Board.