Joe Forte, LDO, CLSA
Contact Lens Specialist
Specialty
Contact Lenses, Keratoconus, Lenses,
Optical, Specialty Contacts
Recognition
- Connecticut Licensed Optician since 2007
- Program Director, Interboro College of Opticianry, Manhattan, 1984–1992
- Featured Speaker at Vision Expo, Optifair, and numerous state optical societies
Joe Forte, LDO, CLSA, is a New York State Licensed Optician and Contact Lens Specialist who holds a Master's in Contact Lens Technology, Advanced Certification from the National Contact Lens Examiners, and Fellowship in the Contact Lens Society of America.
Fellowship
Contact Lens Society of America
Graduate School
Masters in Contact Lens Technology NCLE
Board Certified
American Board of the Opticianry
Professional Excellence
Joe specializes in "hard to fit" contact lens cases, including keratoconus, post-LASIK irregular corneas, high astigmatism, presbyopia, and pediatric fittings . He has been fitting contact lenses since 1982 and is board certified by the American Board of the Opticianry . If you have been told contact lenses are not an option for you, Joe has the advanced training and precision to find a solution.
He served as Program Director of the Interboro College of Opticianry in Manhattan from 1984 to 1992, training the next generation of opticians, and has over a decade of continuing education speaking to his name . Joe joined the Greenwich Ophthalmology team in 2010 and brings that same drive to stay at the forefront of his specialty to every patient he sees at the Stamford location .
I've been fitting contact lenses for many years, and the aspect of my job that I love the most is helping people to see better. There is no greater personal reward than to achieve that goal.
Joe Forte, LDO, CLSA
What Our Patients Say
Jewel in Greenwich Ophthalmology is Joe Forte, problem with reading glasses reexamined by Joe Forte. He professional in his technique, manner, kind, very patient, and compassionate about my anxiety.
Joe Forte, my eye contact fitter and ophthalmologist, working along with Dr. Conway, were professional and above board. Thank you very much for your professionalism and use of top-quality equipment.
Joe Forte is incredibly talented and patient! And was able to get me out quickly, not much more one could ask for.
Joe Forte is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. All staff are very welcoming and helpful. Appointments are taken on time.
Joe Forte is an amazing contact lens specialist. A rare bird to find these days. A committed pro. Dr. Jerry Tsong had great presence and I look forward to future visits.
Joe Forte has been my contact lens specialist forever; he is the best.
Joe Forte changed my life. Tirelessly worked with me to find the right contacts and helped me see clearly. I am moving to the west coast but will continue to come back to Joe every year for my check-up. No one better!!!
Having issues with my contacts for a few months, I went to Greenwich Ophthalmology directed me to their contact specialist Joe, and absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend this practice for any and all eye needs.