Dr Irina Schawaroch graduated from SUNY College of Optometry after completing her bachelor's degree at Adelphi University. She spent a number of years working throughout parts of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, providing care in various clinics and facilities. Working under some of the greatest ophthalmologists in the 5 boroughs, Dr Schawaroch assisted in the care of their patients' following surgeries, including cataracts, strabismus, and various retinal procedures, as well as managing her own patients and their families in their eye care needs. Dr. Schawaroch also worked alongside pediatric ophthalmologists and cataract surgeons which broadened her experience over the years. Being an immigrant from the former Soviet Union she was able to communicate with patients in Russian, as well as learning Creole and Spanish to best care for those who struggled to communicate.
Now, Dr Schawaroch resides in Western Suffolk County with her husband, two beautiful children, and lots of fur babies. She found her home after moving to Suffolk county at Stony Brook Vision World until she was ready to branch out on her own to provide the excellence in overall eye health and optical fashion. Her commitment to bring the best technology to her patients in diagnosing and managing various eye conditions is of the utmost importance. Dr. Schawaroch also gives back to the community, often times fostering for the Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown or volunteering for her daughter's girl scout troop or her serving as Den Mom for her son's Boy Scout troop, There is never a dull moment!