Dr. Kimberly Kester Friedman is from Columbus, NJ and attended Northern Burlington High School, Ursinus College and Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She was the salutatorian of her doctoral graduation class and has obtained additional training in pediatric eye care.  She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry which involves post doctoral examination to demonstrate the highest level of professional competence. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Friedman makes regular appearances on multiple local television stations and has authored numerous magazine and newspaper articles on eye care topics. She is often seen on Fox's Good Day!  and Cn8's Your Morning with a recurring segment on eye topics. She has also appeared on NBC 10! and Comcast newsmakers. She is often published in print media including the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Courier Post, the Newark Star Ledger, the Asbury Park Press, several local weekly papers, and the Burlington County Times.  Her television appearances and print articles can be seen at our sister site:    www.drkimberlyfriedman.com .

Dr. Friedman received the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians'  President's Award for serving as the first female president in the society's 100 plus year history.  She was recognized as one of the nations "top 40 under 40" professionals in the eye care field as selected by Vision Monday Magazine, and received the  "People's First Award" for the northeastern region of the United States, awarded to a doctor who demonstrates excellence in eye care and community service. In addition, Dr. Friedman has previously received the New Jersey OD of the Year award, the Young OD of the Year award, the Special Purpose Award, and the Chairperson of the Year Award for the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians.  She will be receiving the 2011 Communication Award for her educational segments on national television programs such as The rachael Ray Show.

Dr. Friedman has served as the chairperson for major continuing education events for optometric physicians, has completed extensive training in pediatric optometry, and received the Skeffington Award for vision therapy excellence.

Outside of the office, she is a member of the Cherokee High School Band Boosters Executive Board, a past PTA President, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Moorestown Lions Club, and serves on the advisory board to the magazine "Women in Optometry".   Dr. Friedman also works as a part time instructor for anatomy and physiology and is a certified yoga and pilates teacher. She is currently a clinical director for the Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program.

To see her television appearances and print articles, click : www.drkimberlyfriedman.com .

Dr. Les Friedman was raised in Hamden, Connecticut and Reading, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he attained a 2 B.S. degrees and his Doctorate in Optometry. He then completed post-graduate requirements to earn his license to therapeutically treat eye diseases and prescribe oral medications. He is a Diplomate in the American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Les Friedman has a special interest in laser vision correction and in contact lenses. He is on the advisory board to Kremer Eye Center, and personally had laser vision correction in 1998. He received the Dennis Kennedy Award for excellence in laser vision correction and attends national education seminars on the latest advances in laser procedures.  He also designs challenging custom-made rigid gas permeable contact lenses for patients with difficult vision problems and is one of the few doctors in our area that prescribes rigid gas permeable bifocal contact lenses.

Dr. Les Friedman is a current member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians, the West Jersey Optometric Society, and the American Optometric Association. He is also a member of the Cherokee High School Band Boosters Executive Board and Pit Crew. A life-long hockey enthusiast, he currently plays for several ice hockey teams at the Igloo in Mt Laurel. He coached lacrosse and field hockey for his daughter's teams and, since 2005, Dr. Friedman has enjoyed competing in local triathlons!

Moorestown Eye Associates is thrilled to announce that Dr. Patrick A. Johnson of Johnson Vision Care, Inc in Hainesport, NJ is joining us in our Moorestown location. Dr. Johnson is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, and  he established a US-prototype office on McGuire Air Force Base in 1999 where he was the first eye doctor in the United States to hold a contract for medical, refractive and optical services.  His practice provided primary eye care to military dependants, retirees, and active personnel in addition to an international patient population. After military base security changes which followed September 11th, Dr. Johnson successfully completed an extended government contract and then relocated his practice to Hainesport in order to make his facility more accessible to all of his patients. In the fall of 2009, Drs. Johnson, Friedman, and Friedman forged a partnership to merge their practices into one location at Moorestown Eye Associates. 

In addition to his doctorate, Dr. Johnson also holds a degree from Glassboro State College, now known as Rowan University. He is a Lt. Col., Retired, in the USMC and served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He currently serves as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners - the credentialing body that tests for optometric licensure.  He is a member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians, the Central Jersey Optometric Society, and the American Optometric Association. 

When not in the office, Dr Johnson is an elementary school Chess Club instructor, Asst. Cub Master for the Cub Scouts, a member of the National Eagle Scout Association, and a proud sports teams Dad. He enjoys photography, running (USMC Marathon, Phila. Distance Run, Race for the Cure), and spending time with his wife and two children.