Alyssa Tursi, OD

Year Joined SightMD: 2025

• The University of Rhode Island – Bachelor of Science
• State University of New York College of Optometry -Doctor of Optometry

• SUNY College of Optometry Residency Program at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System – Primary Care and Ocular Disease

• SUNY Optometry University Eye Center – Optometric Intern

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
• National Association of VA Optometrists (NAVAO)

• Class of 1991 Pace Setter Award Recipient – May 2020
• SUNY College of Optometry’s Dean’s List – Fall 2016, Spring 2018-Spring 2020
• University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship – Fall 2011-Spring 2015
• Cangemi Memorial Graduate Scholarship – June 2016
• University of Rhode Island’s Dean’s List – Spring 2012-Spring 2015

Alyssa Tursi, OD is a licensed optometrist committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive eye care. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island before obtaining her Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. Dr. Tursi then went on to complete a residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System.

Dr. Tursi is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She has been practicing in New York State since 2020. Her clinical expertise includes managing ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and anterior segment conditions, along with providing routine and preventative eye care.

Guided by the philosophy that every patient deserves access to high-quality, personalized eye care, Dr. Tursi believes in treating the whole patient—not just the symptoms. She is especially passionate about community service and global outreach. During her time in optometry school, she was an active member of Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH), participating in mission work that provided eye care to over 1,200 underserved individuals in Grenada. She also volunteered at the Special Olympics of New Jersey, offering vision screenings and care to more than 400 athletes.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Tursi enjoys traveling, hiking, playing club volleyball, and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes. She brings energy, empathy, and dedication to every patient encounter and is proud to be making a difference in the lives of those she serves.