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Gillian Uldrich, OD
Board-Certified Optometrist Serving Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ
Dr. Gillian Uldrich is a dedicated optometrist providing comprehensive optometry services at SightMD locations in Toms River and Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey. She specializes in specialty contact lenses and provides expert care for patients with complex visual needs, including those requiring scleral lenses, orthokeratology lenses, corneal gas permeable lenses, and high prescriptions. She also treats keratoconus and other corneal ectasias, and manages dry eye disease with advanced treatments, including intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.
Dr. Uldrich earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She went on to complete a residency at Indiana University, where she received advanced training in Anterior Segment Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses. Her clinical philosophy centers on a “patient first” approach, with a strong emphasis on prevention and long-term eye health.
She is a proud member of the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, and the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. Committed to giving back, Dr. Uldrich has volunteered on international mission trips and at local pop-up clinics to help underserved communities—efforts she plans to continue throughout her career.
Outside of the office, Dr. Uldrich enjoys exploring new places and cultures – traveling is one of her greatest passions
SightMD Locations Where Dr. Uldrich Sees Patients
Eye Doctors & Surgeons – Spring Lake Heights
2018 Highway 71Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762
Call: 732-217-7884
Eye Doctors & Surgeons – Toms River 530
530 Lakehurst RoadSuite 206
Toms River, NJ 08755
Call: 732-795-9193
Credentials: More About Gillian Uldrich, OD
Education & Experience
Education:
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Residency:
- Indiana University – Anterior Segment Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses
Years of Experience:
- Earned Doctorate of Optometry Degree with honors in 2024
- Received certificate for Advanced Studies in Contact Lenses
- Joined SightMD Team in 2025
Professional Background
Memberships:
- American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians
Other Professional Positions:
- Presented posters at Global Specialty Lens Symposium and American Academy of Optometry
- Published in Contamac’s Global Insight
- Led continuing education lectures at local seminars in Indiana
Patient Reviews
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