Dr. Maria Pribis is a board-certified optometrist who provides a wide range of primary eye care services including vision testing, eyewear prescriptions, contact lenses, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders with a focus on ocular surface disease such as dry eye. She also provides pre-operative testing and follow-up care for cataract patients. Dr. Pribis participates in clinical research for contact lens studies and teaches several optometry board review courses throughout the year.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Dr. Pribis earned her doctorate at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, graduating with High Honors. She also completed a second Bachelor of Science in Visual Sciences during this time. Dr. Pribis has been inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.
Dr. Pribis completed her residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, where she focused on ocular disease, vitreo-retinal disease, glaucoma and low vision management. In addition to her residency specializations, she completed rotations with the Wilmer Eye Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Pribis joined Stamford Ophthalmology in 2010.
Dr. Pribis was very active in research during her training. She has contributed to prospective clinical trials and experimental research projects for the University of Pittsburgh, Johnson and Johnson, and Regeneration. She has published several case reports that have been recognized by the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, and the South Eastern Conference of Optometry.
Dr. Pribis is a member of the American Optometric Association and several state optometric associations including Connecticut. She became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 2010. She was also president of the Student Optometric Service to Humanity where eye care was provided to underprivileged Guatemalans. Dr. Pribis enjoys traveling, cooking, taking dance classes, and spending time with family and friends.