Brass Eye Center Physicians and Surgeons

Robert Brass, M.D.

Dr. Robert Brass is a fellowship trained cornea and refractive specialist.  He was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1996, and is a fellow of the American  Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Brass has been providing ophthalmology care in the Capital District since 1997.  He was medical director and surgeon for a Lasik (refractive) facility prior to opening his private practice in Latham.

Dr. Brass earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction from Clarkson University in Chemical Engineering and Technical Communications in 1984.  After working in the engineering field for two years, Dr. Brass decided to pursue his interests in becoming a physician.  He began his medical training at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1986, and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1990. He did his internship at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  He returned to New York State for his ophthalmology residency at New York Medical  College.  He was honored by his fellow residents and attending physicians by being elected to be the chief resident in his final year.  After completing his residency in ophthalmology he elected to pursue a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Keratorefractive Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. During his fellowship Dr. Brass was involved in clinical trials being done in the United States involving refractive surgery.  In addition, multiple chapters of his research have been published regarding his work involving preoperative evaluations for keratoplasty (cornea transplants).

Dr. Brass is an Associate Clinical Professor at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. He trains Ophthalmology residents at the Albany Stratton Veteran’s Administration Medical Center  Hospital in clinical diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, as well as eye surgery.  In addition, third year family practice residents affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital rotate through his office for first hand education in the treatment of eye diseases.  Dr. Brass is committed to educating his patients so that they can understand their unique eye condition, and have the best possible visual outcomes.

Dr. Brass is the lead physician and surgeon at the Brass Eye Center in Latham  NY.  His medical practice is located in the Capital  Region Health  Park building.  An optical dispensary is on the premises to better serve his patients with their eyeglass and optical needs.

Sunah Alexander, O.D.

Sunah Alexander, O.D. is an Optometrist licensed in the State of New York.  Dr. Alexander graduated from the University  of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Biological Science in 1993.  She went on to study at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Science and a Doctor of Optometry in 1997. Dr. Alexander earned clinical honors during her pediatric rotation while at Pennsylvania College of Optometry.  In addition, Dr. Alexander completed the requirements for and certification in Therapeutic Management of Ocular Disease. Dr. Alexander joined the Brass Eye Center in 2004. At the Brass Eye Center, Dr. Alexander performs routine eye exams, co-manages eye conditions and eye diseases with Dr. Brass and fits patients for soft and rigid contact lenses.  Prior to joining Brass Eye Center, Dr. Alexander was the associate optometrist for Lens Crafters earning The Best of Best award on three separate occasions.  

Robert Hiller, Optician

Robert Hiller has been a licensed Optician in New York State since 1974.  He earned an A.A.S. Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing  from Erie County Community College. Mr. Hiller’s Ophthalmic Dispensing License includes additional qualifications to fit and dispense contact lenses.  Mr. Hiller owned and operated Hiller Opticians, Inc. from 1976 to 2004 serving the Albany, Troy and Schenectady communitites.  Mr. Hiller joined the Brass Eye Center in 2006 and is responsible for all aspects of eyeglass lens and eyeglass frame selection at The Optical Shop at Brass Eye Center. We are pleased to have such an experienced optician providing excellent ophthalmic dispensing to our patients.  He not only brings expertise in ophthalmic dispensing but the ability to listen to patients and help problem solve their visual difficulties. Mr. Hiller is pleased to provide eyeglass selection and fitting to both Brass Eye Center patients as well as eye care patients throughout the Capitol Region. The Optical Shop located at Brass Eye Center is open to the public.