Dr. Auerbach is a fantastic ophthalmologist! I've been seeing him for a few years now and he's…read morealways able to accurately and quickly diagnose any eye issue I'm dealing with. Since switching to contacts I've had a couple eye issues that have popped up. It's always good to visit as Dr. Auerbach is actually really funny and good conversationalist. Beyond that though he is extremely knowledgeable in his field and very skilled at breaking down diagnoses. Lastly, the office manager is really nice too. Overall great eye dr experience.

Being a New Yorker can take a real toll on your spirit, body and mind. Anyone who wakes up before…read morethe sunrise in New York knows battling for a spot on the 6:00 am train alone can age you by five years. A few weeks ago, during my daily Manhattan mayhem, I started to notice that the street signs and subway arrows seemed to blur together. 95th and Broadway started to read 9th & Bradway; I was even having trouble making out the prices on the Dunkin Donuts menu not that it matters because after multiple trips to and from America's favorite coffee chain store, I've got most of their products memorized. After days of experiencing on again, off again blurry vision, I knew it was time to make the dreaded eye doctor appointment. I say "dreaded" because my experience with eye doctors in the past was just that. When I was younger I was diagnosed with a lazy eye, so was in and out of eye doctors until I grew out of the problem. From the age of about 6 to 16 my nose was pinched under a pair of glasses, and my eyes were poked, teased and dilated year after year. I had not visited an eye doctor in about 8 years and hoped whatever was causing my blurred vision could be easily treated. I began to cruise around my insurances website, looking for an eye doctor who was in walking distance of my apartment so that I could avoid giving the MTA any more of my hard earned income. I quickly came across a 315 Central Park West office, conveniently located on my side of town. I gave the office a call and because I needed to see someone after 3pm, was told to schedule with Dr. Robert Auerbach. I came to find that Dr. Auerbach only treats patients in the Upper West Side office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. His hours are wonderful for us working class individuals because unlike many offices in New York he has later availability. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Auerbach at 4:00 and after my usual chaotic day at work rushed myself to the office. I arrived to 315 Central Park West, early and had a moment to take in the incredible building. The building is beautiful, my first thought was "so this is what Cinderlla's Castle looked like". The building is made up of some offices and apartments, and I thought to myself if you don't work in this building....what do you have to do to live in it? Anyway, I entered Dr. Auerbach's office early, and was able to be seen almost immediately. There was zero wait time. His office assistant was warm and friendly and Dr. Auerbach was just as charming. I was quickly thrown back to my 6 year old self, when Dr. Auerbach pointed me in the direction of the bear like 'eye exam chair'. However, the exam itself was nothing like what I had experienced before. Dr. Auerbach did not just throw my head back and squirt a bunch of chemicals in my eyes; instead he sat down with me like an old friend, and truly listened to what I was experiencing. We even went over my family health history as well. When Dr. Auerbach did exam my eyes he did so carefully, and listened to my concerns about having my pupils dilated. I was afraid the dilation would affect my vision and had a writing assignment to complete that evening, Dr. Aurbach respected my concerns, and was careful to move quickly to get me in and out of the office in order to allot enough time for my eyes to go back to normal. Dr. Auerbach diagnosed what was wrong with my eyes, and I was happy to learn that it's nothing a few hot compresses and a little bit relaxation can't cure. Dr. Auerbach coached me on how I have great vision but some slight inflammation in my eyes, and explained that we should try the holistic approach, instead of going ahead and prescribing a bunch of eye drops. He did not push me into a prescription of any kind, or a procedure of any kind. Instead, just gave me tips on what I can do at home to improve the condition. Dr. Auerbach is very knowledgeable, courteous, and has a very warm personality. He takes his time to listen and understand any and all of your concerns and does not just shove a bunch of machinery in your face and tell you to read through it. I also observed Dr. Auerbach speak with other patients and you can sense how much he really cares and loves his job. Scheduling with Dr. Auerbach is a real treat that your eyes will Thank You for. By. Theresa Ahearn

Office experience and care quality! Dr. Beer is very…read morecompassionate with his patient! His staff are always supportive and professional!

This is not a review of the doctor, but the office is certainly not helpful, when you are trying to…read moresettle a bill from some other state. My daughter had visited the office to get several eye examinations. The Office sent us a bill for each of the service performed mentions the "same description of the examinations" performed in the invoice. But each time the deductible charged by the insurance was different. So confused, we contacted the insurance and they mentioned that each time a different CPT code was used. I called the doctors office they were not helpful or did not want to provide the details of the service and asked me to check with insurance. Confused, so just landed up paying without knowing why they were using different CPT codes for each of the service and why it was different. I think patients owe an explanation of the services performed in the invoice.

Dr. Steven Odrich has been my ophthalmologist for many years...more than 15 and I think so highly…read moreof him that when I see him for my annual checkup I kid him that he is a true "medical genius." He performed my cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation many years ago and transformed my hyper-myopia I'd had all of my life (20/2000 in one eye, 20/1500 in the other) to nearly PERFECT vision and took me from wearing thick ugly glasses since I was 8 years old to not having to wear any glasses except for driving, seeing vast distances (i.e. visiting the Grand Canyon) or in the movies. When I had a serious, EMERGENCY problem requiring a retinal super specialist, he saw me at once and got me into the specialist's office immediately. He is a superb clinician and a warm, compassionate physician and you will not find a finer ophthalmologist anywhere in the NYC area.

Dr. Odrich (careful, there are 2-this is Steven) is the best. He was consulted on my case when I…read morehad an acute eye problem. He saw me that day, he did surgery on me, and both his technical skills and his bedside manner are wonderful. He speaks and explains everything, and is very friendly and welcoming. He did a technically difficult procedure on me and it went very well, and continues to do so.

Dr Harmon is the best eye doctor In NYC! Everyone that works…read morein the office is friendly and very knowledgeable: vision, overall eye health, eye pressure, pic of whole eye, and cataract growth, macular degeneration, etc. There is no long waiting time and the equipment is updated on a regular basis! You leave the office with a smile on your face knowing your eyes are well protected!

Everything! Dr Harmon and staff are expertise in eye care…read more Professional and caring, you'll never find a better eye Dr.

This is the way medicine should be practiced. Dr Plotycia explains everything about the condition…read moreof your eyes, performs an exam with a minimum of fuss, and in general is an intelligent, respectful good doc! I highly recommend this medical practice, if you want to feel good after a medical appointment.

I have been going to Dr. Plotycia and my children for years. I never had any issues.read more

Dr. Friedman took my case very seriously, while making relax with his great sense of humor. He…read moredetermined I had five retinal tears with bleeding, something he'd never seen before. He then gave me several options. I elected to have Dr. Friedman seal the tears, and having a follow up visit with Dr. Ben Cohen (at 140 East 80th Street) the next morning at 8:00am. He's a retinal surgeon. Dr. Friedman said he normally uses 200 laser bursts on a patient. I needed over 900 that were surprisingly not painful. Dr. Cohen was amazed by Dr. Friedman's excellent work and determined that surgery was unnecessary.

I am on a medication that requires I have my retinas checked …read more I felt sure they'd be fine since I'd had extensive exams almost a year before by 2 other eye dr's. Dr Friedman discovered a hole on one of my retinas. He and the entire office staff are all warm, helpful and professional . I strongly recommend this Dr.

Refreshing to see a doctor that is warm and friendly and professional …read more I was accustomed to a crowded waiting room , 30-60 minute wait in waiting room , and then being moved from one room to another with different technicians before eventually seeing the doctor for 5 -10 minutes . My Saturday visit was a pleasure .

Outstandingly thorough, and very professional. Dr. Miller is knowledgeable and friendly. If there…read moreis a service for eyes that she no longer does, she recommends. She has done my eye care for almost 10 years. Her office is a reflextion of herself in being both professional, friendly and helpful. Office is neat and clean and usually many clients/patients. Because exams require eyedrops as well as use of professional equipment, she can maximize her times, and all of us who come to see her as well. Don't forget to bring all prescripton glasses as well as dark glasses (for use after drops!). Highly recommend.

Dr. Mendelsohn; very friendly hard working, professional, trustworthy and thorough our office was…read moreacross the street on Lexington been with him for a very long time.

I called today to make an appointment. I don't know who I spoke with, but I got a strange vibe…read morefrom this woman. I made it known that I was a new patient and I asked, "Can I make an appointment?". She didn't respond. I expected her to say at least "yes" or "sure" and offer his availability for the week. So I asked, "Is he available this week?". She gave me a vague response. I broke it down and asked "Is he in the office every day? What are the hours?". Her response to this was also vague. She said that the doctor comes in "early" on this and that day, and works "late" on these days. I wanted the specifics, so that I can make an appointment. I don't know, maybe she's a new hire. I decided to not make an appointment.