Fine gentleman best doctor. He is very gentle and kindly and has an excellent mind. Very sharp and…read morepiercing intellect.

I love Dr. Wong and have been his patient for over ten years. He knows his stuff, and I appreciate…read morehis no-nonsense style. My eyes have gone through many changes these last few years (and thru Covid) between an old retina tear and cataracts, and get I glasses for different purposes/distances: computer, orchestra music, reading, tv and driving. The below comments do not reflect my experience whatsoever.

A very detail oriented doctor performs a wide variety of tests and services. Members of my…read morefamily and I had our glasses and contact lenses ( RGP) done here at Sheepshead Bay Vission Associates. Dr. Hammer has a very impressive set of professional equipment that really surprised me, I was a patient to the different eye doctors for 30 years and done numerous optometry's tests. He spends a good amount of time with a patient, so if you have to wait an extra time, do not get upset. You will also get enough time and attention for the thorough examination. His staff is very pleasant and helpful. They took care of getting an authorization from my union plan and my medical insurance. There are no tricks or sales pressure to switch you from a union's plan frame to a fancy eye wear. The choice is yours. A very clean and nice office. A member of his staff speaks Russian, and I personally observed as a young girl was VERY patient with an old Russian man trying to get an authorization for his glasses, so do not hesitate to bring your grandparents for the annual exam. They will get as much attention as they need. I am very pleased with Dr. Hammer services and I highly recommend his office to anyone who wants a quality care for their eyes.

Great Doctor. Very thorough exam. Answers all questions and has a wonderful'bedside manner'!…read moreRecommend Dr Hammer and Vision Associates's facility very highly.

I am so glad to have seen Dr Koster of NY Vision Group for my two eye catatact surgeries. Talking…read morewith him made me feel at ease all the time, He takes his time and answers all questions . It was a pleasure speaking. All througout the procedures He was very assuring and comforting. From the first day I meet with Dr Koster and including the front and back office staff were GREAT. I give a A+ and Highly Reccommend Dr Koster.

TLDR: Hostile, unprofessional doctor who publicly berated patient. Potentially discriminatory…read morebehavior. AVOID. During a routine eye exam with Dr. Koster, I experienced concerning unprofessional behavior. When I mentioned having vision correction surgery 14 months prior in another country and asked about my current eye health, Dr. Koster immediately became dismissive, stating "you know, I don't do post op care for other people" and ended the appointment without answering any of my questions. By his logic, if his own patients move to another country, they would never be able to seek routine eye care from a local doctor. No surgeon, including himself I'm sure, provides post-op care indefinitely, especially for patients who relocate to a different country more than a year after their procedure. When I requested my exam results at the front desk (as none of my questions were answered), Dr. Koster followed me into the hallway and publicly berated me in front of staff and other patients, repeatedly yelling "WHY DID YOU GET SURGERY IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? WHY AREN'T YOU GOING TO THEM FOR FOLLOW UP? WHY DID YOU GET SURGERY IN A COUNTRY YOU DON'T LIVE IN? YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN SURGERY WHERE YOU LIVE." His aggressive behavior and elevated tone made me extremely uncomfortable, especially as I was simply seeking a routine eye exam as a new patient. The level of hostility in his response was so disproportionate that I found myself wondering if his reaction was influenced by my age, gender, or ethnicity. I attempted to address this incident by contacting the office manager, Nicole, who apologized and offered to refer me to another doctor in the practice. However, my primary concern was Dr. Koster's unprofessional conduct, for which I never received acknowledgment or apology despite my attempts to resolve the matter privately. The practice's phone lines are managed by a shared services call center, making it extremely difficult to reach them directly. I ultimately decided not to pursue the matter further, but patients should be aware that they may encounter extremely unprofessional treatment at this practice. Patients deserve respectful and professional medical care regardless of their medical history or where they previously received treatment.

Getting eyes checked Getting my left eye cataract fixed…read more Great doctor Go to see him Very nice and friendly

Our friend went in for an eye exam. She doesn't speak English well and is on Medicaid-subsidized…read moreinsurance. They charged her a co-pay with her insurance company. But they refused to provide her the results of the exam without an additional $75. I spoke to them and their story made no sense whatsoever. They would immediately provide the results by email for $75 but -- due to HIPPA -- would require 3 weeks and a pile of paperwork to provide everything but the actual prescription. They called the $75 a "refraction fee" but it's actually a junk fee. It's also illegal to refuse to provide medical records under NYS 18(2). If their plan was to upsell $5-10,000 of Lazik procedures to a person whose family earns below 107% of the poverty line, it was a stupid plan and it was cruel. Don't do business with them.

Dr. Harrosh is a knowledgeable professional who takes the time to explain each part of the eye…read moreexam, the possible eye abnormalities and what are the possible solutions. He is friendly and very trustworthy. His associates are also very helpful and professional as well.

Pros: 1) easy to make appointment; 2) very clean office; 3) doctor is very nice and friendly; 4)…read moredoctor sanitize everything before you do your eye exam; 5) nice waiting area with a complimentary beverages.

I was two minutes away from hoping in a cab to catch a flight leaving JFK for South America. As I…read morewas brushing my teeth I looked in the bathroom mirror. To my shock, a large blotch of blood covered a corner of my left eye. It looked horrible. Yet... I had to get in the cab. I had to catch my plane, or did I? Once settled in the cab, I called Dr. Latkany's office and explained my predicament asking if I should get on an airplane in this condition. Dr. Latkany came on the line quickly, said he had patients waiting, and asked if I could facetime him right away. After some technical glitches he was able to see the blood blotch in my eye. He asked me questions. With a very calm voice, full of confidence he said I should continue to the airport and on to my plane. He said it would clear up in about a week. If it doesn't then I was to call him for further advice. With Dr. Latkany's clear and unshakable confidence I got on the jet and enjoyed my two week trip in South America. And, he was spot on about the spot. The blotch, after traveling across my eye, was gone in a week. Once again, I'm grateful to the skill and confidence that Dr. Latkany provides. And grateful that he understood the gravity of my decision such that he broke away from his schedule to address my problem immeditately. Many thanks to Dr. Latkany and his team.

Note: this is not a review about the Dr's knowledge or care. I KEEP getting a bill from his office…read more(over 1 year)--I responded 3 times--by phone (spoke to someone who never followed up), via email to an email address that they provided me (with proof of payment attached and explanation why I dont owe $300), via snail mail, AND again with another message I left on their answering machine. No one ever called me back or responded to my email and I keep getting a bill for $300. I saw the Dr to investigate an irritation in my eye that was persisting after getting something caught in my eye. I had seen the Dr before about chronic dry eye. This was not a dry eye follow up--I even called to make sure what the amount would be for this specific visit (out of pocket--no insurance at the time) and I paid it. You can't decide you want to bill a patient for a different amount after the fact and tell me it was a dry-eye follow up (which I'm assuming costs more). Really ridiculous & frustrating.

I feel confident that I receive the best eye care available anywhere from Dr. Douglas Lazzaro and…read morehis staff at Lazzaro Eye Center. Truth be told, there is nothing that I dread and fear more than a trip to the ophthalmologist, but Douglas is so kind and so patient, that it actually makes it possible for me to get through it. My eyes have a long history with the Lazzaro family. Douglas's father, Clifford, was my eye doctor for decades growing up in Brooklyn. Douglas, now a respected and honored physician in his own right, eventually took over the practice his father began years ago. In fact, the Lazzaro family has been taking care of all the eyes in my family, i.e. father, mother, brother, sister, aunts, uncles, etc., for decades. The highest praise that I can give to Douglas is that he saved my eyes and my father's eyes. In the case of my Dad, he was diagnosed with glaucoma very early, and it was treated such that he never had to lose his sight. In my case, a pre-cancerous mass was spotted in its early stages of growth, and it was removed before it became a more serious problem. In both cases, a less skilled, less thorough ophthalmologist may have missed these issues until they were a bigger problems. So perhaps my fear of the eye doctor is tied to the fact that I had to have eye surgery, but despite my fear, I am so grateful that Douglas, and his father before him, have been my eye care professionals. Even though I live in the Bronx now, I still travel back to Bay Ridge for my appointments because I feel so strongly about the quality of care I receive there. They are excellent physicians, and I cannot recommend Lazzaro Eye Center strenuously enough.

This is probably my third time coming to this office and I do have to say that Dr. Lazzaro is an…read moreamazing doctor. The only downfall is his staff and the waiting period. I was there a couple days ago and I had to wait for 45 minutes to see the doctor when my appointment was at 4 o'clock and I was there 10 minutes early so in total I was there for an hour. Then, Dr Lazzaro prescribed me a eyedrop to my pharmacy and told me that it would be covered by my insurance. 30 minutes later the pharmacy calls my phone and tells me that the eyedrops that he prescribed are not covered by my insurance. I had to call back in order for him to give me the correct eyedrops that is covered by my insurance and he did have a sample of the eyedrops at his office that he could've gave me while I was there just in case. My overall experience I wish that it went a lot smoother than it did because Dr. Lazzaro is a great doctor.

I been going to establishment for over a year is the best ophthalmology specialist I encountered…read moreparticularly Dr. Evelvn Icasiano. She is an excellent doctor who explains everything in detail and most of all is so knowledgeable of her line of work. I had Narrowing of my eye angles non glaucoma and was addressed with laser. Now I go annually for yearly check ups. I am so grateful for this service

How often do you go to a Doctor Appointment, and you're treated exceptionally from the time you…read morearrive until you leave. Well, If you need to see an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn and interact with a complete professional staff try "SmartEyeCare at 142 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr. Edward Rubinchik (Ophthalmologist), Gloreily, Samantha, Elena, Anastasia, Irida, Ria, and Irini, "THANK YOU" for the Professionalism, Respect, Courtesy, and Empathy that's always displayed. This Commendation, Well Overdue!!!!! The atmosphere is 'Warm and inviting'. It's a 'Calming" atmosphere. You are treated as an individual with an individual need(s). You are not rushed. Thank You Dr. Rubinchik and Staff. Hats Off!!! See You in 2025!