Went for an eye exam. A new " instrument was used whereas a blast of white light flashed in my…read moreeye. No warning ! I am not sure it was calibrated properly. Now the vision I my only good is damaged! I do not suggest going g here.

In July of 2025, I underwent cataract surgery in my left eye under the care of Dr. Jeffrey Van…read moreInwegen of New Jersey Regional Eye Care. Full disclosure, I understand that 1) every surgery has its attendant risks; and 2) I underwent this procedure, including the implantation of a multi-focal IOL, voluntarily. Up until then, no one had suggested that I undergo the surgery. In fact, my ophthalmologist had advised that my cataracts were "not quite ripe". However, when I mentioned this to the surgeon, he said the technology underlying cataract surgery had advanced, such that the "not ripe" verbiage was outmoded, and no longer suitably descriptive. Following the surgery, the vision in my left eye was impaired, and blurry. Dr. Van suggested that we move on to the right eye, but I was naturally uncomfortable going that route. My vision improved very slightly over the following three months but remains much worse, with or without glasses, than it ever has been. Dr. Van offered a prescription for remedial glasses but the prescription's reading addition was alarmingly incorrect. I consulted with another ophthalmologist who has had specialized experience with post-cataract surgery problems. That Doctor adjusted Dr. Van's lens prescription so that I can now read a Kindle, but that's about it. Reading even a large print book, or sheet music is impossible, just too blurry. I am writing this on a laptop; blurry. It takes forever, and is very frustrating. In follow up visits following the procedure, two different doctors in the practice performed eye exams. The first said: "we'll get you back to 20/20 with glasses". The second said: "you'll have to explain all this to Dr. Van". During my final visit, I explained to Dr. Van that my vision was still blurry, and had been so since the surgery. He dismissed my problem in an offhand, and casual way, and made it seem that there was nothing really wrong. But then offered a referral to another Doctor, specialized in the treatment of "these sort of things"(!) At this point, I have seen a Doctor at a renowned eye hospital, who proposed revision surgery, but explained that such corrective surgery is more complex, not generally covered by Medicare, and riskier than the original surgery. These days the best way for me to read involves removing my glasses, covering the left (IOL) eye, and using my right eye which is pretty good without correction. Otherwise, even large print is blurry. These then are my opinions: First, listen to your trusted ophthalmologist - he or she will tell you when you're ready for cataract surgery. Do not undergo cataract surgery unless you have experienced significant visual impairment. I realize now I had no particular problem reading (with bifocal glasses) prior to the surgery. Second, do not opt for the multi-focal lens - especially if your vision with glasses is fine, as mine was. You're probably over 70, and no one is looking at you anymore. Uncle Sam won't pay for the multi-focal IOL procedure, and if there IS a poor outcome or refractive "surprise" as I experienced, those type problems are easier to fix (usually with glasses) if the patient has opted for the monofocal or "standard" lens. I wish someone had told me that up front. That part of my experience at NJ Eye Care was a hurried "assembly line" approach, as in "just sign here". Read the releases. Take your time. Stay away from the multi-focal lens. And stay away from NJ Regional Eye Care. I gave the 2 star rating because the office is neat, and the front office staff is great; and because it was easy to schedule follow-up visits.

Bad guy - my wife lost vision in one eye from an incorrect lens…read more replacement. He admitted the mistake and corrected it but regardless it was a bad mistake

Dr Van Inwegen is tremendous. I had cataracts in both eyes. He explained everything in detail. His…read more"bedside manner" is superb. I would highly recommend him.