Are you on Medicare? Are you in need of a standard eye exam so you can get new glasses? Did youR…read moreInsurance company list them as approved for eye test and state what your co-pay would be for the exam? Well, patient beware, you might find the billing practices of these folks to be devious. Let me explain. To start, I will comment on the good. Very modern facility, modern equipment and the medical staff are polite and friendly. If you are in need of Ophthalmology services, this is probably a good facility to work with but I couldn't verify since I was there for a simple eye test. However if your in need of a simple eye exam by a Optometrist and you're on a medicare program BEWARE, YOU MOST LIKELY WILL BE OVERCHARGE! To start, you will find the receptionist has an attitude. Not friendly, physicaly out of shape, no smiles, no room for discussion if you have a concern. It's her way or the highway. You ask to see a manager or some authority, you out of luck, it stops with her. There are not managers or directors for either of the facilities. It's the receptionist...period. So I need an eye test so I can get a new eyeglass prescription. My insurance listed this office as a approved provider and states a co-pay ($15.00 in my case). However this is an Ophthalmology facility and eventhough I am seeing an Optometrist for a standard eye text, they code this as a "Specialist" visit. I note that I'm not seeing a specialist (Ophthalmologist) but a Optometrists. Doesn't matter. She tells me I can go elseware if I don't like it. It's years end, I need to use the benefit ASAP or lose it so I decide to go through with the exam, pay the specialist co-pay ($45.00 in my case) and have my insurance get them to correct to overcharge. Now while I'm waiting for insurance to follow up, I then get an invoice from these guys stating I owe an additional $35.00. Why, because unlike other optometrist offices, these guys pull out components of the exam and bill them as separate services. So my standard eye exam from this office became an higher fee exam ($45.00) plus a $35.00 charge for "a Refraction for the routine exam". So what was described in my insurance plan as a $15.00 co-pay has become an $80.00 expense. I've had four other eye exams provided under medicare, all of them fully inclusive of the services and requiring a $15.00 co-pay. I changed my insurance company this year and my past eye doctor was not in network. No problem, I simply go with who the new office the insurance allows. In this case, BAD DECISION! Based on my experience I am of the opinion these folks are knowingly abusing the system with their billing practices. I suspect most folks don't want to deal with fighting this so they accept the abuse and pay the additional fees. So let me do you a favor...be warned. IF YOU PLAN TO DEAL WITH THESE FOLKS, DON'T RELY ON WHAT YOU PLAN STATES YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, YOU BEST GET VERIFICATION OF WHAT THEY WILL BILL YOU BEFORE YOU MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

This was my first time here and it was great!! The receptionist was great and very happy and…read morecourteous. The first woman who did the preliminary testing of my vision was very professional and pleasant. I saw the gorgeous, Dr. Meghan Kelleman and she was awesome. She took her time and explained things to me thoroughly. She was very good at making sure I was comfortable during the eye testing and she also has a great sense of humor lol. These are all some of the things I look for personally, that make me want to come back to the same medical professionals. Loved it! *The office is very clean and easy to navigate through. *If you want to see Dr. Kelleman, she usually only has afternoon appointments available.

Five stars is only a beginning. The staff at OCC are the absolute best. We have been coming to…read moreOCC. for about 5 years, and the desk staff have never been anything but great. If anyone ever tells you that Dr. Thimons is the doctor to see for your eye issues, don't play around. This is by far the most caring Doctor I've ever met. My wife had starting having issues with dry eye, and eye infections. At one point she had a scratch on her eye, that again, got infected, and was not only painful, but it was interfering with her vision. The infection was not responding to normal treatment, and she is allergic to the most commonly used medication for eye infections. Our eye doctor recommended we see Dr. Thimons, who's office is on the other end of the state from us. 1. Eyes are too important to be cheap about, and 2. We are not opposed to traveling. We met Dr. Thimons and his personality was a instant match. He was able to tell us what was going on with the eye, and what he wanted to do in language we could easily understand and at no time did we ever feel he was talking down to us, nor did it even feel like he was dumbing it down. He was matter of fact, direct and had a very comforting manner about him. Things didn't go too well, and her vision was deteriating, and even though we were all but panicking, Dr. Thimons remained calm, and mentioned options to us, and consulted with another doctor, Dr. Stein, and came up with a potential solution. At one point, Dr. Stein stitched a membrain into my wife's eyeball, and sealed her eyelid, as the eye movement, even with a patch was irritating the scratch, preventing it from healing. During the treatments, the doctors had been mentioning her cataracts, but predicted 5 years or so before they would need attention (surgery). The eye finally healed, and the infection was gone. Nothing to do now but follow-up appointments every 6 months with Dr. Thimons. After 3 or 4 such appointments, my wife mentioned that she felt it was getting more difficult seeing, and it was like looking through sheer curtains. Dr. Thimons showed me through the scope, what was going on, and her cornea was pretty much gray. The eye that had the ulcer, scratch and infection now had scar tissue right in her field of vision. It was decided that she needed to have the cataract surgery sooner, rather then later. At this point, her left eyes vision was so bad that she could not make out the large E on the vision chart, basically 20/250, or blind. Dr. Stein did the surgeries, 2 weeks between each eye. After the second surgery, her right eye is at 20/20 with no glasses or contacts, and her left is 20/25, again, no glasses or contacts. The surgery was performed at NEWVISION CATARACT CENTER in Norwalk. Another great place. Basically, Drs Thimons and Stein saved my wife's eye, and totally restored her vision. She has been wearing glasses or contacts since I met her in 1976. Today, she wears neither, and she is so excited at how well she can see, she gets giddy. Since we started seeing Drs Thimons and Stein, we have moved. It now takes 2 hours to get to their closest office, and nearly 3 hours to get to the Fairfield office, and it's well worth the trip. The only issue now is, her remembering she doesn't need to put on her glasses when she gets up every morning.

With a friendly & knowledgeable staff and flexible appointments this eye doctor is one of the best…read more. His team is very professional and his machines are advanced . I have been going here for years . Theres a waiting room area that stores toys for the younger children and a TV for the eager parents . I seen two optometrist there and both of them are friendly and kind.

Dr Ecker is a gem! She is attentive , caring, patient and ensures that all concerns are addressed…read more She encourages questions,explains everything in depth even with a model of the eye ,and gives you options so you are part of the decisions and plans .Her office staff are. Also friendly caring and patient.I am so lucky to have found her

I had right and left Cataract surgery in December 2025. Dr. Debroff was excellent. The procedure…read morewas completed in no time. I was nervous for no reason. He prepared me before surgery explaining the post op expectations thoroughly. I have 20/20 vision in my right eye. MY left eye is taking a little longer but I expected that since I am diabetic. I should be at 100% in a month or so. I can finally read without glasses. I have recommended him to several friends and co-workers that were on the fence about having Cataract surgery. He is the best hands down. Thank you Dr. Debroff. Rema F.

Top Doc!!! A+++, he has treated me and most of my family; highly recommend this compassionate docread more

Dr Bosjolli Is a very knowledgeable retina specialist and…read morevery informative. She's very kind and her staff are excellent they are very accommodating especially because the visits could be lengthy. They do a lot of testing right on premise. I have macular degeneration dry and also had a surgery by another Dr and it triggered my confidence to worsen . They were very empathetic to my situation. They have a large clean office with a multitude of drs corne retinal ophthalmologist etc Definitely recommend this group Thanks Chris M

My visit with Dr. Block for an eye exam recently was beyond my expectations. He displayed a…read moresensitive but through examination which included a diabetes exam. The friendly staff made me feel very comfortable. The visit was a pleasant surprise!!!!!! Frank Pociadlo

From the owner: At the Meriden location on 12 Curtis Street, CT, Dr. Block is a highly regarded cataract specialist…read morewith a loyal patient base. The practice, known for its comprehensive cataract care from pre-op to post-op, alongside skin rejuvenation services, offers a personalized treatment experience. The dedication to patient care and specialized services has established this clinic as a top choice for those seeking expert eye care. For more details, please visit their website.

Dr. Manganiello is wonderful and extremely patient. I had a plugged oil gland on my lower eyelid…read morethat was bothering me (I had no idea what it was) and a friend recommended Dr. Manganiello at CT Eye Physicians & Surgeons. He explained (in simple terms) what was going on. I'll spare going into details of how he removed what looked like a teensy tiny whitehead in my eyelid, but it took a long time. Every step of the way, he'd check to make sure I wasn't experiencing pain. He gave me thorough care instructions. It's now a few weeks after this procedure, and I'm doing great. I highly recommend Dr. Manganiello and his excellent staff.

Dr. Manganello is one of a kind. Extremely thorough genuinely cares about your situation. Overall…read moregreat experience staff was great was taken right at my appointment time. Highly recommend this ophthalmologist..

If you need cataract surgery go here. they are wonderful I had zero pain or discomfort. Dr Stroh…read morewas excellent

First visit and I was very impressed with the professionalism of the staff. They were knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Dr. Lee was great in explaining treatment options for my glaucoma. I would highly recommend this practice,

Was told I needed to go here ASAP from an Er doctor for a referral to a specialist. After a 15 min…read moreappointment I was charged over $100. I never received a referral after calling relentlessly for 2 weeks while in excruciating pain. I also asked for my medical records several times and they refused to release them (which is illegal). If you want a practice who cares about your well being this is not the place.