I was given a very thorough eye exam by Dr. Dipal Shah who is an Ophthalmologist, Corneal…read moreSpecialist & Cataract Surgeon. Following the exam, she advised me that I have cataracts and we discussed whether I wanted IO lenses to correct my severe myopia (nearsightedness) or IO lenses to be able to see up close. IO stands for IntraOcular, meaning inside the eye. There are different lenses for the choices. Dr. Shah said she does the procedure in 2 locations, Union and Elmwood Park. This makes me wonder why the name of the business has the words "& Surgery Center". The website name comes up as newjerseyvision.com Dr. Shah said that her Surgical scheduler would call me the next day, but actually it was over a week later. As I was leaving, I stopped at the front desk and asked for a printed copy of my Rx for eyeglasses. I always carry a Rx for glasses in case I'm out of state and my glasses break or get lost. Also, I wasn't sure when I would have the cataract surgery & my glasses needed replacing. The person at the front desk said that the Rx hasn't been finalized yet. I asked her to mail it to me when it was. She said I would have to pick it up in person and sign for it. She didn't know when it would be ready. When the Surgical scheduler called me the next week, she told me that the Dr. had an opening in 2 weeks and explained that Original Medicare only covers the basic lenses and that the ones I need are more expensive and also the facility charge for the closer location to me in Union - 4 miles away charges a higher fee than the Elmwood Park facility 23 miles away from me. My Supplemental Insurance only covers the balance of what Medicare covers. The cost to me would be about $5,500. for both eyes. I asked her to repeat that. She said it's partly because I have an Astigmatism. I was in shock. Others who've had cataract surgery per lens for the "better" lenses. I said that I would have to think about it and completely forgot to ask for my Rx for glasses. This becomes detailed to show why I gave a 2 star rating. I called a few days later for it and after many rings (during normal business hours), it went to voicemail; I left a message with all the pertinent information. No one responded. I called again a few days later and again, had the same result ~ no one responded. Each time, I had pressed the option for the front desk. The next time I called, I pressed the option for Optical for glasses and someone answered. I gave her my name, the date of the exam & explained that I've been trying to get my written Rx for over a month and asked if she could help me. She asked when I would be coming in and I said around 12noon; she said it would be at the front desk. When I arrived (just before noon), no one at the front desk could find it. A nice woman at the front desk asked who I spoke with; I said I didn't ask for her name but it was whoever answered in Optical. I relayed the conversation from that morning and she looked me up in the computer & said that it hadn't been finalized yet. I said "that's unacceptable"; I then explained about leaving 2 prior messages and no one responded and that is just not right. I said that I wasn't leaving without the Rx. As far as I could tell, she did not check with the Optical Dept. but messaged the Dr. and told me to take a seat. The Dr. called her back about 10 minutes later; after another 10 minutes, she said it was printing out. Then she clearly explained that my eyes are only going to become worse without the cataract surgery. I said I understood that. She gave me the paper to sign acknowledging receipt of the Rx. I never raised my voice. I feel that they caused all the delays to get me to sign to have the cataract surgery OR to use the Optical Dept. in their office for eyeglasses. I remembered from years prior that the latter is supposed to be a separate business from an eye Dr. and that's why she didn't contact them. My rating for Dr. Shah would be 5 stars for the exam and consultation and Zero for the BUSINESS. It's most likely that the Management has set protocol for the employees and associates. In my opinion this felt like deception. I will be going to a different ophthalmologist.

I've been a patient since 1980 - through 4 doctors and 4 offices. I think I'm done. The (medical)…read morework seems good (I've had cataracts and glaucoma treatments), their equipment always the latest, but the administrative support or infrastructure is abysmal. so much so that it is hard to get to the actual medical services. 1/2 of my appointments in the last 2 years have been cancelled (I go 4 times/year) . re-scheduling by telephone is nearly pointless (my last attempt involved 4 hangups and aggregate holding time over 45 minutes. In person experiences for clerical issues like checking in, scheduling followup, updating insurance forms, etc aren't much better (at least they can't hang up), waiting typically 10-15 in line (last 3 visits), even when there are only 2 or 3 patients present. It's a shame to judge medical services on clerical performance, but if you can't schedule an appointment or see the doctor without excessive hassle, the skill of the doctor becomes less and less relevant. I'm looking elsewhere.

Went to I to Eye today because unfortunately I am getting older and I have been noticing some…read morevision changes recently. A few weeks ago I went to my primary care physician and explained to him some of the things i was experiencing and he recommended i go to an ophthalmologist. Dont have the time to get into the difference between an optometrist and ophthalmologist, but a Google search will explain that for you. The ophthalmologist I saw diagnosed me with intermittent extropia...which had me concerned but I was told "dont worry about it for now" and was given a new prescription that i could take to get frames/lenses. I wont mentioned the opthalmologist's name (he is a highly rated Dr with a good reputation from what i know, I hold nothing against him, I just was looking for something more out of the visit personally)...Which brings me back to today...I went to see Dr Madeline Fernandez who was able to give me a follow up exam and consultation and talk to me further about the intermittent extropia diagnosis. I have been going to I to Eye since I was about 15 or so, from when the shop was at its prior location just down Broad St (the current office is in the old Lucky Jeans location if you are from the area and remember). I am in my early 40s now...so the office being in Town so long tells you that this business has the support and trust of the community...Primary reason i went to another doctor was based on the recommendation i got from my primary but going to Dr Fernandez to talk to her...i walked away feeling relieved, educated, and confident that my corrective lenses are going to address my problems. She took the time to explain prism lenses to me and progressives which I will be using going forward. The office and optical boutique has plenty of brands and styles to choose from. Arnell and another gentleman (I dont remember his name) helped me pick out my new frames. Arnell was sitting behind a desk and told the other associate "Why dont you show him the Tom Ford glasses with the clip"...Arnell has a great sense of style and knows what I like based off the frames I have now and historically have purchased...he even commented "these frames are very engineer like" which made me chuckle because it was cool that even though I havent been to the office in a few yrs, he still remembers my profession. I absolutely love my new frames and i am excited to get them. Dr Fernandez and Arnell are not only professional but great, kind people/human beings. They just have a calming/relaxed temperament. If you are originally from the area/Westfield you know how often businesses open and close in a short period of time...I am happy that I to Eye has stood the test of time and that I have place I can trust. Having great doctors (such as Dr Fernandez), a great mechanic, a great tailor, and a great go-to local restaurant...just give you a feeling that cant be taken for granted. This review for I to Eye is well overdue. If you need an eye exam or just want to get some stylish frames this is the place to visit!

Steer clear of this place! People with no human decency, phone etiquette or manners don't deserve…read morepatients time of day in my eyes! A poor first impression and front desk who treat you based off their mood of the day don't deserve jobs! Hopefully the doctors catch on to the staff they do have and make changes. It will only continue to drive practice down. Low review count for a reason! Schedule with anyone else!

From the eye test to the fitting of glasses, I like it here! I recently had an eye exam with Dr…read more Joel Confino, a wonderful and professional man, in Westfield and I am grateful for his thoroughness and attention to detail. He also has a knowledgeable staff who explain what they are looking for as you walk through the different exams. When it comes to picking out new frames and insurance questions, Amy Shabat, provides the best personalized service. She is a most qualified optician who has a warm personality along with fashion sense. She helped me select the frames that I love and that look good on me from their extensive frame selection. Thank you for a positive experience.

best eye dr ever!!…read more look no further , i've checked out all the rest. Dr Confino totally and completely saved my severely deteriorating vision and gave me my life back !!!! he is extremely experienced , thorough, knowledgeable ,.... but he's also kind, patient, funny, helpful, and very available ! But what's more important than any of his numerous wonderful attributes is the fact that he gave me nearly perfect vision when 14 other doctors said it's "not going to happen". thank you dr confino. you are truly THE BEST! (ps.... i went to my former eye doctor and my general physician and told them to throw away all of the other names they gave me and to start giving out only your card!!! )

This doctor Jacobs treated my father. His bedside manors were atrocious - he was nasty,…read moreinconsiderate and unsympathetic. My father was elderly and somewhat confused during the visit. This doctor should not be allowed to treat Seniors!

This is my third time getting glasses at this location. On my first visit, no one offered to help,…read moreso I left. I visited a couple more times and had a much better experience. My questions were answered and someone took the time to explain lens options, which was very helpful! I like Warby Parker bc they have frame widths from extra narrow to wide. They're committed to your comfort and adjusted my new glasses multiple times and very patiently. 1 star for my first experience and 4 stars for subsequent visits. The glasses are reasonably priced and their transitional lenses are very good quality!

Post cataract surgery. Great prices, excellent quality, and quick delivery. Friendly staff. I'll be…read moreack to buy one more pair of long distance/nighttime driving(anti-glare needed) lenses. I was surprised their lense prices included anti-scratch and anti-glare features.

Expert help with glasses from female associate. She helped me find what I liked and looked good on…read moreme!

I saw Dr. Alboher back in November (I didn't think about writing a review until now) and had an…read moreabsolutely wonderful experience. Dr. Alboher is friendly, knowledgeable, and an expert in his craft. He performed IPL and meibomian gland probing on me, both of which have helped me immensely in my dry eye journey. His staff was also wonderful and welcoming. I highly recommend Dr. Alboher and plan on seeing him yearly for maintenance.

Processed a return of several frames at this LensCrafters location yesterday. The employee that…read morehandled the transaction was named Nelissa. I am very concerned for her well being. I think she may be ready to snap. LensCrafters- get Nelissa some help. She was so agitated and annoyed at what should have been a simple and routine process. Lots of heavy sighing. Aggressively slamming the glasses and cases on the table. Incredibly rude. Interrogating me on why I was returning the items. She was so very hostile and angry. Oh boy...She definitely wanted me to know she was not happy with me and wanted me to feel guilty for making a return, even though it was well within the company's return policy terms. Please get Nelissa the help she needs before it escalates. We don't want the term "going postal" to be replaced with "going LensCrafters". Nelissa- it's going to be ok. If LensCrafters doesn't help fix you, I can start a GoFundMe for your therapy. There are also support groups out there. Please reach out if you need.

My experience was wonderful. I went in with a little time to speak to someone and make a purchase…read more I conveyed that to Lou, one of the opticians, and I explained to him what I needed and how I wanted to pay. He understood my time crunch, what I needed to purchase, and he answered my questions regarding the glasses and my method of payment. He even explained to me their discount connected to my health insurance. It was great, no fuss no muss. This is my second time using this Lenscrafters and I strongly recommend using them for your glasses needs.

Bad hours - closed Thursdays and Sundays…read more Over-priced Employees not helpful Would have rather spent more money elsewhere because service was bad but ended up purchasing at Costco for less money and an exceptionally good shopping experience and would never recommend this Pearl Vision

At the Pearl Vision store on Rt 22 in Springfield I arrived with a frame so badly bent in a home…read moremishap that I thought it could not be fixed. Instead, an optometrist named Bill took a look, grabbed his tools, and in a couple of minutes handed back my glasses, good as new. When I asked him what I owed him, he said just thank me by coming back when you need your next pair! You know I will, and I would recommend that if you want to be treated with kindness, courtesy, respect, and professionalism, look up Bill at Pearl Vision, Rt 22, Springfield. You'll be glad you did.

Dr. Furlan is an outstanding doctor. He is fantastic with kids. Very calming demeanor. Make sure…read moreyou call in advance because he is a busy guy. I would highly recommend him.