Your vision is critically important to you. Dr. Julia Katz and her staff are dedicated to providing you with the quality of care you expect in a major metropolitan city like New York, yet with a personal care and warmth not easily found. Julia Katz, MD is a board-certified attending physician in ophthalmology at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.
Dr. Katz completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She continued her training at Manhattan Eye & Ear by completing a fellowship in cataract and refractive surgery. Katz graduated from Yale University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in American History.
Dr. Katz completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. She continued her training at Manhattan Eye & Ear by completing a fellowship in cataract and refractive surgery. Katz graduated from Yale University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in American History.
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Regular eye examinations are invaluable in maintaining your eyes' health by both diagnosing and preventing disease as well as optimizing your visual potential. During your comprehensive eye evaluation, Dr. Katz will examine your eyes to detect diseases or other abnormalities that may not yet be causing symptoms.
Seeing your best is important to you, and it's just as important to Dr. Katz. She will take the necessary time to optimize your eyeglass prescription to suit all your visual needs. Katz also has extensive experience fitting and prescribing contact lenses for all types of prescriptions. If you've worn them for years but need updating or a change, or if wearing contact lenses is something you've considered but never tried, Dr.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens that blocks light rays from reaching the retina and results in a gradual blurring of vision. Cataracts may cause difficulty with vision at both distance and near, as well as problems with glare and halos around lights. Activities such as reading may become difficult, and driving - especially at night - could be hazardous.
The ideal surface of the cornea has a spherical curve, like the shape of a basketball, allowing light rays passing through it to bend toward its center and focus on one spot. Corneal astigmatism is when the corneal surface is shaped more like a football, with flatter and steeper curves. This common condition causes the light rays entering the eye to focus on more than one spot, causing a blur.
Cataract surgery can be considered when a cataract is affecting a person's quality of life and/or interfering with regular daily activities. Surgery involves removing the cloudy lens (cataract) and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. Katz most commonly performs the "No-Stitch" procedure, which requires no needles, sutures or patches.
Reviews (16)
John Small
Jan 06, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Katz' for the past 5 years.
She is an amazing ophthalmologist. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and sympathetic. Her office is immaculate and extremely well run by Vicky, her assistant, who is very efficient and kind.
I have worn glasses for many years and my eyes are very sensitive. Until I went to Dr. Katz, I couldn't let an opthamalogist or optometrist get physically close to my eyes. I would squint and blink and squirm, so only a limited number of eye tests could ever be administered until I went to Dr. Katz. She put me so much at ease that now I can have
She is an amazing ophthalmologist. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and sympathetic. Her office is immaculate and extremely well run by Vicky, her assistant, who is very efficient and kind.
I have worn glasses for many years and my eyes are very sensitive. Until I went to Dr. Katz, I couldn't let an opthamalogist or optometrist get physically close to my eyes. I would squint and blink and squirm, so only a limited number of eye tests could ever be administered until I went to Dr. Katz. She put me so much at ease that now I can have
Vance Wilson
Dec 16, 2021
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Dr. Katz is first-rate. She is highly knowledgable in the field. She explains the complications of the eye and its treatment clearly. She listens carefully. She exudes a genuine care for her patients and her desire to give them the bast treatment and ongoing care possible. I feel wonderfully taken care of.
Julia Rassmann
Dec 09, 2021
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Dan Liberatore
Nov 25, 2021
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Dr Katz is one of my favorite doctors. She is caring, thorough, warm and a pleasure to visit. She performed my cataract surgery, both eyes, and did a wonderful job! And she has found several conditions that required referral to well-respected specialists who undoubtedly saved my vision. Thanks, Dr.Katz!
Rabbi Dr. Jo David
Nov 23, 2021
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Dr. Katz has been my ophthalmologist for a number of years. She is a consummate professional who is warm and compassionate. The people who assist her in her practice and office are friendly, well-organized and caring. Booking an appointment is easy and everyone works hard to make sure that one doesn't have a long wait when arriving for one's appointment. You will be treated like a person, not a number. Six Stars.
Diana Calamari
Nov 18, 2021
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Nancy Deutsch
Nov 13, 2021
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Nicola Zelle
Nov 03, 2021
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Dr. Katz is an exceptional ophthalmologist and I would highly recommend her! She takes a whole-eye health approach and her communication is outstanding. She found a rare issue that if left untreated, could have left me blind in one eye! Her office and team (the lovely Vicky) works very well to get you in and out in a timely but thoughtful manner. Excellent!!
Sam C.
Aug 27, 2021
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I was so pleased with my choice to see Dr. Katz, after hearing about her from friends.
Dr, Katz was able to see me very promptly and the check-up was the most efficient and thorough one I've ever had. Her assistant, Vicki, did the initial exam, including expertly photographing the back of my eyes, and Dr. Katz performed the rest of the exam. Dr. Katz then thoroughly reviewed with me her findings and my options.
I have only positive things to say about my experience, including the beautiful artwork on the walls! As others have said, Dr. Katz and her staff are warm and caring, and provide
Dr, Katz was able to see me very promptly and the check-up was the most efficient and thorough one I've ever had. Her assistant, Vicki, did the initial exam, including expertly photographing the back of my eyes, and Dr. Katz performed the rest of the exam. Dr. Katz then thoroughly reviewed with me her findings and my options.
I have only positive things to say about my experience, including the beautiful artwork on the walls! As others have said, Dr. Katz and her staff are warm and caring, and provide
Sandra R.
Jan 09, 2018
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I have been a completely satisfied patient of Dr. Katz for more than 10 years. Dr. Katz and her assistant, Vicki are extremely professional, and caring of their patients. I feel cared for by both of them; all questions are answered, and referrals, if Dr. Katz feels they are needed, are prompt and courteous. Dr. Katz is devoted to her patients; and conducts testing with the latest equipment.
I have had two cataract operations with her, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. I am thrilled with the success.
I have highly recommended her to friends and neighbors. She is more
I have had two cataract operations with her, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. I am thrilled with the success.
I have highly recommended her to friends and neighbors. She is more
Carole K.
Feb 15, 2017
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Dr. katz is wonderful to deal with. she is caring, thorough, and will keep trying until she finds something that works. if she can't solve the problem to her satisfaction or is concerned about something outside her speciality, she will not hesitate to recommend you to another doctor of her choosing.
her staff is helpful & will always return a call for assistance.
her staff is helpful & will always return a call for assistance.
Jessica L.
Feb 06, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr Katz's for many years. I suffer from dry eye and she has treated me with with great expertise. Her exams are thorough and she is up to date on the latest treatments for dry eye. Her office staff are helpful and she always runs on time.
As an eye surgeon myself, I would only trust my own eyes to the very best. I highly recommend Dr Katz.
As an eye surgeon myself, I would only trust my own eyes to the very best. I highly recommend Dr Katz.
Richard H.
Dec 09, 2015
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I first saw Julia Katz in early 2015. I was recommended to her by my ophthalmologist who had moved his office out of Manhattan, where I live and work. My former ophthalmologist was caring, thorough, easily reachable via phone or text, and had performed surgery on my eyes a few years back.
I called Julia Katz's office on Wednesday, December 2, early morning, after my right eye was burning me for several days. I was told that she was not available, all booked up with patients, until January. I explained the situation, and was told she would call me back. She called me about 4:30PM that
I called Julia Katz's office on Wednesday, December 2, early morning, after my right eye was burning me for several days. I was told that she was not available, all booked up with patients, until January. I explained the situation, and was told she would call me back. She called me about 4:30PM that
Ana F.
Aug 22, 2014
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J. I.
Aug 28, 2013
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Stacey S.
Aug 10, 2011
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This woman is all about the cash...really unprofessional. I have been going to the ophthalmologist for years and get a complete exam for my $20 copay. This doctor charged me for 3 unnecessary tests to drive my bill up. In addition, she "requires" a refraction exam for an extra $90 even if you don't need or wear glasses! Bordering on malpractice in my book.
