Island Eye Surgicenter is a state-of-the-art surgical center that offers surgical care and treatment of eye disorders exclusively. Performing approximately 14,000 procedures per year, Island Eye is recognized as one of the busiest and most respected eye surgery centers in the nation, and consistently remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and treatments.
Our eye surgeons regularly conduct research that makes the latest, most advanced technologies available to their colleagues and for Long Island patients. We routinely share our experience and technology with other surgeons who request to come and learn from us.
Our eye surgeons regularly conduct research that makes the latest, most advanced technologies available to their colleagues and for Long Island patients. We routinely share our experience and technology with other surgeons who request to come and learn from us.
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The contents of the Island Eye Surgicenter website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Island Eye Surgicenter website ("Content") are for informational purposes only.Reliance on any Content provided by the Island Eye Surgicenter website is solely at your own risk. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
As leaders in quality medical and surgical eye care, the entire staff of Island Eye Surgicenter believes that patients should receive the best care possible through a combination of competent medical professionals, a safe, comfortable environment and, most importantly, the latest, most innovative technologies.
Island Eye recognizes and respects that surgery is stressful for all involved. Please be aware that your surgeon is not the only surgeon operating at Island Eye Surgicenter on your surgery day. Therefore, you may see other patients being admitted for surgery before you or your family member - even if they arrived after you.
A cataract is clouding of the eye's natural crystalline lens that prevents light from properly focusing on the retina, thus resulting in distorted vision. Although cataracts may be caused by a number of factors, such as eye injury or certain drugs, most often cataracts develop and progress with age.
Custom cataract surgery is the same surgical procedure as advanced "no-stitch, " "micro-incision" cataract surgery. Just as in that procedure, the cataractuous lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
However, rather than implanting a standard monofocal IOL, which only corrects distance vision, during custom cataract surgery the surgeon inserts a premium IOL to provide patients with improved, clear vision at all distances.The goal of custom cataract surgery is to restore patients' clear vision while greatly reducing their dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
However, rather than implanting a standard monofocal IOL, which only corrects distance vision, during custom cataract surgery the surgeon inserts a premium IOL to provide patients with improved, clear vision at all distances.The goal of custom cataract surgery is to restore patients' clear vision while greatly reducing their dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
Reviews (17)
Ralph Herz
Jan 16, 2022
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I found the staff to be pleasant and fine.
I was told to come in at 2:30. Thankfully, the waiting room was relatively empty especially during Covid. I was brought into the pre surgical area about 2:45 and just sat there for quite some time. Finally brought into surgical room and waited at least 45 minutes for the Doctor to come in The surgery took about 15 minutes. Now I really don’t have any complaints , but I think a better idea is to have greater coordination with surgeon so patients don’t have to sit around anxiously waiting Overall my experience was okay. About 3 hrs. long
I was told to come in at 2:30. Thankfully, the waiting room was relatively empty especially during Covid. I was brought into the pre surgical area about 2:45 and just sat there for quite some time. Finally brought into surgical room and waited at least 45 minutes for the Doctor to come in The surgery took about 15 minutes. Now I really don’t have any complaints , but I think a better idea is to have greater coordination with surgeon so patients don’t have to sit around anxiously waiting Overall my experience was okay. About 3 hrs. long
Maria Stallings
Aug 17, 2021
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BEWARE -They do not let family members/escorts in the waiting room. And they do not tell you in advance! They claim due to covid but I am fully vaccinated but they make no exceptions. You must wait in your car outside in the parking lot for 5 hours or more because as you have read the other reviews they make you wait forever. (The waiting room was not full either). So make sure you are aware of this. There is nothing open at 6 am so bring a full charged phone or a long book while you wait uncomfortably in the car. The day I waited it was 95 degrees.
Mary Ann Hamrahi
Jun 13, 2021
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I had cataract surgery in May at this facility. I was very apprehensive about going there bc I read awful reviews about waiting for hours, very unfriendly, unprofessional staff members and overall not being treated or taken care of in a very good manner. I found this to be very far from the truth. Everything was very organized and moved along at a good pace. From start to finish I was.there for 2 hrs and 15 minutes. The staff was as friendly as a staff should be while performing their duties. They did their job.in a very professional manner. I had no negative issues with this surgical center. I
Monique Riviere
Apr 23, 2021
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I drove several hours from out of state to NY to accompany my mother to her surgery. She was told it would take 3-4 hours but she was confused as to why since the first eye was done a few months earlier and she’d returned home in under 2 hours.
Mom had booked the early morning appt since she was told to fast, so she figured she would do better first thing in the a.m.
We arrived about 30 minutes early to this appt. Since I could not come inside to wait, I sat outside in my car while Mom texted me that she was checked in immediately (yay) but then for an hour and a half after that, she was still
Mom had booked the early morning appt since she was told to fast, so she figured she would do better first thing in the a.m.
We arrived about 30 minutes early to this appt. Since I could not come inside to wait, I sat outside in my car while Mom texted me that she was checked in immediately (yay) but then for an hour and a half after that, she was still
Michele Galan
Feb 02, 2021
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My mother had an appointment here yesterday. She was given an early morning time and was told to arrive a little early. Well she sat there waiting for three hours and did not get her 5 minute eye surgery until after 1:00. She said the waiting room was filled with patients all angrily waiting. They were not given any type of explanation as to why they were so behind. She thinks the doctor didn’t actually arrive until after 11:00 bc she saw him walk in. How could you give so many patients appointment times and then completely disregard them after they sat waiting for hours, wearing masks bc of
Jonathan Funke
Oct 11, 2020
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Our excellent vitreoretinal surgeon, Jonathan Feistmann, chose Island Eye for emergency eye surgery on a family member when his primary affiliation, Mt. Sinai in Manhattan, was unable to accommodate us on short notice.
Both the facility and the staff were entirely professional. Like other reviewers, we experienced some delays; unlike others, we found communication to be good. In any case, I urge patients to consider that this is a surgical center, not a day spa. They are trying to preserve or restore your loved one's sight; an extra 60 minutes is a small price to pay.
Both the facility and the staff were entirely professional. Like other reviewers, we experienced some delays; unlike others, we found communication to be good. In any case, I urge patients to consider that this is a surgical center, not a day spa. They are trying to preserve or restore your loved one's sight; an extra 60 minutes is a small price to pay.
Beez Chirillo
Aug 28, 2020
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Jerry Levinbook
Sep 20, 2019
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I recently had cataract surgery on both eyes at Island Eye SurgiCenter. My experience with the surgeon, Dr. Jerry D'Aversa and the Center was extremely pleasant. The staff at the Center couldn't have been more helpful and comforting to my needs and the surgical outcome was excellent. Kudos to the Administrator and his team for their caring approach to my medical needs. I highly recommend this facility.
Fred H.
Mar 22, 2019
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I would like to thank the entire staff for all their assistance on Thursday March 20, 2019. I had my left eye Cataract replaced. The entire staff made my stay pleasant as could be. There is one person that I must thank for going out of her way and making me as calm as I could be. That person is Aileen. She was such a pleasure to talk to and listen to. She was with me the entire time and made sure I was okay. We talked about movies and such so as to relax me. You are truly lucky to have her as one of your staff members. I explained to her that I have terrible veins and she said don't worry
Deb N.
Oct 26, 2018
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I drove my wife to Island Eye for a surgical procedure with Dr. Wong. There is ample parking and the facility is brand new. The waiting room is very comfortable and the place is sparkling clean. We were greeted warmly by the staff when we entered and the nurses were professional and efficient in the registration process. The staff made my wife feel very comfortable. She was brought into the operating room on schedule and we were able to leave about two hours later. The nurses gave detailed discharge instructions and followed up later that day, as well as the next day. Overall, the facility is beautiful
Tricia F.
Aug 29, 2018
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Very impressed. I took my daughter today for surgery and from the moment we pulled into the parking lot until we left everyone was extremely professional and friendly. The facility is very clean and the process ran very smoothly. All of the staff and nurses were very effective in making my daughter feel comfortable and calm. One nurse by the name of Maura that saw my daughter after her procedure was an angel. She had such a gift with people and Maura discharged my daughter with very thorough aftercare instructions. For a stressful and unpleasant procedure I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Adam Freed
Jun 22, 2018
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Deborah K.
Jun 18, 2018
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Today I went to the Center as a post op patient. The Center NEVER called about a time frame to see the Dr i was coming into see. Then i arrived and the receptionist was CURT. Told me to take a seat and she would tell the nurse manager I was here . Well she sat there until the Nurse Manager came out to talk to her. I did hear her tell the N.M. that i was waiting. After about 1/2 I asked her if she could give me a time frame on the wait. Her answer was I told the N.M. she knows. THAT was NOT what I asked. She never gave me an answer. So I sat back down . My husband came in to ask how long ? I had
Keith Bresowsky
Nov 27, 2017
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This was a very good experience! Surgicenter was clean they were prompt and curtious! the results were beyond my expectations! I forgot what I was missing. The colors and brightness are amazing after looking out of a dirty windshield for years everything is crystal clear. Can't wait to have the other eye done!
Brendan N.
Jul 31, 2017
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This facility is as good as it gets. It is a beautiful building with a very comfortable (if not luxurious) waiting room, operating rooms, and recovery room. But more impressive than the physical features of the facility is the way it operates. Check-in was fast and efficient, staff members were kind, patient, and attentive to my needs, and the entire process of being there seemed to go smooth thanks to the professionalism of every person involved in my care. I will definitely be coming back here again should I need to. Top notch!
Debra F.
Apr 15, 2017
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The center is new and nicely set up. The waiting are is nice with free wifi although the receptionist was not able to tell me the password (she insisted you didn't need one but it was locked and you did need one). Paperwork process was smooth and efficient. However, after a while a nurse told me to leave everything with my family member and come with her. She rushed me into this holding area (pre-operating room area). This area had several patients and many workers (nurses I assume?). They all chatted constantly giving little attention to the patients. They joked, spoke of what they
Shirl V.
Mar 14, 2012
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