Central Parkway Eye-Care Center

Dr. Cunningham Sr. was the first African-American ophthalmologist in New Jersey, and he prided himself on delivering superior patient care with kindness. Dr. Cunningham moved his practice to East Orange in 1973 to partner with a group of Black physicians who built the "Blue Building" at 185 Central Avenue.

Central Parkway Eye Care Center has over 50 years of experience with diagnosing and treating patients with a variety of eye health conditions and disorders. Our doctors and staff are prepared to give you an accurate diagnosis and provide effective treatment for you or your loved one. We can provide services for patients age 10 and up.

Instead, contact our office at (973) 673-4620. After you submit your request, our appointment scheduler will respond within 48 hours. Established patients may log in to the patient portal to request appointments and update forms. Central Parkway Eye Care Center welcomes you to our practice.

Once you have made your initial appointment, you may preregister online by completing the interactive form(s) below, or you may download and print the form(s), fill them out, and bring them with you to your first visit.Completing the forms prior to your visit will help speed up the new patient registration process.

Cataracts tend to develop in people over the age of 55 and are widely known to be a symptom of aging. However, cataracts can develop as a result of an eye injury or disease, a family history of cataracts, smoking, or due to the use of certain medications. Our doctors may recommend lens replacement surgery for people who are significantly affected by cataracts.

Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness but continues to be a very misunderstood disease. Many people don't realize the severity of the condition or who can be affected by it.

Glaucoma can cause blindness if it is left untreated, and unfortunately, approximately 10% of people with glaucoma who receive proper treatment still experience some loss of vision.There is no cure (yet) for glaucoma, and lost vision cannot be regained. However, with medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision caused by the condition.