I saw Dr. Donnenfeld to consult for refractive lens exchange. My research suggested that he is one of the world's leading experts and he didn't disappoint. I've not yet had the procedure but my consult was really good. One might expect that a Dr who sees as many patients as he does might not take time with every consult and I can't say that he does but he absolutely did for me. He answered all of my questions and remained to make sure I didn't have any additional questions before he left the room. read more

From start to finish quality of care in the office very professional pleasant to talk to explained everything in detail The surgery was so easy except for continuing eyedrops that are very necessary for healing I went for 20/100 to 20/20 I saw the results the next day Dr Donnefled said in would be life changing.It certainly was I don't need contacts any more I can see driving at night I can read signs at a distance I could not see before Thank you Dr Donnefled read more

Dr. Doonenfeld did my cataract surgery and was completely successful I can't believe how well I am seeing in such a short time.. I do not love going to drs. However his staff is just absolutely amazing from the minute you step into his office until you leave. They are the most polite and patient people I have ever dealt with in drs office. Dr. Doonenfeld you rstaff is the best and you also are the best very caring and welcoming and extremely patient dr. You should feel honored to have a staff that respects you so much. Thank you, L Mazz read more

I originally got my LASIK done with an organization for which Dr. Donnenfeld worked for. Due to covid, a lot of their sites closed down, including the location at which Dr. Donnenfeld worked. I needed to have an enhancement done but it was extremely difficult to get one done through the organization. I reached out to Dr. Donnenfeld and he was happy to honor the enhancement despite not working for the organization anymore. I was so grateful and happy with the outcome! He genuinely cares about his patients and wants you to be happy with your procedure. I highly recommend him and can see clearly now! read more

Very money hungry. He does eye operations not because they are necessary but for the money. I never needed a cataract surgery, he did it anyways. I had to pay extra money (more than $2000) because he said it was a better way and my insurance company did not cover that part. But still since the operation over a year ago I have been to doctor after doctor because my vision is worse than before the surgery. He put the wrong lens in my eye. And I suffer from many other issues because of the surgery. All because of money. Get other professional opinions before you go under his knife. He is the worst. read more

The reason he Eric Donnenfeld has more 5 star reviews then 1 star reviews are for 2 reasons : He Eric Donnenfeld hires a PR firm to control his ratings . And the second reason is , people that lost their vision in his hands , can't see at all or well enough to write such reviews . Some are also older and don't even know what yelp is . Your eyes are the most precious in your life . You lose your vision . Your life will never be the same again . He ,Eric Donnenfeld won't tell you about all the possible complications you can experience post op due to the pressure exerted on your eye . He Eric Donnenfeld will treat you just like another 1 star review AB wrote . Just Like AB wrote . Eric Donnenfeld will Ask what's your problem? Like you are now a problem..... He will never treat you the same After he took your vision. As long as everything is fine he Eric Donnenfeld is fine as well. Once you have a problem, You mine as well minimize your losses and start seeing a different Physician . Because he Eric Donnenfeld will troll you , deny anything is wrong , attempt to make you believe you are fine . In the mean time you will progressively lose your vision . He won't treat you because he will never admit fault . Be careful people . Don't be fooled by all the advertising. Pioneer stories ,and all the BS. He knows as well , and as much as the next guy . There are risks with every surgery .The key to a good Physician is Post OP care . Which you will not find with Eric Donnenfeld . Especially if something went wrong !!!!! Buyer beware !!!! You can't get new eyes once you lose them !!!! read more

This review is for a LASIK procedure I had performed yesterday on both eyes, at the Garden City location. I am a female in my late 20s, receiving my MD degree in 1 month as I am graduating from medical school in May 2016, and starting an orthopedic surgery residency in June 2016. My eyesight is certainly important to me as I will be starting a career as a doctor in surgery in a few short months. I am living in Boston and traveled to Long Island specifically to have LASIK performed by Dr. Donnenfeld, who also did my father's surgery 7 years ago, and my older brother's surgery 8 or 9 years ago. They both had excellent outcomes and have highly recommended Dr. Donnenfeld to me not only for the excellent outcomes, but because in their opinions, the service provided by both Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff was as good as it gets, and I agree wholeheartedly. I met Dr. Donnenfeld for my pre-operative visit a few months ago, and found him to be thorough, taking the time to review information even if his staff had already gone over it with me. He asked me multiple personal questions about myself to get to know me as a person and not just a patient. He even carried on conversations with my mother and father! He was respectful and professional, but also friendly - I found him to be very easy to talk to. He also performed a comprehensive examination and repeatedly asked me if I had any questions for him, which I think is an important (and often overlooked) quality in a physician. On the day of surgery yesterday, he reviewed information with me once again, and again asked if I had questions for him. I found him to be very diligent with asking me whether I had any questions (which I did, and he answered to my satisfaction). He also performed another examination. Importantly, he took time to calm my nerves about the procedure. During the actual procedure itself, Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff were amazing! They walked me through step-by-step what was happening, which did a lot for my nerves. The best thing was probably him and his staff counting down the number of seconds remaining - for example, during a particular part in which you feel a lot of pressure in your eye, which is somewhat uncomfortable, I was told "15 seconds left...10 seconds...5 seconds...all done". I had my post-operative appointment this morning, and (no surprise here) Dr. Donnenfeld continued to ask if I had questions, which I actually had, and these were also answered to my satisfaction. He also performed an exam to ensure the corneal flaps were positioned correctly. Oh, and I can see almost perfectly already (drove myself to my appointment this morning), so the procedure was a success! From beginning to end, my experience with Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff was 100% positive and even better than I could have imagined. He has now performed this procedure on myself, my brother, and my father - and we enthusiastically recommend him! For the record, there are about 20 5-star reviews in the "not currently recommended" section from patients of Dr. Donnenfeld, looks like they were all filtered on account of not having a Yelp presence (i.e. no Yelp friends, no other Yelp reviews, etc). For some reason, a 1-star review from a Yelper with 0 Yelp friends and a notable history of angry 1-star reviews (check their history) made it through to the Yelp sort, but I would trust the overwhelming number of 5-star reviews. read more

A life changing experience!!!! I put off lasik for so long because I was scared. All of the doctors and staff made me feel so comfortable, the whole office is so ward and friendly! The staff was knowledgeable, kind and fun!! The procedure was painless and sooo quick! My only regret is that I didn't do this 20 years ago!!! read more

I am a high risk candidate for eye surgery, and when I needed cataract surgery I was referred to Dr. Donnenfeld. I went from 20/60 to 20/20 with his laser cataract surgery and inserting a special lens. I have never seen so well; for the first time in my life I do not need glasses. Dr. Donnenfeld is actually the # 1 in the United States and has been recognized and praised as such. He performs very thorough examination , has a skilled and caring technical staff, explains the procedure and situation very clearly and suggests the best surgery for the maximal outcome. He is a ROCK STAR..second to none and is so well reputed by all. I feel lucky and blessed that I was referred to him by my own excellent top level ophthalmologist Dr. McDonald. I am literally in disbelief that for the first time in decades I am seeing so clearly and perfectly. On a scale of 1 - 10 in all areas he is off the charts with the highest ratings available.!! I wake up the last two weeks and pinch myself with the superior results. In less than 2 days I was seeing without issue . Bonnie Salkind, Great Neck, New York read more

Dr. Donnenfeld performed LASIK eye surgery on me approximately 2 years ago and I couldn't be happier. From minute one, his beautiful, clean office and welcoming, courteous staff leaves an impression. The free consultation and exam to determine if I was a LASIK candidate was excellent. Dr. Donnenfeld himself is incredibly nice, reassuring, and clearly an expert in his field (thousands and thousands of procedures completed). The surgery could not have gone better and my post-op care was impeccable. 2 years later, my eyes are amazing; I have no side effects and no issues, and my vision itself is even better than 20/20. No doubt, this is due to the expertise of Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff. I highly recommend him to anyone thinking about or going for LASIK. read more

Dr. Donnenfeld performed my LASIK surgery over a year ago and it really was life changing. I was VERY near-sighted and was always scared of getting LASIK, but I decided to go for it after I developed blepharitis and I could not wear my contacts anymore. Dr. Donnenfeld was great. He answered all of my questions (I probably did too much research beforehand and freaked myself out). The procedure took a matter of minutes, had perfect 20/20 visions afterwards, and over a year later, my vision is still fantastic. It was truly life changing. Thank you Dr. D! read more

Dr. Donnenfeld performed LASIK eye surgery on me approximately a month ago, and I could not be more thrilled with the results, or my experience with Dr. Donnefeld and his staff. From the first preoperative evaluation to the most recent post-op appointment, Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff were kind, courteous, and informative in every way imaginable. Leading into the actual procedure, I feel that there was no better way in which I could have been prepared, mentally or physically, for the operation. During the procedure itself, it became immensely clear that Dr. Donnenfeld's, and his staff's, reputation as leaders in the ophthalmic field is well earned, all the while maintaining a calm atmosphere that keeps the patient informed and prepared for every step in the process. Though Dr. Donnenfeld and his team make the procedure seem so easy, their ability to keep the patient composed and comfortable throughout what can be a daunting process is similarly unparalleled. Following the procedure, I have now gained 20/20, if not better, vision in both eyes after requiring prescription eye wear for effectively all of my life. I have had no side effects or, adverse reactions, in any form following the operation, and Dr. Donnenfeld's team has remained, throughout the post-operative schedule, as genuinely committed to my long-term eye health, and quality of life, as they were from day one of the process. Though the results of my experience speak volumes alone, the care, attentiveness, and expertise of Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff cannot be understated. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Donnenfeld as an eye care specialist and for those interested in LASIK and other corrective vision procedures. read more

PSA to anyone on the fence about doing LASIK, RUN don't walk and get it done with Dr.Donnenfeld. I got it done yesterday morning and I am feeling 100% amazing today and my eyes are not even red. I'm SHOOK. Like I've been crying from joy all day because I can see everything so perfectly and my eyes don't hurt, itch, NOTHINGGG. read more

Dr. Donnenfeld did my lasik surgery in 2001. I was a fan. Last month he performed cataract surgery on both eyes. He placed the wrong lens in my left eye. Had I not been proactive DURING my procedure on the right eye, I stopped him from putting the same diopter as the left, I would have bad vision in both eyes today. Post op I had debilitating astigmatism, literally seeing double. Two weeks after the procedure on the right eye he made cuts in my cornea which did result in significant improvement. My issues with this surgeon are not about the outcome per se although it is a shame that my vision has to be so poor in one eye when it could and should have been better. My issue is with his response to his mistake. His motto is definitely that the best defense is to practice aggressive offense. His ego is beyond huge. I think that because he is used to so much success that when he does have a less than ideal outcome and a patient who might be upset, disappointed, or questioning he literally becomes enraged. His answers to any questions about what he says, no matter how quietly or politely phrased resulted, at least in my case, in an attack on me personally. He actually explained why he doesn't like me, used the words 'what's wrong with you' and similar language. These are my eyes, this is my vision. I'm sitting in an exam room, my eyes hurt, my left eye is practically useless, I'm understandably less than elated and his response is to tell me what's wrong with me? I'm telling you- it was horrendous. I don't know what to say to you if you are considering him. He does more of these types of surgeries than anyone, he has good skill and success in a lot of instances. Any surgical procedure is risky and things can go wrong. My feeling is that the true measure of a great physician is how they handle those situations. Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff fall very short. read more

Was always interested in getting LASIK done since I've been wearing glasses since the 9th grade! I only went after a nurse friend recommended Dr. D. He was very professional and calmed my nerves before, during and after the procedure. High recommend him to my friends and family! read more

I had my lasik done by Dr. Donnenfeld and it was probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. Not only was the whole process smooth, Dr. Donnenfeld and his staff took incredible care of me from pre-op to post-op. The results are life changing in being able to see as soon as I open my eyes in the morning and no longer relying on glasses and contacts. I had the unfortunate experience of a best friend tragically passing away 2 days after my surgery so I was in tears morning through night. Dr. Donnenfeld personally called me several times to make sure I was ok- that my eyes were healing well despite all the crying and to offer sympathy due to losing my friend. This practice is picture perfect in white glove customer service- I would highly recommend getting your consult here so you can see how the magic happens as well! read more

I was recommended to Dr.Donnenfeld two years ago. I had cataract surgery two days after I had 2020 vision. I would highly recommend him. He explained to me the procedure and made me feel very comfortable. His staff is excellent. I have been wearing glasses since I was a young boy. It's so great to not have to wear glasses anymore thank you Dr. Donnenfeld for everything. read more

Dr. Donnenfeld performed lasik on me 15 years ago, and my vision is still fantastic. Best thing I ever did! Hope he never retires.

I was shot in the eye with a bottle rocket a few years ago when I lived in Illinois. I saw the best doctor I could find, the chief of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University. So when I moved to NYC and was finally ready to try lasik as a way to fix my continuing vision problems, I asked my previous awesome doctor to recommend the best in NYC. She pointed me to Dr. Donnenfeld and I'm so happy I went to see him. As an ophthalmologist he did a few other procedures on me before the lasik because of residual complications from the injury. He always explained exactly what he wanted to do and why and then made sure I was comfortable before moving forward. Then when it came time for the lasik he was again wonderful. I could list off all his fancy equipment and how he has performed lasik on more eye doctors than anyone else in the NYC area, but you can read that one his webpage. I'll just say, he was recommended by a great doctor, he always made me comfortable, and the results have been great so far. read more

I have been wearing glasses since the age of 7. My vision deteriorated over the years and my vision was -650 in the left eye and -550 in the right. I wore contact lenses for many years but developed infections frequently after wearing them for over 20 years. I contemplated having PRK and Lasik for years and finally felt ready last year. I had my Lasik Intralase done on black friday. I worried about all the possible complications but Dr. Donnenfeld was highly recommended by a friend. I was told that I was not a good candidate for Lasik in the past due to my steep cornea but with Intralase the steepness of the cornea was not a factor. Dr. Donnenfeld reassured me that the odds were in my favor even though there were no guarantees. The surgery was quick. The next day, I was able to drive to my follow up appointment alone and my vision was 20/20 with both eyes. To me, being able to see my TV and alarm clock in the AM was priceless. The surgery is worth every penny and would do it again. Thanks TLC and Dr. Donnenfeld for giving back to me the gift of sight. read more

Dr. Donnenfeld and everyone at the TLC laser eye center in Garden City is amazing. Everyone is very nice and care about your eyes. If you're not qualified for any type of surgery, they'll tell you not to do it. They don't just want your money. They want you to be well and happy with the results. I got my LASIK done on June 10th, 2011. I was nervous and scared but that's normal. They gave me a valium but I don't think that did anything for me. They instructed me how to take care of my eyes before and after the procedure. The actual surgery was probably 15-20 minutes max, but it felt like forever. After the surgery, you can see but everything is blurry. I just went home, ate, put in some eye drops, and went to sleep. The next morning, I could see. Some things were blurry but that's normal. As days went by, the vision got better. I don't experience any problems with my vision. Today, I went for my 1 week check-up and they said my eyes were doing well and that my vision is 20/20. They also said that the fuzziness/blurriness that I still have in my left eye (the less dominant eye) will get better with time. Overall, TLC laser eye center is great and I would recommend this to anyone reading this right now. read more

I was referred to Dr Donnenfeld by no less than 3 other opthalmologists who said he was the best for cataracts...and he was !!. I am an orthodontist who obviously needs my eyes to practice. I had a detached retina the year before and now required cataract surgery. Because I had a vitrectomy it is a riskier procedure than normal. Dr Donnenfeld made me feel at ease at the initial consult and spent time discussing the best strength for my new lens taking into account my profession. The procedure went perfectly with zero pain and I was back to work the next day. The surgery center where it was performed was outstanding as well. read more

I had cataract surgery on May 16th, going back May 30th for the other eye. Life changing with just one eye. Dr Donnenfeld is amazing and so is his staff. I am so grateful to my friend Donna who referred me to him. read more

Incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and personal. I have been a patient for seven years and have had nothing but positive experiences with Dr. Donnenfeld. read more