Took my son for his first eye exam, and we had a very pleasant experience at Eye Physicians of…read moreCentral Florida located in Maitland. We were referred to this office by our pediatrician, and I'll admit I was a little nervous since I didn't know what to expect. I wasn't sure how they conducted eye exams on kids under two, and I wasn't sure how my son would react. All the staff members we encountered were kind and clearly communicated the process & next steps. My son has a minor astigmatism in both eyes, so they ended up needing to dilate them first. You can tell their team is well versed in working with children and they had a friendly, calming presence. My son actually did so well and was relaxed the entire time. Didn't even shed a tear. He received the eyedrops with ease and then we had to wait about 20 minutes for his eyes to dilate before seeing the doctor. The test consists of a series of lights and he was actually pretty mesmerized. Ultimately, we left with good news that he won't be needing glasses right away, and we'll come back again in 6 months to see if there's been any improvement. The cost (even with insurance) was the major bummer. They can't tell you how much it's going to be upfront because it depends on what tests they end up needing to do. So $300 later, this was an expensive preventative measure.

If you've been afraid to get your cataracts removed, please don't be. I chose Dr Auerbach because…read morehe takes my insurance and was considerably less than another opthamologist. They have it down to a science, pre, during and post surgery. It's a lot to take in so make sure you read everything that is provided because it will really help you get prepared for what is about to happen. The appointments are generally very quick once you get in so make sure you have any questions ready to go. Also, realize the actual Maitland Surgery Center is separate from the eye dr's office so if you can't get through, call the main Advent Health line and ask to speak to the President because it took that for me to actually speak to a live person rather than have a loop of a recorded message when I was first inquiring about my surgery. The head of Advent Health must have called them and made them stop sending everyone to vm because that BS stopped after my call.:) Also, make sure your bills are accurate from Maitland Surgery Center because I was charged for something I did not have done and was able to get a refund once I realized that fact. It's a little tricky when dealing with the stress of surgery and bills, but stay on top of things because mistakes do happen. Otherwise, the actual surgery was like sitting in an assembly line waiting for the dr to come take care of you next. We were all lined up on guerneys with curtains between each patient and one by one disappeared.:) I did exactly what I was told with the eye drops and was shocked at how good my eyesight was when I had the first eye done. It was like I was seeing everything in high def the colors and shapes were so defined. It stayed that way for my 2nd eye as well! There was some blurriness and difficulty as my brain adjusted to the new sight, but now that I have my reading glasses everything is sharp up close and far away! I can drive at night with no problem again and my biggest pleasure is being able to read again. I highly recommend Dr Auerbach and his team. Ignore all the minor annoyances like waiting to be seen, old furniture etc. What really matters is whether or not the Dr will help you see properly again and that's the real reason you're going to see Dr Auerbach. And I am so grateful and happy that I have my eyesight back to normal I had to share.

The staff was friendly, knowledgeable And efficient. The doctor answered all of my many questions…read moreand was assuring about my issues. I received high quality exams and thorough results. I highly recommend Dr Andrew Aziz

I've gone to Dr Aziz for years, but the service continues to get worse. I was there two weeks ago…read more I commented to the technician that they didn't seem to have the same cleanliness measures that they use to have, She said that they wipe down the equipment. The next day I got a huge stye in my eye that still hasn't completely cleared two weeks later. But that's not the topping on the cake. My husband--who isn't very good about making appointments with Dr's until there is a need--got something in his eye that is causing him a lot of pain. He called and they turned him away, saying he hasn't been there in two years. I'm super tired about Dr's not caring about patients, but rather their own bottom line. So this office is another office that just plain doesn't care. Oh... but there is more. My mother had her cateracts done by Dr Aziz at least 10 years ago and still has trouble with her eyes, then my father's had his cateracts done by Dr Aziz and sees worse now than he did before the surgeries. I do not recommend this office or Doctor and I am super disappointed with the whole situation.

He charges $100 for a prescription which I don't think I ever paid before. I only paid my co-pay…read moreof $40.

Just wanted to write a quick review, something I usually do not do. After calling Dr.Cohn office…read moreand asking if he was excepting new patience the lady that answered said yes and was happy to let me know immediately that she's scheduling in May. She was a matter of fact about it with zero personality and or what I actually needed. Glad business is so strong for the practice, but I would get rid of the matter of fact attitude you have answering your phone. Sincerely, Mr. No one!!!

our regular eye doctors highly recommended Magruder's and Dr Shumski. There's a review on Yelp from…read moreAnonymous T., Orlando, Fl on Nov 7, 2024, says EXACTLY what I experienced with Magruder's. Excellent care from making the initial appointment to follow-up visit. I opted for the laser cataract removal and multifocal correction and I was able to do both eyes at the same time, which was fantastic! I could see clearly immediately!!! Everyone says, "why did I wait so long to have the surgery?" JUST DO IT!!! After my initial visit, I ran into a friend of mine, who was in the waiting area for a follow up appointment. She had her cataracts and lenses done and THAT eased my anxiety, I KNEW I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!! Thank you Dr. Shumski and Dr Calloway and ALL the staff, you're all GREAT! I can see clearly now, the clouds are gone......

How do say thank you to a group of professionals who take their time to make you feel so special…read moreduring a difficult and scary procedure. The care they took to answer all my questions and concerns and made the experience so memorable. Thank you all for making this journey and making my dreams come true. You are all the best! Mari

Dr Lugo is an excellent eye surgeon and human being! His expertise and caring manner made it easy…read morefor my son's transplant surgeries. He is an exceptional doctor.

i flew up to duke university medical center in durham, nc for…read moreas i was only 42 and cataracts were wrecking my life. it was there that the lead vision specialist referred me to dr. lugo in altamonte springs. that was some 24 yrs. ago. dr. lugo restored my vision completely and in my opinion there is no other eye surgeon who can match his skill, knowledge and ability. when i count my blessings, i count miguel lug, m.d.. twice.

Dr. Chriss is a skilled professional. She and her team have been taking care of my optical needs…read morefor years and have earned my confidence. Her friendly, talented, and efficient staff always make you feel welcome and appreciated, but most importantly provide effective examinations on their state-of-the-art equipment all right there in the office. Dr. Chriss has recently performed ReLACS surgery on my right eye and will be operating the same on my left eye in two days. I am completely satisfied and have every confidence in successful outcome. My sister has had successful cataract surgery from Dr. Chriss and shares the same confidence from her experience.

I found myself with conjunctivitis and I did not have an ophthalmologist. I did some research and…read morestarted making inquiries and I was able to get an immediate appointment with Chriss & Associates. They literally told me to hang up the phone and drive in. The wait was minimal and I was in and out of the office in less than an hour. Everyone form the front office to Dr. Chriss was helpful and understanding. I had to call to reschedule my follow up and again, it was no problem and I was able to get in a few days later. They also have an optical service in house so I have switched to their office instead of popping in to see whatever doctor happens to be at Lencrafters.

Incredibly slow and inefficient. The doctors are okay but the whole front desk and waiting area…read moreare very inefficient.

They charged me $100 for two tiny bottles of eye drops which I could've gotten from my own pharmacy…read morefor a LOT less money (they claimed it would cost me the same to get these drops on my own). When I tried to return the eye drops, they refused to give me a refund! So I got totally ripped off. DO NOT buy any pharmaceuticals directly from them - use your own prescription plan and your own pharmacy.

She is outstanding!! Patient friendly doctor, through and very knowledgeable on issues with the…read moreeyes. The best doctor ever.

Is it creepy that I consider my husband's ophthalmologist as a friend? I really like Dr Margaret…read morePoulos. First of all the lady knows her profession inside and out, but she treats you with kindness and respect. Everything I want in a friend. We have gone to Dr Poulos off an on as my husband's cataracts got worse and he recently had surgery to replace his eye lens. Dr Poulos consulted with us. She took the time to present the facts, help us decide and explain what would happen. Her staff is also efficient and caring. They work together like a team and the educate and prepare you for your procedure. They present you with a little kit and a folder with the exact instructions easily mapped out. Overall the kindness and caring I see in Dr Poulos is also reflected in her staff. They use the latest equipment to measure and gather the information for the procedure. They give you instructions written and verbal and call you before the appointment to make sure you understand exactly what to do. Our contact for surgery scheduling made it convenient and she was very nice as she worked to get both eyes completed before the holidays. The drops that you must buy for cataract surgery can be costly. Dr Poulos works with a pharmacy that delivers but more importantly they offer a really good discount. A co-worker went to a different doctor and paid $100 for each of 3 small bottles and my average for similar 3 bottles was $65 each. A significant savings and one I would not have known about except Dr Poulous negotiates to provide their patients an easy way to get the medication at a significant savings. The staff is really good about keeping the appointments on schedule with little to no waiting so they get you in and out. We saw another doctor before selecting Dr Poulos. They had us waiting for so long (in the waiting room and in the exam room) and when we did see the doctor we got a hard sell to upgrade out of pocket. I am so glad I checked with my friend on who she had used for her cataract procedure and was happy to get the referral to Dr. Margaret Poulos.

The entire team at this office is incredible. My son had very poor eyesight at a young age, and…read morethey took the extra time needed to get an accurate exam while making him feel completely loved throughout the process. Now that he's 5, they determined he needed contacts to help correct his vision -- and it's been the best thing for him. He sees so much better! I highly recommend them. :)

Went here for my first eye exam in many many years and the doctor and staff all made me feel very…read morecomfortable despite why not knowing what to expect. The technician who did the preliminary check-in (Tara?) was very friendly and made me feel at ease as we went through the routine tests. When Dr. Straughn came in she was very thorough in explaining my options and even gave me some things to think about in the future for sunglasses. When I sat after my exam with Frank to pick out my glasses he was very helpful in helping me make a selection that was not only comfortable but also afforable and looked good on my face. Emily was also great! I booked my appointment completely online and the entire process from start to finish was positive and couldn't have been any easier. There was ample parking behind the building, and the waiting room is separate from the show room which made the process of selecting frames stress free.