Best experience I ever had and best thing I've ever done. My friend recommend me doc.Saimovici, but the moment you step in to the clinic you understand why. They treating you with biggest smile and are very helpful. I always had eye infection, and part of my job is having make up everyday, so doc.saimovici suggested that I would do PRK. I came couple of times to check my eyes and at the day of the surgery was so scared, I mean it's not everyday procedure. Doctor was so kind, making me relax and calm. At the end he got me even teddy bear to hold. Today was my last check up after half a year, have only once again admit it was the best thing I've ever done. I fixed my eyes and plus I got a great eye doctor who I would be seeing now all the time! read more

Liviu Saimovici, MD - And now with a perfect vision! - Ophthalmologists Near Me

I admit I made a mistake a couple years ago when I thought getting a Groupon for Lasik was a good idea. With the cost of the required follow-up visits, the price was about the same as anywhere else, but I had already bought the groupon and Dr. Saimovici seemed legit despite the obvious sneakiness. He convinced me that PRK was a better option for all people, and it didn't seem like I had much of an option or much of an argument as to why not, so I agreed. He said it hurt for some people, others not so much. The day of the surgery, he made me pretty uncomfortable. My husband was with me, and apparently he had told me to call him if the pain was unbearable, but then in private told my husband that I would definitely want to call him, but not to because the pain was normal. During the surgery I had to stare at a red light... I remember that my vision was so poor that even with the red light so close to me, it still just looked like a blur of red. I was so nervous. Afterwards Dr. Saimovici asked me if I took drugs. I made a little joke and said no, should I have? And he in all seriousness said absolutely not, but your eyes moved like a druggie. I don't take drugs -_- I was upset to be accused of taking drugs and even more terrified that my surgery had been messed up and he was trying to make an excuse for it. The pain I felt the few days after was THE WORST pain I have felt in my life. While my eyes were healing over, I had about 3 days of feeling like my eyes were consistently being scrubbed with sandpaper. The tiniest bit of light from when my husband would come into the bedroom to distribute the eye drops made me wish I was dead. I knew that despite good vision after about two weeks and total healing, I could never recommend this doctor or this type of procedure. I was also dealing with the fear that the surgery hadn't worked the entire two weeks when everything was blurry while my eyes healed. Now that my brother has just gotten PRK with a legitimate doctor, I realize that Dr. Saimovici never offered me contacts to wear after the surgery. My brother had the procedure done yesterday and is in almost no pain. I hadn't known that was an option or would be necessary from my research, and I just can't believe the pain I went through was so unnecessary. It seems evil now that I reflect back. My brother's doctor was completely shocked that I hadn't been given contacts to wear after the procedure. He told my brother he would be in unbearable pain without them. I always felt something was a little off with Dr. Saimovici, and even though I had to pre-pay for the follow up visits, I stopped going altogether and visited with a different doctor because he made me so uneasy. I now see how badly I was taken advantage of, and I also can't really understand why he didn't use contacts after my procedure. I'm grateful for good vision now, but as a person, I don't trust Dr. Saimovici's intentions and I would highly recommend finding a different doctor. read more

Bait and switch. Bought a "full" Lasik on Groupon for $1,995. Went for consultation, and after wasting an hour getting my eyes examined, the receptionist told me there's an additional $1,200 for 7 follow up visits that are required for all people getting Lasik. My Lasik is pretty much the most basic that is possible (low prescription, good cornea, etc.), so it wasn't due to any specific reasons due to me. I got a full refund from Groupon; don't fall for the trap. read more

Bye Bye Lip Lines! I was looking to make those lines above the lip appear smoother, and went to Dr Saimovic for a consultation. A friend of mine recommended his work, and when I got to his office, I was impressed at the wall of photos with clients he's treated, and their testimonies . I found Dr Saimovici to be very knowledgable, and was appreciative with how much time he spent with me discussing my options. I decided to let him do the lip filler procedure. It took about a half hour, and was not as painful as I thought it would be (the lip area is so sensitive)...Dr Saimovici said it would take a few days for the swelling to go down, and has me scheduled for a follow up appointment next week. It's been five days now, and I am completely jazzed at how GREAT my lips look! The deeper lines are so faint now, and the more superficial lines are gone. I mean GONE. I keep looking in the mirror because it's almost as if they were never there. How great is that? Having gone to other Doctors in the past for the same area, with no results...I had to write a review for Dr Saimovici. With his skill and precision, I would highly recommend his work. read more

I've been interested in LASIK surgery for a long time, but was nervous about it. I was terribly near-sighted for over 30 years and so I asked my eye doctor if I was a candidate. He checked the thickness of my corneas, which is imperative (if the cornea is too thin, you are not a good candidate). My eye doc said things looked good and so he recommended Dr. Saimovici. I had a consultation with Dr. Saimovici and he also checked my corneas and addressed any reservations I had. I spoke with his assistant, Christina, and her father, who is a pioneer of LASIK, had recommended Dr. Saimovici to do Christina's surgery, and that was a big selling point for me. So I took the plunge! I had surgery last week, and let me tell ya, I was nervous! Christina talked me through the entire process, and Dr. Saimovici checked my eyes one more time. Then his assistant, Katie, administered the numbing eye drops, and we were ready for surgery. Katie talked me through each "countdown" of the laser treatment and Dr. Saimovici made me feel safe and reassured. My first clear vision was of his smiling face. The next few hours were trippy. My eyes were tearing like crazy, which was good for healing, and I was immensely sensitive to any light. I preferred to be in the dark, because any light source was too intense, but I had heard this was common. I ended up sleeping. The next day I awoke and everything was crystal clear. I could see everything! Also,the light no longer bothered me. Everything was great! It's been 4 days since surgery and I'm still seeing better than I ever have! I can tell my eyes are still healing, and rest is important.There are a few adjustments as I'm learning to see in a whole new way. The medicated eye drops make things a little hazy but I realize the importance of keeping my eyes lubricated. I have a post op visit in a few days, and I am glad that this is part of his process, so I feel 100 percent satisfied with my experience. I heartily recommend Dr. Saimovici! read more

Dr. Saimovici and his team are great! I had PRK about 3 months ago. Dr. Saimovici was extremely comforting and helpful dealing with my multiple questions, concerns, and extreme nervous energy prior to the procedure. There was absolutely no doubt left in mind that Dr. Saimovici was the doctor that I wanted to perform my PRK. The procedure was exactly what he prepared me for - a piece of cake! I believe it took approximately 30 seconds in each eye. His team really preps you for everything that you could experience during the procedure and throughout the recovery. I was back at work in two days, with very little discomfort during recovery. My vision is currently 20/20 - how amazing is that! The office is clean, the staff is educated, well-trained, friendly, and professional. They were extremely punctual and always willing to listen and answer questions. read more

I was cost comparing and Dr. Saimovici was the most competitive on the market!! IT was $2999 and first year of post op and touch ups included. It is an amazing deal. Best in NYC by far. Best experience I ever had and best thing I've ever done. My Laser eye surgery was successful and now I have 20/20 vision. Today was my last check up after half a year, have only once again admit it was the best thing I've ever done. I fixed my eyes and plus I got a great eye doctor who I would be seeing now all the time! read more

I am a 27 year old who had struggled with poor vision since about third grade. I was always fearful to do this surgery however it was not bad at all. I actually asked "that's it?" when he was done. I now have perfect vision. This is one of the most amazing surgical procedures that you can have done and life without worrying about my vision is great. Dr. Saimovici and his staff are all very easy to deal with and make you feel very comfortable along the way. (which is important when you were as nervous as I was.) Overall, you really have nothing to worry about and if you are even thinking about doing it, stop thinking. It will be one of the best decisions for your life quality. Rami read more

Sooo...Main point of my story would and already have highly recommended Liviu Saimovici to all my friends and relative. Background...I had a prescription of -5.75 in both eyes. If you don't know what that means, it means when I woke up I had to wake up my bae to help me find my glasses (which annoyed him) or wore glasses (old pair) to look for my newish glass. Too lazy for contacts so it meant I had to wear glasses to look in the mirror less than a foot away. It meant if I didn't have glasses I would get headaches and when I saw other people I would see two black circles where their eyes should be (which is scary A.F.) cuz I couldn't see the whites of their eyes. I needed glasses to wear in the shower to shave my private area cuz I couldn't see if I got everything. TMI? Maybe, haha! The Decision...I decided that I would get my eyes done, and knew before hand through EXTENSIVE research that I wanted to go to LIVIU SAIMOVICI's office because he is the best of the best according to my research. *As a side note when looking up Dr.'s of any kind, but especially for Lasik procedures which helped my decision, look up the dr.'s name against any lawsuit against them whether due to malpractice or whatever and you will not see Dr. Liviu's name for this issue. He is a very patient Dr. and didn't pressure me into getting anything. From my initial FREE consultation he was fabulous. He understood that I wanted my procedure done a month and a half after the consultation to save up money for it and he was accepting of this. HE EVEN OFFERED TO HONOR A GROUPON THAT WAS GOING ON THAT I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THAT HE TOLD ME ABOUT!!! It was about half of what I thought I would have to pay and it was a blessing. I immediately knew I made the right choice with going with this Dr. I went through procedure 3 days later completely HEALED!! The Side effects... NO HALOS, NO misalignment, NO DRY EYES, NO SIDE EFFECTS..EXCEPT THE FACT THAT I CAN SEE AND DO NOT NEED GLASSES TO READ WHAT I AM WRITING RIGHT NOW. 20/20 is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am a real person with this real review that can post my receipt if needed. read more

After a friend's referral, I underwent PRK laser surgery with Dr. Saimovici. He was attentive and spent a lot time during preliminary visits discussing the process and options appropriate for my eyes. I've had consultations with other doctors who simply assess if I'm a candidate and ask if I'd like to move forward. However, Dr. S extensively explained the condition of my eyes (one eye has a more severe astigmatism) versus just rushing to determine if I qualify for the procedure and moving on. He offers a comfortable and personal environment that made all the difference when making the decision. Having expressed my apprehensions, Dr. S reassured me by addressing all of my concerns. He gave a professional opinion without pressuring me to move forward or disregarding and dismissing my nervousness. The office is bright and welcoming and the staff is extremely helpful and pleasant. In addition, I'd wait just a few minutes upon arriving to see the Dr. It's been over a month since my procedure and I've never seen better! I'm seeing better than 20/20 and Dr. S has said I may improve even further in the coming weeks. The biggest challenge in finding a doctor in NY was navigating the countless options. Dr. S was the only one I've met with that seemed to actually care about patients rather than just seeing them as another set of anonymous eyes on a long list of clients. read more

I don't typically spend the time on reviews, but my experience with Liviu was such a pleasure, I had to document it. After years of struggling with my vision and being restricted to glasses only, I decided to look into LASIK and eventually found Mr. Saimovici. My consult was thorough and his team was very insightful about the benefits/constraints of LASIK vs PRK. I chose PRK and am very happy I did it. Further, I never once felt pressured into a sales pitch in an effort to get more money out of me. The surgery was quick, painless and his team made me feel 100% comfortable at all times. My recovery was nearly painless, although PRK recovery is a bit longer than LASIK. After 4 days, my vision was crystal clear and now, 3 weeks after my surgery, I have 20/10 vision! My experience was nothing but exceptional and would recommend him to any family and friends looking into this surgery. And to the person that complained about the follow up package (unlimited number of follow up visits for one year, including corrective surgery at no extra cost if needed), they allow you to pay per visit for your follow up appts. They do NOT require you to purchase this package. Would you really trust your SIGHT to a doctor that would take your money and not insist on seeing you after your surgery? I sure wouldn't. That's why I'm glad I chose Saimovici and his team, they are diligent, precise and professional. read more

Weeks later, my eyesight has been steadily improving. Appointments every few weeks ensure that the corneal epithelium is healing properly; I was fortunate to have no complications of difficulties. Laser eye surgery generally induces some dryness and double vision, but these symptoms will recede with time. Preservative-free eyedrops will be critical for the first few months. But the process is straight forward and the payoff is incredible: I'm seeing 20/15 now and was able to get back to a few sports within 2 weeks of my procedure. read more

If you are looking for an honest, straight forward, no gimmicks and affordable Lasik surgeon.. then I strongly recommend Dr. Liviu Saimovici. The day of my free consultation the assistants and the Doctor/Surgeon himself took all necessary measurements and examinations, then made sure that I was thouroly and fully informed of what my options were and was given the best and safest recommendation based on my case. I was very comfortable with the consulation and decided to schedule my surgery. The day of my surgery all measurements were taken again to make sure for most accurate prescription for my procedure. I was then preped for surgery. The dr. And assistants walked through every step before and during procedure. I did not feel a thing. Overall I am fully satisfied.. 800 Second Avenue, Suite 900 New York, NY 10017 212-517-3937 read more

I had PRK surgery with Dr. Saimovici just over a month ago (Feb 2012). Dr Saimovici and his team were professional, helpful and very knowledgable. His office keeps timely appointments and his staff is very friendly. Dr. Saimovici was also able to accommodate my surgery with very short notice, for which I am very grateful. On the day of the surgery I felt very much at ease. Dr Saimovici and his staff talked me through the entire procedure, and I was relaxed knowing I was in very good care. The procedure itself was amazingly quick, a little prep time on each eye, but less than a minute for the actual laser treatment. Within a half hour of the surgery, I was able to put a pair of sunglasses on and head home. Dr Saimovici and his staff also took great care in letting me know what to expect as I recovered. Since I had the PRK surgery and not the LASIK, the recovery time was a bit longer, so the detailed explanation and after care instructions were so helpful. Overall, the experience couldn't have gone more smoothly. In the weeks just after the surgery, my vision got increasingly better and now it's excellent. When I went for my follow up, my vision was 20/15, I am very happy with the results. It's such a relief to not have to worry about glasses and contact lenses. I'm so glad I went through with this and would recommend Dr Saimovici to anyone considering a vision correction procedure. read more

I went to Dr. Saimovici a couple of weeks ago for botox injection. He was very patient while discussing my concerns about what I desire and would like to avoid. He has a great working knowledge of the face and muscles and how things work together. Two weeks later, I am thrilled with the results! read more

My visit to Dr. Saimovici was to have botox injections and the results are fantastic. I've been getting Botox for a few years now and have used several great doctors, though price sometimes makes me switch. He had a LifeBooker price and I decided to try him out. Very professional, opens the Botox in front of you, sterilizes the injection area (I actually had a doctor not do that). I ended up adding a second area while I was there, My first concern is that he specializes in Lasik surgery so why would he be good with Botox? My research discovered no reviews that were negative and thought if I don't have a good feeling when I arrive I will leave (I did that just 2 wks ago). 5 Stars to Dr. Saimovici. read more

Disclaimer: Be wary of other Lasik center reviews. Certain places compensate reviewers with discounts and gift giveaways; therefore biasing the reviews to all be 5 stars. I am writing this of my own volition without any compensation Background and Summary: I had Lasik about 6 weeks ago with Dr. Saimovici in his Manhattan office and am very happy with the results. Overall, I was a good candidate with a prescription of -5 and -3.25 with slight astigmatism, average corneal thickness and above average size pupils. I'm 24 and couldn't wear contacts comfortably for more than a few hours. The thought of not needing glasses as an athlete for (likely) the next 2 decades made it seem like a worthwhile investment. Why Dr. Saimovici: * He came reccomended by a coworker who had PRK with him 6 months prior * Dr. Saimovici is the only doctor you interact with from start to finish. He performs the consult and post-operative checkups himself. This clearly was not the case at other centers I visited who often pass you off to other less experienced staff for consults and checkups. I liked the idea of not having my proceedure being fragmented between multiple doctors/technicians. * The overall experience felt more like a doctor's office rather than a factory or business. His staff was friendly, accommodating, and communicative. * He is clearly experienced and successful * Specific to me: We both studied engineering, so he was willing and able to answer my technical questions * I spent a substantial amount of time deliberating and sifting through the reviews, FDA studies, technology, and science of the proceedure. Ultimately, I decided to have the proceedure and chose Dr. Saimovici for the reasons listed above. In essence, if I felt comfortable going through with it after all I learned, then you should too (assuming you're a good candidate). Surgery and Recovery Details * Had it on a Thursday afternoon. It was easier than getting a cavity filled, less than 15min. * Headache for about 30 min after * Went home and rested, vision cloudy but already better. I was sensitive to light and wore sunglasses indoors * Rested all day Friday at home. Had checkup on Friday, already 20/15. Mostly functional during the weekend, but wearing sunglasses indoors etc. I wasn't ready to stare at a computer screen for hours * I went back to work on Monday. Eyes definitely felt tired by the end of the day * I went skiing 1 week after the procedure and it was incredible without glasses * Ultimately about 2 weeks for the dry eyes and light sensitivity to go away * Still occasional dry eyes and some night-time glare, but nothing that makes me reconsider my decision or prevents me from driving. Update: I'm now 10 months out from undergoing Lasik and am still thrilled with my results. The only side effect I experience is a little more glare, most often around dusk. However, I still feel completely safe riding my bike and driving in those conditions. read more

I had my PRK surgery with Dr. Saimovici at the end of March. I did the unthinkable: I used a GROUPON for EYE SURGERY. But ya know what? I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I did my research and read the reviews. Dr. Saimovici and his staff were great! They answered all my questions about the procedure, discussed the risks and rewards of PRK vs. Lasik, and a month later: I have perfect 20/20 vision with no complications or side effects. Dr. Saimovici even gave me a coupon for the eye drops I needed after the surgery which saved me an extra $40 bucks or so, even with my insurance! For only $1995 plus about $75 in medications, I have broken free of my shackles of contacts and glasses for good. I found the office to be clean and friendly. It took a mere 26 seconds on each eye to erase 16 years of vision problems. If you are considering getting Lasik- GO. It will be the best decision you've made, and money well spent. And go to the best: Dr. Saimovici did a marvelous job and I had little discomfort. read more

Dr. Saimovici has been my doctor since I was 12 years old! He gave me my first pair of glasses & my first set of contacts. He has never disappointed me or my family. I never wait for long at my office visits and appts are met on time, his locations are convenient to any Manhattan local or someone working by the midtown area. After 20 years of being a loyal patient I finally took the plunge and did Lasik eye surgery which waent without a hitch..totally flawless!!! I now see 20/15! The best money I ever spent! Finally I decided to do Botox with my long time physician whom I have trusted with my SIGHT since I was a child ...nervous was I? yes?!!! but after I did it initially and a few days maybe a week passed by I saw how great I looked...totally natural and soft the aging lines were tamed yet I still had movement and I didnt look like a frozen popsicle..it was exactly what I was hoping it would be, there were no sales gimics no pressure to buy more treatments etc... actually he even tells u when u are going a big overboard which I can be prone to doing..lol..so far I have done it 3 times and I have no regrets!! only compliments from friends on how good I look. Dr. Saimovici will not dissapoint. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Saimovici and his team. Dr. Saimovici was the only doctor I interacted from the beginning to end. He was patient and responsible. He even called me personally during the holiday to check me up. His assistant Yeva is nice and passionate about what she does. She coordinates my appointment and makes sure everything goes smoothly. The surgery is the best investment in my life and I really appreciate what Dr Saimovici and his team did. Thank you so much. read more

I don't do reviews, but this one's a pleasure, particularly because I found this Lasik center on the Web. People differ, and My surgery didn't produce the immediate desired results. Dr. Saimovici stayed with it. Dozens of visits, a corrective do-over, all at no additional cost. My vision is now better than ever and best part is I can read without glasses too (I used to wear bifocals). He's a pro, he's patient, a gentleman . I'd recommend him in a NY minute. read more

I can see! If your looking to get LASIK this is the doctor you need to talk to. I got my lasik done about a year ago, and I recommended him to my sisters. They now have gotten their Lasik done by him. We all had great experience with him. read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Saimovici. I got my LASIK done in Oct & my vision has been steadily improving to 20/20. Both the Dr. & his staff was amazing through out every step of my procedure & was very flexible with getting the appointments. I am still putting the drops in everyday to avoid dryness and I haven't had any issues & I am still doing my follow up check ups. I can't wait for the summer as I love being in the water. The best part was that Dr. Saimovici was availble to answer any questions at anytime before & after my surgery. I would recommend Dr. Saimovici to anyone who is looking for quality eye care. read more

I am sorry to give Dr. S only two stars because he was very kind and I believe meant very well. I went to him for cosmetic purposes, not for my eyes. He is great at botox but he injected fillers around my mouth that made me look older than I did without them. read more

Absolutely love this doctor. He is a great man and very insightful. He is now doing SculpSure (25 min fat reducing procedure) and I have seen amazing results! Would definitely recommend him! read more

I was so tired of wearing glasses,especially when I go to the gym.And the contacts made,my eyes so dry,I couldn't wear them for more than half a day.I wanted to improve my vision long time ago,but couldn't afford it,because I was a student.After finishing college and getting a job,I finally decided to go for LASIK.I did some research and saw that Dr.Saimovici's practice had good reviews.I called them and spoke to Christina(she is a manager of the place who did LASIK there herself),so I had somebody who could speak from her own expertise.Christina explained everything to me,including the procedures(they perform both Lasik and PRK),the price,and financial options they were offering,and I decided to come for a free consultation.There was no waiting time,Christina met me and once again explained all the details.Immediately after that I was seen by Dr.Saimovici himself.He performed some tests and informed me that I qualified for both LASIK and PRK,so I just had to decide which one I would go for(There's plenty of Information about both procedures on their website).I chosed LASIK,because recovery time is shorter and healing is easier(Basically,you can go to work next day,and go to the gym after a week).They offer good financial options where you can break a payment into parts.So,I didn't want to wait anymore,and scheduled my surgery for the following week.On the day of the surgery I was met by Katie(doctor's assistant),she gave me a bunch of papers to sign(understandable,because it is a surgery and could cause side effects).After that I was taken to Dr.Saimovici to repeat the tests that we did on the day of consultation(5 min),and eventually,to the room where the surgery took place.I don't want to get into details about the surgery itself,because some people can get freaked out(I am a health professional,so I wasn't).I'll just say it wasn't painful at all.Katie was explaining every step during the procedure,she even did a countdown when the laser was working.The surgery took about 15 min and I could see clearly right away,even though my eyes were tearing a lot(a side effect of anesthetic drops).They warned me that the tearing should stop after 2-3 hours,and it did.I stayed in recovery for another 10 min and was checked by the doctor.The reminder of the evening was fine,I just had to rest and keep my eyes closed as long as possible.They give you plastic shades to wear at night,so you don't accidentally rub your eyes.I woke up the next morning with a fear that I forgot to take my contacts off.I could see so clearly.My eyes didn't tear anymore.It was just some blurry to see objects that were close(I had the same problem with contacts).But I knew it was temporarily,and the vision should level up within a couple of days.And it did!On this same day I went for a follow up by myself.I just had to wear sun glasses and put drops every 2 hours.The doctor examined my eyes.Everything was fine.My vision was 20/15.My next follow up was after a week,and then after 3 weeks.I went for it yesterday,and looks like everything is fine.They warned about side effects,such as dryness,but I don't experience much dryness(nothing comparing to wearing contacts).My next follow up is next month.It's great that they really take care of you not just during the surgery,but long after it.Dr.Saimovici is a very nice man,professional in his field.Both girls Christina and Katie are nice as well.I am really happy I did my LASIK there! read more