I had the responsibility of taking both of my parents for cataract surgery to two different doctors. The experiences were both unpleasant...long waits, multiple visits, impersonal treatment. I dreaded hearing that I needed the same surgery since I already dreaded the process.
My experience with Dr. Reign and the Bergan-Passaic Eye Surgery Center where the surgery was performed was totally different. First, i was a patient of another doctor in the practice who told me to make an appointment with Dr. Reing. I was nervous because I didn't know Dr. Reing personally at this point but he informed me that he performs 200 surgeries a year and has been doing so for over 20 years. My friends who go to other ophthalmologist in Wayne were also sent to Dr. Reing for their cataract surgeries. That left me feeling reassured about his competence .
I had two appointments for eye measurements before my surgery: one in Wayne and the other at the Eye Center. Neither required a wait. Dr. Reing's office has a professional, Trish, who just deals with surgical patients and keeps to her schedule. I left my visit with her with prescriptions, precise written directions, and a clear understanding of the lens choices I had. I also had my choice of surgery on a Monday morning or Thursday afternoon with the option of transportation being provided to the surgical center in FairLawn. At the Eye Center, I was also seen immediately. This was so different than waiting twice for 2 1/2 hours first with my mother and then with my father in West Orange
The night before my surgery, I was informed of the exact time of my pick up and reminded of the general surgical rules. I was picked up on time by a wonderful driver brought to the Eye Center where an experienced staff prepped me for the surgery, sat with me until my eye drops did their job, and kept my spirits high preventing any first time nervousness. I was told what was happening every step of the way by Dr. Reing and the staff. The operation itself was quick and absolutely painless. I left wearing sunglasses.
The next day, I saw Dr. Reing and then had another appointment 2 weeks later. At this appointment I was told that I could schedule my second surgery. This time I did not have to go for any measurements since the doctor and surgical center already had them...the second surgery was even easier.
The end result for me was that I could see immediately without the glasses that I had worn for 30 years. I had no complications and had the most positive medical experience of my life. I am forever grateful to Dr. Reing, his wonderful staff in Wayne and the fantastic team at the Bergen-Passaic Eye Center. I highly recommend them and would feel confident going to Dr. Reing and the Center if I ever had any other eye issues. read more