New York Ophthalmology: Welcome to Our Family
While we often discuss procedures and answer common eye care questions on this blog, we want to take a moment here to share our story as a practice: From how we began to what makes our patient care outstanding. At New York Ophthalmology, we are proud to provide those looking for an ophthalmologist in New York City…
4 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes
People who have diabetes, especially those who are recently diagnosed, may not be fully aware of how the disease can affect their eyes. Eye care is an extremely crucial part of managing diabetes. A number of specific conditions need to be monitored and treated by ophthalmologists who specialize in…
LASIK Eye Surgery: What to Expect Before, During, & After
There’s a reason LASIK is the most popular elective surgery in the world. When performed by a skilled ophthalmologist, this procedure can provide sharper, clearer vision without the hassle and expense of glasses or contact lenses…
Ask an Eye Doctor: How Do I Know if I Need Cataract Surgery?
Curious about cataract surgery? Our eye doctor team in Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Jackson Heights, and Brooklyn routinely performs the surgery to correct the cloudy, blurry, or double vision caused by this common condition. Each case…
We Want Your Feedback!
Choosing an optometrist or ophthalmologist in New York City is a significant decision, and we’d love to know what led you to New York Ophthalmology and what you thought of your experience. Below, we’ve drafted 10 questions that we’ll ask patients to ensure we continue providing the best patient experience possible. We encourage you to provide any…
6 Early Signs of Glaucoma & What to Do if You Spot Them
One of the best reasons for seeing an eye doctor for regular vision care exams is that certain eye diseases can be detected and treated early. That’s true for glaucoma, a progressive disease that can cause serious damage if left untreated. Visiting an…
Tips for Choosing a Qualified Ophthalmologist
Most men and women choose their primary care physicians and dentists before they’re sick or have cavities. But choosing an ophthalmologist isn’t really something people consider until they need treatment for an eye condition or need help for chronic issues, such as diabetic eye care. In NYC, our talented ophthalmologists…
Your First Visit
Visiting any doctor for the first time can be a bit unsettling because you don’t know what to expect. That’s why our entire staff greets patients visiting an eye doctor in NYC at New York Ophthalmology with genuine friendliness and warmth…
Discover Quality Ophthalmologists Near You
Vision care is something that many people often overlook when it comes to health care, especially if it’s difficult finding experienced and highly trained ophthalmologists near you. In NYC, our team proudly provides quality eye care to residents…
Welcome to Eye Care for You
Ever since Dr. Neil Patel established New York Ophthalmology in 2014, his unwavering vision to provide quality eye care in neighborhoods where it wasn’t available guided our practice. Residents looking for an ophthalmologist in NYC no longer had to travel for vision care treatment provided by experienced…