Stahl Eyecare Experts

I got my LASIK done yesterday from Dr. Werner and I’m THRILLED with the results.
I had did my fair share of research and went for 3 consults with other doctors before choosing Stahl. From the moment I walked into the offices I felt comfortable, the entire staff was friendly and courteous. There were some reviews here stating they say it’s a free consult but then charge $ 100; they explained and ASKED whether I wanted to proceed with the measurements which would be $ 100 towards the LASIK fee. I opted OUT of it until I knew I was going to go with Stahl, therefore the consult was free. Once I decided to go with Stahl the measurements were $ 100 but like I said before, that was taken off of the total fee for the LASIK.
When I met Dr. Werner I felt comfortable immediately; he’s confident, smart, personable, and funny. I decided after meeting with him that I was comfortable going with him and Stahl for LASIK. I’m thrilled I made that decision. Today I went for my follow up and i’m seeing BETTER than ²⁰⁄₂₀! The day of the procedure I didn’t even need a Valium because I felt that comfortable with everyone there. I would recommend Stahl and Dr. Werner to everyone and anyone!

The optical department in Stahl is the best. Jessica and Vanella are courteous, professional and knowledgeable all the time. I have used many different optical places in my life. The only reason I go to Stahl optical is because of Jessica and Vanella. They are outstanding and they always get it right.

I went for Lasik in December with Dr. Hufnagel. I was able to get a consultation within a day of the first phone call and had my surgery booked for the following week. The staff is extremely helpful and make the whole process very easy. The procedure was quick and easy. I highly recommend if you are considering Lasik.

Best eye care specialists I’ve experienced. I received the prk corrective laser surgery from dr huffnagel and he was truly the best. The staff is friendly and are there to make the whole experience as comfortable as possible ! Couldn’t give stahl anything lower than 5 stars !

We were referred to this location by our primary care physician whom my wife and I just love. She is caring and attentive which is the exact opposite of our experience here. Right from the start, as I walked in to find my wife (whom entered before me for her appointment), I felt one of the staff members STARING at me. Being African American in a society that still has not dealt with it’s race issues, I’m used to this, but the persistence was upsetting. When my wife was called, we were greeted by a fellow African American nurse who was quite pleasant and friendly. She went through all the details we needed to go through (we thought) and she left the room. Both of us felt comfortable being there as everything seemed quite normal. Another young lady came in and began to bark orders at my wife (she was dilating her eyes). Very annoyed by her behavior, I made a comment to my wife with the intent that this abusive individual heard it. After I did this, she calmed down a bit, especially since she saw me take my phone out and start taking pictures. What was even more disturbing is the questionnaire we were handed to fill out STARTED with asking a question about our race. I find that odd.
After this abusive individual left, I found out where she got her abusive tendencies from: the doctor who barked commands at my wife as well. No bedside manner, no conversation, just barking. What made things interesting to me is that he had a thick German accent. The combination of his attitude and that accent reminded me of images from WWII films.
When we finished working with this «man», we went to the counter to pay the co-​pay and was treated to ANOTHER unfriendly individual who’s only comments were demands for certain things from us.
We must stop patronizing such places. When we do go to these places, it empowers them to continue this bad behavior. Lack of dollars will teach them respect. Due to the nature of my wife’s treatment, we must return once more, however this will be the last time we will be going here. I strongly advise leaving this place alone and telling your friends to do the same.

RIPOFF: I just got back from my «free» Consultation with Doctor Marc Werner. When it was all done, they told me that would be $ 100 for the visit. WHAT?! I wish I had read the other reviews before I went there; it seems as though I’m not the first person to fall for this hustle. And on top of that, they put drops in my eyes that dilated them. That would have been fine if they had told me to make sure someone drives me to the appointment; I almost got in 2 accidents because of my blurred vision.
You should go check them out yourself, but like any medical procedure, get a 2^nd and 3^rd opinion. For me, my gut tells me to stay away from them. If a doctor would send a patient into a car with blurred vision and charge $ 100 for a FREE Consultation, I question their commitment to serving people. I’m sure they started out caring and committed to serving, but over the years, when you spend so much money on overhead (buildings, websites, staff, fancy brochures, etc) I guess you forget what made you successful and you start to focus on the money, and then nickel and dime people.
And a final proof will be how they handle this review. Good solid companies would read this and try to correct the mistake. If you don’t see a reply from them on my review, that will proof my point.

I had PRK 10 years ago at Stahl Eye and the last could of years I’ve noticed my vision has deteriorated. I’ve been to other optometrist since my surgery and they recommended low grade prescription glasses so I listened. I went back to Stahl today with the intention of getting examined for a PRK touch up and I expressed that to Dr. Hufnagel… he performed my initial surgery. I went through about 6 various tests and it turned out I suffer from severely dry eyes which effects my vision. I will be undergoing a 4 month daily eye drop treatment. Dr. Hufnagel told me that the doctors who prescribed me the glasses misdiagnosed me. I wish I would’ve gone back to him earlier, but now I’ve become a loyal patient. I applaud his integrity, honesty and am grateful he actually resolved my problem and did not squander my money. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I had Lasik back in 2009 here by Dr. Hufnagel. It was a wonderful experience. I was recommended by a friend who found the office and procedure to be great. I found the office staff to be knowledgeable and friendly. This office also opened my eyes to Care Credit, which allowed me to finance the part of the procedure that wasn’t covered by my insurance. After a consultation with Dr. Hufnagel I scheduled my procedure for a few weeks later. The day of I came in and was given a sedative after signing paperwork. Within about 10 – 20 minutes (sorry I can’t remember) I was taken in and the procedure itself lasted about 10 minutes. My mother even watched it on the television outside the procedure room because she’s a creep. It was painless and I didn’t have any side effects. My eyes were sensitive to lights for about a day, but you go home and sleep it off so it doesn’t matter. I had some prescription drops that were being put in my eyes a few times a day and I felt better in no time. The craziest part was you could see immediately after the procedure. You could clearly see how your vision had been improved. It was insane. I found Dr. Hufnagel to be one of the best in the business and have since recommended many people to him. The office is super easy to get to, it’s right off the Meadowbrook Parkway behind Nassau Community College. If you’re considering it, go in for a consult. It was the best decision I ever made.

This has been a year of actually doing all the things I have been procrastinating and laser vision correction was one of them. I booked a consultation knowing that I was going to go ahead with the procedure so I opted to do the $ 100 full consultation with measurements. This consultation fee goes towards your price of surgery and I suppose they have to charge for it to avoid people going in getting measured (which is time consuming) and not following through. The cost also includes the year of follow up visits you are required to go in for.
Once I decided to book with Dr. Werner I felt kinda swept away into it since you go from just a consult to having the procedure and first few follow up appointments as well as a commitment to paying a few thousand dollars all in about 10 min. But for me it was probably better that way to make sure I went through with it.
On procedure day I am completely terrified. I go in for final measurements and apparently I am 1 of 50 people who has a problem with them. They need to put drops in my eyes to make the last measurement possible making the procedure impossible to do that day. So I rebook for 2 days later.
Procedure day take 2! I am again completely terrified. They take me to the procedure room and give me a stuffed hippo to hold onto. Once they start every little step is explained to me as its happening and the anxiety fades away as the procedure continues. My mom got to watch on a TV screen outside the room and she even took a video of it for me to watch once I was done. There was zero pain or discomfort during the procedure and I was also okay afterwards aside from being a little tired (probably from stressing myself out) and having a bit of a headache. The next day at my follow up I read ²⁰⁄₂₀ with using both eyes.
I’m now about a month out from my surgery date and my right eye is 100%. My left eye is still a bit off but I’ve been told that’s normal and I need to give it some time. Night driving is a bit annoying but definitely getting better over time.
This was LIFE CHANGING and I’m so happy I finally had it done. Going from –6.25 in one eye and –5.50 in the other to being able to actually function with no glasses or contacts is amazing after all the years I went with them. My brother even made an appointment with Dr. Werner for a consult a few days after my surgery and followed through with his procedure about a week and a half later, also with great results.

Employees need to learn the procedures to give correct information. I’ve been sitting in the waiting room for over 2 hours. We were told on Thursday evening my mom was second in line for her procedure today and needed to be at the center by 7am. It’s now after 9 and has not even been called to sign her consent. After speaking with the woman at the front desk we find out she is 5^th and she advised the office had no right to tell us we were second since they are not aware of the case order. Her case was to be at 8:45. Well since it’s now after 9 I guess she doesn’t know what she’s talking about either. Very poor customer service. Finally called in at 10:18 !

Normal Stahl, MD FACS was an innovative ophthalmologist, a pioneer in cataract surgery, patient volume and customer service. Dr. Stahl would arrange to pick up patients from Brooklyn and Queens by bus to bring them out to Manhasset or President Street in Brooklyn for their cataract procedures. He made it a win-​win for patients and practitioner; since he was a shabbos-​observant Jew, he worked on late and on Sundays. The more procedures he did, the better and faster he got.
Doctors Chang, Hufnagel, et al continue the Stahl legacy at Stahl Eye Center in Garden City. They bring you out to the Garden City office from NYC in a shuttle van for your LASIK procedure and drive you home, at no extra charge. Just ask ahead of time.
To me, there is no reason to consider other LASIK providers. Dr Ben Chang trained at Wills Eye Center in Philly and Manhattan Eye and Ear, so you get access to one of the best trained eye surgeons in the US for no extra charge. Dr. Chang is focused and busy, but most surgeons are. He will shake your hand and greet you warmly. Most notably, Dr. Chang is personable and supportive, especially when discussing surgical expectations & outcomes. He’s the right guy for the job of preserving your vision.
In general, the computers do the LASIK mapping and programmed work, and they are amazingly precise. Like the comic said, eye surgery is not something you necessarily want to pay the lowest price for ! Therefore, I avoided the high-​volume centers with promotional pricing. Stahl Eye represents great value to me, since they own their lasers, and don’t have to pay a ‘use fee’ for each procedure. Everything is included.
The plain truth is, LASIK is paid out of pocket, elective surgery, so sometimes you need to be sold. Is there anxiety? Sure, nearly all unfounded. Stahl has a trained and experienced team. Leaving your glasses in the Lions Club donation box after surgery is a great experience, and your first post-​op day and night are the only mild hassle. Then, no more foggy glasses in Winter, no more $ 400 Rx sunglasses in Summer, no contact lens drama. Freedom !
If you are in a reasonable range of myopia (like me, –5.25 and mild astigmatism) you can get «custom» LASIK for a reasonable price with a great outcome. You’ll need three days off from work or reading after LASIK, by the way. You will thank yourself for deciding to go for it !

After going for a Lasik Consultation at another practice, I went for a free lasik consultation at Stahl for another opinion and to see which practice I felt more comfortable with.
Stahl Laser felt more like a lasik factory. Their free consultation doesn’t include all eye measurements (for $ 100 and committing to Stahl, they do a follow up appointment for the rest of the measurements)
Once the preliminary pictures of my eyes were taken, they had me watch a dvd about the lasik procedure. When the Dr finally came into the room, he explained lasik and possible risks, side effects etc… The Dr didn’t even look at my eyes.
How could I feel confidence in a Dr that didn’t even take the time to look at my eyes? I felt like a number, not an individual.
I’ve booked my Lasik procedure with Kelly Laser Center… also in Garden City. Dr Kelly took the time and showed interest in my eyes.

I had laser surgery here 14 years ago. Went great, still have ²⁰⁄₂₀ ²⁰⁄₃₀ depending on the day. I am 50 and it has been 14 years. Recently saw 2 doctors alot closer to me because I am very sensitive to changes in my vision. The first two didn’t hesitate and were willing to do laser surgery the following week. Since i didn’t feel comfortable I decided to make the trek to see Dr. Hufnagle.
All i can say is he didn’t recommend surgery based on my slight prescription change. I wont bore you with the details but he is a very thorough Dr. and will not put money before your eye health. I would recommend him to anyone.

I liked the doctor (dr.chang). I liked the nurse/​assistant. But the sales team seemed sleazy. I felt like I was talking to a bad used car salesperson when I spoke to sales rep. I would consider this place if not for them. But right now I’m checking other places before I get my lasik/​prk done.

I came in for a LASIK consultation and was impressed with the service, although I felt like I was in a factory after seeing 3 different people, watching a sales video (they literally make you sit at a computer and watch a recorded sales pitch). Afterwards, they told me that LASIK usually costs $ 5,000 but for me they would lower it to $ 3,900. Yeah, I realize this sounds shady.
Afterwards, I booked a follow-​up dilation/​pre-​op appt. It turns out that they billed me for what should have been my FREE consultation, because I needed a second appointment to have a full pre-​op appointment. It was a $ 250 unnecessary charge, and it gives me the feeling that their swindling back-​office will come back to haunt me if something goes wrong in the actual surgery.
I’m switching to a different– legitimate– doctor, who has provided me a free consultation and, although the actual surgery is more expensive, I feel much more confident with. Eyes are important, and Dr. Hufnagel’s practice seems super shady.

I had my LASIK surgery a little over a year ago. Best decision I ever made. The whole process was smooth and everyone at Stahl was great. I definitely recommend the procedure to anyone!

I was contemplating getting LASIK for years before I actually made the decision to go ahead and get it! I was so glad I did! Stahl offered me TWO years of no interest financing on the surgery which was an added bonus for me and helped me make my decision on where to get the surgery done.
All of the staff was very helpful from the beginning to the end of the process and the surgery itself was painless and I was back to work the very next day! This was the best investment I’ve ever made. It has been two years since my surgery and I have had no complications!

Stahl provided me with great results, affordability, and care.
Initially, I checked out Manhattan Lasik Center because my mom got her LASIK surgery done there. When I arrived at MLC, the sales guy tried to pitch me that the best price he can offer me is $ 4500 because LASIK typically costs $ 6−7k. When I told him that my mom got it for less having it done here, he still refused to lower the price. His reasons being that my vision is poor (–6.75) with astigmatism, but then I went on and told him that my mom, who had poor vision (–9) with heavy astigmatism, still got it for cheaper. He apologized and told me there’s nothing he can do and that I cannot find anywhere else that would be less than what he’s offering me now. (Three weeks after seeing him, a lady calls me from MLC and tells me that if I find a quote lower than MLC, she will give me $ 100 less if i provide proof) [no thx!]
A week after seeing MLC, I started checking out more places online and stumbled upon Stahl. When I first Unilocaled it, I was slightly hesitant because they only had 2.5stars for their rating, but when I read the reviews, they were mainly based on optical prescriptions and office experiences, rather than on the intralase LASIK procedure itself. So I decided to give this place a chance and I was very impressed. When I emailed Stahl with questions on the procedure/​pricing/​time-​frame/​etc., they got back to me very quickly with all the details and also provided me with a quote that was very reasonable. In addition, I was able to finance it with 2yrs/​no interest.
When I was told that people with astigmatism would have a difficult time achieving ²⁰⁄₂₀ results, I was a bit nervous. They ensured me that if I didn’t have ²⁰⁄₂₀ or better for at least a year, I would be refunded completely. WOW! If they can guarantee me that, then why not give it a shot? Overall the whole procedure went well. I can’t say that the process was completely painless though. I can go into more details if you send me a message. After the surgery, my eyes were extremely sensitive to light for the first few days. Driving at night took a while to get used to too.
Fast forward two years, I can still see ²⁰⁄₂₀ despite having astigmatism and nearly –7.0 vision. I definitely recommend this place and procedure to anyone! LIFE-​CHANGING EXPERIENCE!!!

I’ve been coming to Stahl since I had my lasik surgery back in 2000. At the time, it was the best money I had ever spent. I got my vision (²⁰⁄₂₀₀ each eye and astigmatism) to ²⁰⁄₂₀ and ²⁰⁄₁₅ thanks to Dr. Hufnagel. I come back every year for a check up and now I bring my young daughter and they take my insurance and my flexible spending credit card. I enjoy coming to the L.I. location. It’s a lovely, clean, professional environment and the doctor is pleasant with me and more so with my kid. They have a nice selection of eye wear and decent prices. Everyone here is helpful and polite. I always recommend the surgery and Stahl.

Seven years ago, I received Lasik corrective eye surgery for my very poor vision. My doctor was Dr. Hufnagel.
I know it has been a while but the fact of the matter is that it has been 7 years and I still have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision.
I recall the staff at the Manhattan location were very helpful and quick in scheduling my surgery. My insurance covered the visits but I paid out of pocket for the actual surgery.
The surgery took but 15 minutes. It was painless– a little uncomforatble but pain free none the less. At the conclusion of my surgery, I got up and read the eye chart. I read the very last line.
It was a great moment for me.
I minused a star because the nurse witheld my pre-​op valium… and it was necessary to calm my nerves prior to the procedure.
For any friends considering Lasik, i highly recommend. I have become quite the hoarder of designer sunglasses!