Mandel Vision

My colleague had his Lasik procedure successfully done at Mandel Vision by Dr. Mandel and it went very well; so I went to Mandel Vision too. It was a great experience from the initial consultation with the wonderful Missy (that is her name), to the procedure by Dr. Mandel and team, to the follow up appointments. Pre-​lasik my eyesight was much worst than my colleague’s so while it only took him progressively only a week to reach 100% clarity in his vision, it took me 7 – 8 weeks to progressively reach 100% clarity (clarity as in «as if we were wearing our contact lens or glasses»). I was pretty much seeing 90% clear between day 1 — week 7. Those percentages are just my colleague and my opinion; everyone’s eyes are different and will have different experiences. What I can say is Dr. Mandel and his staff are all wonderful, very knowledgeable, and I felt I was in great hands from the beginning! Dr. Mandel was especially great during the actual lasik procedure; he told me what he is doing now and what he will do next; it all helped to keep me calm; and the procedure was completed smoothly and quickly! I was VERY HAPPY with my results immediately and it’s been maybe 5 months now and I am still amazingly happy! I see pretty much ²⁰⁄₂₀ now when before I could barely walk straight without my contact lens! (not that it’s a guarantee :) The technology and equipment all look new and modern. The only recommendation I have for Mandel Vision to make it an even better experience is to provide patients with an eye exam card so that after every post-​lasik check up (and there are quite a few) your office can write down our Visual Acuity measurements (²⁰⁄₂₀? ²⁰⁄₁₀? etc) for our own record; it helps us patients see our progress and feel more comfortable as our vision reaches its maximum potential. Thanks Dr. Mandel and Team! You guys are excellent! Highly recommended!

I went to a few places before deciding on Mandel Vision. I love the fact Dr. Mandel is the only one doing the surgery, His staff are professional and knowledgeable. Decided within the week to get the LASIK. Missy, was my contact and helped me answer any question financially as well as medical. I was a little scared the day of and each person calmed me. never felt rushed or pressured. afterwards, my eye were watery but I could see. I listened to all that was told to me and did it. next morning I was able to go to work and see in a distance like I haven’t since I was younger. So far i have referred 6 different people and will keep doing so. I can see clearly and love not having glasses anymore.

Came in for a consultation recently, and was very impressed with the professionalism at Mandel Vision. First off, the actual testing to determine if I was a candidate for Lasik/​PRK was thorough and lengthy (in a good way).
I could tell no one was trying to sell me anything and was just honestly determining if I was a good candidate or not. Not once did anyone come off as pushy.
I also got to meet the actual surgeon that would be operating on my eyes, and not just some consultant so I was happy with that. Dr. Mandel made me feel super comfortable and in good hands!
After the testing, I met with Missy who was thorough, pleasant, again-​not pushy, and very informative– she answered a million of my questions! I could tell everyone that works here knows exactly what they’re doing.
Ultimately, I decided to hold off on the procedure, at least for now, just because I was unsure if I wanted to operate on my eyes when I could just not operate on them and still see well with glasses or contacts. However, I wanted to share my good experience at this office!

Wanting to rid myself of worrying about glasses (nearsighted, prescp. –1.25 L –1.5R), I had ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision (better than ²⁰⁄₂₀) the day after my procedure was done.
The process itself was quick and painless, though of course just a bit uncomfortable at times, with dryness or very slight discomfort at times. Eye dryness continued for a few weeks but is very easily remedied with saline drops. These are just part of the nature of the process.
Four months later my vision is still 20/​15, my dryness is gone, zero discomfort, and I oftentimes forget I ever needed glasses.
Professional staff, impeccable results, could not recommend them more. Literally a life-​changing process. Thanks!

Dr. Mandel and his staff were wonderful in preparing my wife and I for our LASIK surgeries. We were always at ease and Dr. Mandel and his staff always answered our questions with professionalism and respect. My wife and I were never worried in the least bit considering this is a procedure that affected your sight. I would recommend Dr. Mandel in a heartbeat. Thank you. This was one of the best decisions that my wife and I had made.
It has been a year since the procedure and we have had no issues whatsoever.

Before the lasik surgery I did my research and chose dr Mandel’ s office and I am glad I did. I did my lasik yesterday and I could see how my vision improved rigt away. Dr Mandel is truly the best doctor in his specialty. Dr. Mandel and his office staff are very friendly and professional. They made me feel that I was in safe hands. They were great and made the experience very comfortable. I will definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have the lasik surgery. Thank You Dr Mandel

First of all, Gabriela, the nurse, is a boss.
Dr. Mandel is an expert at what he does and his whole team (Missy was great) works seamlessly together to give you a comprehensive, informed, and comfortable patient experience. Mandel also has a sense of humor, which is highly necessary in situations where your eyesight is at stake.
Today is only day 2 post-​op so I have some red spots, discomfort, and milkiness in my eyes, but I am overjoyed that I tested at ²⁰⁄₂₀ yesterday and the best is yet to come! Hard to believe that just 2 days ago, I was –7 and –6.75!
Also, pain meds — you don’t get them. But Gabriela does give you a red, sparkly, teddy bear in lieu of meds. Don’t worry, I didn’t have any pain during the surgery, but once that numbing cream wore off, it felt like wasabi or sriracha (your choice) in my eyes. I took two Tylenol PMs and fell asleep for 4 hours (this was in the middle of the day); when I woke up the wasabi/​sriracha was gone.

On this Thanksgiving day, I am grateful for my EYESIGHT!
It has been 1 week and 1 day since my LASIK procedure and I still can’t believe I can see clearly when I open my eyes in the morning.
I went for my consultation on ¹¹⁄₁₂ and had the procedure done on ¹¹⁄₁₈. Dr. Mandel put me immediately at ease at the evaluation and answered all my questions (I had a list prepared!). The evaluation takes ~2 hours during which they do a million tests on your eyes to ensure that you are a good candidate. It is important to find a doctor that is honest and will actually REJECT you if your eyes aren’t fit for the procedure. Luckily, I was a candidate! At the evaluation, it was clear that the whole team at Mandel vision (Kim, Missi and others!) worked like a well-​oiled machine. Every one knew EXACTLY what they were doing and I felt I was in very good hands.
My procedure was done at 9 am and I arrived at 8:30. You are asked not to read 2 hours before the procedure (so hard to put phone down!). My hubby picked me up at around 10:15 but I was done a little before 10 so I was just chillin in the waiting area. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to sleep afterwards (you’re supposed to sleep as much as you can right after) but I went home and was knocked out for the rest of the day. When I woke up, the slight discomfort in my eyes was gone and I could see. Hallelujah! I took 1 day off from work and worked from home the next 2 days. Easy peasy.

I CAN SEE!!!
I’ve worn glasses since I was in 2^nd grade, and contacts since High School. I blame my mom’s horrible eyes for my plight. I have considered getting LASIK for the past few years as my prescription finally settled at a solid –5.5 in my left eye and –6.25 in my right.
After reading reviews online for the top ophthalmologists in the city, I decided to pay a visit to Mandel Vision for a consultation. Missy was my consultant, and along with Kim, walked me through all of the tests that measured my eyes and determined whether I was a candidate. The exam was very thorough, and took over an hour. Everyone was very friendly and explained the purpose of the various tests, which I found pretty fascinating. They were making a custom contour map of my eyeball after all! At the end of my consultation, Dr. Mandel came in himself and walked me through all of my charts, and explained what the procedure would entail if I chose to go through with it. He was also very friendly, and I was comfortable with him immediately. I told him that I was a candidate for both LASIK and PRK, but I wanted the instant gratification of LASIK and decided to book an appointment for surgery two weeks later.
I had to wear my glasses for two weeks, which was mildly annoying, but they do this to ensure your corneal measurements on the day of the surgery are accurate, and not distorted by the contour that your contact lenses imparts on your eyes after weeks of wear. I was cool with the idea of having the procedure done, until I got there and started to worry about being blinded for life. They get you all set up on the day of, take your measurements again to ensure accuracy and then have you sit in a massage chair to relax you until your surgery begins. I was called in by Gabriella, the laser technician, and she had me lie down in the operating chair and hold a big stuffed football so I would have something to squeeze if I felt overwhelmed. Dr Mandel came into the room and it was time to start the show.
I elected to have both eyes done in the same day, which seems to be the norm. I was given numbing drops in both eyes to ease the discomfort of having your eyes held open Clockwork Orange style. There is a little pressure as they apply a suction-​cup like device to your eye to hold in in place so the laser can do its thing. Dr. Mandel practically sang to me «breathe innnn, breathe ouuuut, breathe innnn, breathe ouuuut» as he was working on my eye. A minute later, eye one was finished and it was on to the next one.
And like that, I was finished. I sat up, and I could see! I was worried at first because it was still blurry, and I could tell that my left eye wasn’t as good as my right, but I went home, had my mandatory 5 hour nap, woke up, and I could see… like for real this time! When I woke up the next morning, I could see the time on a clock across the room. The day before I wouldn’t have known there was even a clock there. I came in for my next day’s follow up, and Dr. Mandel did the eye test himself. I was ²⁰⁄₂₀ in under a day.
I just had my 1 week follow up and they did another eye exam. I’m now seeing 20/​15, better than 20/​20, and it will only improve over the next few weeks and months. I can’t even express how happy I am with the results, and I wouldn’t recommend anyone look further than Dr. Mandel. When it comes to your eyes, make sure you know that the place you’re going to cares about your eyes and knows their stuff. Everything about my experience at Mandel Vision was top-​notch, and I can’t thank them enough for giving me my eyes back.

I could not be happier that I chose Dr. Mandel and the team at Mandel Vision for my surgery. I am completely phobic about touching my eyes and used to wear my contact lenses for far longer than recommended. I knew it was bad but I hated dealing with them.
After running out of contact lenses, I finally took the plunge and went to Mandel Vision. They were extremely thorough and I was very comfortable with how conservative they were. After wearing glasses for 3 weeks, I went back for my surgery. Due to the shape of my cornea, I opted for PRK.
The surgery was quick and they made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Mandel and his staff have the best bedside manner. The next few days weren’t the easiest but my eyesight steadily improved and I now have better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision and I love not waking up with my eyelids stuck to my contact lenses.
Definitely one of the best decisions I’ve made. Thank you!

Yup, I have better than ²⁰⁄₂₀! I was told I have to wear glasses when I was in 3^rd grade! I’m 28 now and finally decided to go in under the light. This place is legit! I was really afraid going in, it’s your eyes… But I only have positive things to say! Dr. Mandel knows what he’s doing and he definitely deserves my 5 star review! I love people that are down to earth.
The surgery took about 30 sec per eye. The drops were kinda uncomfortable and burned my eyes. But that’s normal (I’m sensitive) I went home. Slept for about 4 hours. Opening my eyes and damn! Freaking perfect vision! It seems almost unreal! No more squinting, contacts or glasses! I’m done!
Dr. Mendel G-​d bless you for what you do. I really appreciate your work! I will never forget you!

An abbreviated version of this review: I CAN SEE CLEARLY.
A longer version of this review:
After literal years of shocking people with how bad my prescription is (that terrible game of «I bet my eyesight is worse than yours»…I’m –7.5 ® and –5.5 (L)), I decided it was time to get my eyeballs lasered once and for all. I got two consultations — one at a big LASIK center and another at Mandel Vision. While the big LASIK center had some fancy, shiny machinery, I was left with a feeling that I was going to be one of many people simply churned through their system. I had the opposite experience at Mandel Vision — Missy, Gabi, and Dr. Mandel took an almost full two hours with me running several tests (Missy is a perfectionist and ran tests multiple times to make sure she got the best readings she could!) and explaining everything fully and then some — Dr. Mandel asked if I had questions, I said no because I was honestly a bit overwhelmed, and he said, «Here’s some you should be asking me» and proceeded to explain things I hadn’t even thought to ask! I scheduled my PRK appointment for about four weeks later and was given instructions for some pre-​op care and relegated to glasses in the NYC summer (glasses + heat = terrible).
The surgery itself went really smoothly — I showed up early for Missy to run some additional tests and to take care of the finances and then ended up sitting around for awhile until I was finally shown into the operating room. The surgery took 10 minutes (seriously) and honestly, over half of that time was spent just prepping my eyes for surgery. I scared myself silly reading a ton of blogs about PRK surgery/​recovery beforehand, and my actual experience was way smoother than I imagined. Dr. Mandel and Gabi talked me through the entire process and were even joking around to try and lighten some of the tension in the operating room, which I appreciated because I was really nervous.
Recovery went really well thanks to Dr. Mandel’s regimen of drops and Vitamin C pills; I didn’t end up needing any sort of pain medication beyond regular ol’ Ibuprofen. I took about a week and a half off work and avoided screens like the plague for about two weeks (even though I was told I could safely look at screens on zoom soon after the surgery). At my one-​week check-​up, I was already ²⁰⁄₄₀ and cleared for driving and now, three weeks later, my eyesight is getting better and better and I have experienced very minimal discomfort. If you’re looking into getting PRK done, I did a longer write-​up about it (warning: you may be bored, but it’ll give you all the nitty-​gritty details of the whole shebang) that you can message me for.
I cannot emphasize enough how life-​changing this surgery was and I’m so, so thankful I trusted Mandel Vision to get the job done. The feeling of being able to nap whenever I want to, wake up and see clearly without groping around for glasses, travel without counting out exactly how many contacts you need and praying you won’t run out of contact solution and having to make questionable makeshift contact lens cases out of bottle caps (yes, I’ve done this)…it’s indescribable. You only have one set of eyeballs and you HAVE to find the best people out there for you who really care and are super experienced. To be honest, I was really skeptical that anywhere on Unilocal would get a full five-​star rating, but Mandel Vision really deserves it.

READ THIS IF YOU’RE GOING TO GET LASIK!
I didn’t take a star off because of any problems with surgery. It went perfectly, I have better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision, and from what I can tell from reading everyone’s reviews if you get LASIK done with this doctor you will too. The surgery took about 10 minutes and Dr. Mandel was very comforting and talked to me through the whole thing.
The only thing I had a problem with was how rushed the process was. They barely gave me time to think. I went in for my free consultation and even though they did a very thorough exam, I was told that their schedule was so full that I had to book by the next day if I wanted to get LASIK any time soon. That doesn’t give you a lot of time to think about such a huge decision, and I wish I had had more time to think, then come back and ask questions (because I’m not good at thinking on my feet). They gave me really brief instructions on how to prep and what would happen after, and I wish they had talked to me more, and more slowly.
Here are the things I wish I had known going in:
1. You will need to wear glasses only (no contacts) for two weeks before LASIK.
2. You will have terrifying looking red spots on the whites of your eyes after surgery that won’t go away for a few weeks.
3. You will not be able to wear eye makeup after surgery for a week.
These seem trivial, but for a girl it’s kind of important to know. I had planned to go back to work the next day («Yes, of course you can!» they told me) but I didn’t realize I’d be going in looking like some kind of hideous demon!
So in short, time your surgery accordingly knowing you’ll be ugly for a while before and after. And I advise you come into your consultation with a list of questions you have about before, during, and after the surgery, or else you may get rushed into booking without really having time to think it through.
Oh and also — surgery is very fast, but also terrifying. They put clamps on your eyes that really hurt going on (but the pain only lasts about 30 seconds so just breathe and wait it out), and then you can smell a burning scent that is really scary. Like I said Dr. Mandel was really sweet and knew I was nervous so he talked to me the whole time, but I just thought I’d warn everyone out there that it will be 10 frightening minutes.
But in the end — you’ll be able to see!

Some time long ago, Dr. Eric Mandel set out on a mission – to improve upon the eyesight of us poor, genetically neglected, myopic individuals. To alter those dastardly slivers of cornea that bend the pixels of our world into a hazy, indiscernible mess. And by Zeus has he succeeded.
The procedure Dr. Mandel performed on my two quivering eye sockets entailed no blade. Nay. The wizardly transformation took place without the faintest glint of steel. But instead with the calculated precision of a laser, a chirping robotic arm that birthed a maze of alchemical bubbles which shortly thereafter catapulted me into the ocular elite.
The process was uncomfortable, to be sure, but took place in that patient amount of time between desiring a cup of tea and taking your first sip. It was over quickly, and thankfully.
My vision is beyond perfect now. I have been emancipated from the tyranny of daily contact lenses and the accompanying maelstrom that is touching eyeballs with grubby fingers. The zombie apocalypse could rise with tomorrow’s dawn, and instead of frantically wiping my glasses with my sullied denim shirt, I will instead be readying my crossbow for a hawk-​eyed headshot. Thank you, Dr. Mandel.
It is with honor and pleasure that I bestow my recommendation.

Lasik is something I have always dreamed about but seemed out of my grasp — with each eye at –10.0, I always thought that my eyes were too bad to fix.
Curious to see if I’d be a candidate now, I went to my first consultation at Dr. Moadel’s office. My friend got his eyes done there 3 years ago and recommended him. The consultation wasn’t too impressive. They did some tests on my eyes and led me into a room to go over the risks and the procedures. The doctor himself was unavailable and didn’t see me. Lastly, they went over pricing and sorta did a hard sell where I felt pressure to sign up for the operation 1 week later — which I did.
However, after sleeping on it, I decided to get a second opinion because these are your only pair of eyes. I cancelled the operation with Dr. Moadel’s office and went to Mandel Vision, also highly rated on Unilocal.
At the end of testing, they confirmed what Dr. Moadel’s office said: that I had thick corneas which is beneficial for surgery, and that I would be a great candidate despite my advanced myopia.
Here are the 2 key differences between the 2 consultations:
–Mandel’s consultation was more thorough. Missy and Gaby ran many more tests with many more machines (about 45 min worth vs 10 min at Moadel’s). Missy, being a perfectionist, also ran my tests a few times to get the best reading. This attention to detail put me at ease. This wasn’t a wham, bam, thank you ma’am factory. They took the time to double check everything to confirm their test results.
–After a few tests, I actually got to meet Dr. Mandel, who would be performing the surgery. Super nice, with a zany bedside manner (he sings great Sinatra), he went over the results in layman’s terms for me to understand. He also picked up on more details that Dr. Moadel’s office didn’t find. He said I had dry spots (most asians have drier eyes in general, he said) and that due to my extreme myopia, there was slight strain on the nerve behind my eye. He also noticed that I subconsciously spasm my eye and that I needed to take more breaks from staring at computer screens. He saw that my eyeballs were warped from long-​time contact lens use into an elliptical football shape. Rather than rush to surgery the following week (unlike Dr. Moadel), he was more cautious and said to wear my glasses for 3 weeks for my eyeballs to go back to their original shape.
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Fast forward 3 weeks to the day of the operation. I arrived a little bit early since they needed to squeeze in a test for glaucoma. After that, they ran ANOTHER round of tests and triple checked all the calculations. They gave me another eye test and sure enough, it was significantly changed from my eye test 3 weeks ago (when i was wearing contacts). That means the shape of my eye did indeed change back to normal and was less «strained». Because of my advanced myopia, Dr. Mandel himself came into the eye exam room, looked at the results on the chart, and personally did the eye exam himself.
«Which one is clearer: 1 or 2…1…2?»
He wanted to make sure he was calibrating the laser for the optimal level of clarity. The staff was courteous and extra thorough which put me at ease. 30 min before my allotted timeslot, I was led into a relaxation room where I ate some oreos, chilled in a massage chair, and fell asleep.
Next thing I know, they prep me for surgery. I lay down on the operating chair and they give me a stuffed football to squeeze. There was some minor discomfort but it passed quickly — the whole surgery is about 10 minutes. At the end, Dr. Mandel took my hand and pulled me up from the operating chair.
«Open your eyes,» he says. I refuse because I’m scared.
He laughs. «OPEN YOUR EYES!» and I do. slowly. I make out his face and body and the operating room. Blurry, yes, but I could see as if I was wearing contacts. holy crap. They lead me into a room and give me drops and instructions on how to recover. I pop some Tylenol PM as my friend cabs me home. I faceplant into my bed at 6:30pm and wake up the next morning at 7am and visit Mandel’s office for a checkup. ²⁰⁄₂₀ in less than a day. #Winning.
It’s been one week since the surgery and every day, my eyes get clearer and clearer. There is still some milkiness (as if you slept in your contacts) but that is just the cornea repairing itself. I hope that in a month, things will be 100% crystal clear.
It’s a miracle that I can wake up in the middle of the night and finally make my way to the bathroom without banging up my big toe on the coffee table. Highly recommended, A+

If you are any of the following, you must see Dr. Mandel immediately:
— You fall asleep in the afternoon and curse yourself afterward for not taking your contacts out.
— You are weary of doing anything adventurous like scuba diving, sky diving, camping, anything remotely related to the ocean, or anything remotely FUN, because you are fearful your contacts will fall out and you will be blind for the rest of your trip.
— You are constantly calculating whether or not you need to bring glasses, contact solution, contact lens case, and extra pair of contacts let’s say in case you decide to sleep over at your boyfriend’s for the night or are traveling for work.
— And you end up REALLY hating yourself if you ever forget your glasses, contact solution, contact lens case, and extra pair of contacts on a long distance flight to Hong Kong.
You get the picture.
I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Mandel and his team.
People, this is your EYES. You only got one of these precious peepers for life, baby, and you want the best treatment for them. So I scouted for the best surgeon I could find through reviews, friends, online and ended up choosing Dr. Mandel. He has been in business since the 90’s so 30 years of experience. Not only is Dr. Mandel compassionate, patient, humorous, his staff are so friendly and kind.
My eyes were –8.5 ® and –7.5 (L) so I’m pretty much legally blind. The service that I received by Dr. Mandel and his team were absolutely stellar. Because of my vision status, I had to get PRK which takes longer to heal than LASIK. I was pretty much out for the count after surgery and the next 2 days. Mostly slept and was able to walk around, but your eyes are still healing so it will take some time. But right after surgery, you can pretty much see and your vision will get better and better in 2 weeks.
Be patient. It’s worth it.
6 months later, I have better vision than ²⁰⁄₂₀ and I really must say it has improved my quality of life drastically. Plus, I save so much money not having to buy glasses, contact solution, contact lenses, the whole gamut — and the time and worry of NOT having to stress about it. Waking up every morning with perfect vision was one of my life’s dreams and now it has come true, thanks to Dr. Mandel. Hope this helps you with your decision!

I had to get my eyes fixed for a job opportunity and I’m so glad I went to Dr. Mandel and not some chop-​shop surgery center. Dr. Mandel gives the consultation himself, analysing every aspect of your eyes to determine if you are a candidate for iLASIK or PRK. If you choose to have him perform eye surgery (and you should), he does it himself in his own office, in his own OR, with his own equipment. He talks you through every step of the surgery as he goes. The whole time I felt very comfortable.
After the surgery (I had iLASIK) he sends you home with Tylenol PM and some eye drops. They recommend that you sleep for around 5 hours, which is a good idea because your eyes basically feel like they have sand in them and you have to be careful not to rub. By the time I woke up from my nap, I could see much much better and my eyes didn’t bother me as much. By the following morning my eyes didn’t bother me at all and I could see clear as day.
After the surgery, you’ll have a post-​op the following day and the Dr. Mandel will check you out. Then he’ll see you again in a week. And in a month. And again in three months. And all the post-​op appointments are included with the surgery so there’s no additional fee. Think you’ll get that kind of treatment at a chop-​shop surgery center? I don’t.
Lastly, Dr. Mandel’s staff is always on point and super nice. Completely satisfied.
Oh, and my eyesight is now 20 – 10. These are your EYES people! Go to somebody who will take care of them like Dr. Mandel!

It’s been a week since I had LASIK surgery performed by Dr. Mandel and his team and I am still euphoric– I can see! LASIK and all of the worst-​case scenario side effects had me to terrified to consider it before. Recently, I finally came to a breaking point being fed up with the discomfort and COST of my glasses and contacts. Dr. Mandel was a top hit when I began researching. His resume and reviews alone made him stand out. Additionally, he offered a free consultation with no strings attached. I thought, «What do I have to loose? Maybe I’m not even a candidate? I should at least know if I’m stuck with glasses, right?»
The consultation was nearly 2hrs in length. Several tests were run to determine the health of my eyes and my options for correction. Dr. Mandel and his staff were all very personal and made me feel very comfortable. They gave me matter of fact information specific to my case and answered all of my questions. I never once felt pressured to go through with it; they weren’t pushing the sale of a product. This combined with Dr. Mandel’s experience made it an easy choice.
The procedure and my recovery have been just as it was described and they were very clear about my responsibilities in my own recovery. The number one reason that I would recommend Dr. Mandel if you’re thinking of vision correction is that he genuinely loves doing his job, giving people back their sight. He was just as ecstatic after my surgery as I was. The rest of the staff mirrors his attitude and dedication in his approach as well. You’ll leave feeling like a rock-​star because you ARE– YOU CAN SEE!

I had LASIK done by Dr. Mandel and his staff. The whole experience was very comfortable and reassuring — which is what you need when you put your eyes in a vulnerable position!
From the consultation to the actual procedure, I was in good hands with the staff and the Doctor himself. They run a ton of tests to make sure that you are a candidate for the surgery and to thoroughly understand what my prescription was to properly correct for it). The followup appointments (only have had 2) have been speedy as well.
The price isn’t cheap (~$ 6k for both eyes) but I thinks important to pay for the best service when it comes to your eyes. I also didn’t do any price comparisons so it could be in line with market — not sure.
Anyway, I would highly recommend Dr. Mandel if you are interested in corrective vision surgery!

Had my surgery done there in sept. Went to 5 different consultations and stopped here.
Dr Mandel is very knowledgeable and makes you feel right at home. Answered all my questions prior to the surgery and called me to check up right after.
Even letting me see the procedure on the screen while he was doing it.
Wouldn’t trust my eyes anywhere else. And the staff is very friendly and accommodating.