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SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 2919
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 12:58 pm: | 
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My company switched health care providers last month. My eye Dr., chiropractor, & accupuncturist are not on the plan. So, I'm searching for new people. Starting with the eyes: My closest options seem to be: Dawn Opticians in S. Orange, Maria Cardona in Maplewood, Excel Eye Care & Laser Correction Center in Union, Pearle Vision in West Orange or Short Hills Ophthalmology. Any recommendations or horror stories? |
hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 362
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 1:57 pm: |
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Our family uses Dr. Farbowitz at Short Hills Opthamology. We've had nothing but great experiences with them, although the optical shop is a bit pricy for glasses. |
tom
Citizen
Username: Tom
Post Number: 4260
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 2:06 pm: |
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We've used Maplewood Vision Center on Springfield for years and we've always been very happy (all four of us wear glasses and/or contacts). |
Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2657
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 2:21 pm: |
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We also use SH Ophthalmology although I see a different doctor there whose name I can't remember (young guy, Indian name). Good experience and agree with the expensive glasses comment.
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LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1204
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 3:45 pm: |
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I use Dr. Kronengold, who was recommended on this board. I liked him -- thorough and personable. He's on Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. (973) 992-5005 |
Barbara Sheridan
Citizen
Username: Stellaluna
Post Number: 39
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 7:00 pm: |
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We also use Short Hills Opthalmology. Happy there, my husband uses Dr. Farbowitz and my sons and I use the other doctor(and I can't remember his name either) |
Lydia
Supporter
Username: Lydial
Post Number: 1612
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 7:26 pm: |
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I hate to slam a local business, but avoid Maria Cardona - she messed up my prescription so badly that it cost me about $700 to untangle her mistakes.
When I went to her with documentation of the bad prescription and a letter from the doctor who straightened it all out she refused to refund a penny. |
Pdg
Citizen
Username: Pdg
Post Number: 330
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 7:29 pm: |
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I really trust in Dr. Donald Greenfeld at Opthomology Associates 288 Millburn Avenue in Millburn. Not sure if that is the same place.
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Popo
Citizen
Username: Popo
Post Number: 60
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 7:36 pm: |
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If you're a Costco member, take your eyeglass/contact lens prescriptions from your doctor and get them filled in Costco's optometry department. You'll save big bucks. |
CFA
Citizen
Username: Cfa
Post Number: 1554
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 2:25 pm: |
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I second the slam on Maria Cardona. She and her office staff are AWEFUL!!!! |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1704
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 2:47 pm: |
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Dr. Sally Bregman is fantastic. Extremely friendly, really put me at ease. As someone who put off going for years, I'd say I was very pleasantly surprised by the whole process.
973-763-5525
2115 Millburn Ave
Maplewood, NJ |
Wendyn
Supporter
Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2659
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 2:52 pm: |
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Related question: As I said above I go to SH Ophthalmology, mainly because I got a referral there a few years ago. I've been wondering lately if I should switch to an optician. I have a very light prescription and I'm not sure why I need to spend the money to go to an opthamologist. Would the optician refer to an opthamologist if they thought it was necessary? If all I really need is to update my prescription isn't an optician fine?
RE Costco, they are cheap but they have a pretty pitiful selection of glasses if you want anything stylish/designer. I got a second pair there and they are fine, but I couldn't find anything I loved. |
cody
Citizen
Username: Cody
Post Number: 909
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 5:35 pm: |
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I had a very unpleasant experience with Dr. Cardona's office staff. I refuse to go back there. I use Dr. Bregman on Millburn Ave., but I don't know if that would work with your insurance.
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Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12069
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 6:12 pm: |
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Dr. Bregman is one of the coolest people I've met, ever. Not only does she serve us well, but I actually look forward to seeing her.
Hey, how come my ancient signature just popped back, after being gone for years?
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
There is nothing
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Popo
Citizen
Username: Popo
Post Number: 61
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 7:21 pm: |
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It's true that Costco's selection of frames isn't huge, but I found something I liked. I think it's worth checking out if you want to save money.
My disposable contact lenses were $6 cheaper per box at Costco than they were at my doctor's office. That definitely adds up! |
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