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Dr. Eric Donnenfeld, MD

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English

711 Stewart Avenue Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530

(516) 766-2519 Verified profile Last updated
Dr. Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Garden City, NY
Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Overview

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is a cataract, refractive and corneal surgeon who practices with Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI) in Garden City, New York. He holds a clinical professorship in ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health and is a past president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).

His clinical work centres on refractive cataract surgery, premium lens implants, laser vision correction and the treatment of corneal and ocular surface disease. He is widely known for his work on the link between dry eye and surgical outcomes, and on how preparing the ocular surface before cataract or LASIK surgery improves measurement accuracy and visual results.

Dr. Donnenfeld has served as an investigator in many FDA clinical trials of lens implants, lasers and ocular surface treatments, and he lectures to surgeons around the world. Patients see him for cataract surgery with astigmatism correction, LASIK and PRK evaluation, and complex corneal problems.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Focus Areas

  • Refractive cataract surgery
  • Premium and toric lens implants
  • Laser vision correction
  • Astigmatism correction

Conditions Treated

  • Cataracts
  • Astigmatism
  • Nearsightedness and farsightedness
  • Presbyopia
  • Posterior capsule opacification
  • Dislocated intraocular lens

Procedures Performed

  • Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
  • Toric, multifocal and extended depth of focus lens implants
  • Laser-assisted cataract surgery
  • LASIK
  • PRK
  • Refractive lens exchange
  • YAG laser capsulotomy
  • Intraocular lens exchange

Credentials

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Past President)

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI)

711 Stewart Avenue Suite 160
Garden City, NY 11530
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Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Health

    Teaching faculty, New York, NY

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Eric Donnenfeld?

Call Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI) at (516) 766-2519 to book or to ask about availability. New patients may be asked for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Eric Donnenfeld?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Eric Donnenfeld specialize in?

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Refractive cataract surgery, Premium and toric lens implants, Laser vision correction and Astigmatism correction.

Where does Dr. Eric Donnenfeld practice?

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld sees patients at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI), 711 Stewart Avenue Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530.

Is Dr. Eric Donnenfeld accepting new patients?

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Eric Donnenfeld speak?

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld speaks English.

Which hospitals is Dr. Eric Donnenfeld affiliated with?

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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