Reviews

“Thank you for giving me a sense of peace while undergoing eye surgery and equally as important, a new outlook on life.”

This has been something I’ve been wanting to do (I’ve been wearing glasses half my life) and now as a new mom, I wanted to experience life with my son with corrected vision. I was able to take photos for his 1st birthday just 4 days after my surgery and it felt amazing being able to see everything that was going on! Dr. Buchsbaum gave me a step-by-step, hand-holding experience and I am forever grateful. My surgery was fast and pain-free. Just to put things into perspective—when he told me he was done performing surgery on my right eye, I couldn’t believe it. I felt even more confident, having Dr. Buchsbaum perform my left eye. My only regret is not getting it sooner.

Andreina R., SMILE Patient

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“I’m still in awe of the procedure and the ability to see with my own eyes.”

For as long as I can remember, I’ve needed glasses or contacts and everything was a blur without them. Being able to wake up and seeing my kids’ beautiful faces makes all the difference in the world. They are my reason for getting SMILE. Having this procedure was one of the best decisions of my life.

Andrea A., SMILE Patient

"My vision is now exceptional."

I am very pleased with the service and the staff were really nice. I have not seen this good in years. The doctors are extremely experienced and professional. It was one of the best decisions I made. High recommended!

Zaki U., SMILE Patient

"I had an amazing experience"

The atmosphere was very relaxing and comforting. The staff is incredible and they are attentive of you which I found great. The place was super clean and everyone was very professional as soon as I walked in!

Cindy H., SMILE Patient

"I am so impressed by the quality of care at this center."

I had been contemplating corrective vision surgery for years. The procedure went so smoothly and the entire staff made me feel so cared for. I felt so supported by Dr Niksarli, Dr Buchsbaum and the incredibly kind talented technicians and office staff at Manhattan Lasik Center. They walked me through the process and my surgical options and took their time answering all of my questions. I am one week post operation and I can see nearly perfectly!

Katherine L., PRK Patient

"Everyone in the office was super nice and helpful, the center was super clean, and they followed every caution needed for Covid-19."

Both of us had been wearing glasses since elementary school. Between the yearly costs of contact lens and glasses, we took the decision to finally go through with surgery. We are so happy we made that decision! Our procedure was quick, painless and took 15 mins each. The next day we could both see 20/20 and no longer needed glasses. We will be recommending this to all our family and friends!

Sumyia P. and Nazish P., SMILE Patients

"It was worth every penny and I've never been happier."

I had been using glasses for over 20 years and it was time for a change - MLC made it happen! During my consultation, the team made me feel very comfortable and secure about my decision to do the SMILE procedure. During the procedure everything went smoothly and the recovery till this day has been great.

Miguel M., SMILE Patient

“The procedure was a lot quicker than I had anticipated.”

Really happy I picked MLC. Thai helped make the process as smooth as possible - he went the extra mile to make me comfortable about how to finance and schedule my procedure, and Nicole was really helpful as well. Ultimately Dr. Niksarli was great, patient, and very accommodating. I was very nervous, and he calmed me down. Overall my experience at MLC was wonderful!

Ryan L., SMILE Patient

"I had been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old and thought I would be
dependent on them for my whole life."

It wasn't until I made my appointment at MLC, that I knew getting LASIK would change my life. Dr. Niksarli and his staff made me feel comfortable and at ease. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. I had the SMILE procedure done and I couldn't believe that I could see perfectly the next day! Thank you MLC, couldn't have done it without you (literally)!

Emily I., SMILE Patient

“The staff was so helpful, patient, and honest-- it was a smooth experience from beginning to end!”

I was wearing contacts and glasses for years and wanted to get vision correction for a long time. By profession, I'm a designer so my eyesight is extremely important to me because it's my livelihood. I did a lot of research and decided to just go with it. The SMILE procedure at MLC was life-changing. The morning after the procedure I woke up being able to see so clearly. I was so excited to see with my own bare eyes that I almost cried. Honestly, it's the best thing that's happened to me in 2020!

Lily L., SMILE Patient

"I didn't feel the laser, and the procedure was all done in 7 minutes!"

I had a 4-day recovery! I was nervous and excited at the same time. Dr. Buchsbaum was amazing not just because he laughed at all my jokes, but also because this was a life-changing procedure and my eyes were in his hands! I didn't feel the laser, and the procedure was all done in 7 minutes! I appreciate the comfort and all my questions being answered, and most importantly, my eyesight!

Melody H., PRK Patient

"My life changed 2 years ago, once and forever."

I struggled with very bad astigmatism all my childhood, couldn't play outside much as a kid as my glasses would fall off or break. The personnel and the doctors at MLC made me feel super comfortable, and treated me with great respect and care. I feel like I was reborn!

Yekaterina C., PRK Patient

"I can see clearly day and night."

I always had a headache, and my prescription was going up 0.25 every six months. Ever since I had SMILE, everything has been great. No more headaches, my vision is perfect! I love wearing signature eyeglasses and now I can wear all the nice, cool sunglasses. I am very happy that I had it done. Thank you MLC.😊

Marilene K., SMILE Patient

"I have waited 21 years to have a procedure like this done."

Ever since I was little I’ve had issues with my eyes. I was told by other places that they couldn’t fix my eyes. Now I have 20/20 vision and I feel great. I am so proud of myself for getting LASIK and so happy I did it. Thank you so much MLC!

Kathleen G., LASIK Patient

"I cannot believe how easy this entire process has been."

I am one day post-op from the SMILE procedure and I CAN SEE! Huge thank you to Brad and Dr. Niksarli for taking such good care of me and keeping my mind at ease through the actual surgery. It didn’t take long at all and I was shocked I was able to see the next day + wear eye makeup! I haven’t had any pain and I cannot recommend this enough to anyone considering it!

Dana K., SMILE Patient

"The next day I got up at 8am and ran 18 miles! "

I chose SMILE because I have an extremely active lifestyle, so it was very important to me that I get back to my lifestyle as quickly as possible. The procedure was extremely fast - it was over for both eyes in 10 minutes. Having SMILE has been life changing. I no longer have to worry about my contacts when I am being active, and in the morning it’s a five minute ritual that I no longer have to do. Thank you MLC!

Jarwei F., SMILE Patient

"I have been loving my no glasses life."

It’s not scary at all, and now I can make jokes like #start2020with2020 😉I have been loving my no glasses life.

Crystal P., PRK Patient

"I can't believe how amazing the SMILE procedure was."

I chose SMILE because I was looking for fast recovery since it’s hard to take time off from work. Dr. Niksarli and the team are amazing. No more contacts, no more glasses, I am happy to be seeing 20/20 for 2020!”

Alexandra J., SMILE Patient

”SMILE was a piece of cake!”

Amazing results and amazing team! I have been wearing glasses for 30 years, and it was amazing to be able to see clearly less than 24 hours after the surgery. The procedure itself was quick, recovery speedy, and the results are fantastic. I would recommend SMILE to anyone who wears contacts on a daily basis.

Crystal D., SMILE Patient

“The team and the doctor helped me with the smoothest transition!”

My experience at MLC was amazing, from the beginning to the end, the. Dr. Buchsbaum was so comforting and detailed throughout the entire process. Now I have beyond perfect vision. Thank you so much to the team and the doctor, they really are the best!"

Celina M. - LASIK Patient

"The team was incredible!"

Throughout the entire process they made me feel comfortable and relaxed and most importantly I had such trust and confidence in Dr. Buchsbaum and the team. If you need LASIK, I recommend MLC. I only have great things to say!

Aryeh L. - PRK Patient

“I am super happy with SMILE”

Everything is super clear. I would definitely recommend it.

Kristin G. - SMILE Patient

“I decided to take a leap of faith and come to Manhattan LASIK Center.”

I’ve been wearing glasses since the 3^rd grade. I got tired of waking up every morning with blurry vision, going to bed at night with blurry vision, putting on my makeup with blurry vision. I was greeted with wonderful doctors who helped guide me through the process. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Jessica D. - SMILE Patient

“Getting SMILE done at Manhattan LASIK Center was the best decision.”

What an amazing feeling happy tears blur your vision because you can see so clearly once you wake up. Seeing the world through a new set of eyes has never had so much meaning as it does now.

Carmie N. - SMILE Patient

“I keep forgetting not to put my glasses on!”

I had been wearing glasses for over 20 years and was tired of it. My family members have all gotten it, so I said ‘why not?’. The whole process went very well, and my vision keeps getting better.

Luis P. - SMILE Patient

“The results are amazing, I couldn’t be happier.”

I have been wearing glasses for over 10 years. My father had LASIK done at MLC about 8 years ago before SMILE was a thing, and when he recommended it to me I had no doubts. I am super happy and I would highly recommend it.

William D. - SMILE Patient

“I didn’t think I would’ve gotten it in a million years until my friend mentioned his experience at MLC.”

I came in for a consultation and ended up getting the SMILE procedure the very same day. Procedure was quick and painless. In less than 10 minutes everything was done! I could see clear instantly. I started driving the very next day. The end result is wonderful, I can’t thank you guys enough! This is a perfect Christmas gift to myself!

Tommy D. - SMILE Patient

“I woke up the morning after the surgery with the best view out of my window.”

We are given 5 senses to play with in this life. Never to be taken granted for and always to recognize their privilege. MLC, you did your thing! Shout out to Dr. Buchsbaum and the great staff for making me feel welcome.

Allison C. - SMILE Patient

"It's one of the best decisions I've made this decade"

Wow - it's almost been two years since I got laser vision correction! Because I work out a lot and love eating piping hot food, glasses were super inconvenient because they would always slip down my nose when I was working out or get foggy from the steam of hot food. Then, when I transitioned to hard lenses that I sleep in and eventually contacts, those didn't work for me either because my eyes would get irritated due to the dryness. So, I decided to get a consultation at MLC and scheduled the procedure the week after because the staff made me feel so comfortable about trusting them with my eyes. It's not scary at all, and I actually recommended a friend and she is loving her life not too without glasses!

Jennifer C., - PRK Patient

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“If they can fix my eyes, they can fix anything!”

I'm so happy with the results - I had 20/20 vision within 24 hours of the procedure! Dependency on glasses and contacts, and the associated annoyances are now distant memories. I specifically recommend MLC based on the availability of the SMILE procedure, the educational pedigree of their surgeons, and the reassuring bedside manner of Dr. Bucharbaum and the rest of the office! 😊

Gigi M. - SMILE Patient

“Procedure was painless and I am super happy with the results.”

Mark T., SMILE Patient

“My friend recommended MLC to me and talked really highly about it and I approve!"

I've been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old. I do hip hop dancing and it was generally uncomfortable wearing contacts when I was moving around. The contacts would never stay in place! I am glad I got SMILE.

Matthew P. - SMILE Patient