My 59 year old spouse lost 85% of her central vision in her right eye after cataract surgery with Dr. Silverstein. Prior to the surgery, she had never worn glasses and had no issues but she was told that she needed surgery. We now seriously question if the surgery was even needed? She was then pressured to get premium lenses and forcefully told by the lady who scheduled the surgery, "You are legally blind and shouldn't be driving!" This was a lie, with her vision at 20/50. On the day of surgery my wife told the staff there was a problem with her eye. The day after her surgery at the follow-up appointment and then at the follow-up meeting six days after surgery, my wife told Dr. Lookhart, the Optometrist assigned to do follow-up examinations, that her vision was "Wonky" and that something wasn't right. She could see and pass the vision test but something was impeding her vision. He told her in each case that this was normal and would improve. I have since learned that this was anything but normal. They ran a test on depth perception and literally guided her hand to pass after 6 or 7 fails. On the evening one week after the surgery she noticed bands across her vision. She called on the next morning after losing more of her vision and was told to Immediately come to the office. She was tested and told that she had lost 85% of her vision in the eye and had suffered a "Ischemic Optic Neuropathy" and most likely the vision would not return. They referred her to a Neurologist and scheduled my wife for an appointment five days later. I said that was unacceptable and would serve as our own advocate. During this time, my wife was given two lectures as how they were not responsible for the vision loss as she was in tears. As we left, Dr. Lookhart said "Good Luck"! I was able to get into the same neurologist that day and she has been treated by him ever since. We were told that if she had been treated during the critical week, the outcome could have been substantially better! As a husband who comforts his spouse in tears 10 or 12 times a week, even now, after 8 months. I can tell you I sooooo wish we had turned to another group before surgery. She has forever been scarred by blindness and has quit driving at night because of this situation. We will forever question what could have been had she been treated by someone else. I personally should have guided my wife differently and suggested a second opinion on the surgery and insisted that a more qualified doctor review the fact that her vision was bad before the blindness occurred. We have since spoke with a lady whom kept her vision because she was treated in a timely manner. I would highly recommend going elsewhere or at least get a second opinion!

Submitted May 29, 2020

Dr. Silverstein is a very busy man. You get that impression as he talks really fast when he's with you for your 3 minutes. I was referred to his office for glaucoma suspicions. I was then pressured into having cataract surgery. Something went wrong. The explanation "Sometimes these things happen." Long story but my feeling is this office is more concerned about herding people through, getting money upfront, and moving on. Now being referred to a retinal specialist. Slow down Dr. Silverstein. Treat your patients better.

Submitted May 14, 2016

Dr. Silverstein is not helpful at all and completely inconsiderate towards patients. The staff is very friendly and caring before you decide to go with them for the lasik procedure, however after they have the money, they don't care much for you. He performed lasik and now I have problems in both eyes.

Submitted Nov. 22, 2011

I had been told by Dr. Silverstein in my last 4 check-ups that there were no problems with my eyes. I felt that my vision was failing in one eye, and he reassured me that nothing was wrong. This was several months ago and not feeling right about it, and went to see another doctor who immediately sent me to a retinal specialist who performed a vitrectomy. I have, most likely, permanent vision loss now in one eye. I don't understand why he was not honest with me, and I believe that I am not the first nor the last to experience this type of treatment from Dr. Silverstein.

Submitted July 17, 2011

Had lenses replaced in both eyes because of cataracts and because I didn't want to wear glasses anymore. I would recommend him/his surgery to anyone. However, Medicare nor my insurance company (Coventry) would pay for surgery or the lenses I chose because I chose the ReSTORE lenses which are the ones which allow you to see both far and near without glasses.(2,500.00 each lens). Both WOULD pay for surgry and the least expensive lenses which allow you to see EITHER far OR near without glasses - but not both. I didn't want to rely on glasses at all, so I chose the ReStore lenses and paid out-of pocket. Even if your ins. co says: "Yes, we will cover cataract surgery," need to get them to really be specific about what type of lenses they cover.

Submitted Dec. 2, 2010

Dr. Silverstein is very attentive and really shows interest in his patients. I would definitely recommend.

Submitted Feb. 27, 2009