Your Child’s Vision is Our Commitment
19+ Years of Being the First & Only Dedicated Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Practice in Queens
As pediatric ophthalmologists and optometrists, we specialize in treating anything that might affect your baby’s or child’s eyes. Misaligned eyes, droopy eyelid, red-eye, cataract, bumps around the eye socket – as well as blurry vision and failed school screenings – we take care of it all.
The mission of our practice is to prevent pediatric blindness, alleviate suffering from childhood eye disease, and help adults with double vision and strabismus.
We specialize in all aspects of pediatric eye care, whether it is managing complex medical and surgical problems or prescribing glasses. We are also the specialists most qualified to help adults with eye misalignment (strabismus) and double vision.
We were the first – and remain the only – dedicated pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus practice in Queens. We have two office locations but just one phone number. Visiting us is easy. We accept most major insurances.
“Our philosophy is simple: we believe every child deserves excellent vision, straight eyes, and good health. A medical license is a privilege and responsibility we embrace. We are here to help your child with anything that might affect their eyes.”
What a great experience!! I took my 2yr old to get her eyes checked & was interested to see how they would conduct the exam being that she can’t express if something is blurry or not like we adults can, to my surprise the exam went extremely well Dr. Lichtenstein was absolutely wonderful. He was patient, creative & most importantly friendly and informative. My daughter didn’t cry or feel uncomfortable at all & the rest of the staff was pleasant. Will definitely be returning , the office was very clean, nice location & parking wasn’t to bad.
The staff is so pleasant and polite. Dr Lichtenstein is such a wonderful Dr. My son came from another Opthomologist. I am so much happier with Dr Lichtenstein. He examined my sons eyes, agreed and understood my concerns, gave me options and other alternatives. We both felt surgery was best. He performed surgery and it was a total success. I would recommend Dr Lichtenstein as your child(s) Opthomologist. You will thank god you did!
I been taking my daughter to Eric Lichtenstein since 2013 she’s 3 yrs old. What i can say about him he really cares for the kids that walk thru his doors, he makes you feel super comfortable and always makes my daughter laugh and smile. My daughter had two surgery procedures by him, at first me and my husband was very worried about her going through her first surgery at a young age. This was the first time that anyone of our kids had to have any surgery’s done but all the fear went out the window once Dr. Eric Lichtenstein explained every part of it and made us feel so comfortable even when i was crying when she had to be put to sleep. So when it was time for another surgery we knew she was in good hands. I will rate his professionalism a 100% and i will highly recommend anyone to take your children to him he is by far a genuine person and take his work very serious. My daughter is healing very well and is abler to look at life a whole lot stronger than before.
Thank you Dr. Eric Lichtenstein.
I’m 25 years old, recently had a procedure done (Right Eye Horizontal Rectus Recession & Resection or Eye Muscle Surgery for short) with Eric Lichtenstein. I must say from the very beginning I felt like I could trust him.. the vibe he gave off was phenomenal; he’s such a friendly genuine person!! & an AMAZING DOCTOR!!! I was suffering with my eye problem for a few years and can proudly say he gave me back my confidence!! I appreciate him from the bottom of my heart! ❤️❤️ I recommend him 10000000% God bless him????????
This is the best optometrist ever , my daughter & son both have vision issues , I am here and with the help of all the doctors my son & my daughter visions both improved a lot , they are very kind and patient and my kids love them it’s the only doctors office they are excited to visit ????.
The doctor is the best! Super nice and patient to children. He is an expert in esotropia. My daughter’s surgery went great. Really appreciate. Definitely recommend to everyone.
I L-O-V-E Dr. Lichtenstein and the team!
I came to this office back in 2015. I had a really tough time getting an appointment somewhere else and when I called Pediatric EyeMD, they understood my concerns about my daughter’s eyes and gave me a close appointment after a holiday weekend. My 2 y.o. daughter was seen by Dr. Lichentenstein and he does this AMAZING Donald Duck voice! She was so relaxed and happy!
The office is impeccably clean! Even the toys in the waiting area had a good streak of a cleaning wipe still on it! The equipment is state-of-the-art. And you really feel like you are getting the best care in the entire world.
I will be a client as long as I have children. :D
We were very well taken care of. We were amazed how they made our daughter feel so at ease.
Perfect with my child
(Translated by Google) I loved it, my daughters’ family doctor recommended it to me and since one of my daughters was about 5 years old, I continue to take her now my daughter is 12
(Original)
A mi me encantó el doctor de cabecera de mis hijas me lo recomendó y desde queuna de mia hijas tenia cómo 5años sigo llevandola ahora mi hija tiene 12
I went here for the first time and it was a good visit. The ladies in front were nice and polite and Dr. Eric was great with my son made him feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place to family and friend. Great service!
I really like this place. They were excellent with my daughter who is very fearful of doctors. When it was time to do the drops in her eyes they explained everything and even did it in a way where it wouldn’t traumatize her. This is a great office and the doctors are fantastic. Only one complaint though, the saturday schedules aren’t readily available and I always have to call back to see if it’s open.
I had great experience with this doctor’s office. My daughter does not speak English but she didn’t need my help because their staff is so professional that she understood everything. Very nice service and also doctor answered all my questions in positive form. Definitely I will bring my kids again.
Professional service, we had to wait a little but great service at the end of the day, I took my 6 years all here and was a good experience, they check this little eyes 2 times without and with a solution to make sure. Thank you. Very much.
Eye doctors office near & clean, very professionals good manner. Very difficult to get immediate appointment.
i really like to bring my kids here the staff, the doctors they been really nice. They try to do anything to help patients.
The staff was nice and my ophthalmologist Elizabeth Zhu answered all my questions with kindness, I totally recommend it to anyone else.
Dr. Janhavi Shirali is great. Thanks again 5 ????
FRESH MEADOWS
192-13 Union Turnpike
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Tuesday 9AM–6PM
Wednesday 9AM–6PM
Thursday 9AM–6PM
Friday 9AM–6PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
WOODSIDE
53-17 Roosevelt Avenue
Woodside, 11377
Monday 9AM–5PM
Tuesday 9AM–5PM
Wednesday 9AM–5PM
Thursday 9AM–5PM
Friday 9AM–5PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
ACCEPTED INSURANCES
1199 Benefit Plan
Aetna
Affinity
AmeriHealth
AmeriHealth Administrators
Anthem Health
CHN (Consumer Health Network)
Empire BC/BS
Empire Healthplus
(formerly Amerigroup/Healthplus)
Fidelis and Fidelis New York State Health Benefit Exchange
First Health
Forestdale
HealthFirst and Healthfirst Leafplans
(not Healthfirst A+ plan)
JIB Local 3 Magnacare (Electrical Union)
Magnacare
Medicare
Metroplus
POMCO
Select Pro
Superior Vision (contracted with BC/BS CHP)
TriCare Healthnet (authorized for out-of-network)
Unicare (part of Empire BC/BS)
Up-Up (BCE Emergis)
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