General Ophthalmology in
Garden City & Fresh Meadows
Comprehensive evaluation and personalized care for a wide range of eye-health and vision concerns throughout Long Island and Queens.
Complete Care for Your Eye Health
General ophthalmology focuses on diagnosing, monitoring, and treating conditions affecting the eyes and vision. Dr. Mark R. Fleckner and Dr. N. Gila Zilkha provide thorough examinations and individualized recommendations to help patients understand their eye health and receive the appropriate care.
General Ophthalmology Services
Depending on your needs, care may include:
- Comprehensive medical eye examinations
- Evaluation of sudden or unexplained vision changes
- Dilated eye examinations
- Diagnosis and monitoring of eye diseases
- Diabetic eye evaluations
- Management of eye inflammation or infection
- Advanced retinal imaging and testing
- Referrals or coordination with other eye-care specialists when needed
When Should You See an Ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmology evaluation may be recommended if you experience blurred or distorted vision, flashes or floaters, eye pain, redness, light sensitivity, or a sudden change in your sight. Regular medical eye examinations are also important for patients with diabetes, a family history of eye disease, or other factors that may place their vision at risk.
Sudden vision loss, a curtain or shadow across your vision, or a rapid increase in flashes and floaters should be evaluated promptly.
Personalized, Specialized Eye Care
Our physicians take the time to carefully evaluate your symptoms, explain any findings, and recommend the appropriate next steps. When a condition involves the retina, patients also benefit from the advanced experience of a practice focused on retinal disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye diseases and can provide medical or surgical care. An optometrist typically provides routine vision care, eye examinations, and prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses.
Many medical eye examinations require dilation to provide a clearer view of the retina and other internal structures. Because dilation may temporarily affect your vision, consider arranging transportation home.
Bring your insurance information, photo identification, current medication list, and any relevant records from another eye-care provider.
Take a Proactive Approach to Your Vision
If you are experiencing changes in your vision or need a medical eye evaluation, contact our
Garden City or Fresh Meadows office to schedule an appointment.
