Eric D. Donnenfeld, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in Lasik Laser vision correction surgery. Dr. Donnenfeld is among the most experienced LASIK Laser vision surgeons in the country having performed more than 40,000 lasik laser vision correction procedures. Lasik patients from across New York City, NYC, including many eyecare professionals, have sought Dr. Eric Donnenfeld to correct their nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In fact, Dr. Eric Donnenfeld has performed refractive surgery on more eye doctors than any other eye surgeon in the New York tri-state area, and more Lasik surgeons have chosen Dr. Eric Donnenfeld to perform their Laser vision correction surgery than all other Lasik surgeons combined.

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld has been a leader in ophthalmology for more than two decades. Dr. Donnenfeld was a principal investigator in the FDA clinical trials that lead to the approval of laser vision correction in the United States. Dr. Donnenfeld serves as a consultant and investigator for the three primary excimer laser companies. Dr. Donnenfeld has published more than 500 scientific articles and many book chapters on advancements in refractive surgery.

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is a highly coveted speaker who lectures regularly to other eye surgeons at national and international meetings about advancements in laser vision correction. Dr. Donnenfeld was recently chosen as "Refractive Surgeon of the Year" by the journal the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today and was named one of the 50 most influential ophthalmologists in the United States. Dr. Donnenfeld has developed and patented four instruments that have improved the results for refractive surgery.

LASIK with Dr. Donnenfeld

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld brings together his unparalleled background and experience with the best excimer laser vision technology to provide excellent vision results. He has a commitment to uncompromising excellence in care to all patients.

"My eyes required special treatment. Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is the only LASIK surgeon who has four different lasers to choose from. After extensive research I felt Dr. Donnenfeld would be the only surgeon who could provide me with a perfect result and I got it!"

"As an ophthalmologist who performs Lasik surgery, I could have been treated by any doctor in the United States. I chose Dr. Eric Donnenfeld to perform my surgery because of his extensive corneal training, longest experience with laser surgery, and his commitment to excellence. It was the best decision I've made."

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld is the medical director for the TLC Laser Eye Centers Garden City and TLC Laser Eye Centers Connecticut. Dr. Donnenfeld is a national medical adviser for TLC Laser Eye Centers. Dr. Donnenfeld has chosen the best wavefront-guided technology to perform laser vision correction for his patients. Dr. Donnenfeld offers patients multiple custom laser platforms. All are available with Bladeless IntraLASIK. In addition to LASIK, Dr. Donnenfeld also offers Custom Lasik, PRK and Epi-LASIK for laser vision correction. Although Dr. Donnenfeld stays on the forefront of advancements in refractive surgery technology, he is conservative in his approach to patient treatment. Each patient is given a meticulous examination and those who do not qualify are advised not to undergo surgery.

Dr. Eric Donnenfeld received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College with highest honors including, Magna Cum Laude, Highest Distinction in Major and Rufus Choate Scholar. Dr. Donnenfeld earned his medical degree with honors, Alpha Omega Alpha, from Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Donnenfeld performed his residency at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident his final year. He completed specialty fellowship training in anterior segment and refractive surgery at the world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Donnenfeld is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been selected as a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Donnenfeld is constantly called upon to train other surgeons and has personally trained more LASIK surgeons than any one else in the tri-state area. Dr. Donnenfeld plays a leadership role in many of the major ophthalmology and medical organizations.