Corneal Associates of New Jersey

LASIK surgery with Dr. Perl was probably one of the best decisions I ever made. I have been wearing glasses since I was 6 years old and don’t ever remember being able to see ²⁰⁄₂₀ until the day after my surgery. The entire consultation/​appointment process was very smooth and everyone in the office is kind, knowledgeable, and understanding. They made me feel at ease walking in on the day of my surgery. Dr. Perl even had a massage scheduled for patients before surgery to help ease any anxiety. The surgery was close to pain-​free and did not take long at all. Later that night, Dr. Perl called me to check in and make sure I was comfortable and not experiencing any unusual symptoms. The next morning, I was seeing ²⁰⁄₂₀! One month later, I am seeing ²⁰⁄₁₅!
LASIK surgery has been life changing and being under the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable Doctor is so important. I am so glad I chose Dr. Perl and recommend him to anyone considering LASIK surgery!

Dr. Perl was absolutely amazing. I got LASIK this week and have BETTER than ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision. I have been wearing contacts for almost 15 years and it is finally over! I highly recommend Corneal Associates. Dr. Perl and all of his staff I spoke to was super friendly and genuinely happy for all of their patients they have helped.

The customer service here is awful. I had two surgeries here and need to schedule a follow up appointment — my vision (with my new glasses prescription written by Dr Sorkin) is blurry and is giving me daily migraines. When I called and spoke to two different representatives they said they don’t have any appointments until after July. This was after I told them I can’t see throughout the day because my glasses prescription was written incorrectly. I would definitely go somewhere else before going back here.

WOW! Super impressed with this facility and Dr. Perl when it comes to LASIK.
I found Dr. Perl through my insurance companies (VSP) website. I read several reviews on Dr. Perl along with the Corneal Assoc. of NJ to ensure the doctor/​facility is reputable and that I would be receiving good service/​treatment. I went in for a LASIK Consultation which took about 2 hours as they did all sorts of extensive eye tests and measurements to ensure I am a qualified candidate. Once they confirmed I was qualified, I met with Jacki, the Refractive Consultant who is super sweet and was able to answer any additional questions I had and discuss payment options. The cost of the procedure seems to have gone down in price from when I last looked about 3 years ago, however I’m sure every doctor is different. Currently, they offer a credit card which is 2 years, 0% as most insurance companies only cover a small portion of the procedure. From there, I scheduled the procedure and had it done yesterday afternoon (4÷26÷2016). Overall, the facility is very clean, sterile, and professional and all employees are very pleasant and detail-​oriented.
Prior to the surgery, I was prescribed eye drops which needed to be put into my eye four times a day for three days leading up to the surgery. They also prescribed the eye drops which I am to use four times a day for eight days after the surgery.
On the day of procedure, I was anxious and a bit nervous. I went in for my 2:30 pm appointment and only had to wait in the waiting area for ten minutes before being taken in (they have coffee and delicious cookies while you wait :)) and received a 10 – 15 minute massage (how awesome!) to ensure I was nice and relaxed. After the massage, I went right into the operating room. You simply lay on a table and Dr. Perl works his magic. They start out by putting in the numbing eye drops so you don’t experience any discomfort. Nothing was painful or uncomfortable whatsoever (and I tend to have a low pain tolerance). The whole thing was over in about 10 minutes. From there, I was able to get up and walk right out. My vision was a little hazy, but I was able to see as if I had my contacts in, just with a bit of haze. Once I got home, they instruct you to keep your eyes closed for about 2 – 3 hours. I did experience a burning sensation and it did become uncomfortable for about 2 hours. It almost reminded me of when you swim in a chlorinated pool and your eyes burn or when you have an eyelash stuck behind your contacts and it’s bothersome. I ended up just putting in the eye drops and going to sleep. When I woke up the next morning at 6:00 AM, I was able to open my eyes with no problems and see perfectly fine. I went back to Dr. Perl at 8:00 AM for my follow-​up visit and after he said everything looked good, I drove off to work. It’s pretty incredible that less than 24 hours after having this procedure, I’m able to see ²⁰⁄₂₀. I go back in one month for an additional follow-​up visit to ensure the eye healed properly and that my vision is clear.
Overall, I recommend Dr. Perl and the Corneal Eye Associates of NJ to anyone considering getting LASIK. I am extremely happy with the results and it hasn’t even been 24 hours!
FYI…
I had been wearing contacts for the past 10 years for distance. I often (about 5 nights per week) would fall asleep wearing my contact lenses, therefore, I felt that at the age of 27, it would be a good idea to get this surgery. Also, I’m sure it will save me money over time as I was spending about $ 300 per year on contact lenses.

Went to a Dr who is covered under my insurance and does his advertising on the radio (hint hint). I was given the run around and had a bad feeling when I went for the consultant. When I went to Dr Perl’s office after a referral everyone was professional and I received the greatest care from everyone at the office. I had Lasik surgery and everything went smoothly. The office is clean and welcoming. I would highly recommend this office.

I was not expecting to be so disappointed in my experience seeing as my first visit went well. When I first met with Dr. Perl I was told that I was an ideal candidate for Lasik. I came back in for measurements a month later and scheduled my surgery for four days after that. It wasn’t until after paying the entire $ 5000 cost of surgery and after having spent another $ 170 on the presurgery eye drops and postsurgery eye drops that things began to go down hill. On the day of surgery, I took off from work and went to office with a friend of mine who was there to drive me home. I was scheduled for 1PM and arrived there fifteen minutes early. I finally get called in about 40 minutes later only to be led into a room where a masseuse is waiting to giving me a «pre-​op» massage and thereafter, I finally meet with Dr. Perl whereupon he then tells me that he no longer thinks that I’m a good candidate for the surgery due to my cornea being too thin. Although I appreciate his honesty with regards to his concerns, it’s the way they handled the entire situation that made my experience such a bad one. If there was any inclination that I might not be a good candidate then this should have been expressed much sooner and I definitely shouldn’t have been prescribed anything or been charged for a surgery that I didn’t qualify for. Total waste of time.

I’m VERY picky when it comes to doctors of any kind. Dr. Sorkin is the best! I’ve sent my entire family to him and they have been as pleased with him as I have. I’ve referred a few friends as well. Dr. Sorkin has a very pleasant demeanor and explains everything throughly.

I went to see Dr. Pearl for a consultation to see weather or not I was a candidate for lasik and the minute I met him on my head I was like I already know Dr. Pearl is great. He himself called me in which shocked me because most places aren’t like that and what shocked me more was I was in and out when I first checked in I didn’t even wait that long! So as he examined me and did all the tests necessary he told me I was a candidate and said when would you like to schedule? So I walked over to the schedule cordinater and they were able to schedule me as soon as the next week so we scheduled it and I went ahead with it! It was no more than 10 minutes Dr. Pearl did great with me because when it comes to eyes I’m just freaked out but he was very gentle and I am happy I chose him! He was very thorough & he listened to all my questions and answered them! That night Right after my LASIK procedure I was able to see perfect and i was like WOW, no more glasses no more contacts! I been wearing glasses and contacts since the age of 12, and boy does it feel great waking up in the morning and seeing everything with out having to reach for your glasses! Thank you Dr. Pearl!

I went to Dr. Perl on my granddaughter’s recommendation as she had Lasik surgery and was so pleased. I was so tired of wearing contact lenses and wanted to be able to see well without them. Dr. Perl’s consultation and examination was fantastic. He spent a lot of time with me, he was so thorough and advised me that I was not a candidate for Lasik due to a cataract. We discussed the cataract surgery and he told me that he does it with a Laser while his Associate, Dr. Eli Moses, places the new lens. After a lot of tests, Drs. Perl and Moses advised me that they would perform my surgery and while they could not guarantee ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision, they would do their best to have it close to that. Myt surgery was performed and the following day when I returned to see Dr. Perl, he examined my eye thoroughly and I was seeing almost ²⁰⁄₂₀! What a thrill for me… no more glasses/​contact lenses. Things got even better and at my last visit, my vision is fantastic…20/20! Drs. Perl and Moses are true professionals… They spent a lot of time with me — being sure that I understood everything and was comfortable. The office staff is warm, welcoming and professional and I highly recommend Drs. Perl and Moses and Corneal Associates of NJ.

Dr. Perl changed my life. I’ve never met someone who was as blind as I was, ever. I was a –11 in my right eye and a –12 in my left eye with an astigmatism. I went in for a lasik evaluation and found out that I wasnt a candidate because I was too near sighted. That didn’t mean there wasn’t an option for me though. I was told for the first time in my life about ICL surgery, and about three and a half weeks later I could see without my contacts for the first time. I’ve been wearing glasses since I was three and contacts since I was ten. I had been waiting my whole life for the right time to get surgery and I can say that I made the best decision of my life. The office is incredibly professional, the staff are so kind and welcoming. Now that ICL surgery has corrected my near sightedness I plan on going back to get lasik to correct the astigmatism in my left eye. Just because a doctor tells you that you aren’t a candidate for lasik doesn’t mean there isn’t a solution out there. I highly recommend this office to anyone who is looking for corrective treatment.

Had my LASIK surgery two months ago and it has been nothing short of perfect from an experience side. They are very detailed when it comes to ensure you are feeling comfortable and that you know all of the facts to make an informed decision. I felt very uneasy about the procedure before and after meeting with Dr. Pearl and his team I felt much better about it. State of the art machines and facility. Thank you to you all! Highly recommend this procedure and this team to help you every step of the way.

Had my LASIK procedure this past week and have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Perl and everyone involved at Corneal Associates of New Jersey! Everyone I dealt with was very knowledgeable in all that needed to be done to prepare and execute my procedure and pleasant to deal with. I was impressed with the office from the first time I came for my initial appointment. The actual LASIK procedure was quick and stress-​free with everyone setting a relaxed tone during a time when I was a bit nervous. I would highly recommend Dr. Perl and Corneal Associates of New Jersey! Thanks for all you have done!

Dr. Perl and his staff were extremely helpful and caring throughout my time in their office. Everyone was courteous and answered all my questions without hesitation.
During the actual LASIK procedure, Dr. Perl was very informative and told me everything that was going on while he worked and that kept me extremely at ease. I am now one week post op and am seeing crystal clear, with no pain at all. Thanks Doc!

Fellow Unilocal-​ers!
I’m writing to sing the praises of Corneal Associates and the amazing patient advocacy skills of Angelina, one of the organization’s managers. I require custom lenses because I have keratoconus. Without contacts — especially without a left contact lens — I am unable to drive, read, work and basically function.
Over the weekend, I ripped this lens. The normal ordering time to receive a replacement can be up to 2 weeks. This is where Angelina comes in. When she heard about my problem (thanks to Bridgette, another great person at the office!), she called me back right away, demonstrated her understanding of my problem and promised to do everything she could to get me a replacement as quickly as possible.
To be honest, I was skeptical because Corneal Associates (like most offices) don’t make the lenses themselves — they depend on another organization (Allergan in this case I think) whose behavior they can’t control. Yet, somehow Angelina found a way. And instead of having to wait 2 weeks, I received my new lenses in 2 days!!!
Angelina — thank you much!!! You are simply a miracle and thanks to you I can see and function again!!!
At the end the day, great doctors aren’t enough (and with great people like Dr. Sorkin, you’ll be in great hands) — it’s the people on the staff whom you can count on to go the extra mile that make all the difference.
Thanks again Angelina!
Gratefully Yours,
Todd Holzman

I cannot stress how un professional this office is, my husband was forgotten in the room just as described in previous reviews. The doctors have terrible bedside manner and they will prescribe you drugs that are not available causing you to run all over for drops not on the market. I would stay away from this practice.

I am a patient at this office. I am sitting here as we speak. I have been here for 2 hours and still have not seen the doctor. I have had 2 technicians do the same eye checks on me twice. I have had to fill out identical paperwork three times. Apparently this office does not know how to photocopy or share info within the office. Horribly inconvenient. Go to this office if you don’t mind wasting half a day waiting to see a doctor even though I set an appointment 3 weeks ago. Awful experience!!!
Ok i am updating this review. While the initial experience was awful, the Doctor’s office later called me and apologize for the wait and unprofessional handling of my appointment. They made generous efforts to rectify their error. Although the initial experience was most unpleasant, the office staff and doctor rectified the situation and now I’d be happy to come back.

Dr. Perl is not interested in answering patient questions (I was shushed during my appointment!). He’s goal is to get in and out as quickly as possible. He was clearly annoyed that I asked probing questions about my personal medical condition and the options for treatment. How dare I seek information about my eye injury so that I can make an informed decision about the best possible path forward!

I have been wearing glasses and or contacts for the past thirty two years, i have never liked or adjusted well to glasses, so have been wearing contacts intead. Over the past year i have been having many problems with my eyes, my ophthalmologist has treated
many infections amongst other problems, i was told my eyes were becoming intolerant to the contacts and t was sent to the Corneal Associates, upon my first visit i was very impressed with the facility. About three weeks later i met with Dr. Pearl upon which time i was a candidate for Lasik surgery. One week later i had the procedure done and i could not be happier with my new eye sight, i am a very active person and my whole life style has changed and improved for the better. My outbdoor activities are much easier to perform, i am an avid runner, and enjoy many other activities. The first time i visited the beach after the surgery i couldn’t believe how beautiful it looked, and crisp, i felt as if i was seeing everything for the very first time. I am so happy with my new vision and would recommend Dr. Perl to everyone… Thank you so much for my great new vision.
Sincerely, Clotilde Gramata

Was really excited/​nervous beyond belief to get a procedure done on my eyes. I have been wearing glasses/​contacts for a little over 10 years and was ready to take the plunge. After some research I ended up at Dr. Perls office and was immediately welcomed, impressed, and put at ease. The technology Dr. Perl uses is state of the art and his entire staff are accomodating, sweet, patient, and knowledgeable. After several rounds of testing it was determined that was not a candidate for traditional LASIK but for a sister procedure called PRK. Dr. Perl explained all of this to me better then I could have imagined and really calmed my fears of going blind or him sneezing during the procedure.
In short I had my procedure done almost 6 weeks ago and can see better then i ever have. Thank you Dr Perl!

Dr. Cheng and her staff are great here. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I researched her on the web first and she truly lived up to all the hype. This is a great office, I never wait longer than 10 min. Always clean and upscale in appearance. Highly recommended!