Jonathan K. Ligh, MD

Best kept secret in NYC. While he might have limited office hours, he’s a top rated Ophthalmologists with a wicked and quirky sense of humor. Observe!
Me: Doc, do you think there’s something wrong with my eyes?
Doc: No, but your girl might say there is if you’re not looking at her.
Classic. He’s extremely intelligent and will sit with you until all your questions are answer. He also did a great job at breaking everything down into simple terminology. As for his credentials? He has a wall of certificates that makes my college diploma look worthless. He’s that good. Don’t hesitate any longer. GOGOGO!

Dr. Ligh is the best doctor I’ve ever had. He has the perfect combo of old school manner but new school know how. He actually spends time with me, without rushing me, and always tells me exactly what he’s doing and why. He is compassionate and caring. He is old-​fashioned in that way. I feel completely taken care of by him AND, he has all the skills, experience and technology to support those amazing interpersonal skills. I know that he also helps train residents at Mt Sinai on a volunteer basis (because I work there so he was telling me this), and after googling him, also discovered that he seems to provide services to his community in other clinics around the city. I can’t possibly recommend him any higher.

Dr. Ligh to the rescue! Last night, hair dye in eye experiment = massive FAIL. Seriously, I thought I’d been blinded. After flushing it out with water numerous times, I went to bed and prayed my eye would be fine in the morning. Apparently God wasn’t listening or had other train wrecks to attend to, because this morning I woke up with the beat-​down eyeball. Red, swollen, oozy — yes, very attractive.
Fortunately, I didn’t listen to my usual self that tries to self-​medicate and actually got to dialing around for an ophthalmologist. Because I’m a writer/​editor, my eyes ARE my lifeblood (that and my snarky inner voice) and I need to treat my peepers with TLC. I got Dr. Ligh’s office right away. They were able to take me at 11 am, and worked with my PCP’s office for a referral.
Both Dr. Ligh and his staff were so sweet and professional. He did a detailed examination, but spared me from unnecessary procedures as not to «torture» my poor eye, and reassured me that no permanent damage was done. Wrote me an RX for some eye drops and told me to stay away from contacts for a bit.
Now, anyone know where I can find an eye patch? Yar!

Dr. Ligh is the best ophthalmologist in NYC, period. Get your eyes checked at least once per year, they are truly windows into the head and allow many ailments to be detected early.
Nitty Gritty:
1. He has the best credentials — he is the «Go to» guy at NYU and has more diplomas and board seats than I’ve ever seen.
2. He has every gadget invented to look into your skull.
3. He’s a nice man with a good bedside manner (so to speak).
4. He takes insurance
Get your eyes checked, don’t settle for a check up by the person you buy your contacts from.