Prestera Tory, MD PhD

Maybe eye doctors don’t feel the need for bedside manners, or maybe manners in general? Not only was he rude, he was completely unhelpful.
Like a different review had stated, it was primarily a Hispanic clientele. I waited over 30 mins past my appointment time before i was called back. The nurse dilated my eyes and assured me I would be fine to drive home. She was WRONG.
The doctor came in, extremely rushed, told me my eyes were fine and asked me if I wanted him to run tests. He seemed annoyed when I said yes.
Afterwards he again told me my eyes were fine. Completely ignoring my symptoms of dry eye. He offered to insert plastic tubes in my eyes (that same day) to prevent them from drying out. But he didn’t even seem confident that’s what was wrong. When i hesitated he simply said «ok» and walked out of the room! I had to stop him to ask him if we were done with the appointment, or if I should follow him to the check out desk. He said, and I quote, «if you’re not sure then go home and come back when you ARE sure.»…Oh my!
My eyes were still extremely blurry but I managed to get to the checkout desk and express my concern to the admin. She agreed that my eyes were extremely dilated and told me to put sunglasses on to drive home.
Stepping outside was like walking out onto the sun. It immediately gave me a pounding headache on top of the EXTREME blurred vision. I understand the dilating drops may effect everyone differently, but they should definitely encourage a backup plan for saftey purposes. I deemed it unsafe to drive home myself an arranged for an alternative ride. A heads up may have been nice.
If you’re looking for an eye doctor I would definitely look elsewhere. And if I do decide to have the procedure, it definitely won’t be here.
*note; the nurses and other staff were extremely nice. I hope he’s nicer to them then he is his patients.

My first and last time here

I just completed my second successful cataract surgery. I got dual ocular implants so I can now see ²⁰⁄₂₀ without eyeglasses!!! I am very pleased. Dr. Prestera treats the poorest of the poor with the same compassion as the well insured, as I am lucky to be among. I wanted a doctor who does lots of these procedures, and Dr. Prestera qualifies as the top. Yes, you may feel like you’re in Mexico, put check out his credentials and comments from his peers. I recommend Dr. Prestera as the best ophthalmologist I have ever seen!

I found Dr. Prestera to be ubber efficient and very knowledgable. The office staff was courteous and I was treated quickly. They ran state of the art testing. I have complicated eye problems my entire life and was nervous about going to a new Dr. But now I feel (after my visit) I am in the right place.

As a patient of two years, I have been to Dr. Prestera’s office in many ways, planned and fit in. Everyone is prompt and efficient. I am lucky to have been referred to him. I know of no other opthomologist that can compare in experience and caring.

One of the best Doctor offices I have ever been too. Technologically savy. You can’t go wrong if you are using macs in your office. Clean restroom. Kind and efficient staff. Came in as a walk in and did not wait for long. Knowledgable and well learned Doctor at hand took time to listen and explain my options as well as plan of action. Thank very much

Doctor was very fast but seemed knowledgeable. Very busy office! Crowded waiting room. 98% of patients at time I visited were Hispanic. Staff was bilingual but mostly Spanish what is spoken. No complaints but did feel like I was in Mexico.