About Us
About Us
SightMD — Complete Vision Care
Sight is everyone’s most valued sense. It’s the window through which we experience the world around us. Eye health runs parallel to our quality of life. At SightMD, our specialists are highly skilled and have a wealth of world-renowned knowledge, experience, and innovation to deliver the finest in complete eye care with a caring and compassionate touch.
It’s not just comprehensive. It’s complete.
It’s more than compassionate. It’s comforting.
The dedicated SightMD team is top ranked in the industry for providing award-winning care to every person, family, and community we are privileged to serve. Ours is a seamless approach to the health, quality, and clarity of your vision—right in your neighborhood, around the clock, seven days a week.
About SightMD Massachusetts
SightMD Massachusetts (Papale Eye Center) is a leading ophthalmology practice based in Western Massachusetts, proudly serving patients for over 30 years.
Now part of the SightMD network, Papale Eye Center continues its tradition of delivering advanced eye care with a personal touch. The center specializes in LASIK and cataract surgery, comprehensive eye exams, and treatment for various eye conditions using the latest technology and surgical techniques.
About SightMD Connecticut
With 6 locations within Hartford County, Fairfield County and Litchfield Country including a dedicated surgery suite in our Manchester office, SightMD CT offers quality eye care with a personalized touch.
The dedicated eye doctors of SightMD CT are on call to answer any questions or concerns, giving you complete peace of mind. With world-class ophthalmologists, optometrists and certified opticians who are specialized in providing the greatest care, and locations in Enfield, Manchester, and Torrington, SightMD Connecticut is dedicated to helping residents of central Connecticut and beyond.
About SightMD New York
SightMD New York was founded by Jeffrey Martin, M.D. and John Passarelli, M.D. Their mission was to combine two of the finest ophthalmology practices on Long Island—North Shore Eye Care and Long Island Eye Surgical Care—into a state-of-the-art eye care practice that put patients first. They married sophisticated technology and a personalized approach to provide unparalleled patient care, and kept their doors open 7 days a week to be available when patients need help.
Today SightMD has expanded to nearly 40 locations throughout Long Island in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester, as well as several dedicated LASIK Eye Surgery suites in Smithtown and Rockville Centre.
About SightMD New Jersey
In 2021, the doctors of Athwal, Susskind & Almallah, Lakhani, and Shore Eye Associates in Ocean and Monmouth County came together as SightMD New Jersey with 8 locations throughout Monmouth County and Ocean County. The Ocean Regional Eye Surgery Center is centrally located in Toms River for your convenience.
At SightMD New Jersey, your health and satisfaction is our number one priority and when we say our team is always available to help, we mean it. Our billing and surgical staff are on call to answer any questions and we provide convenient online patient portals and patient forms to make your experience smooth and simple.
About SightMD Pennsylvania
The doctors of Progressive Vision Institute and Betz Ophthalmology Associates joined forces to create SightMD Pennsylvania. With 5 clinical locations in Schuylkill, Berks, Northumberland, Union, and Philadelphia Counties and two dedicated surgical centers, SightMD PA offers an unparalleled eye care experience.
At SightMD Pennsylvania, we understand how important it is to have clear vision. That’s why our team of experienced and trusted experts are available for comprehensive vision services with just the click of a button or a call away! Here at SightMD Pennsylvania, you can rest assured that your needs will be taken care of when it matters most.
Important Information for Our Patients
Our #1 goal is to keep you healthy and happy to come through our doors, so we’ve outlined some basic information that will help you prepare for your appointment.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
No two eyes are the same, but we want to prepare you as best as we can for what to expect when you visit a SightMD office. Whether you’re coming in for a routine eye exam or a more specialized eye care problem, we’ve compiled a list of what to bring, what tests to expect, and other helpful information to keep you informed and ensure a smooth experience.
Preparing for Eye Surgery
Any type of eye surgery can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to expect can help ease anxiety. SightMD’s care team will walk you through each step of the process, including preoperative instructions, day-of-surgery expectations, and recovery planning. Proper preparation helps promote comfort, safety, and the best possible surgical outcome.
Paying for Eye Care Services
SightMD is committed to making high-quality eye care accessible and affordable. We accept a wide range of medical and vision insurance plans and offer financing options for eligible services. Before your appointment, we encourage you to review our insurance participation, payment options, and available resources so you can plan with confidence.
Appointment Cancellation
We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we kindly ask that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments are in high demand, and advance notice allows us to offer your time slot to another patient while helping our providers maintain an efficient schedule.