To make an appointment:
Dr. Park currently sees patients on Wednesdays. Please call Valerie at 212-263-2573 to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Park is dedicated to the highest level of eye care and treatment, with specialty training in complex cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation. Her philosophy is that no two eyes are the same, and her objective is to meet each individual's unique vision needs.

what to expect at your first appointment

Please be prepared to undergo a complete examination including a dilated fundus exam. You will receive dilating drops that will make your near vision blurry for 2-3 hours and sensitive to bright sunlight. Please arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to your appointment in order to fill out the necessary paperwork. We anticipate your first visit to take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours

what to bring to your appointment

• insurance card
• distance and reading eyeglasses
• eyedrops you are currently using
• list of all medications you are currently taking
• name and phone number of your primary care physician
• referral from your primary care physician, if required by your insurance

insurances

Dr. Park participates in the following insurance plans. Please make sure that you have a referral from your primary doctor if your plan requires one.

• Aetna
• Empire Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• HIP
• 1199
• Oxford
• United Healthcare

a note about glasses

If you need a prescription for eyeglasses, you will require a procedure known as "refraction" as part of your exam. Some insurance companies do not cover this cost, and you will be billed directly. Please check with your insurance company directly.

a note about contact lenses

Please note that prescriptions for contact lenses are different from glasses prescriptions and require trying on contact lenses, known as contact lens fitting, in order to determine the correct prescription and design. You will not be able to purchase contact lenses with a glasses prescription only. Dr. Park does not prescribe contact lenses and would be happy to refer you elsewhere for these services.