Comments from our patients

Special: Read about what cataract surgery is like, from the patient's perspective! One of Dr. Sumers' cataract surgery patients published this article in the Bergen Record.

Following are some actual patient comments, selected from our patient satisfaction survey at Ridgewood Ophthalmology.

Are you happy with your cataract surgery?

"Yes. I was surprised at the ease of the procedure and the absence of pain during and afterward. Also the short recovery period – played tennis two weeks later."

"Yes, I am very happy with my cataract surgery! I am also very pleased with the staff at the office – always very helpful and nice! (Lore, Michelle, Dorothy, etc.)"

What was the best part of the experience?

"The day after the first surgery, one cataract was completed and seeing distance with a 20/20 eye was exciting to me."

"The fact that I did not need to wear the eye patch and my sight improved almost immediately."

"The care I received in the office, and the courtesies and patience extended to me by the office staff."

"I had confidence that everyone was knowledgeable and professional."

"The outcome, the speed, the kindness of Dr. Sumers. Her call after surgery shows that she takes responsibility!"

Has anything specifically improved since your eye surgery?

"Just awakening the first thing in the morning seeing the clock without glasses – when I am driving I now can read the street signs – No glasses!"

"Colors are amazing. Rooms are brighter. My tennis has improved because I see the ball better. Not wearing glasses is amazing."

"Driving at night was the most concerning to me and now is no problem."

"The colors are more vivid to me than they have been in a long while."

Would you choose the same eye surgeon?

"Absolutely!! My sister, brother-in-law, and a family friend are now your patients at my recommendation."

"Yes. Dr. Sumers is a very talented and gifted surgeon who listens to patients' concerns, to plan surgery to fit patients' needs."

"Both of my eyes were done by Dr. Anne Sumers. She was the kindest, and a person with remarkable personality. I wish all doctors could be like her."

"Yes, I wouldn't have anyone else! Dr. Sumers is very professional, plus having a wonderful rapport with a patient."

"Yes – and I have told many people about Dr. Sumers. As a nurse, people ask me who I go to for everything."