Business Details
33 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Ophthalmologist in Mystic, CT
Falck Eye Centers is a state-of-the-art eye care facility dedicated to providing comprehensive ophthalmology services. Founded in 1993, our practice combines advanced medical technology with personalized patient care, led by internationally recognized glaucoma expert and cataract surgeon Dr. Francis Y. Falck Jr. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Falck has pioneered innovative diagnostic tools and surgical techniques, including a patented glaucoma procedure now used globally. Our team is committed to addressing complex eye conditions while maintaining a patient-centric approach, offering services ranging from routine vision care to specialized surgical interventions.We prioritize comfort, transparency, and education, ensuring patients receive accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Recognized with multiple awards, including the World Forum 2010 Man of the Year in Medicine, we serve as a trusted resource for adult and pediatric eye care in southeastern Connecticut and beyond.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Diabetic Eye Disease
Laser Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Pediatric Eye Care
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in ophthalmology and surgical innovation.
- Our practice utilizes patented diagnostic technology for early disease detection.
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs and medical histories.
- We accept most major insurance plans for accessible, affordable eye care.
- Emergency services available for urgent vision-threatening conditions.
What people say
Skilled eye physician
Devotion to patients
Restoration of sight
Expert emergency care
Personalized attention
Services
Cataract Surgery
Advanced cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation using minimally invasive techniques. Our board-certified surgeon employs ultrasound technology to dissolve cataracts through incisions smaller than 1/10th of an inch, eliminating the need for sutures. Patients benefit from rapid recovery times and improved visual acuity, with customized lens options to address individual vision needs.
Glaucoma Surgery
Specialized surgical interventions for glaucoma, including patented filtration procedures to reduce intraocular pressure. We utilize antimetabolite therapies and innovative tonometry diagnostics to prevent optic nerve damage. Treatment plans combine medication management with surgical options tailored to disease severity, focusing on preserving vision and preventing progression.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Comprehensive management of diabetes-related ocular complications, including retinal screenings and laser treatments. Our approach emphasizes early detection of vascular changes through advanced imaging technology, with coordinated care for macular edema and proliferative retinopathy. Patients receive education on disease prevention and maintenance of ocular health alongside systemic diabetes management.
Laser Surgery
Targeted laser interventions for various eye conditions, including retinal tears and glaucoma. We employ state-of-the-art photocoagulation and trabeculoplasty techniques to seal leaks, reduce fluid pressure, and prevent vision loss. Treatments are performed on an outpatient basis with minimal discomfort, focusing on preserving long-term visual function.
Refractive Surgery
Customized refractive error correction procedures addressing myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, we determine optimal treatment plans that may include corneal reshaping or intraocular lens modifications. Patients achieve reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses through precise, minimally invasive techniques performed by an experienced ophthalmic surgeon.
People
Francis Y. Falck Jr.
Director
Board-certified ophthalmologist with 30+ years of experience, specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Inventor of diagnostic technology preventing blindness and stroke, with 11 consecutive Top Ophthalmologist recognitions. Holds multiple patents and has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications.
Questions
What eye conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and refractive errors, with expertise in both surgical and non-invasive treatments.
Do you offer emergency eye care services?
Yes, we provide urgent care for vision-threatening conditions like retinal tears and acute glaucoma attacks.
What makes your cataract surgery unique?
Our minimally invasive technique uses sub-2mm incisions with no sutures, enabling faster recovery and better visual outcomes.
Are advanced diagnostic technologies available?
Yes, we utilize patented tonometry devices for early detection of glaucoma and stroke-risk indicators in ocular blood flow.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We accept most major insurance providers – contact our office for specific coverage verification.
What research contributions have been made?
Dr. Falck developed a glaucoma surgical standard and invented a stroke-prevention diagnostic tool validated through multiple clinical trials.
Reviews (3)
Kathleen Murphy
Feb 02, 2022
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Dr. FALCK is an amazing, sincere doctor & absolutely worth waiting to see, if you must. He expertly corrected my double vision, which was a residual affect from an earlier stroke that had been wrongfully diagnosed by a Norwich opthalmologist. I AM FORVER grateful for his expertise in correcting my sight problem which had hindered me immensely!
Natalie W.
Mar 21, 2019
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Strongly recommend against this practice. There are many qualified ophthalmologists in the area that will treat you with respect and give you highly skilled care. You WILL wait HOURS past your scheduled appointment time to be seen. You may or may not receive your medical records if you decide to leave the practice.
Abby Hawkins
Dec 30, 2014
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Because Dr. Falck is the only specialist of his kind in the region, his staff can treat patients however they please. In my experience, it was horribly. In 11 years as Dr. Falck's patient, I have never waited under an hour to be seen - just by an assistant. I was recently made to wait over an hour in an empty waiting room for a 10-minute test, with Fox News blasting at me the whole time (when I asked the receptionist to turn it down, she told me to go in a back room and shut the door instead). My request to switch to a different doctor was ignored, signed release form and all. If you can avoid this office, I suggest you do.
