Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Eye Care Specialists in Newton, NJ
Eye Physicians of Sussex County has been dedicated to providing exceptional eye care to residents of Newton, New Jersey since 1996. Our team of board-certified ophthalmologists brings specialized expertise in retinal surgery, cataract treatment, and comprehensive eye health management. Utilizing advanced diagnostic technologies like optical coherence tomography and ultrasonography, we offer precise treatment for complex conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Our physicians maintain active roles in medical education while delivering personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs. With over 60 combined years of clinical experience, we combine academic rigor with compassionate service to preserve and enhance vision.Our surgical center meets rigorous safety standards for procedures ranging from cataract replacement to vitrectomy. We emphasize patient education to empower informed decisions about eye health and treatment options. Regular participation in continuing medical education ensures our team remains at the forefront of ophthalmic advancements. Our commitment to community health extends through volunteer initiatives providing eye care to underserved populations. This combination of technical excellence and patient-centered care has established us as a trusted regional leader in ophthalmology.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Retina Care
Glaucoma Treatment
Macular Degeneration
Dry Eye Therapy
Contact Lens Fitting
Optical Shop
Vitrectomy
Laser Eye Surgery
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology for precise eye disease detection.
- Our team includes fellowship-trained retinal specialists with decades of clinical experience.
- We provide comprehensive care spanning routine exams to complex surgical interventions.
- Our physicians maintain active roles in medical education and research advancements.
- We emphasize personalized patient education to support informed treatment decisions.
What people say
Excellent caring doctor
Highest quality care
Skilled in complex procedures
Thorough explanations
Prompt appointments
Services
Cataract Surgery
Our minimally invasive phacoemulsification procedure removes clouded lenses and implants advanced intraocular lenses. Using ultrasound technology, we replace natural lenses with customized options including multifocal, accommodative, and toric lenses to correct vision at multiple distances while addressing astigmatism. The outpatient procedure typically takes less than 20 minutes with rapid visual recovery.
Retina Care
Specialized management of retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and retinal detachments. We employ diagnostic tools like optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography to guide treatments such as vitrectomy, scleral buckling, and anti-VEGF injections. Our surgeons perform complex retinal repairs using microsurgical techniques in both office and operating room settings.
Glaucoma Treatment
Comprehensive glaucoma care combines early detection through visual field testing and optic nerve imaging with tailored treatment plans. We utilize medicated eye drops, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and surgical interventions like trabeculectomy to control intraocular pressure and prevent optic nerve damage while preserving peripheral vision.
Macular Degeneration
Advanced diagnostics identify dry and wet age-related macular degeneration stages. Treatment protocols include AREDS vitamin therapy for high-risk dry AMD and anti-angiogenic injections for wet AMD. Regular OCT monitoring tracks disease progression while low-vision rehabilitation supports patients with advanced central vision loss.
Dry Eye Therapy
Customized dry eye management addresses aqueous deficiency and evaporative dry eye through comprehensive tear film analysis. Treatment options include prescription anti-inflammatory drops, punctal plugs, thermal lid therapy, and autologous serum eye drops. We identify underlying causes like meibomian gland dysfunction to develop personalized symptom relief strategies.
People
Robert G. Barone, MD, FACS
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon with 28 years of experience. Fellowship-trained in medical and surgical retina at NYU and Cornell. Former president of New Jersey Retina Society. Published author on retinal detachment repair and macular disease. Clinical instructor at Rutgers Medical School.
Laura Hirschfeld, MD, FACS
Cornea and Refractive Surgeon
Harvard-trained ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Completed cornea fellowship at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Member of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Expertise in laser vision correction and corneal transplantation procedures.
Amit Vora, MD
Cornea Specialist
Fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon with research experience at NIH. Completed residency at William Beaumont Hospital. Volunteer ophthalmologist with Kenya Relief. Specializes in complex cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and dry eye management.
Questions
What eye conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in retinal diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal disorders. Our surgeons perform advanced vitrectomy, laser treatments, and intraocular injections.
Do you offer same-day appointments for eye emergencies?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent cases during business hours for retinal tears, sudden vision loss, and traumatic injuries.
What advanced diagnostic technologies do you use?
We utilize optical coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography, ultrasonography, and visual field analyzers for precise diagnosis of retinal and optic nerve conditions.
Are your physicians involved in ongoing research?
Yes, our team participates in clinical research and maintains academic affiliations with Rutgers Medical School to advance ophthalmic treatment protocols.
What surgical options exist for macular degeneration?
We offer anti-VEGF injections for wet AMD and monitor dry AMD progression with OCT. While we don't perform stem cell treatments, we provide comprehensive management to preserve vision.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We participate with most major medical insurance plans for eye disease treatment. Contact lens fittings and optical purchases have separate billing arrangements.
Reviews (6)
Jim Wilhelmwe
Jun 22, 2022
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I never had an appointment that I didn't wait for AT LEAST 2 HOURS! The day nor thechour didnt matter. REALLY unacceptable.
Greg Sass
Nov 12, 2021
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Was "squeezed in for an emergency". Waited 2 hours to get called from waiting room. Then a other hour in a separate waiting room, then to wait in one of the 3 rooms the doctor uses. Horribly run business.
Phil Guarraia
May 12, 2021
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Dr vora is good. You have a wait time that is ridiculous. Don't go Dr. Perlmutter wears his covid mask below his nose. Incompetent. I'll never go back.
Weez
Dec 14, 2020
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Never going back. The exam room was not cleaned after the patient before me left. I was sitting across from the doorway to the exam room and no staff member went in. Luckily there were sanitizing wipes in the room and I cleaned the equipment and eye drop bottles myself. I told the receptionist at the desk who replied "the staff cleans the rooms after each patient." This DEFINITELY DID NOT happen.
Ryan Connelly
Nov 24, 2020
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I visited Dr. Inkeles with an issue with both eyes after a few days working around dirt. He was fun to be around and was able to get my eyes back to normal
Ed Snook
Apr 20, 2020
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Wait time was 10 minutes before called back. Overall appt with tests, pictures and doctor examine was 40 minutes.
