Farkas Kassalow Resnick & Associates PC

New York, United States

4.7

19 reviews

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By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 212-355-5145
Website:
www.eyewise.com
Address:
30 E 60th St Ste 201, New York, NY, 10022
b/t Madison Ave & Park Ave
Upper East Side
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
770 ft5th Avenue – 59th Street (N,Q,R)
770 ft59th Street (4,5,6)
850 ft59th Street-Lexington Avenue (N,Q,R)
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Local time (New York) 01:28 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Contact lenses, Primary eye care and Refractive Surgery Consultants.

We specialize in contact lens fitting and evaluations and have expertise in patients with dry eye, Keratoconus, post surgical ectasias and corneal grafts, Corneal Reshaping Technology (CRT), Astigmatism, lid margin disease, multifocal lenses, Rigid gas permeables, extended wear and a host of other regular as well as specialized conditions and lenses.

We have hundreds of types of lenses on sight including a wide range of disposable contact lenses, Rigid Gas Permeables (RGP’s), semi scleral lenses, toric (astigmatic) lenses, Conventional lenses, Hybrid lenses and more.

Complete eye examinations are performed on sight as well as dilations, glaucoma evaluations, retinal photography, visual field evaluations, binocular and stereopsis evaluations, corneal topography, laser screenings, evaluations and management, Macular pigment density analysis and treatment for various eye conditions and infections.

History

Established in 1958.

Paul Farkas and Theodore (Ted) Kassalow joined forces in 1958 to open up a eyecare practice focusing on Conact lenses. Paul Farkas’ nephew Barry and a while later Ted Kassalow’s son Jordan and Susan Resnick took over the reigns to continue to offer exceptional eyecare and exemplary service.

We are now a team of five doctors, namely Barry Farkas, Jordan. Kassalow, Susan Resnick, Regina Zyszkowski and Kevin Rosin still specializing in contact lenses but bringing our varied to expertise to encompass, manage and treat a broad range of maladies and ocular conditions.

Meet the Business Owner

Barry F.

Business Owner

Dr. Barry Farkas received his Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1971, where he is currently a trustee. With his partners, he maintains one of the largest contact lens specialty practices in the United States. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of its Cornea and Contact Lens Section. He is also a member of the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Foundation. Dr. Farkas has authored numerous articles in professional journals and has delivered over one hundred invited lectures both nationally and internationally.

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19 reviews of Farkas Kassalow Resnick & Associates PC

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Place rating: 5
Yorktown Heights, NY
I have been a patient for 45 years. Obviously I am a very satisfied customer. I believe I receive the best eye care here. I recommend Dr Resnick very highly. She is very thorough and takes the best care possible. The entire staff is professional and very personable.
JGA
Place rating: 5
Port Washington, NY
Continuously after many years I am still so pleased with this visual care I am receiving. I have extremely challenging eyes and Dr Resnick and crew have been fabulous.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I first went here on a professional referral and now I refer everyone to go here myself. I went to see Cary Hirschfield for an eye glasses exam initially. He made me feel comfortable right away and was really patient because my prescription was somewhere in between. He gave me good advice and I could tell he had my best interest at heart. I’ve now been back for several contact lens exams and am always treated to the same wonderful customer service. The front office staff is really pleasant as well and coincidentally, I noticed, as a person who has lived in Japan before, that there was Japanese translation services available. I could see how anyone would feel comfortable coming into this office but to go above and beyond like that really makes them as good as it gets!
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I was recently visiting NYC with a friend of mine from Japan. She came down with a case of pink eye and needed someone who spoke Japanese and this was the perfect place. I actually decided to get a contact lens exam while there and they diagnosed me with dry eye which is a whole lot better now with the drops they gave me.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Wow! Great experience with Dr. Resnick and her excellent, friendly and courteous staff. Dr. Resnick is a knowledgeable dynamo who clearly loves her work. I was seen on time and efficiently by both her and her staff and came away more informed of my vision issues. Walked out with my one –lens solution and a good way to progress with my seeing life.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Amazing experience.
From making an appointment to dealing with insurance paper/​paying, everything was done in Japanese. There are two Japanese speaking staff (out of like.25 people there) who were so nice, informative, and professional. I would not have understood technical terms in Optometry without their help, so it was so comforting. I made contact lenses and looked at glasses.
コンタクトレンズを買いに行きました。英語が苦手なので通訳の優しい人がついてくれてとても安心でした。
しっかりと視力や目の表面や奥まで検査をしてくれた後に、サンプル試してみて、気に入ればそのまま購入するという手順でした。私は今まで使っていた使い捨てのレンズと違うブランドをすすめられたので、一週間ほど使ってみてから、購入を決めるという手順でした。
今までのレンズよりも私の目のタイプにあったものなんだそうです（ドライアイっぽいので、潤いの長持ちするもの）。
先生もすごく素敵で優しく説明してくれたので、英語でも沢山わかるところもありました。
眼鏡もついでに古くなってたので、フレームを沢山試してみました。結局買うには至らなかったけど、これが似合うとプロのスタッフが勧めてくれるフレームは“自分では選ばないけど確かに似合うかも、、“と、納得。
クリニック自体は、眼科で、普通の眼科の診察やレーシックもしているそうです、中は広くてとても綺麗でした。先生は３－６名いつもいるようで、待ち時間は短かったです。日本人の通訳、事務の方が全部訳してくれるので分からない事もなく、スムーズに終わりました。
Place rating: 5
Islip, NY
I was fitted for hard contact lenses with Dr. Rosin.
This office is amazing! The staff is attentive, helpful, and friendly. Dr. Rosin is incredible and I was so shocked at how well and quickly he was able to help me correct my vision with contact lenses and glasses. He reviewed my options and made his recommendations. This was the most comfortable [hard] lens I had experienced. Still, he felt there needed to be some slight adjustments and I would be back for a final fitting. (They inform you prior that there may be more than one visit).
Note: I have keratoconus and an intacs procedure, so it is imperative that I am properly fitted with suitable lenses.
This office does not take insurance — but they do offer you paperwork to submit a claim. Although I paid a pretty penny, I feel very confident that I came to the right place to be helped by the right people.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I’ve been seeing Dr. Cary Hirschfield for several years and he is absolutely amazing. He is thorough and patient and makes sure you are completely satisfied with your prescription. I brought my young daughter in too because she was getting headaches. Cary examined her in every possible way! So when he told us her eyes were perfect and the headaches were from some other trigger, I was confident with that diagnosis because I saw how thorough he was. The whole office is professional and friendly. Closest subway stop is 5th ave. stop on the N/​R line.
Place rating: 5
Greenvale, NY
It is always a pleasure to visit the office of Dr. Susan Resnick, who always makes me feel at home and affords a thorough eye examination no matter how crowded her waiting room may be. Add to that the fabulous prescriptions she writes as you can understand why I continue returning year after year.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Dr. Rosin is patient, professional and understanding. He listens when you explain visions issues, I’ve spent so much money this year on lenses that were a bad fit and then I got a recommendation to this wonderful office. A very different experience. Older eyes are tough to fit and I’m very satisfied with this service.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
From Stella N I have been a patient for many years, the doctors and staff are wonderful. Dr. Rosin, is an expert taking his time, throughout the visit and making sure my lens is perfect, Very happy with all doctors. I would and have recommended practice. Phyllis, Patrick, Bevally are terrific and very easy to talk to and accommodating, Great Place!!! MAKE YOUR VISIT WITH THEM
Place rating: 5
Hicksville, NY
Every time I head into the office, the office staff, Dr. Resnick and Dr. Regina are beyond wonderful. Their scheduling is flexible and the new office is spacious and beautiful.
I would highly recommend this office for anyone who wants doctors who will take the time to get the perfect fit, no matter how many times you want to change your lenses.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
Amazing Doctors, I usually see Dr. Rosin. They solved eye problems that I couldn’t resolve with 6 previous eye doctors. HIGHEST recommendation.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
The most comprehensive place for eye test that I know of in New York City. I come from France where I was used to quite serious routine eye exams and got disappointed by the «back of the shop» optometrists in New York. 5 years ago, I discovered Dr Farkas and his team and this has changed my life. I have been finally diagnosed correctly, I know that I have no major risk of eye disease in the next few years and I can enjoy seeing near and far; read my blackberry and enjoy shows. I only gave them 4 stars because, from time to time, you can wait a lot between your eye exam and other procedures. Highly recommended if you are not satisfied by the usual optometrist in an optician shop
Place rating: 5
Massapequa, NY
This is the most comprehensive eye exam I have ever received. The staff is welcoming and professional. Dr Resnick is amazing. She provides information in a clear manner and is very patient. You will leaving feeling confident in the quality of the exam.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Amazing! Dr. Farkas and his technicians are WONDERFUL! Attentive, kind and accurate. I felt a part of the family and got GREAT contacts and new lenses for my glasses! I love Dr. Barry Farkas and the amazing ladies in white :)
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I have worn glasses for a good portion of my life. I have had multiple refraction eye exams over the years with different doctors in different cities. This eye exam was hands down the best exam I have ever had. And it was only $ 50! Hot damn!
I was referred to this office by Warby Parker. Cary was the doctor who I saw for the exam and he was awesome. He explained everything and had clear concise answers to all my eye related questions. He even had these cool Sci-​Fi looking test glasses that I could walk around in to test drive what the prescription would be like with my official pair.
The front desk people were also very nice. I had a great experience and will only use them in the future.
Place rating: 1
Brooklyn, NY
I have had a series of unpleasant experiences with this office. I appreciated Dr. Farkas’ knowledge and good humor, but I’m not convinced that I need to pay premium for the «wet lens» lenses that he designs (and hawks). Cheaper prices of equal quality can be found in national brands.
My biggest complaint is with the office staff. They (1) charged me for lenses I never picked up. Eventually these charges were removed, but I was displeased with how they handled it.
(2) They charged me a $ 30 overnight fee to send me lenses. When I called to complain, saying I had never requested the lenses overnight, they removed the charge, but were unpleasant.
(3) They sent me the wrong prescription of contacts. I ordered national brand contacts online for ten years. NEVER did I receive the wrong lenses. Because Dr. Farkas’ boutique lenses are packaged in very basic, unadorned packaging, I did not realize I was wearing the wrong prescription for 2 weeks. I figured something was wrong with my own vision, and scheduled a vision check-​up. When I realized the prescription error, the staff at the doctor’s office refunded me the cost of the lenses. But they offered NO apology. I have, needless to say, switched doctors.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Excellent service here. My wife has visited for contacts, and her Dr. is a major expert in contacts, consulting to several manufacturers. My wife was very pleased and said he really knew his stuff in a major way. I visited to see optician Cary Hirschfield for a basic new prescription (refraction). He’s OUTSTANDING: explained the answers to pretty much every question I ever had about my glasses and prescription. Also explained how my mild astigmatism interacts with my prescription, and advised me to… leave it alone. No expensive new treatments or lenses: just leave it alone. Great!
For a full contact work-​up, they’re pretty darn premium priced. I almost gave them 4 stars instead. But my basic refraction with Cary Hirschfield was an incredible value. So, I’ll err with the high quality and excellent service.