Dr. Levine is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director of the Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center, which he established to provide medical and surgical vision correction in a patient-centric setting. He is recognized as an innovator in cataract surgery and was among the first in the New York area to perform refractive cataract surgery, multifocal lens implantation, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Credentials
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania Eye Institute
Residency, Ophthalmology
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomate
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Fellow
- American Board of Eye Surgeons, Fellow
- Society for Excellence in Eye Surgery (SEES), Member
Awards & Recognition
America's Top Doctors, Consumer Health Magazine
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
Patient Reviews
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★★★★★4.9732 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "Cliffside Lasik and Cataract Center: Richard Levine MD FAAO" Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Dr. Levine is an experienced eye surgeon. This is the place to go to for any eye problem. Dr. Levine removed my eye Cataract, with the local anaesthesia, I was awake all the time and did not feel any pain. Thank you so much Dr. Levine.
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind review, Hameed. We’re glad Dr. Levine and our team provided a comfortable, pain-free cataract procedure and excellent care. We appreciate your trust and recommendation. Please reach out if you need anything further.Awesome doctor and I would recommend anyone who needs eye surgery to come to him 100%
Response from the ownerThank you so much for the wonderful review and for recommending our surgeon 100%. We're thrilled you had an excellent experience and appreciate you trusting us with your eye surgery. Your recommendation means a lot and helps others find the care they need. We're here for any future eye care needs.Great job was seeing right away no discomfort at all with the eye. Can't wait for the next eye to be done Dr. Levine did a wonderful job along with his staff.i would recommend this to all with eye issues Mike Sargenti
Response from the ownerThank you, Christine, for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear the procedure went smoothly and you have no discomfort. Dr. Levine and our staff appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to caring for your other eye at your next visit.- Response from the ownerThank you so much for the 5-star rating, Martha! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again and are here if you need anything.
Dr. Levine is truly amazing. He performed my LASIK, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. He is incredibly thorough, takes the time to answer every question, and makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and expertise gave me complete confidence in my care. I highly recommend Dr. Levine to anyone looking for an exceptional eye doctor or considering LASIK. Thank you for the outstanding care!
Response from the ownerFatima, Thank you for the taking the time to share your kind words about your experience at the Cliffside Eye Center. Reviews like yours really make our day and remind our team why we love what we do. It was a pleasure caring for you and I’m so glad that you felt well taken care of during your visit. If you have any questions or need anything down the road, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you you continued good health and clear vision. Dr. Richard LevineVery good attention and care!
Response from the ownerThank you, Deborah. We're delighted our team provided attentive, caring service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again.Helpful and friendly staff. My mother can see alot better
Response from the ownerThank you for the kind review, John. We're so glad our team could help and that your mother can see much better now. We'll share your praise with our staff. Please let us know if you need any follow-up care.Good job
Response from the ownerThanks, Wilson. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you were happy with our work. We look forward to serving you again.Went for laser removal of floaters. At my consultation, Dr. Levine said he could remove the entire large floater in one session. However during the session at a subsequent appointment, he used the laser for no more than 2 minutes, if that, before declaring that my floater was difficult and would require multiple sessions over the next year. I felt a bit cheated to be honest. I will likely be trying another doctor for laser floater removal, as I felt he didn't use the laser for a sufficient amount of time.
