Park Slope Eye is an independent, doctor-owned optometry practice at 682 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Justin Bazan, OD founded it in 2008, remains its owner and still practices, and Derek Lin, OD joined as an optometrist in 2022. The site describes pediatric eye care, comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams and fittings, myopia management and Ortho-K, dry eye care, medical eye care, LASIK and PRK co-management and digital eye strain evaluation. The practice does...
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
Checks vision and eye health, with the doctor explaining relevant findings. Self-pay price shown includes the 15% time-of-service discount.
More on their siteComprehensive eye exam, established patient
The same exam for returning patients, at the self-pay price that includes the 15% time-of-service discount.
More on their siteRefraction
The test that determines the glasses prescription, billed separately when performed.
More on their siteOptos retinal imaging
A high-resolution, wide-angle picture of the inside of the eye, usually taken in seconds without touching the eye.
More on their siteOCT screening
A quick, non-contact scan that creates cross-sectional images of the retina and optic nerve.
More on their siteContact lens evaluation (current lenses working well)
For patients continuing in a lens that is working and needs no new brand or design.
More on their siteContact lens fitting, spherical soft lenses
Diagnostic fitting when a new brand or lens design is needed.
More on their siteContact lens fitting, toric lenses for astigmatism
Diagnostic fitting for astigmatism.
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Founder, owner & optometrist
Founded Park Slope Eye in 2008 and still practices as an optometrist. Graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in 2004 and trained at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Clinical interests are contact lenses, myopia management and general optometry. The site also says he previously served as a Medical Advisor to The Vision Council.
Optometrist
Joined Park Slope Eye in 2022 after graduating from SUNY College of Optometry. Clinical interests are contact lenses, myopia management and general optometry. The site says he speaks basic Spanish and basic Mandarin and can conduct eye exams in both languages.
682 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Yes. Online booking is the primary way to schedule, and the practice also asks that routine questions about fees, insurance, services, contact lenses and records go to Info@ParkSlopeEye.com. Eye exams and other clinical visits are by appointment only.
Park Slope Eye is in network with VSP, EyeMed and UFT vision plans. It also participates with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, First Health, Health Net, Medicare, MetroPlus, MultiPlan, Oxford, PHCS, Principal, UnitedHealthcare and Fidelis medical plans. It does not accept Medicaid, including Medicaid products administered through private insurers. Davis Vision and Spectera are out of network.
The published self-pay price for a new-patient comprehensive eye exam is $202.17 and for an established patient $148.72, with a refraction at $58.83 when performed. These prices already include a 15% discount for paying at the time of service. Retinal imaging ($39.00), OCT screening ($26.50) and contact lens services are separate.
Yes. A New York DMV vision test is included at no additional charge with your annual comprehensive eye exam, and current patients who completed their annual exam there also receive it at no separate charge. The practice is an authorized New York DMV Vision Registry provider and reports qualifying results electronically.
No. When a refraction is performed, the practice provides your eyeglass prescription, and when a contact lens fitting is complete it provides your contact lens prescription. There is no purchase requirement and no extra fee to release it.
The practice asks for at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice and missed appointments are subject to a $100 fee, and exceptions may be made at the practice's discretion.
No. The site states that the office is not step-free or wheelchair accessible, and that there is no accessible restroom.
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Certifications
Justin Bazan, OD: SUNY College of Optometry, 2004
Derek Lin, OD: SUNY College of Optometry, 2022