Richard Nattis, MD, FAAO

Richard Nattis, MD, FAAO, is the Medical Director of Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons and is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Nattis specializes in vision correction surgery and he is highly experienced in this field. He began performing incisional refractive surgery (radial keratotomy) in 1991 and was one of the first surgeons on Long Island to perform laser vision correction surgery, after it was approved by the FDA in 1995.

Dr. Nattis has been selected as one of America's Top Ophthalmologists.

Dr. Nattis is recognized as a leading eye surgeon in the Long Island and Tri-State regions. He has been featured in a book entitled How to Find the Best Doctors in the Tri-State Area and he has been awarded the Physicians Recognition Award by the American Medical Association. He is actively involved in teaching upcoming eye surgeons and practicing ophthalmologists about advancements in vision correction surgery, and he has been appointed to and has served as the Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology at Good Samaritan Hospital since 1991.

Dr. Nattis is focused on bringing his extensive training and experience to the care of each patient. From the first phone call — to the initial examination — to the surgical procedure — to the post-operative examination, the commitment of Dr. Nattis and his staff is to provide the highest quality personal care and optimal visual outcomes for each patient.

To schedule a complimentary LASIK consultation, please call 1-888-713-EYES (3937).

More About TLC Laser Eye Center in Garden City

Dr. Nattis performs LASIK surgery at the TLC Laser Eye Center in Garden City. He has chosen the best wavefront-guided technology to perform laser vision correction for his patients. Dr. Nattis offers his patients both VISX Custom laser and ALCON LADARVision treatment platforms. He is certified in Intralase "Bladeless" LASIK as well. Dr. Nattis customizes laser treatment to each patient's specific needs for optimal results. The Alcon LADARVision system provides a highly accurate measure of the optical defects in the eye and creates a customized laser beam profile to correct each eye individually. In addition to LASIK, Dr. Nattis also offers PRK and Epi-LASIK for laser vision correction. Although he stays on the cutting edge of advancements in refractive surgery technology, he is conservative in his approach to patient treatment. Each patient is given a meticulous examination and those who do not qualify are advised not to undergo surgery.

More About Dr. Nattis

Richard Nattis, MD, earned his medical degree from the New York Medical College and performed his residency in ophthalmology at St. Vincent's Hospital Medical Center in New York. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Nattis is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and he is an active member in the major medical and ophthalmology organizations, including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

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