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Welcome to Bay Ridge
Family Eye Care

Bay Ridge Family Eye Care in Brooklyn, NY offers the most advanced quality of eye care of any optometry clinic in Brooklyn. Our distinguished eye doctor provides an extensive list of standard and complex services to give you the treatment and eye care you deserve.

Each carefully vetted professional at Bay Ridge Family Eye Care of Brooklyn is dedicated to providing extraordinary eye care and thoughtful service to every patient that walks through our doors. Each eye doctor on our team assists our patients with every aspect of obtaining and maintaining optimal eye health.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Paul Patsalis

Dr. Patsalis earned his degree in optometry from SUNY College in 1987, then founded Bay Ridge Family Eye Care in Brooklyn.

Dr. Samia Tahir

Dr. Samia Tahir attended the State University of New York, where she earned her degree in optometry before becoming a team member at Bay Ridge Family Eye Care in Brooklyn.

Mr. Peter Anagnostou, Optician

As part of the Brooklyn team and with over 15 years of experience, Mr. Anagnostou is certified by The American Board of Opticianry and The National Contact Lens Examiners.

Eye Care Services

We offer a wide range of eye care services to provide for all your eye care needs.

Optometry Contact Lens Exams

After a comprehensive contact lens exam, our eye doctor will discuss any diagnosis, questions, or concerns with you. Together, you can determine which contact lens best suits your needs.

Hard-to-Fit Contacts

If you have astigmatism, dry eyes, GPC, keratoconus, or presbyopia, our eye doctor has the solution for you. We will recommend specialty contact lenses to suit your medical needs and lifestyle.

Computer Vision

If you suffer blurry vision, eye strain, discomfort, headaches, dry or itchy eyes, or neck and shoulder pain, you may be experiencing computer vision syndrome. Our eye doctor can diagnose and treat this common syndrome with precision.

Sunglasses

From UV protection to improving your ability to participate in outdoor activities, our eye doctor can discuss the best options to protect your eyes for years to come.

Common Eye Care Conditions We Treat

Besides the services listed above, we treat many other eye and vision problems including:

  • Cataracts
  • Corneal disorders
  • Glaucoma
  • Refractive disorders
  • Adult strabismus
  • Retinal disorders

Contact Our Optometry Professionals for Eye Care Services in Brooklyn, NY

For more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor, call Bay Ridge Family Eye Care today at (718) 680-3270.

Bay Ridge Family Eye Care
6834 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11220

Insurances

This is a partial list of plans that our optical accepts.

AARP
AETNA
AMERICHOICE
AMERIGROUP
AVESIS
BLOCK VISION CARE
COMP BENEFITS
COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS
CSEA
CSA
DAVIS VISION
DC-37
EMBLEM HEALTH PLAN
EMPIRE BLUE CROSS/ BLUE SHIELD
EYEMED VISION CARE
FIDELIS
GHI
HEALTH FIRST
HEALTH-NET
HEALTH PLUS
HIP HEALTH PLAN OF NEW YORK
HORIZON
IRONWORKERS
LOCAL 32 BJ
LOCAL 237 (TEAMSTERS)
LOCAL CWA 1180
LOCAL 1199
MANAGEMENT BENEFIT FUND
MASON TENDERS
MEDICAID
MEDICARE
METROPLUS
MULTI-PLAN
NOITU
NYC DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
NYC MANAGEMENT BENEFIT FUND
NVA
OFFICE OF STAFF ANALYSTS
OPTUM HEALTH VISION
OXFORD
PBA
SUPERIOR VISION
UNITED HEALTH CARE
UFA- UNITED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
UNIFORMED SANITATION OFFICERS
UFT
VISION ONE DISCOUNT
VSP- VISON SERVICE PLAN
-...and many, many more 

Contact Us

Meet The Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Mr. Peter Anagnostou
    Optician

    Peter has over 20 years experience in vision care technology. He is certified by The American Board of Opticianry and The National Contact Lens Examiners. His goal as an Optician is to explain the features and benefits to meet the needs of his patients. Please feel free to come by and explain your eye wear concerns to be properly fit for a pair of eyeglasses. Seeing correctly and comfortably is his main concern.

  • Dr.
    Samia Tahir

    Dr. Samia Tahir attended the State University of New York, where she earned her degree in optometry before becoming a team member at Bay Ridge Family Eye Care in Brooklyn.

  • Dr. Paul Patsalis
    Optometrist

    Dr. Paul Patsalis was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He attended PS 102, McKinley JHS, and Fort Hamilton High School.

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Testimonials

Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

  • "Very Nice place, Professional, gives fare prices. recommend."
    Dani K. / New York, NY
  • "Amazing! I have been going since 1989. The best place ever, Front office A one, eye glass tech top notch and Dr. Paul is great! Thank you all!"
    Despina Egan
  • "The Very Best !!! Been coming here since i was 8/9years old and i hope they're still here when im in my 50 lol Great Staff Diego, Stacey They're All Great"
    Jolie Éthan

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-7:00 PM

Thursday:

9:00 am-7:00 PM

Friday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

9:30 am-4:30 pm

Sunday:

Closed