OCLI Vision Astoria (The Mackool Eye Institute)
31-27 41st St,
Queens, NY

The staff is very nice and helpful. Took my elderly mom there for cateract removal. They give clear instructions and even though the waiting room is very crowded everything runs in a timely manner.

I just had cataract surgery on my right eye by Dr. Mackool (Jr.). I am completely satisfied and would highly recommend this doctor. My case was a bit out of the ordinary because my left eye had been damaged by a traumatic accident several years ago and this had implications for correcting my vision. Dr. Mackool told me getting rid of the cataract was totally doable and he would also be able to correct my astigmatism. The pre-operative visit was very thorough and I felt confident going into the surgery. The surgery itself did not take long and there was no post-operative pain. I am writing this 3 days after the surgery and I already see an improvement in my vision. In addition to the doctor, all the support staff was very accommodating and responded to all my needs. A wonderful place!!!

I have been a long time patient at Mackool Eye Institute . Since they sold out to OCLI it has been impossible to deal with them. For example, I have received several recorded messages telling me to call a specific number to make an appointment. I have called that number several times over a period of days, never spoken to a live person, nor received a callback when leaving a message. Likewise, an effort to use their online appointment scheduling has yielded only frustration. I regretfully must now look for a different opthalmologist, though I have been a patient of Dr. Monsanto for many years and respect her.

An amazing experience from my first visit to all my follow ups. Everyone at this office I encountered was always so friendly, helpful and so nice! All questions answered and Dr. M (RJ) right before surgery I changed my mind on what vision I wanted in one of my eyes and he took the time to explain to me what I would expect and made me feel comfortable with my decision! Yes, there was a room of people waiting to go into surgery after me but he still took his time with me! That meant the world to me! I can see and I feel great and I’m so thankful!

My late elderly mother swore my the OCLI institute and I see why. One stop shopping as they say. And multilingual service with a smile. A medical gem in Astoria. I’m glad that I now have had the same positive experience as my mother and many others in NYC have had. Keep up the good work. 👍 …

My experience was excellent. Every person that I dealt with was professional, efficient, compassionate (I was nervous about the surgery!) and lovely. Dr. R.J. Mackool was extremely knowledgeable and had a relaxed and lovely manner. The office was clean and modern.. I feel I will be in very good hands for this cataract surgery.