Herzig Eye Institute

Dr. Modabber did my ICL surgery 7 days ago and I couldn't be happier. I wore glasses for ~25 years of my life and am incredibly happy with the results.My comfort level is higher than when I was wearing daily contacts and my vision is currently 20/15.My healing process was swift and easy. I had surgery on a Thursday and had no issues returning to work on Monday.My only regret is not receiving the surgery earlier in my life.

I had my SmiLe Relax procedure done with Dr Modabber in early March. I wanted to find the best doctor in Toronto and did a ton of research. I've had several other consultation in other prominent clinics but this one stood out. The process for assessment was very thorough! The discussion with Dr Modabber was very informative. He not only described the benefits, but also the limitations of SmiLe for my specific case. I am 44, and had myopia and astigmatism, as well as started to develop presbyopia. Dr. Modabber explained that after procedure I will need reading glasses (I accepted that happily).The actual surgery was very fast, less then 10 min all together. There is no pain, and it is not as scary as I imagined it.Right after the surgery, I received the package with all the eye drops I needed and instructions.I had cornial haze for about 2 weeks (I could see well, and drive, just felt like I was looking through a bit of a fog). I had Starbursts and halos at night. Halos resolved shortly after the haze disappeared. Some Starburst I still have, but it does not bother me at all (plus my vision will continue to heal for another 3 or more months). I had some dryness for few weeks, but now, three months out, i do not use any eye drops. My follow-up appointments were prompt and Dr Modabber had given me his phone number as well to call in case of issues (thankfully I did not need to use it). For those considering SmiLe, I would say go for the assessment! Start there. Find out if you are a candidate. Then go from that.I was so nervous (I mean, its my eyes, right?) But I am (personally) so happy I've done it!! I've recommended Dr Modabber to several of my family and friends and two are looking to book assessments for the fall.Overall, I am so happy that I had realistic expectations for healing process and results, that i chose Dr Modabber at Herzig, and even happier that I can finally see!

I went to four clinics in Toronto for a consultation for refractive eye surgery: Herzig, Bouchner, LASIK MD, and TLC Laser Eye Centres. My consultation with Dr. Modabber was informative and it was the only consultation where I met with a surgeon who educated me on the SMILE procedure and how it is less invasive than LASIK. All other consultations only recommended LASIK and I did NOT meet with any surgeons at these clinics. After my consultation with Dr. Modabber, I felt less anxious and decided he would perform SMILE on my eyes. The procedure was quick, it took about 10 min total and I didn't see anything coming or feel anything coming into contact with my eyes. Recovery period was about 3 weeks where I experienced typical side effects like the halo effect on all digital displays and sensitivity to light. Overall, Dr. Modabber is a master of his craft and he did a good job with my procedure. One year later, I went for a check up and it was determined my vision is still good at 20/20. I would recommend Dr. Modabber to any friends or family who are considering refractive laser eye surgery.

I am now 2 weeks post ICL surgery and I am seeing better than ever before. I feel like I was dropped into a high-definition world.After opting for monovision, I am now seeing near and far without the need for glasses or contacts which was my #1 objective. As an active person, it has truly been life-changing. My only regret is not doing it sooner.Thank you Dr.Modabber and the entire Herzig team for demonstrating nothing but the highest level of professionalism and exceptional customer service. You have given me the gift of my sight back and I am forever grateful!

I recently had lens replacement sx with Dr. Moddabber. The entire experience from initial assessment to the final result was excellent. Without exception the team was amazing. Friendly, on time, and knowledgeable. I felt I was in good hands throughout and the endresult is that I am free of glasses for the first time in my life. You can trust the team at Herzig.

My entire experience having laser cataract surgery at the Herzig Eye Institute was second to none. Needless to say I was very apprehensive about my surgery but the staff and Dr Herzig himself put me at ease.. I was absolutely shocked at how pain free and stress free this procedure was. Everything was explained clearly to me and my results were wonderful. I don’t ever remember seeing this clearly. I am very, very pleased with the results. Thank you Dr Herzig and staff.

I've been a patient at herzig over 5 years with the dry eye clinic and recently had a very bad experience. I have done lipiflow yearly (dry each treatment) for the past few years. Since my doctor was replaced, the dry eye clinic is now only open 1 day a week which means all appointments are rushed with very little care. A doctor is supposed to supervise the lipiflow treatment but the doctor announced that she was busy with other patients and left me with a technician alone. Although the technician was very kind, she struggled to place the machine in my eyes repeatedly. During the treatment, the applicator actually slipped off one eye which has NEVER happened before. After paying the expensive price for this treatment, I expect a doctor to be there to ensure I am getting the service I paid for without issues. Not to mention, the consent form specifically says I would be monitored by a doctor (which was the case previously). So I did not consent to having a technician only administer this and am concerned this treatment didn't even work if the applicators were not applied correctly/falling off. I am so disappointed as this used the be the best dry eye clinic with best service. This treatment is not covered by insurance so you'd think that more care would be taken as this is all out of pocket at the expense of the consumer. I hope they consider making their schedule more flexible so we can receive the care we used to at the dry eye clinic. I also filed a complaint on their site but have yet to hear back. I don't want to get any employees in trouble but rather, make sure people are getting what they paid for. The doctor didn't even check on me at the end of the treatment until I requested to speak to her.

Dr. Modabber and the entire team at Herzig were great from start to finish. It's not a cheap experience, but it's your eyes! The care, communication and service level are all top shelf. Worth the consultation if you have considered it.

I had my first consultation last week with Dr Chao and she was absolutely phenomenal. She was more comprehensive than my own optometrist or even my doctor at OTEC. She answered all my questions, plus gave me more information to help with my decision making.Still in the decision-making phase but quite sure this is where I will come once I decide on my ICL surgery.

The clinic on Bloor and Dr Modabber are the best in the industry! After a two year long circus act with TLC, we had an outstanding experience at Herzig! Dr M went above and beyond to obtain Health Canada permission for some innovative lenses. He is professional and personable! All pre testing was done in hours (not months)! More time was spent with the doctor than technicians. For the first time since I was a kid I can see without glasses! I would highly recommend this doctor and Herzig to others seeking a safe and reliable solution for their eyesight problems.