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Aapecs Eye Care

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279 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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(757) 552-0800
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I had cosmetic eyelid surgery done, as I had extra skin on my lids that gave my eyes a ""hooded"" look. I had a friend who had the same surgery done from a different dotor; she sc...

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Same story, Told I had 20/15, following check-up told 20/20, two years later 20/70. I started with 20/100 in both eyes, so I don't have much of an improvement concidering I still ...

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/25/2012

Dr. Frenkel and his staff are amazing! My experience with aapecs was nothing but satisfying from beginning to end. I had heard about Dr. F through some friends who had gotten their Lasik done by him and had great results. I went in for a consult and was able to get all my answers questioned and feel like I would receive the best custom care for my eyes. The day of surgery I was extremely nervous, all sorts of questions running through my head like, what if I blink?, what if I sneeze?... Silly questions I know, but my nerves had the best of me. The tech that prepared me before surgery, was so nice and helpful that she was able to calm me down, and even make me laugh some. My lasik turned out great and I could not be any happier! more

Editorial review from Citysearch 8/9/2012

I had lasik a couple of weeks ago by Dr. Frenkel. It was the best thing I have ever done, and would do it again with no hesitation. I was able to get a groupon deal that allowed me to afford lasik when I never dreamed I could. I purchased the deal with confidence because when I called the Tech, who answered, was extremely nice and informative. It was clear Dr. Frenkel is there to serve his patients and is his biggest priority. My surgery went extremely well, except for some dry eyes. The Saturday after my surgery I had some pain in my eyes and the tech told me to call Dr. Frenkel if I had any problems; that patients could never bother him. I wasn't sure if my pain was normal so i called him and he came into the office on a Saturday to check my eyes out. It turned out it was just Dry eyes and that i just needed to follow my drops instructions more carefully. I was so impressed on how attentive Dr. Frenkel and his staff was. I would 100% recommend AAPECS. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 7/6/2012

My nightmare begin after the LASIK procedure. AAPECS Dr. Ronald B. Frenkel said I was perfect candidate for this procedure. After 9 months, my vision still 20/30 and 20/40, and one eye had blurry vision and the other, double vision. Also, there was a long fiber from a surgical sponge centrally sandwiched between my corneal flap in my right eye that could be seen by the naked eye. In my opinion, this is surgeon negligence. He told me he did not do anything wrong; the procedure went well and that he did not know why my vision was like that. Over one year has gone by, and I still see double in one eye, have blurry vision in another eye plus a fiber in my cornea. Even the fiber could cause future cornea infection, but because of the possibilities of introducing infection and/or corneal scaring I have to live with it for the rest of my life. I am still trying to recover from the physical, emotional, and financial damage that I have received from Dr Frenkel's LASIK surgery at AAPECS Eye Care Virginia Beach. more

I had cosmetic eyelid surgery done, as 6/5/2012

I had cosmetic eyelid surgery done, as I had extra skin on my lids that gave my eyes a ""hooded"" look. I had a friend who had the same surgery done from a different dotor; she scared me with all these stories of extreme pain and discomfort. So needless to say I went into the surgery with extreme nerves. The staff was very helpful and Dr. Frenkel assured me everything I heard was not truthful, and that I would be perfectly okay with only some minor brusing and sorness. He was completely right. and my eye lids turned out great with most all of the brusing gone in less than a week. more

I am usually not the type to waste time 6/5/2012

I am usually not the type to waste time writing reviews on places, but I had to about aapecs. My story goes like many others that have commentd here, I also had cataract surgery a while back, I was never pressured to have them removed, only if my vision seemed to be imparing my life. Which it was, so i was told all my options by the doctor and the surgery scheduler. I personaly went with a higher upgraded lens for my implant, so that i could be able to see far away and upclose, as welll as in between with out having to have glasses later. This option i had to pay out of hand for, but i was able to easily finance it with no problem. My vision was so clear afterwards, i wondered how i ever survived before. Dr. Frenkel and his staff were so helpful, they gave me the gift of sight again. I would recommend them to anyone who need cataract surgery. more

Went in for blurrv vision and found out 6/5/2012

Went in for blurrv vision and found out that I had cataracts in both of my eyes. I was able to learn all about the surgery and schedule it all in the same appointment. I had surgery 2 weeks later and was able to see and drive the very next day. I was very happy with my results. more

I went to my PC with vision loss 6/4/2012

I went to my PC with vision loss problems, so he referrec me over to an another eye center in norfolk. I went there and ending up having to do all these expensive tests that my insurance wouldn't pay for and still wasnt told what my eye problems were. I came to aapecs and was treated with grat care, in and out in 30 min with only my copay to pay, and Dr. F was able to tell me right way what my prpblems were. more

Came in a couple weeks ago asking about 6/4/2012

Came in a couple weeks ago asking about getting Lasik. I was to be deployed in a few weeks. Dr. Frenkel had a special going on for deploying military, so i was able to get both eyes done for 2600, Because i was leaving so early he fit me in that week for surgery so i would have time to come back in for check ups. Great experience more

Easy to get appointments and be seen 6/4/2012

Easy to get appointments and be seen right away. more

Had cataract surgery done by Dr. 6/4/2012

Had cataract surgery done by Dr. Frenkel and had great results. even though i was given a detailed instuctions sheet i still had questions after my surgery, but one of the girls there, Wendy was very helpful and answered all my questions and remained patient with me. more

I have Glaucoma and have been seeing 6/4/2012

I have Glaucoma and have been seeing Dr. Frenkel for the past 3 years. The staff are friendly and they have good coffee and cookies. though it seems most time they call you back before you have a chance to get any. Which is a change where most doctor offioes you wait atleast 40 min just to be called back. My drops are really expensive and Dr F was good about giving me samples to make sure they worked first before paying for them. more

I just had Lasik done about a month ago 6/4/2012

I just had Lasik done about a month ago and have great results. No more wearing contacts! It feels so good to be able to just wake up and see and not have to stumble around looking for your glasses. I had a little pain right after surgery, but the tech explained this was normal and to take a nap, that it was vital. I just took some advil and slept for an hour, and my eyes felt so much better. I liked how the staff were honest and upfront with me on what to expect before, during,and after surgery. I understand that when i get older ill still need reading glasses, but they explained everyone, lasik or not, would need them , so i felt better about this. last thing is they had the best price in the area, i called around to all the local doctors and they def had the cheapest. So with great health care and price i def recommend Dr. Frenkel . more

I had lasik done in 2011 had great 6/4/2012

I had lasik done in 2011 had great results. The staff fully explained all post operations instructions and what to excect very well, About a year later i started to notice a slight change in my vision, i was told this might happen at some point, but I came in to Dr. Frenkel and he did another surgery to fix it that week no charge and it only took at 5 min for the surgery. Highly recommend. more

Highly recommend, as most times they 6/4/2012

Highly recommend, as most times they will take you back as soon as you arrive no matter if you are ear;ly or not. more

Not Recommended 2/8/2012

Same story, Told I had 20/15, following check-up told 20/20, two years later 20/70. I started with 20/100 in both eyes, so I don't have much of an improvement concidering I still need glasses to see. more

best Ophthalmologist in the Hampton Roads area ! 8/22/2011

AAPECS is a doctor's office like no other. They bring to the table the unbeatable combination of confidence and speed and their website explains it best. ""The unique ""Patient Focused"" orientation at AAPECS Eye Care creates an atmosphere of confidence, trust, and relaxation. In addition, statistics from one of the area's largest insurers suggested that AAPECS Eye Care is the most cost-effective eye care center in southeastern Virginia."" The fossils are pretty cool too ! =) more

THE BEST 10/23/2009

Simply the nicest people, great surgery, great experience. Pros: THE BEST, CHEAPEST, NICEST PLACE more

Not Recommended 6/30/2008

I had Lasik eye surgery at AAPECS during December of 06. The process was not as painful as I thought it would be and I beleived this was a really great investment since I was tired of my glasses and contacts. After I had it done I was told I have 20/15 vision. 6 months later I had 20/20 vision and I was told that I didnt have to return because the process went ""flawlessly"". Fast forward to June of 08. About 3 days ago I had my eyes checked because I wasnt seeing as sharp. My eye sight is now 20/70. I might as well have taken all that money and flushed it down the toilet. It was a waste of time and money. Pros: Painless Surgery Cons: Waste of money more
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  • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm;Sat. - Sun. CLOSED
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  • Neighborhoods: Northwest, Northwest Virginia Beach
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