Our VIPs - Visually Improved Persons
"I only trusted the Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre with my eyes, and now I’m glasses-free!"
Alan Cross, 102.1 the Edge
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"I knew I made the right decision to go with Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre as soon as I walked in the door. It was the smartest decision I’ve ever made!"
Mad Dog, Virgin Radio 99.9
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"I decided to go with YELC because the personal treatment I experienced was above the rest!"
See What Our Patients Have to Say
Right from the start, after the first conversation on the phone with YELC I knew that I was dealing with professionals who are experienced with the most important part of my body, my EYES. The staff was courteous and helpful by walking me through the different phases of the process, what it takes to get the surgery done and why things are the way they are.
I was very pleased with the level of detail they went through and how the wide variety of office staff I dealt with before surgery (the front desk, the optometrist, the technicians and the patient counselor “Jessica”) were so caring and pleasant. And the surgeon called me back to answer few more questions before I made up my mind - that was awesome.
Then we had the discussion about scheduling a date for the surgery – this was a virtually painless process. There is a saying about going the extra mile and that is what I experienced at YELC. The group cares about the results and the outcome of their work as a group is phenomenal. The surgery date was flawless. Dr. Singal and her operating room staff were fantastic walking me through it all one step at a time.
During the return visits it was also nice to see how involved they were about how I was feeling and how I was progressing. It is another level of care that unfortunately, in the world we live in, we don’t see every day and therefore we accept it as normal. That is not the case at YELC, they provide top notch service delivered daily with pleasure.
Anyway, that is my bit on this and I am extremely thankful to have this done at YELC. I am looking forward for the next 15 years at least to be free of glasses and to enjoy life like it is meant to be. It is a clear vision near and far, a vivid view of the natural colors of the world, a very exciting feeling. It is amazing to me because I have worn glasses for the last 17 years and almost don’t remember how well I used to be able to see. Glasses don’t do it justice, YELC can make the difference in your life.
Thanks to all of you at YELC.
K. El-Rassi, MASc., P.Eng.
I recently got surgery done on my eyes, and one of the greatest things about it is that when I wake up I can open my eyes and see my alarm clock. I don’t have to squint or anything, it is amazing and I never thought something so small and insignificant thing would cause such an amazing feeling!! Also, I play a lot of sports and am very active so not having to worry about putting in contacts, having them fall out is fantastic!! But maybe the best thing about having my eyes done is that I don’t have to worry when I’m at school about wearing glasses. I’m a high school teacher, and in the morning I teach gym/health and in the afternoon business. I normally wear my glasses because contacts hurt my eyes after sitting in front of a computer for a while, but I was always worried about my glasses being hit/ broken in gym class. So after having my surgery I don’t have to worry about anything. I know that getting my eyes done put a big dent in my budget for a bit but it is by far the best money I’ve spent in my life so far, well worth it already and I’ve only had my eyes done for a week now, and it is amazing to be able to see!!
J. George
I am very pleased with the experience that I had at YELC. I went to another clinic for a consultation and I was not impressed with the service and their lack of attentive nature. The technician was rude and was not accommodating resulting in a very bad experience for me upon my assessment. They did not provide me the warm, attentive experience that I had at YELC. Your staff is professional, experienced and understands the areas where a patient may feel hesitant and scared. Your reception gives a great presence with the smiley assistants and your staff answered the endless questions that I had. Even though the same procedure was costing less at the other clinic, I decided to go with YELC. I felt that the staff there actually cared and really wanted to ensure that each patient receives the best experience. Even my husband noticed when he was with me at the waiting room that each patient was treated with kindness and that their needs were taken care of.
Dr. Rootman gave me the confidence to have this surgery as he was attentive, calm and he also had worked on 2 of my colleagues which definitely exuded more confidence in this surgery.
Phil was very comedic on the day of my surgery and it was very nice of him to call me 2 days after to see how I was doing. Dr. Rootman called the night of to see how I was healing and it felt like everyone in YELC cared how I was recovering and wanted to ensure I was well taken care of.
I want to thank YELC for providing such a great experience through my assessment, consultations and the surgery day. I would recommend all patients to go to YELC as I’m 100% confident that they will always be well taken care of.
Thanks so much!
J. Wong
My experiences at the Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre have been nothing but fantastic. I was considering laser eye surgery for about two months before I actually went through with the procedure and consulted with all the major laser eye centres in the Toronto area. Most of them seemed to be very good, but I chose Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre because of the friendliness and professionalism of the staff in addition to the extensive experience of the surgeons. They showed from the very moment I walked in, their extreme commitment to patients. The results I've had since the surgery have been extraordinary. I have better than 20/20 vision now and it's an amazing feeling to be able to look anywhere and see the world clearly without glasses. I've probably saved five or six hours looking for my glasses since I've had the procedure and not having to worry about where I can safely put my glasses when I'm not wearing them is priceless. I'll try to never take for granted my new found vision and I thank the Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre for their extreme care of one of my most precious assets; my eyes.
D. Bulata
I had surgery with Dr. Rootman 10 years ago and my results were phenomenal. After all these years, Dr. Rootman is still my #1 choice for delivering expert treatment which is why my niece, daughter, two sons and I traveled from Dubai to see him. Not only do I trust Dr. Rootman with my eyes, but I trust him completely with my entire family’s eyes as well. The staff at Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre was knowledgeable and friendly and treated us like we were guests in their home. On top of it all, our surgeries went extremely well and we can see better than ever! We are so happy with our decision to return to Dr. Rootman and we will continue to trust him to take wonderful care of our loved ones’ eyes.
Thank you to everyone at the Centre that helped to make our experience memorable. This has been a life-changing experience for us all that we would entrust in no one other than Dr. Rootman and the staff at Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre.
N. Baker
On the behalf of my mom, sister, and brother, I would like to thank you very much on your great service that you have offered, and also thank the people who have worked hard with us.
We had our eyes checked a few days back, the Doctor was very happy with our progress of our eyes and said that everything looks perfect.
I really don't know how to thank you, the nurses, Dr. Rootman, oh and we can't forget Phillip who really were extremely kind with us throughout our visit to your clinic and hopefully we would see you by next summer, if not for checks ups, just to say hi.
Please thank everyone for all what you have offered.
A. Baker
I had my laser eye surgery on December 11th and as many have said, "I wish I did this sooner!".
After visiting many other laser eye clinics, I decided to go with YELC because the personal treatment I experienced was above the rest! Monica answered all my questions and concerns and was even patient with me asking the same questions over and over! She also helped to arrange my surgery on a day that accommodated me. All my questions/concerns were answered to my satisfaction which motivated me to book my surgery.
The staff at the Front Desk was so warm and welcoming me to when I arrived for the surgery. Prior to surgery, it was explained to me what I will be feeling after the surgery and all medications were explained to me so nothing was a surprise.
Dr. Slomovic was very kind to me. He explained the procedure to me and made me feel comfortable. The 2 nurses that assisted Dr. Slomovic were so nice too; they made me feel relaxed and that I was in good hands.
To be able to wake in the morning and not having to put glasses on to see to get out of bed is such a nice feeling. The best result is going out for walks on cold days and coming in to not deal with fogged up glasses! It's also a nice feeling to not be tired from the strain I was feeling with wearing contact lenses on a daily basis. There are so many other benefits with doing this surgery and I'm so very, very happy that I finally did it!!!
I want to thank all at YELC for making me feel relieved and happy that I chose their clinic for this delicate but rewarding surgery! Thank you again Monica for all your help and assistance!
D. Ramsammy
I'd heard about it but I was scared out of my mind. I was hesitant to take a chance but I was really getting tired of caring for contact lenses. Dr. Rootman was training in my boxing gym. One day, we were talking and I discovered he was a Corneal Surgeon who specialized in laser eye correction. After talking to him and going to the Centre for a consultation, I decided to put my trust in him. It was one of the best things I ever did. That was four years ago and my eyesight is still as good as it when I first had it done. I still continue sparring in the gym.
Wayne Bourque, Former Canadian Boxing Champion
I was wearing contacts for quite some time. Around 1998, I started doing lots of traveling and caring for the contacts was becoming a problem. I had some friends that had had mixed results with (PRK). I was worried about the pain that I'd heard associated with the some of the early laser vision correction solutions. Then, my ophthalmologist told me about LASIK. She also told me about Dr. Rootman was the only surgeon she would trust to do the surgery at that time. So I made up my mind to do it in December 1998. It didn't take long for me to see why she was so confident in his abilities. I have a natural condition called monovision - my left eye is focused for short distance and my right eye is focused long distance. Dr. Rootman made some recommendations that ensured I had the correct procedure done so I would not be frustrated by the results. And it's been great. I went back in 2003 for a minor enhancement but I'm very happy with the results.
Shelagh Barrington
I had my laser vision correction on Friday and my vision is just about 20/20. I tried my glasses on just to see the difference - it was amazing ! Before, I could hardly see a thing. Everything was blurry. Now I'm reading numbers easily. I went in for my follow up exam. They asked me to read the bottom line on the eye chart just for fun. I got all the letters right. The best part is that now I read labels and I don't have to hold it a million miles from my face. I do want to thank Dr. Rootman who did the surgery and all the assistants who helped out. They treated me so well. I was very relaxed. Job well done.
Scott Fox, Toronto Radio Personality, 103.5 FM
It's been three months since my laser eye surgery and I am amazed! You have taken me from a -5.75 prescription since I was 8 years old to 20/20! I have had no complications and my night vision is better than before. You have given me a wonderful gift and words will never be enough! Thank you again, you have all been so professional and caring. You have made my life and my job as an ER Nurse so much easier! You have my sincerest gratitude.
L. E., Registered Nurse
