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Arnold S. Prywes, MD, FACS

Glaucoma & Laser Cataract Surgeon

Arnold S. Prywes, MD, graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, where he completed an internship in internal…

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Education

  • Medical School

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City

  • Internship

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City

  • Residency

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City

  • Fellowship

    • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City

Accomplishments

  • Top Doctor

    • Castle–Connolly Guide

Professional activities

  • Diplomate

    American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Fellow & Life Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Fellow

    American College of Surgeons

  • Past Chair Patient Advocacy Subcommittee

    American Glaucoma Society

  • Past President

    Long Island Ophthalmological Society

  • Past President

    Nassau County Medical Society

  • Past President

    Nassau Academy of Medicine

  • Past President

    New York State Ophthalmological Society

  • Past Delegate

    Medical Society State of NY

  • Member

    New York Glaucoma Society

  • Member

    Ophthalmic Laser Surgical and Imaging Society

  • Member

    Allied Artists of America

  • Member

    Audubon Artists of America

NewsMay 17, 2018

OCLI Broadens its Patient Service Footprint by Partnering with Eye Care Associates/ Glaucoma Consultants of Long Island

Westbury, New York – May 17, 2018 – OCLI, a Spectrum Vision Partners managed practice, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with the well-respected ophthalmology practice Eye Care Associates/Glaucoma Consultants of Long Island (ECA/GCLI), with locations in Bethpage and Lake Success. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Bethpage, New York, Eye Care…

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Biography

Arnold S. Prywes, MD, graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, where he completed an internship in internal medicine, an ophthalmology residency, and fellowship.

Dr. Prywes is immediate past president of the New York State Ophthalmological Society and a clinical associate professor of ophthalmology at The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the New York University School of Medicine. He has been chief of the glaucoma service at the Long Island Jewish/Northwell Health Department of Ophthalmology since 1981, and is emeritus chief of ophthalmology and past president of the medical staff at New Island Hospital.

Dr. Prywes is past president of the Nassau County Medical Society, Nassau Academy of Medicine, Long Island Ophthalmological Society, and an Honor Award recipient and councilor emeritus of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Prywes is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Surgeons. He served as a reviewer for the journal Glaucoma and chair of the Patient Advocacy Subcommittee of the American Glaucoma Society. He is actively involved in clinical research and is the inventor of multiple patents, including one for the XEN gel stent device, a minimally invasive glaucoma procedure indicated for refractory glaucoma.

Dr. Prywes has been listed as a Top Doctor in the Castle–Connolly Guide for over two decades.

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Hear what our patients are saying.

  • Dr Prywes is the kindest, most caring, and knowledgeable physician. I wouldn’t go to any other eye doctor.
    Beth C.

  • Dr. Prywes was great. Rooms were comfortable and exam was thorough. Parking is somewhat difficult at this location (underground and several building in the complex) and I did end up waiting because things were running a bit late that day. I arrived at 1:45 on a weekday and left by 4:30. I only had a routine eye exam with dilation so I can’t speak to the glaucoma exam/treatment. If I only have to go once every 1-2 years that’s an easy recommend.
    Matthew R.

  • Dr. Prywes is an expert in the area of glaucoma. Not only he is an excellent doctor, but also is the inventer and patent holder of a new procedure called Xen Gel Stant to treat glaucoma. To control my high eye pressure, I had been using expensive eye drops for years. When I heard about Dr. Prywes and the minimally invasive procedure he has invented, I wanted to get his opinion. After the evaluations, he said I was a good candidate for this procedure which is covered by Medicare. I am happy to see that after having this procedure, my eye pressure dropped to normal levels without any need for drops.
    Mehmet T.

  • Staff are very professional. Dr Prywes is both skilled and compassionate. Explains everything and readily answers all questions.
    Joanne M.

  • Great office, great doctor. Every employee was very friendly and knowledgeable.
    Carolina Monteiro

  • Since you arrived you will be attended by great staff. They do a complete eye exam. They are very careful with the cleaning of every machine before you use it. You don’t have to wait too long in order to see the doctor who by the way is very clear to explain your condition. He is very professional and polite. I will highly recommend this place. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.
    Laura Rodriguez
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The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast.

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