Dr. Ilona Krugolets, OD

Dr. Ilona Krugolets, OD

Optometrist
287 Park Ave S, New York, NY
4.87
“Dr. Krugolets was very thorough and patient when it took longer than expected to have confidence in a prescription. We are in an evaluation period before placing an order and she and her office are understanding and flexible about that. ”
Neill P.April 11, 2026
Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
97% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

Average wait time

4.74

Bedside manner

4.90
“Dr. Krugolets was very thorough and patient when it took longer than expected to have confidence in a prescription. We are in an evaluation period before placing an order and she and her office are understanding and flexible about that. ”
Neill P.April 11, 2026
“Great overall experience! I went in for a routine eye exam and realized that I have a bit of blurriness in my right eye, so now I have glasses. Ilona was prompt, knowledgeable, and she had good bedside manner. The staff was kind, professional, and very helpful. Would recommend!”
Initials hiddenApril 10, 2026

About Dr. Ilona Krugolets

Ilona Krugolets is a compassionate and dedicated optometrist caring for patients in New York. Dr. Krugolets received her bachelor's degree from Hunter College in NYC. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University, formerly known as the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Krugolets is currently practicing at Eyes on Second and its sister store Eyes on Park in New York City. Patients see her for a variety of reasons, including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens evaluations, dry eye treatment, and the management of other ocular pathologies. Dr. Krugolets takes her time to get to know each patient, listen to their concerns, and formulate the best treatment plan for them. Her goal is to provide individualized and continuous care to her patients and their loved ones. Fluent in English and Russian, Dr. Krugolets enjoys spending quality time with her son and husband, savoring delicious food, and traveling outside of her practice.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
Eye Inflammation
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Pachymetry
Retina Consultation
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eye Inflammation
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation

Office location

Eyes on Park
287 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1124765276

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.74
Bedside manner
4.90
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I was seen right away and they were efficient. However if felt like they were trying to upsell me on things the whole time.
Great experience overall, I'm glad that I chose Park on Eyes while breaking free of decision paralysis when choosing a place!
Verified patient
The doctor was fine, but the front desk person who was supposed to assist me after the appointment was very rude.
The staff was great, especially Dr. IIona Krugolets. They were super helpful with my first time getting contacts.
Great doctor and friendly staff. She was diligent, and explained everything well. Will be back next year.
Verified patient
A very fast and almost rushed appointment. Perfect for those who want to be in and out really quick.
It was not bad I want to visit again for re confirmation since my first visit had some doubts
Verified patient
Such an informative and professional appointment! I was very pleased with the service and bedside manner. 15/10
Verified patient
Wonderful doctor, in and out, and the other opticians were wonderful at helping me pick out my first glasses!
Verified patient
An amazing, caring optometrist. Honest feedback and advice. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Great experience. Extremely efficient, kind and good results. I was in and out in less than 30.
Verified patient
Dr. Krugolets was awesome. The appointment was quick and easy. It was truly a lovely experience
Verified patient
Very thorough eye exam, super kind, caring, and professional. Will definitely be back to see Dr. Ilona Krugolets again.
Ilona was great! I will definitely come back in the future for other appointments
Verified patient
Very thorough, explains well. Overall great experience
Verified patient
She was great. Perfect bedside manner, knowledgeable, answered all questions. Recommend
Verified patient
The office was dirty and the front desk staff was not friendly.
Verified patient
I'm not good at English but Doctor and all staff of this clinic were so kind and reliable!!!
Verified patient
Dr K is super nice and helpful. Did a thorough exam and helped me get new lenses. 10/10 would recommend!
Verified patient
Such a great, easy experience! The provider was so so kind and knowledgeable and made me feel so comfortable!
Verified patient
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Dr Ilona was very nice and careful.
Verified patient
Wowowoow best dr I’ve seen in NY. Through, well informed and not pushy with upsells.
Verified patient
Felt well taken care off. The staff was great. Quick appointment with little wait time. Doctor is friendly!!
Verified patient
Outstanding service and expertise; Dr. Krugolets provided a top-tier, professional eye care experience.
Always feel very comfortable and all the staff are super nice and helpful!
Verified patient
Dr. Krugolets is top notch! She is patient, thorough and accommodating. Highly recommend her!
Verified patient
Great experience, staff and really lovely collection of frames. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Great experience and very thorough/spent a lot of time with me. All the staff were very helpful.
Verified patient
Generally very professional service, but I had to wait 20 min after my scheduled time to get seen.
She was patient, thoughtful and creative to find a solution for my complex case.
Verified patient
Super friendly staff, patient and kind to my daughter. It was a wonderful experienxe.
Everyone was friendly and things went smoothly. I would recommend!
Verified patient
Very helpful and efficient! Gave me options and didn’t push any purchase on me
Such kind and helpful communication and walkthrough of everything I needed. Thank you all!
Verified patient
Great experience in renewing contact and glasses prescription, friendly staff!
Verified patient
Great overall visit, fast and pleasant, staff very helpful & friendly!
Very helpful and professional. Issued me accurate prescription of my glasses .
Everyone here is the SWEETEST! Very efficient and cute lobby.
Verified patient
Dr. Krugolets was thorough and patient. Would recommend
Verified patient
The staff was really friendly and did a great job of meeting my contact needs
Verified patient
Great experience, lovely staff. Will be returning for all future annual check-ups.
Verified patient
Terrific eye doc. Thorough and excellent demeanor.
Verified patient
Very personable. In and out service. Will definitely go back.
Verified patient
Very professional, thorough, and warm. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Dr. Krugolets was very thorough and patient when it took longer than expected to have confidence in a prescription. We are in an evaluation period before placing an order and she and her office are understanding and flexible about that.
Verified patient
Great overall experience! I went in for a routine eye exam and realized that I have a bit of blurriness in my right eye, so now I have glasses. Ilona was prompt, knowledgeable, and she had good bedside manner. The staff was kind, professional, and very helpful. Would recommend!
Awesome service
Verified patient
Smooth
Verified patient
I had a great experience with my comprehensive eye exam. All of the staff were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The experience was smooth and I would definitely recommend this practice to friends and family.
Verified patient
Great staff and efficiently thorough visit! Very knowledgeable and transparent every step of the way. Appreciated the communication prior and during to ensure I felt comfortable with the next steps whether that was payment or further exams. Thanks again to all the staff!
Verified patient
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Dr. Ilona Krugolets's office is located at 287 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10010.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ilona Krugolets?

Dr. Ilona Krugolets frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ilona Krugolets on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Ilona Krugolets speak?

Dr. Ilona Krugolets speaks English, Spanish, and Russian.

How do patients rate Dr. Ilona Krugolets in reviews?

709 patients have reviewed Dr. Ilona Krugolets. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 4.9/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.74/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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