What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.23
Average wait time
3.76
Bedside manner
4.35
“Very efficient. Very proficient and detailed. Also offers detailed medical eye exam which I always opt for. Need to have medical insurance cover or pay out of pocket additional for the eye medical exam which is different from vision care and standard vision test.”
Initials hiddenMarch 16, 2024
“Very thoughtful and thorough in her explanation. David from Kazakhstan was awesome as was the front desk staff. ”
Danny M.April 6, 2022
About Dr. Lucy Cederholm
Lucy Cederholm is a dedicated optometrist with 20 years of experience caring for communities in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry.
Dr. Cederholm is a part of the NYC Opticians Group. She welcomes patients who speak English, Russian, and Spanish, making her accessible to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Committed to helping patients receive the treatment they need, Dr. Cederholm strives to support a positive and fulfilling lifestyle. She gives each patient her focused attention and takes pride in delivering the best care available.
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Education and training
- New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1437185873
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.23
Wait time
3.76
Bedside manner
4.35
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Great office to visit for an eye exam and glasses.The doctor and staff are very professional. Will be returning for sure!
January 30, 2019Initials hidden
Very thoughtful and thorough in her explanation. David from Kazakhstan was awesome as was the front desk staff.
April 6, 2022Danny M.Verified patient
She’s is very detailed when explaining and very concerned about patients well being. I highly recommend to everyone
June 26, 2019Dorothy B.Verified patient
I was impressed with Dr. Lucy Cederholm's ability to clearly communicate her findings and recommendations to me.
February 5, 2020Debra S.Verified patient
OK visit overall. Wait time was one hour which is really considering that you book for a specific time to go.
March 11, 2018Initials hidden
I reccomend to anyone who needs a professional. She was kind and asked me questions to get my vision perfect.
More than 1 year agoTanique T.Verified patient
They were so helpful with each step, I'll def be back here soon!
July 2, 2025Tanisha P.Verified patient
Waited over an hour for my appointment with no update from the front desk staff. Wouldn’t visit again.
More than 1 year agoSarah B.Verified patient
Ended up seeing Dr. Kim who was very patient, answered my questions, and explained everything well.
April 11, 2021Sean D.Verified patient
Highly recommended A+ very satisfied with my visit. Staff and doctor are a pleasure to deal with
February 9, 2019Initials hidden
I didn't end up seeing Dr. Cederholm, but the guy I saw (forgot his name) was clear and kind.
May 5, 2021Rebecca R.Verified patient
She was very professional & treated me with great care & answered all my questions.
More than 1 year agoYvette W.Verified patient
I really didn't like my Pre-Screening experience but I enjoyed the Doctor herself.
February 25, 2017La Toya L.Verified patient
Very professional best eye exam I have ever had. Thank you for recommending.
April 2, 2019Selma B.Verified patient
She seemed to Rush me since I had medicaid and didn't seem to care much.
January 17, 2017Initials hidden
Very professional and helpful but wait too long. Definitely going back !!
October 8, 2018Jahneva C.Verified patient
Quite thorough, professional courteous straight forward and informative.
January 26, 2021Wayne H.Verified patient
Very clean office. Super friendly doctor and staff. Highly recommended.
April 11, 2021May Annette M.Verified patient
I was on the waiting room for almost one hr before the doctor called me
April 24, 2018Tatiana A.Verified patient
Very satisfied/best experience I ever had in 10 years obtaining glases.
More than 1 year agoMS
Although in network, refused to submit or bill my insurance company.
February 4, 2020Initials hidden
Great and professional doctor , the staff was very kind friendly...
More than 1 year agoAhmed E.Verified patient
I waited almost two hours before seeing the doctor.
August 20, 2020Initials hidden
Very efficient. Very proficient and detailed. Also offers detailed medical eye exam which I always opt for. Need to have medical insurance cover or pay out of pocket additional for the eye medical exam which is different from vision care and standard vision test.
March 16, 2024Initials hidden
Waited more than an hour to have the office not realize I was an established patient. Took my glasses to adjust without actually telling me my correct measurement and specifically asking to just get the measurement, NOT taking my glasses and adjusting for me. I really liked the provider but the office staff was so disorganized and it reflected in the general temperament in all the patients who were there for hours and upset as well. Will not be returning.
April 20, 2022Initials hidden
Thanks Grubhub!
October 3, 2021Alexander B.Verified patient
I saw Dr. Kim for my appointment and he was kind, knowledgable, and helpful. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. The whole process was simple and I would definitely return!
August 7, 2021Sarah P.Verified patient
Dr. Cederholm is no longer with this practice, but I saw a doctor named Ken who was very nice and thorough. All of the staff were wonderful and explained all of the tests in detail.
August 2, 2021Initials hidden
The eye exam was thorough, both the technician and Dr. were helpful and informative . The front staff answered all questions anr helped me choose a great option for my first pair of glasses !
July 23, 2021Ramona C.Verified patient
Straightforward, clear and concise in all their communications. But also friendly and quite pleasant. That describes all members of the staff I interacted with, from admin, techs, optician and the folks that helped me pick out my frames.
July 2, 2021Terry H.Verified patient
I actually met with Dr Kim at the facility instead of Dr Lucy. But Dr Kim had an awesome bedside manner, explained everything really well and was incredibly patient. It was a beautiful experience!
May 10, 2021Tanmaya S.Verified patient
I had a great experience! I was seen pretty quickly by the doctor who was very patient and explained everything to me. I also was trying to get contacts as a new contract wearer and Pat, one of the woman who works there, was beyond patient with me and took so much time to help me learn how to wear contacts. Would definitely recommend to a friend!
May 9, 2021Initials hidden
The doctor that saw me was so kind, attentive and listened well as I voiced my concerns. The other office employees were nice and willing to help me. I will definitely come back!
May 6, 2021Initials hidden
I did not see the doctor that ZocDoc booked me with so I am not able to accurately review this doctor. It seems to be a poorly working system with ZocDoc. It made my experience a bit confusing and disorienting because I had no idea what to expect from the doctor I saw, who did end up being really great but who is not available on this app.
April 12, 2021Initials hidden
This was the most thorough eye exam I've ever had. They have all high-tech equipment and perform a large number of tests to evaluate eye health. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a wait, but well worth it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Showed up 10 minutes before my appointment time. Was not seen till nearly an hour after my appointment time.
The doctor and staff were extremely, polite, professional, and friendly. If not for the long wait, I would have rated 5 stars easily.
April 2, 2021Initials hidden
I like her. She’s professional
March 31, 2021Janet G.Verified patient
The provider I booked was not the one I saw, I asked the office about this and they agreed it should be updated. All the people I spoke to: front desk, technician, doctor were 100% professional and friendly. The long waiting line was over an hour so I will not fo back there again
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This is a professional office that strive for efficiency, which I like, but also with friendly employees who made my experience there a plus. I will return.
March 25, 2021Christophe H.Verified patient
I wish I had read the reviews prior to visiting...
Seems like other patients have had the same exact and very strange experience with Dr. Cederholm.
She put some weird collagen plugs into my tear ducts without explaining what it was or what she was doing or asking if I am okay with it
Luckily they dissolve in a couple of weeks but I will definitely not be returning for a follow up visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I thought she was very professional and asked me all the right questions and helped me get a new pair or eyeglasses. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an eye exam.
December 30, 2020Sabrina B.Verified patient
This was probably one of the worst experiences I have ever had. From staff to terrible wait times. I waited 1 hour in order to see a technician and bedside manner of full staff was so off. Furthermore with COVID restrictions - they need to have hand sanitizer more readily available.
December 22, 2020Christyanna N.Verified patient
I had a really odd experience with Dr. Cederholm that makes me wary of seeing her again. I had noted that I was experiencing dry eyes on my intake form, and she seemed to immediately notice that. She explained that that was common, often caused by looking at screens for extended periods, and age. She didn't really ask me to describe my symptoms, or evaluate how much of an issue it was for me. Instead, she said, 'Let's try something', then proceeded to give me a drop in each eye, then implanted a tear duct plug in my right tear duct.
She did not tell me what she was doing, nor ask for my consent before doing this.
I was taken aback while she was going through this, and only after I asked what she was doing did she explain what the procedure was.
Furthermore, the implant was a temporary sample that would dissolve in a week, and after she finished, she encouraged me to set up another appointment in 2 weeks to have the permanent plug implanted. It felt like she was pressuring me to buy this product, without any consideration for the fact that I may not want it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Disappointed that I waited an hour for a less than 10 minute exam. I recommend the professionals but was not happy with the office management experience.
December 11, 2020Initials hidden
Everyone there was friendly, professional and capable when a hiccup arose with my insurance. I waited about 60 minutes past my scheduled appointment time to be seen, however.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My visit with Lucy Cederholm, OD was a beautiful visit, and the other staff was just as beautiful. This establishment was very professional and safe during this trying time. Call and make an appointment. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
November 10, 2020Bernelle M.Verified patient
This was an unpleasant visit. I waited for over an hour, and Doctor Cederholm was quite rude. Her manner was icy and condescending which was unexpected and made me uncomfortable. It felt like she resented me for even being at her office- I just needed an eye exam so I don't know why she was behaving that way.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Everything was wonderful!!
More than 1 year agoRina Di J.Verified patient
Very professional, very clean, no wait time. Staff was knowledgeable, qualified and very professional. I would highly recommend them.
November 4, 2020Natalie H.Verified patient
Really informative and took the time to get to know my case. Really loved meeting her and look forward to having an eye doctor I enjoy going to!
More than 1 year agoMargaret A.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Lucy Cederholm work with?
Dr. Lucy Cederholm works with Brooklyn Optometry.
Where is Dr. Lucy Cederholm's office located?
Dr. Lucy Cederholm's office is located at 395 Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Lucy Cederholm?
Dr. Lucy Cederholm frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lucy Cederholm on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Lucy Cederholm speak?
Dr. Lucy Cederholm speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Lucy Cederholm in reviews?
335 patients have reviewed Dr. Lucy Cederholm. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.23/5. They have a 4.35/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.76/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.