The Eye & Laser Center offers an array of services in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We have two convenient Arizona offices in Flagstaff and Cottonwood. Dr. Mahanti, Dr. Wolfe and their friendly staff provide the highest quality care using sophisticated technology and are dedicated to helping every patient enjoy the best possible vision. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Robert L. Mahanti, M.D. went on to Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. Dr. Mahanti completed his Post-Doctoral training as Resident in Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Services
Smart Specs Optical uses quality materials and the latest technology in lenses and frames. We provide our patients with state-of-the-art digital lenses, lightweight lens options, polarized sunglasses, high-quality lens coatings, and the newest individualized progressive, no-line bifocals. Smart Specs Optical is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and quality optical goods to all of our patients.
Safe and effective procedures to improve near and far vision, as well as astigmatism, and reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Phakic intraocular (IOL) lenses designed to help improve vision for patients who cannot undergo LASIK or PRK. An outpatient procedure to replace the cloudy natural lens of the eye with an artificial IOL to relieve symptoms and improve vision. Treatment and prevention services for diabetic retinopathy to help patients maintain their vision and slow progression of this disease.
Many people who are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses seek the help from laser vision correction. Laser vision correction improves vision by correcting refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. A high percentage of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after their procedure.
A cataract is a cloudy area in the normally clear, natural lens of the eye. Cataracts are caused by a chemical change of unknown origin in the eye, which causes blurred or distorted vision. Cataracts are a natural part of aging and cannot be prevented from forming, but early detection through regular eye exams can help maintain the clearest vision possible.
Reviews (2)
Jackie B.
Dec 31, 2021
This was my first time visiting this clinic. I was seen by their new Optometrist, Randy Wolfe, O.D. I was being seen for "early glaucoma" as assessed by an Optometrist a year ago. Randy is fantastic! He examined my eyes and spent a lot of time explaining my condition and treatment options, if needed in the future. He put my mind at ease. I'll be following up with him a few times a year. I highly recommend this practice for any eye care needs.
Tbyrd S.
Dec 06, 2019
So this is a split review, the Doctor gets 3 stars, his Medical Assistant MARINA and his Receptionist TIFFANY get one star, because I don't know how to get YELP to give a zero. Only Lenora gets 5 stars. And I can't include her in the stars for this review, because it is a highly negative review. Lenora is the only one at that office we saw who cares about the patients at all. Let's start at the top.
We drove 45 minutes in white-out conditions to Flagstaff. It was raining, the clouds were covering the roads. Snow was all over the shoulders. We white knuckled all the way up there. What a horrible, scary trip that was. Almost got killed a half dozen ways by stupid drivers and road conditions and lack of visibility. No, the weather is not the doctor's fault. not yet.
So we arrive a bit early, and were kibbitzing with Lenora about the foul weather and how we hoped it didn't get any worse while we were waiting for the doctor, because it was almost impossible getting there. She commiserated with us, and was very sweet and understanding when we mentioned the reception area was quite full and very overheated, and asked if we could wait outside. Lenora said of course, and took our phone number to ring us at the appointed time.
Within a few minutes, the phone rang and we went inside to find out that MARINA had decided that since we were outside, hubby didn't deserve his follow-up session after his surgery the week before. He was SUPPOSED to find out if the surgery went okay, because he had a weird sensation from the laser. He felt it burn all the way to the back of his skull.
And since then, black material had been coming out of his ears! I was furious that MARINA had not been able to wait the 4 seconds it took us to walk inside. I went out to the car so I didn't bite somebody. Hubby stayed and waited. And waited. And Waited. AND WAITED. I finally went in to use the bathroom and found him still sitting there. When I came back from the bathroom he was starting to seethe.
Apparently four other patients who walked in AFTER he did, had already come and gone. He was still waiting. He couldn't find Lenora at the moment, so he asked TIFFANY what was going on and why was he being ignored? TIFFANY looked at the waiting list, and told him, "YOU DON'T HAVE AN APPOINTMENT!" Though we hadn't discovered it yet, it turns out that MARINA authorized herself to take hubby's name out of the rotation, and toss it aside like he didn't exist because she was in a hurry or something else completely RUDE AND INEXCUSABLE.
And TIFFANY was on such heavy disconnect with reality, she didn't even realize he'd sat there for almost an hour. She either didn't hear him talking to Lenora or pretended not to understand why he was mad by the time he stormed out. When we got home, another white-knuckled hour driving in total white-out conditions to get home, we were complete basket cases. Angry, anxiety-ridden, insulted, and not at all impressed with the training in customer relations that normal doctors insist upon.
Either he's not paying attention or all the patients do not get treated like flea-infested dogs on the way to the gas chamber like hubby did. We appreciate you, Lenora, and all the compassion yourshowed as you apologized for your co-workers over and over again. However, we will NOT EVER BE GOING BACK. EVER. If you should ever need to go to the Eye and Laser Center in Flagstaff, do yourself a favor. 1.
Direct your conversations to Lenora. 2. Do NOT go outside. That makes MARINA MAD. 3. If you see four patients who arrived AFTER you come and go, don't be polite like hubby was. 4. Go up and ask Lenora what's going on, leave TIFFANY completely out of the equation. She will probably tell you don't have a freakin' appointment. 5. Make sure road conditions are not in kill mode.
We drove 45 minutes in white-out conditions to Flagstaff. It was raining, the clouds were covering the roads. Snow was all over the shoulders. We white knuckled all the way up there. What a horrible, scary trip that was. Almost got killed a half dozen ways by stupid drivers and road conditions and lack of visibility. No, the weather is not the doctor's fault. not yet.
So we arrive a bit early, and were kibbitzing with Lenora about the foul weather and how we hoped it didn't get any worse while we were waiting for the doctor, because it was almost impossible getting there. She commiserated with us, and was very sweet and understanding when we mentioned the reception area was quite full and very overheated, and asked if we could wait outside. Lenora said of course, and took our phone number to ring us at the appointed time.
Within a few minutes, the phone rang and we went inside to find out that MARINA had decided that since we were outside, hubby didn't deserve his follow-up session after his surgery the week before. He was SUPPOSED to find out if the surgery went okay, because he had a weird sensation from the laser. He felt it burn all the way to the back of his skull.
And since then, black material had been coming out of his ears! I was furious that MARINA had not been able to wait the 4 seconds it took us to walk inside. I went out to the car so I didn't bite somebody. Hubby stayed and waited. And waited. And Waited. AND WAITED. I finally went in to use the bathroom and found him still sitting there. When I came back from the bathroom he was starting to seethe.
Apparently four other patients who walked in AFTER he did, had already come and gone. He was still waiting. He couldn't find Lenora at the moment, so he asked TIFFANY what was going on and why was he being ignored? TIFFANY looked at the waiting list, and told him, "YOU DON'T HAVE AN APPOINTMENT!" Though we hadn't discovered it yet, it turns out that MARINA authorized herself to take hubby's name out of the rotation, and toss it aside like he didn't exist because she was in a hurry or something else completely RUDE AND INEXCUSABLE.
And TIFFANY was on such heavy disconnect with reality, she didn't even realize he'd sat there for almost an hour. She either didn't hear him talking to Lenora or pretended not to understand why he was mad by the time he stormed out. When we got home, another white-knuckled hour driving in total white-out conditions to get home, we were complete basket cases. Angry, anxiety-ridden, insulted, and not at all impressed with the training in customer relations that normal doctors insist upon.
Either he's not paying attention or all the patients do not get treated like flea-infested dogs on the way to the gas chamber like hubby did. We appreciate you, Lenora, and all the compassion yourshowed as you apologized for your co-workers over and over again. However, we will NOT EVER BE GOING BACK. EVER. If you should ever need to go to the Eye and Laser Center in Flagstaff, do yourself a favor. 1.
Direct your conversations to Lenora. 2. Do NOT go outside. That makes MARINA MAD. 3. If you see four patients who arrived AFTER you come and go, don't be polite like hubby was. 4. Go up and ask Lenora what's going on, leave TIFFANY completely out of the equation. She will probably tell you don't have a freakin' appointment. 5. Make sure road conditions are not in kill mode.
