Since 1987, Alden Leifer, MD and Associates has been a trusted, family-oriented ophthalmology practice in Paterson, NJ. We are proud to serve patients across Passaic, Bergen, and Essex Counties, delivering personalized eye care grounded in decades of experience.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:15 am - 1:00 pm |
Of Caring Eye Doctors
Of OUR OFFICE
At Alden Leifer, MD and Associates, we deliver expert eye care with advanced technology and personalized attention, in a modern and welcoming eye care center.
Close to Home
Our expert team provides everything from routine exams to advanced medical and surgical eye care for a lifetime of clear and healthy vision.
We provide trusted eye care for patients from communities all across Passaic, Bergen, and Essex Counties. Our practice is conveniently located for residents of nearby communities, including Paterson, Hawthorne, Teaneck, Passaic, Clifton, Fair Lawn, and Garfield.
& Stages of life
Regular eye exams are the foundation of healthy vision. At Alden Leifer, MD and Associates, we care for patients of all ages—whether you need a routine check, updated glasses or contacts, or urgent help with new symptoms. Our optometrist and ophthalmologists work together so your care is complete, convenient, and trusted.
When eye surgery is the right choice, you deserve experience you can trust. Our team offers nearly four decades of ophthalmic surgical expertise, from common procedures like cataract surgery to advanced treatments for glaucoma, pterygium, and eyelid conditions. We guide you every step of the way—before, during, and after your procedure.
Eye conditions can impact everyday life, and ongoing medical care helps preserve your vision. Our practice manages a wide range of eye diseases—including diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and neurological conditions—so you don’t have to leave your community for expert care.
REAL STORIES, REAL CARE
Hear from our patients as they share their personal journeys with us.
"I'm so happy I can see the right way for the first time in 60 years."
Maria, M
"I'm so happy I can see the right way for the first time in 60 years."
Maria, M
"I'm so happy I can see the right way for the first time in 60 years."
Maria, M
"I had my cataract surgery yesterday, I am so happy, I can see the right way the first time in 60 years"
Maria M
"I always found a happy atmosphere and courteous treatment"
Janice H.
"I always recommend people that need an eye doctor to come to Dr. Leifer, he and his staff are so good"
Faith H
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Thank you guys especially front desk for getting my mother Carmen In same day as a emergency.. everyone there are very nice and professional..
I was scared to death about my cataract surgery. Dr. Leifer and his staff were amazing......professional, competent and caring. The Best!! Thank you, Dr.Leifer for giving me back my sight.
Dr. Joyce Varkey is outstanding! I totally trust her expertise. She is kind and thorough.
Dr. Leifer and Dr. Varkey are very knowledgeable and are very helpful respectfully. The staff are also very helpful and super nice.
Very professional and updated equipment for the full eye exam. My 1st time there and will definitely return as needed for myself and will recommend family and friends to go there if need to see an Eye Doctor definitely!
After visiting several eye dr.s in other locations, Dr Varkey took the time to hear me out, and come up with a plan. She was extremely detailed, and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Varkey, and her team.
Thank you guys especially front desk for getting my mother Carmen In same day as a emergency.. everyone there are very nice and professional..
I was scared to death about my cataract surgery. Dr. Leifer and his staff were amazing......professional, competent and caring. The Best!! Thank you, Dr.Leifer for giving me back my sight.
Dr. Joyce Varkey is outstanding! I totally trust her expertise. She is kind and thorough.
Dr. Leifer and Dr. Varkey are very knowledgeable and are very helpful respectfully. The staff are also very helpful and super nice.
Very professional and updated equipment for the full eye exam. My 1st time there and will definitely return as needed for myself and will recommend family and friends to go there if need to see an Eye Doctor definitely!
After visiting several eye dr.s in other locations, Dr Varkey took the time to hear me out, and come up with a plan. She was extremely detailed, and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Varkey, and her team.
