Michael N. Mandese, OD

Nov 2019

I have been going to Dr. Mandese, O.D., F.A.A.A.O. and I praised him so much my adult daughters became his patients. He is definitely one of the best; thorough and knows what he is doing. I'm 82 and know a great eye doctor when I see one and he is definitely one of the best. I've been in glasses since I was in the 4th grade so I know one when I see one. Thanks Dr. Mandese.

Nov 2019

I have been seeing Dr. Mandese for about 5 years and I am extremely happy to have him as my doctor. He truely cares for you. I definitely recommend Dr. Mandese to anyone in the market for an eye doctor.

Aug 2018

A few months ago, I woke up with an extreme case of double vision. Everything in my field of vision was superimposed. Just the act of trying to focus on what was in front of me made me dizzy and tired. I was sent to 9 doctors in NYC just trying to get a diagnosis. They sent me for MRI's, cat scans, neurological assessments ... Still nothing. No diagnosis. I finally went to a specialist eye surgeon in NJ who operated on my sister's detached retina. He told me it was a cut and dry case of 4th nerve palsy, and told me I had to see another specialist who had more expertise. In the meantime, I had moved down to Florida, my travel plans to drive across America in an RV were shot as I couldn't navigate my RV of the driveway safely. A friend said, "Go see Dr. Cowling at the Cowling Eye Car Center", guarantee, this doctor will direct you to the best care. He knows everyone." The Cowling center made an appointment for me with Dr. Michael Mandese of the Eye Institute in Rockledge. After a series of eye examinations in the office with some very proficient and affable technicians, I met Dr. Mandese. Dr. Mandese performed additional critical tests and measurements that were different than what the other physicians did, and Dr. Mandese pointed out to me so I was able to see for myself exactly how far my focus strayed off. Dr. Mandese then explained thoroughly his opinion of how and why my vision had deteriorated overnight (the other physicians I saw said the medical profession were extremely limited in their knowledge of what causes double vision). Dr. Mandese then gave me a clear concise plan of action I was to take and that if I followed his instructions, he believed there was a possibility my eyesight might return back to normal. I've seen a lot of doctors in my lifetime. It took me seeing ten doctors between NYC and New Jersey to locate the right one. I don't know about you, but with my vision on the line, I would have flown across the world if someone was able to help me. All I can say to anyone who is going through what I have, and you have a medical emergency concerning double vision, trauma and related, don't walk, run to this doctor. It's the first relief I've had in many months after seeing Dr. Mandese.