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TLC Laser Eye Centers

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437 5th Ave Second Floor
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65/100
Strong

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 18, 2026

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TLC Laser Eye Centers — New York, New York
TLC Laser Eye Centers · 437 5th Ave Second Floor

What AI says about TLC.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best lasik surgeon in New York”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. TLC Laser Eye Centers was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Named ✓

Asked “best lasik surgeon in New York”

“Mark Speaker – TLC Laser Eye Centers NYC Dr.”

Checked July 18, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked “best lasik surgeon in New York”

Gemini answered with other businesses. TLC Laser Eye Centers was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 18, 2026.

What people keep saying.2

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers describe TLC Laser Eye Centers as a place where the LASIK procedure is quick and efficient, often taking less than 10 minutes. Many reviewers felt well cared for by the staff, particularly mentioning the thorough explanations provided by doctors like Dr. A and Dr. Speaker, which helped ease their nerves before surgery. However, some experiences were marred by complications and dissatisfaction with post-operative care.

Consistently praised

Quick LASIK procedure
Dr. A's calming presence
Thorough pre-surgery explanations
Staff's attentiveness and support
20/15 vision achieved

Recurring complaints

Complications post-surgery
Poor post-operative care
Long wait times
Unfulfilled 'lifetime' warranty promises
Communication issues with staff

The bottom line: TLC Laser Eye Centers offers quick LASIK procedures with a generally supportive staff, but experiences vary widely, especially regarding post-operative care and complications.

TLC Laser Eye Centers — New York, New York
TLC Laser Eye Centers · 437 5th Ave Second Floor

The score, explained

Why 65.3

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Leads all 8 eye care centers in New York.

Scanned July 18, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
100
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
33
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
98
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
62
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
69
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
61

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

1st

of 8 eye care centers in New York, ranked by AI Score.

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TLC Laser Eye Centers — New York, New York
TLC Laser Eye Centers · 437 5th Ave Second Floor

The facts

Address437 5th Ave Second Floor, New York, NY 10016, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
Phone(877) 852-2020
Websitetlcvision.com
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Questions

About TLC Laser Eye Centers.

What are the operating hours of TLC Laser Eye Centers?

TLC Laser Eye Centers operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.

Does TLC Laser Eye Centers require reservations for consultations?

The clinic does not require reservations for consultations, allowing patients to walk in as needed.

What is TLC Laser Eye Centers known for?

TLC Laser Eye Centers is known for providing high-quality LASIK eye surgery with a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, as well as a quick recovery time.

Is there parking available at TLC Laser Eye Centers?

Parking availability may vary, and it is recommended for patients to check local parking options near the clinic's location at 437 5th Ave, New York, NY.

Are there any special features at TLC Laser Eye Centers?

The clinic offers a supportive environment with staff who speak Spanish, ensuring clear communication and comfort for all patients during their LASIK procedures.

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