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Eye Care Center

SightMD NY — West Islip, New York

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786 Montauk Hwy
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60/100
Mixed

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

Verified July 21, 2026

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SightMD NY — West Islip, New York — West Islip, New York
SightMD NY — West Islip, New York · 786 Montauk Hwy

What AI says about SightMD.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

Named ✓

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in West Islip

4.7 SightMD NY — West Islip, New York 5.0 Gregory Persak, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Checked July 21, 2026

Perplexity

Named ✓

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in West Islip

Completed 2 steps SightMD NY — West Islip, New York 4.7 The Center for Eye Care and Optical 4.7 Gregory Persak, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Checked July 21, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in West Islip

Gemini answered with other businesses. SightMD NY — West Islip, New York was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 2 of 3 assistants as of July 21, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

SightMD NY is best known for its expertise in treating various eye conditions, particularly related to aesthetics and minor ocular issues like bumps and discoloration. Patients appreciate the thoroughness and care provided by Dr. Nattis and his team.

Jagged Lines Treatment
Whitening the Eye Whites
Eye Whites Care
Bump on Eyeball Solutions
Eyeball Pimple Treatments

What people keep saying.3

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

Patients at SightMD NY in West Islip experience a mix of appreciation for the skilled care provided by Dr. Richard Nattis and frustration over long wait times. Many express gratitude for Dr. Nattis's thoroughness and caring approach, while others report extensive delays that overshadow their visits.

Consistently praised

Dr. Richard Nattis's thoroughness and care
Professional and courteous staff
Successful lens replacement with PanOptics

Recurring complaints

Long wait times, often exceeding two hours
Rude reception staff reported by some patients
Concerns about office setup and patient safety

The bottom line: Dr. Nattis's expertise is a strong draw, but patients frequently cite excessive wait times as a significant drawback.

SightMD NY — West Islip, New York — West Islip, New York
SightMD NY — West Islip, New York · 786 Montauk Hwy

The score, explained

Why 60.4

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.

Higher than 77% of eye care centers in the registry.

Scanned July 21, 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.
53
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.
42
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
67
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
97
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
63
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.
50
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
63

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

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

2nd

of 4 eye care centers in West Islip, ranked by AI Score.

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SightMD NY — West Islip, New York — West Islip, New York
SightMD NY — West Islip, New York · 786 Montauk Hwy

The facts

Address786 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Questions

About SightMD NY — West Islip, New York.

What are the operating hours of SightMD NY in West Islip?

The clinic operates Monday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Does SightMD NY accept reservations for appointments?

The clinic does not accept reservations for appointments.

What is SightMD NY known for?

The clinic is known for its excellent ophthalmology services, particularly under the care of Dr. Richard Nattis, who is highly regarded for his thoroughness and patient care.

Is there parking available at SightMD NY?

Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients.

What special features does SightMD NY offer?

The clinic is noted for its caring and professional staff, as well as the personalized attention provided by Dr. Nattis and his team during eye examinations and treatments.

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