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The Center for Eye Care and Optical

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360 Montauk Hwy
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49/100
Mixed

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

Verified July 16, 2026

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The Center for Eye Care and Optical — West Islip, New York
The Center for Eye Care and Optical · 360 Montauk Hwy

What AI says about The.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 ophthalmologist in West Islip

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. The Center for Eye Care and Optical was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best ophthalmologist in West Islip

Perplexity answered with other businesses. The Center for Eye Care and Optical was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best ophthalmologist in West Islip

Gemini answered with other businesses. The Center for Eye Care and Optical was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 of 3 assistants as of July 16, 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.

The Center for Eye Care and Optical excels in cataract surgery and optician services, providing thorough care and clear communication about eye health.

Opticians in West Islip
Cataract Care Insights
Understanding Eye Care Differences

What people keep saying.3

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

Patients generally report a positive experience at The Center for Eye Care and Optical, highlighting thorough examinations and successful cataract surgeries. Dr. Bennett Hong and Dr. Todd Lustig receive specific praise for their professionalism and care, while the office is noted for its cleanliness and modern facilities. However, some reviews mention issues with appointment scheduling and communication.

Consistently praised

Dr. Bennett Hong's cataract surgery
Dr. Todd Lustig's thorough examinations
Clean and modern facilities

Recurring complaints

Difficulty making appointments
Poor communication from staff
Billing inconsistencies

The bottom line: The Center for Eye Care and Optical is distinguished by its experienced ophthalmologists, particularly in cataract surgery, but faces challenges in customer service and billing practices.

The Center for Eye Care and Optical — West Islip, New York
The Center for Eye Care and Optical · 360 Montauk Hwy

The score, explained

Why 49.4

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 50% of eye care centers in the registry.

Scanned July 16, 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.
75
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.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
95
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
57
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.
75
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.

4th

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

See the West Islip leaderboard

The Center for Eye Care and Optical — West Islip, New York
The Center for Eye Care and Optical · 360 Montauk Hwy

The facts

Address360 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
Websitececopt.com

Typically busiest — Wednesday

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Questions

About The Center for Eye Care and Optical.

What are the operating hours of The Center for Eye Care and Optical?

The clinic is open Monday to Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Does The Center for Eye Care and Optical accept reservations?

The clinic does not accept reservations; patients are encouraged to walk in or call for appointments.

What is The Center for Eye Care and Optical known for?

The clinic is known for its thorough eye exams and excellent cataract surgery, with many patients praising the professionalism and care provided by the staff and doctors.

Is there parking available at The Center for Eye Care and Optical?

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

What special features does The Center for Eye Care and Optical offer?

The clinic is noted for its friendly and professional staff, as well as its clean and well-maintained facilities, providing a comfortable environment for patients.

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