Compassionate Eye Care in Paterson

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.

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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

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Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Our Team

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Jacob Gredzik, OD

Proudly Serving

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.

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Comprehensive Eye Care For All Ages 

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.

  • Family-friendly care for adults, seniors, and children
  • Contact lens fittings—including specialty lenses for complex eyes
  • Same- or next-day visits for urgent concerns
  • Clear explanations and results you can understand
  • Easy access in Paterson with free parking

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.

  • Cataract surgery with advanced lens options
  • Treatment for glaucoma and diabetic eye complications
  • Pterygium and eyelid procedures to restore comfort and function
  • Personalized surgical plans with your safety as the priority
  • Convenient location serving Passaic, Bergen, and Essex Counties.

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.

  • Long-term management of chronic conditions like glaucoma
  • Diabetic eye evaluations with coordination to your primary doctor
  • Neuro-ophthalmology for vision changes tied to neurological issues
  • Caring team available for both emergency and routine needs
  • Trusted by Northern New Jersey families for over 35 years

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