Dear Dr. John Bello , AVS, and Belmont/Harlem Surgical Center:

I have had a vision problem for several years now. I was unable to read regular size print without the help of a magnifying glass. Until, one day my friend told me about Dr. John Bello, a very successful eye surgeon.

During my first appointment with Dr. Bello I met a few employees in the office that were very well oriented, and were able to direct me in the right way of understanding my vision problem and what could be done to improve it. My first impression of Dr. Bello was great, as he right away showed interest in finding a solution for my vision problem.

I received a lot of reading material about cataract surgery. I was very interested in the new technology implant, such as “Acrysoft Restor Lifestyle Lens Implant designed to provide a full range of vision of near, far, and in between.”

I received special eye drops to use four times a day for four days before my cataract surgery. On my surgery date, I was at Belmont Harlem Surgical Clinic at 7am.  It was such a beautiful place. Not at all like a typical cold hospital. The staff there was well oriented, very nice, and they knew exactly what to do to prepare me for surgery. I was given sedation by intravenous injection. I liked how one of the nurses was always by my side, I didn’t feel alone. I remember when Dr. Bello was around my bed and talked to me saying that I’m almost done!  He made me feel so safe, so cared for. Very shortly, thereafter I was signed out from the Belmont/Harlem Surgery Center and was taken home.

I was pretty comfortable, no pain. I was home for the rest of the day relaxing comfortably and taking the eye drops every four hours. The next morning I was awake early and was able to look through the window. Everything around looked so beautiful, nice, and bright. I took my eye drops, had breakfast, and drove myself to Resurrection Hospital for a check-up with Dr. Bello. One of the nurses at Dr. Bello’s clinic asked me to read the lowest line of letters that I can see. I started to read from the top line and finished all the way at the bottom. I could read all of them! It was a nice surprise, the nurse said, none of our patients could read the small print the next day after surgery like you.

A few weeks later I had the left eye cataract operated on by Dr. Bello. The procedure was the same as on the right side. Both my eyes have excellent vision. I don’t need glasses for any reading, I use only special sunglasses called Maui Jims.

Thank you very much to Dr. Bello for your excellent job done to my eyes. Thank you to all your employees who work with you as your “Right hands”. I don’t remember the names of all your employees but a few were Trish, Kelly, Renata, and Barbara and Kathy from the surgical center, all were very professional. I wish you very many patients with successful eye treatments as mine. You have changed my life.

Sincerely,

Stella Magdon