Trusted Eye Care in Paterson, NJ
For nearly 40 years, Alden Leifer, M.D., and Associates has provided exceptional, patient-focused eye care to Paterson and the surrounding communities. Our dedicated team of optometrists and ophthalmologists offers personalized solutions for a range of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and more.
We are committed to delivering compassionate care and the latest in advanced eye treatment options to help you achieve optimal vision health.
Our Expert Ophthalmology and Optometry Team
Our team of eye doctors is proud to bring decades of experience and specialized expertise, ensuring comprehensive care for each and every patient. Stop by to see for yourself what great eye care in Paterson looks like.




Eye Care Services
for The Whole Family
From cataract surgery and glaucoma management to dry eye treatment and specialty contact lens fittings, we provide high-quality, full-spectrum eye care for patients of all ages. Read more below.
Our Eye Care Team's Community Involvement
We are deeply committed to giving back to the community we’ve proudly served for nearly 40 years. Our “Vision from the Heart” program reflects this dedication by providing free eye exams to uninsured individuals, ensuring that everyone has access to essential eye care.
Beyond our office, our team actively participates in local health fairs and community events, promoting awareness about eye health and supporting the well-being of our neighbors in Paterson, Teaneck, Passaic, and other towns in Bergen and Passaic Counties. Through these initiatives, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those around us.
Insurance Plans We Accept
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- UMR
- AARP
- Aetna Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Aetna
- Oxford
- Amerigroup
- GEHA
- Amerihealth
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- WellCare
- Well Med
- VSP
- Fidelis Care
- Clover
- Absolute Total Care
- Blue Care
- Senior Whole Health
- Insurance Oscar
- NJ Family Care
- Global Health
Our Paterson Eye Clinic: Hours and Location
Eye Care & Eye Doctors in the Heart of Paterson
- 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
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Our Eye Clinic Inside Old Barnert Hospital
We're conveniently located within The Barnert Medical Arts Complex at 680 Broadway, Suite 114, in Paterson, NJ. Housed in the historic Old Barnert Hospital building, our practice benefits from a central location that’s easy to access for patients from surrounding towns like Fair Lawn, Clifton, Wayne, Woodland Park, and Hawthorne.
The modern medical complex is home to a variety of healthcare providers, making it a hub for comprehensive care in the area.
Our eye care team is associated with nearby surgery centers such as St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery Center, and St. Joseph's University Medical Center.