DR. ELAINA M. GROO DR. JOHN KAKNIS OPTOMETRIST

Hudson Valley Eye Doctor is committed to protecting your eye health with the most advanced technology available. Our doctors of optometry, two licensed opticians, four technicians, two receptionist and staff are committed to providing you the highest standard of vision care available. Clear, comfortable vision and healthy eyes are essential to your overall well-being, so who you trust to take care of your eyes is an important decision. If you are not already a patient of our practice, we hope you will soon discover why more than 15,000 of your Hudson Valley neighbors have already chosen the eye care professionals of Hudson Valley Eye Doctor.
Hudson Valley Eye Doctor is a full-service, independent eye care provider that has been serving the vision needs of families in the Hudson Valley for more than 30 years. Our office is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley and offers first-floor accessibility, free parking, and a convenient location in which to receive your care.
Dr. Elaina Groo and Dr. John Kaknis share a commitment to bringing the highest standard of vision care to the Hudson Valley. Largely through word-of-mouth referrals from patients and Hudson Valley Eye Doctor continues to grow.

My Staff and I have been caring for our patients throughout this Pandemic. I am a solo practitioner and have gone to great lengths and costs to provide a safe environment for my staff and patients. We are adapting to the changes in COVID-19 status. Masks are optional. If you want prefer to wear a mask, and you do not have a mask, one will be provided at a cost of one dollar. the health of my staff and patients is paramount.

We have options for your care.
Telemedicine

Due to changing times, there will be a unavoidable price restructuring as of
February 1, 2022. We can no longer absorb the increase in fees for operation and the decrease in fees from your insurance and vision carriers. You will continue to pay regular price for c0-pays or products with cash. credit card charges will have a fee of 3% added to the regular price of co-pays And or products. we value you and would like the opportunity to continue to provide you with excellence in
patient care .
thank you

Since COVID-19, we have a limited number of appointments per day.
Thank you for your patients and understanding.
We thank you and look forward to seeing you. Be well and stay safe.
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Hudson Valley Eye Doctor
...State of the Art in Eye Care and Eye Wear...

Allow us to welcome you to our practice.

Drs. Elaina M Groo and Dr. John Kaknis's Optometry practice is now known as Hudson Valley Eye Doctor, where your vision and eye health are our sole priority. We take great pride in providing you with state-of-the-art eye care matched with personal attention from our staff. Your quality of life is our goal and we believe that healthy eyesight is vital to achieving it.

What’s New!
You are now able to access patient forms, on-line contact lens ordering, and information regarding Hudson Valley Eye Doctor via this website

In combining the practices, we identified areas across both practices that could improve and benefit our patients. Working together, we are able to offer the newest technology in patient care.

More choices for our patients!
1. Many insurances accepted
2. On-site lab for eye glass fabrication
3. New technologies in the diagnosis and treatment in eye conditions.
4. Latest technology in eye glass lenses and contact lenses.
5. Extensive designer frame selection
6. Large Staff to service our patients
7. Convenient hours
8. Easy access parking

How will I know it’s time for my exam?
Hudson Valley Eye Doctor uses a similar patient notification system for appointment reminders. You will receive a text, e-mail or phone call reminding you of your scheduled appointment, to schedule an appointment, and/or when you have an order ready for pick up.

Please bear with us over the next few months, if you find things take a little longer than usual. But please raise your concerns to our staff and doctors.

It is always a pleasure to see you and care for your eye health and visual needs. We feel proud when you return to our office or when you refer us to your family and friends. I sincerely urge you to contact us personally if our service or our office ever fails to meet your expectations. You are considered a valued member of our patient family.


Our professional and personable staff is highly trained in helping you achieve and maintain healthy eyesight.
Dr's Groo and Kaknis have experience of over thirty years and specializes in Behavioral Optometric Care including the diagnosis and treatment of Ocular Disease, Dry Eyes, Specialty Contact lenses, Visual Skills Analysis, Computer Vision Syndrome and Ophthalmic Dispensing.

Our opticians are New York State licensed and can help you find and fit the perfect frame to match your fashion and lifestyle. We offer the latest in eye wear fashions, including top name brands such as Gucci, Ray Ban, Lillian Pulitzer, Safilo, Nike and more. We have available the latest digital lens technology, anti-reflective coatings, and lens treatments to enhance your visual experience.

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