Edward M. Riegel, M.D. - SightMD Hauppauge

SightMD is a leading eye care practice formed by the merger of two prominent ophthalmology groups on Long Island, North Shore Eye Care and Long Island Eye Surgical Care. With a commitment to patient-centered care, SightMD combines advanced technology with personalized service, offering a wide range of services including LASIK, cataract surgery, and general eye care across multiple locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The practice prides itself on employing top-rated eye care professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional treatment and support for various eye conditions. SightMD also actively engages in community initiatives, such as supporting Sunrise Day Camps, which offers free summer camp experiences for children with cancer and their siblings. Generated from the website

Shetal Shah, MD, is a board certified and fellowship trained cornea specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist at SightMD. Dr. Shah enjoys focusing on patient education and customizing treatment plans that utilize the latest technologies to better your eye health and vision.

Edward Riegel, M.D. is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who has been practicing ophthalmology for over 35 years. He has performed thousands of micro-surgical procedures, and while he no longer performs surgery for Cataracts and Pterygia his extensive experience helps assist patients in deciding whether or not surgery is appropriate for them. He currently serves as chief of the division of Ophthalmology at South Shore University Hospital. Dr. Riegel takes pride in having taken care of multiple generations of the same family. In his free time he enjoys swimming, cycling, reading biographies, and travel.