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Therese M. Farugia, O.D.

Therese M. Farugia, O.D.

Ophthalmology

5 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Contact

Appointment (585) 671-0860

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About Me

Dr. Farugia provides primary eye care for all ages including prescribing contact lenses and glasses. She treats glaucoma, dry eyes, monitors macular degeneration, and is involved in post-op care after cataract surgery. Her goal is to promote and maintain healthy eyes. She founded Family Eyecare Asso...
Dr. Farugia provides primary eye care for all ages including prescribing contact lenses and glasses. She treats glaucoma, dry eyes, monitors macular degeneration, and is involved in post-op care after cataract surgery. Her goal is to promote and maintain healthy eyes. She founded Family Eyecare Associates of Webster in 1988 and joined the Flaum Eye Institute in October 2018.

Dr. Farugia received her Bachelor's in biochemistry from Niagara University and her Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is a member of the American Optometry Society, as well as a member of the New York and local chapters of AOS.

Faculty Appointments

Senior Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Education

OD | Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. 1984

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

One of the most compassionate providers I have ever been to. So intelligent and able to share that knowledge in a digestible way.

Jul 30, 2024

Dr. Farugia is an excellent doctor. I've gone to her for over 30 years. I'm sorry yo see her retire.

Jul 28, 2024

No bad experience. Everyone is helpful

Jul 26, 2024

Good

Jul 14, 2024

5.0 stars

Learned that Dr. Farugia will be retiring soon. We have been with her for 35+ years. An outstanding physician and woman. Very professional and caring

Jun 23, 2024

5.0 stars

My provider was very fine. All went well.

Jun 21, 2024

5.0 stars

Positive experience!

Jun 17, 2024

5.0 stars

I have been going to Dr. Farugia for over 30 years. She is, by far, the best doctor. Very thorough, always listens to my concerns. She treats myself and my children. Excellent

May 31, 2024

5.0 stars

I absolutely love Dr. Farugia

May 23, 2024

5.0 stars

I find Dr. Farugia very thorough and helpful. I trust her approach in handling my eye health and providing the correct prescription for my vision needs. I feel she does a complete assessment of my eye health. I have recommended her and in fact have had my husband begin seeing her for his needs as well.

May 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Farugia is very professional. She goes above and beyond expectations.

May 06, 2024

5.0

She is wonderful

May 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Farugia. Very humble, thorough, well informed, really listens and makes sure eye health is good.

Apr 23, 2024

3.4

Spends time with patients, caring n personal. A gem.

Apr 21, 2024

5.0

In fact, I have recommended this provider to our fiduciary.

Apr 19, 2024

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Farugia to family & friends

Apr 14, 2024

5.0

Exceptional excellent care.

Apr 08, 2024

5.0

Is obvious she cares about patients' worries & rights

Apr 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Farugia is an excellent provider. I'm glad she's my eye doctor.

Mar 12, 2024

5.0

Physician addressed questions, shared information about my exam & responded positively to my requests.

Mar 10, 2024

5.0

She always listens and is truly concerned about my needs, both physically and emotionally.

Mar 05, 2024

5.0

A wonderful, thorough physician with whom I have placed my trust for years.

Mar 02, 2024

5.0

Always very, very good.

Feb 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Farugia is awesome! I have gone to her for many years & hope she doesn't retire!

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

The doctor was excellent

Jan 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Farugia is awesome!

Dec 24, 2023

5.0

I wish that the survey had a higher number to provide for the doctor she and her staff went above and beyond to get the medication that I needed for my eyes. Not only did they do the research to locate a pharmacy and discount because the prescription would be very expensive, they found a discount card and had the pharmacy proceed with filling the prescription and called me to follow-up. That is superior service that I do not receive with any other provider. I highly recommend Dr. Farugia and her staff to everyone I know!!

Dec 21, 2023

5.0

She's wonderful and cares alot about her patients and explains everything She's doing

Dec 02, 2023

5.0

I wish all my doctors were as helpful and concerned about my health as Dr Farugia and her team are.

Nov 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. very knowledgeable & offered helpful advice.

Nov 15, 2023

5.0

Can't imagine seeing any other caretaker!

Nov 15, 2023

5.0

I had a professional experience from everyone I was in contact with.

Nov 03, 2023

5.0

All good.

Sep 28, 2023

5.0

This was my first visit to this office and I couldn't be more pleased. I am definitely going to recommend this office to anyone who needs.

Sep 16, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing this provider since the mid 1980s. I have always had an excellent experience with her.

Aug 27, 2023

5.0

Great

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

I have always enjoyed seeing her.

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Farugia is the best doctor I have ever had. She is brilliant and very caring. Treats you like you were her only patient! Always so ready to answer any questions.

Jul 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

Jul 16, 2023

5.0

Have recommended this Doctor (they became patients)

Jul 13, 2023

5.0

Outstanding service from the Doctor.

Jul 02, 2023

4.6

Like other eye doctors, my Dr. Farugia speaks quickly and the visit seems hurried. There is no time to think: I feel as though speaking will prolong the visit too much for her schedule.

Jun 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Farugia is a Excellent Dr. And Kind Person. I am very Happy & Satisfied with her Personal Care

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Everything good

May 27, 2023

5.0

All Pleasent

May 17, 2023

5.0

I recommended her to a family member. [...]

May 04, 2023

5.0

[...]. The care I received was very good.

Apr 28, 2023

5.0

I always have a pleasant experience with Dr Farugia. She had me return as a follow-up for a condition she is monitoring.

Apr 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Farugia is outstanding.

Feb 10, 2023

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Farugia's for many decades and she is a consummate optometrist. Her excellence in optometry and her remarkable concern for the best outcome of her patients is remarkable. She took care of a complicated cataract surgery plan for me with excellent results. She is a wonderful doctor and person!

Jan 08, 2023

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Farugia for at least 35 years; I am very pleased!

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

I am very happy with Dr. Farugia care. She really cares about her patients and I have and always will recommend her!!

Dec 11, 2022

5.0

I have hope the treatment she recommend will work.

Nov 18, 2022

5.0

She has always been amazing. I've had her since I was a kid

Nov 11, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended Dr Farugia to my Brother. He has an appointment in January. Dr Farugia makes me feel that she has my very best interests foremost in her diagnosis and recommendations for my care in the future.

Nov 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Farugia is excellent!

Nov 05, 2022

5.0

As I said, I've been with Dr Farugia for years and am proud and happy for her growth and recognition.

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

I've been seeing Dr. Farugia for about 30 years. She's approachable, she answers all questions and gives explanations. She has made herself available to me any time of the day or night and even when she's away on vacation.

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Farugia is excellent in every way.

Sep 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

Sep 23, 2022

5.0

Dr was great

Sep 14, 2022

5.0

She is fabulous

Sep 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Farugia worked hard with me because I have been so frustrated with my eye problems!!

Sep 12, 2022

5.0

Due to the level of professionalism, patient care, cleanliness and safety precautions in place, I highly recommend for others to consider.

Sep 01, 2022

5.0

I referred my husband to her over 20 yrs ago and he has had the best! experience with her as have I. We love her work.

Aug 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Farugia is an excellent dr. have been seeing her for years.

Aug 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Farugia gave me the number for the direct line to the office so I could call and give her an update on my progress over the weekend. She answered a few questions first thing and offered some sample eye drops which I picked up later that morning. I truly appreciate the attention and care Dr. Farugia paid me.

Aug 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Farugia kept her word and got me into see a specialist within two days!!! Wonderful!!!

Jul 22, 2022

3.5

I luckily didn't have any concerns or problems for my appointment - just a routine checkup. However, I felt very rushed during our interaction and felt pressured to order my contacts through their office after mentioning I receive them elsewhere (due to price). At one point during the exam, my doctor began discussing politics which made me uncomfortable. I don't mind engaging in conversation, but any topics that are sensitive I try to steer clear of (election, cops, guns etc.) I found the assistant to be more attentive and engaging than my doctor.

Jul 21, 2022

4.2

I didn't have a dx diagnosis on my discharge sheet. The sheet said to stop taking eye drops that I wasn't even taking& to stay new eye drops. There was no instructions written what treatment in my sheet/receipt to continue. Ex. Cold compresses.. Just said to start new eye drops.There was nothing written about my dx..I had to ask the Dr a couple times way she thought it was * entered it into my phone. On my receipt discharge instructions the Dr should write everything down;1 dx2. How to treat at home.. "continue cold compresses 2-4x a day" . Stay eye drops 4x a day for 2 weeks. I had to call back to the office 2x that same day & next day if I should continue compresses cause nothing was written down I don't know all the big eye terms so break it down & write it down for me!I did text Dr. Farugia a pic of my eye lid early when Issue started I wasn't able to come in bc of an ankle injury. And she called me when she was able which was very nice of her.

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

All was good.

Jun 03, 2022

5.0

Although Dr. Faruggia is my eye doctor, she always shows concern for my overall health. She explains clearly what she is doing or recommending and why. Above all, she listens.

May 27, 2022

5.0

Very pleased with my care.

May 25, 2022

5.0

As I said before I would highly recommend Therese to everyone I know.

May 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent Dr. Very well informed and stays on top of care

May 04, 2022

5.0

GREAT EXPERIENCE

May 04, 2022

5.0

The doctor was excellent. I was very pleased with the level of service I received. She was very thorough in her exam, explained things fully in understandable terms and was very interested in my eye care. I would highly recommend her.

Apr 19, 2022

5.0

The Dr is the best, she always talks to you about what is going on and listens to concerns

Apr 14, 2022

5.0

I recommend Doc to everyone in my family, at work and friends. She is on top of her practice and her field. She listens and has excellent feedback. Love her!!

Apr 04, 2022

5.0

I have recommended this office, many times to friends and family.

Mar 21, 2022

5.0

Good experience always

Mar 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent care always

Feb 11, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Farugia to family and friends.

Feb 05, 2022