Jessica daSilva, O.D. provides expert primary eye care to a wide range of patients, from teens to seniors. As part of the Flaum Eye Institute optometry team, she is responsible for routine and medical eye screenings and refers appropriately to general ophthalmologists and subspecialists as necessary. She has extensive experience in the VA system, managing patients with vision problems related to other diseases such as diabetes.

Dr. daSilva is a native of the Finger Lakes and completed her undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Geneseo. She Completed her Doctorate of Optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she performed clinical externships in Neuro-optometry and general optometry. She has extensive experience in contact lens, and pre-operative and post-operative care for patients in consideration of cataract surgery, LASIK, oculoplastics and retinal procedures. She is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, the New York State Optometric Association and the National Association of Veterans Affairs Optometrists.

Dr. daSilva provides the following services and more:

Spectacle Prescriptions
Dry Eye Treatment
Diabetic Eye Screenings
Contact Lens Fitting
Red Eye Management
Corneal Abrasion Treatment
Surgical Referral
Glaucoma Screenings

Faculty Appointments

Sr Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology (Part-Time) - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System-Montrose. 2016 - 2017

Education

OD | Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. 2016

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

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

4.9

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

4.9

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

4.9

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

4.9

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

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

My doctors try all they can possible make me feel like a human. I'm OLD and not DISCARDED!! Just because I'm old.

Aug 26, 2024

Very good Doctor

Aug 23, 2024

5.0

I have had very competent care [...] over the years. This doctor seemed a bit rushed.

Jul 01, 2024

5.0

Exelente

Jun 10, 2024

5.0

A +

May 27, 2024

5.0

Dr is a pleasant professional who really understands tricky problems

May 25, 2024

5.0

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. DaSilva.

May 16, 2024

5.0

She listened and explained everything well

Apr 29, 2024

5.0

The doctor was very diligent looking in my updated medical file

Apr 26, 2024

5.0

The doctor took time to improve on the prescription that the nurse came up with. We also had a long discussion about cataracts and the different types of implants that are available. Her time was much appreciated.

Mar 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. DaSilva is engaged and trustworthy. Also, friendly and personable.

Mar 19, 2024

4.6

Always kind, efficient, friendly

Feb 05, 2024

5.0

With time like anything, she has the potential to be rated a 10!

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

She is very good.

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dasilva listens well & is friendly, & knowledgeable.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

This was a routine visit and there were no problems or concerns. She did ask whether an earlier problem had resolved itself (it had)

Oct 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dasilva is excellent !

Oct 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. explained effect of eye care with diabetes and other health issues while aging.

Jun 26, 2023

5.0

I have recommended this care provider to others

Apr 26, 2023

4.6

Very good

Apr 10, 2023

5.0

Very good.

Jan 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. DaSilva takes time to explain my issues clearly and answers all my questions. She is friendly, calm, and makes sure we have plan.

Jan 12, 2023

5.0

I have advised my wife to see Dr. daSilva about cataracts.

Dec 14, 2022

5.0

Good

Oct 30, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Dasilva to my sister.

Oct 19, 2022

5.0

Provider very thorough and explained everything clearly

Oct 14, 2022

2.5

The provider was meeting [...] for the first time, but didn't bother to introduce herself first to [...] (or myself, daughter/health care proxy) when she came into the room. A warm greeting was non-existent.

Sep 11, 2022

5.0

All good, thorough eye exam, provider was very pleasant and professional and knowledgeable

Sep 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Explained everything in away that I understood what she was talking about and if I had any questions she explained in greater detail

Jul 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. DaSilva is always excellent. Thorough, caring, and easy to talk with.

Jul 21, 2022

5.0

I told Dr. DaSilva about my new diagnosis of cancer and she checked my eyes to make sure there was no cancer there.

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

I haven't seen her very many times, and was at least a month apart, yet she remembered me. I'm a healthcare practitioner myself. I'm not sure if I'd be able to remember one client out of several hundred, a month later.

Jul 10, 2022

5.0

Jessica is very caring and takes the time to talk with you.

Jun 30, 2022

5.0

Dr D, is very Professional and any patient will be lucky to get this Dr.

Jun 23, 2022

5.0

No issues, concerns or complaints about my recent appointment at all.

Jun 02, 2022

5.0

Of course, in recommending this provider to others, I will be sure to tell them the story of the likelihood that she won't be there anyway, given my recent experience.

May 17, 2022

5.0

I did recommend her to others

Apr 30, 2022

5.0

This provider has always provided me with great service.

Apr 20, 2022

5.0

I has no concerns

Apr 13, 2022

5.0

Provider examed me and explained everything as to where I could understand what she was saying

Apr 08, 2022

5.0

The nurse and the eyes doctor. Theirs are so good to talks to them.

Apr 07, 2022

3.0

I don't think I will see this provider again as we barely spoke in the appointment

Mar 28, 2022

5.0

What can I say. I really like Dr. DaSylva and think she is very good at her job.

Mar 10, 2022

5.0

Very good experience. Would highly recommend

Mar 08, 2022