All the best, M. T. W.

PS: The sunflowers on the cover are from their farm!

I can see!! Thank you so much for your care, warmth, and professionalism. You've really been great. I am so happy with the results of my surgery. You and your team are amazing in how thorough and dedicated you all are to the patients. I am really impressed with the high level of care I am receiving, even now, after surgery.

I've been recommending Bennett & Bloom to everyone I know. Who would have thought that surgery would be such a rewarding experience? But the team managed to make it quick and painless, all the while being efficient and compassionate.

Please share my thoughts with Dr. Bennett and everyone else.

Sincerely, D. C.

I have been a patient at Bennett & Bloom for years now. As much as I am seen there, I still can't get over how wonderful all of the staff is. Just last night, Dr. Mattas was so kind and reassuring on the phone while I was concerned about my eyes. At 1:30 AM! Dr. Bloom, Dr. Singal, Dr. Peplinski, all of you are always so kind and sincere in your job. Every time I leave there, it's almost breathtaking how much you all really do care. I'm not exaggerating. Dr. Singal, though we haven't had the greatest news, you're so nice how you say it, the news doesn't make me quite so sad because you break the news gently and that means a lot. Let's face it, as a diabetic, I see a lot of doctors, but you all are the one place I don't dread going to. Thank you all for your kindness.

Sincerely, S. C.

I have never been treated better in a doctor's office. I run a family care home so I'm in lots of doctors offices and hospitals. Your care and concern went far above anything I've ever seen...

Thank you and your staff. R.W.

First, I would like to say what a great job has been done by Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers. As you know your good reputation has grown over the years by the great quality, care, and attention you provide for your patients. I can now, see for myself, why this is so. Even though, in my case, diabetes had progressed so far in my left eye. There was no giving up even though the prognosis was dim. I appreciate all the effort put forth in the struggle to save my left eye.

You have a very special doctor on your staff among the rest of you so highly regarded. His patients are treated like family. His dedication to his work leads to sleepless nights before surgeries and after, hoping for the best outcome. Doctors, like him, are rare to come by and I thank God for knowing him and his work. I'm sure other patients feel this way also.

I find it puzzling to know what drives doctors like yourselves to do what you do. But now I somewhat know. It's not about how much we make doing our job, that's only material. It's the satisfaction of knowing that you can help people in need. That you really care about the patient's well-being. Even if it means that extra office visit on a Sunday when it's supposed to be a day off. This is hard to find nowadays.

I am glad to be a patient of Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers. You are the modern day saints of the present and future. I believe with your education and surgical techniques you perform miracles everyday for some who have lost hope. Thank you for giving me back mine. See you soon! It feels good to say that!

One of the many grateful patients of your eye center, M. C.

Thanks for being the special person and doctor year after year.

I can depend on your skills and your tender touch of caring for your patients.

Bless you, J.F.

Acts of kindness warm the heart, soothe the soul, and make the world turn more gently.

It's nice to know that there are still people who take such pleasure in doing special things and making others feel good.

Thank you, Sir. You're really a special doctor. C.J. and A.J.

There are no words I can express how kind and generous you all have been. Thank you so much for making this surgery possible for me. Without it I would have lost my eyesight. It goes to show that God still has wonderful people on this earth. God Bless you all and thank you so much.

Thankfully Yours, M.K.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your care and concern about my vision. You're not like most doctors. Your job isn't just money to you. You care about healing people.

Thanks and God bless you. S.C.

Here's a poem S.C. wrote for us following her laser surgery:

My eyes are very important to me.
Not only are they pretty but I need them to see.
If I blink or start to cry, please do not get mad.
Having to get this surgery has kind of made me sad.
But, thank you for all you've done for me.
You've done more than all you can.
I want to let you know I think that you are a wonderful man.

Just to thank you for your knowledge and your own special way of caring for your patients.

You have taken such good care of me. I pray often to keep my eyesight - and you and God are doing a great job.

Thanks, J.F. Thanks to all the doctors that took care of me. You doctors care enough to do the very best job. I thank God every day that you were there when I needed you. I love you all very much.

God bless you all every one.  C. C.

Please let me express my gratefulness to you for everything you did and calming me for the surgery. My doctor said that this was one of the best he has seen in his 26 years of practice. Thank you!

You're the boss , H.H.
First of all, I just would like to offer a sincere" THANK YOU" for not only saving my vision but possibly my life.

You made me wake-up to the fact of how serious this business of Adult Onset Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy really is and how it can affect so many other organs as well.

I truly believe that God has worked another of HIS miracles and used your hands and considerable talent to save my vision…

Your kindness and compassion for others is truly a remarkable characteristic trait in today's modern world.

May God Bless You in all you do.

Respectfully, R.B.
From just one of your patients that admires and respects all your qualities, not just your medical ones.

For your extra kindness to us that are scared at times, and looking for a safe place to fall!

Thank you.  J.F. Thank you for all you have done for us - I am doing great!  Thanks to you my sight is back!

We are so glad God gave you the ability to help others!

Thanks again!  J.C. I won't be back to see you for six months but I do want to add my "THANKS" to all the testimonials I read. I was another of the very scared 'older folks' that walked in there and came out feeling really sort of special! Everyone explained to me what was happening and what to expect and that did a lot for my peace of mind. My eye doctor first noticed my macular holes during a routine exam and he lost no time in getting me in to see Dr. Bloom. He has been in my prayers many times since as well as all of you there. You each have a very special gift that the Lord has given you and you do have His blessing on you as seen in the many, many people you have served. It has to be very tiring at times, but keep on. There are so many who need you!

I'll be back for another hug!   A.O'M. I thank God every day that there are doctors like you on this earth...

God Bless You, C.C.   I want to thank you personally for making me feel very comfortable and secure with my doctor. It has been a scary road through the years of the unknown of diabetes complications. You have a very special way with people. For your expertise, your intelligence and your compassion, I appreciate you and I needed to let you know that.

Sincerely, J.F. You and your staff were wonderful and helped me to feel at ease during an anxious time. My husband and I truly appreciated your excellent service.

Thank you again!  M.C. I promised to send you pictures of my drama area at school when we learned about Community Helpers. I spent so much time in your office this past summer that I decided to have an Eye Doctors office and a Physicians Office this year. It has been a while since we learned about doctors. However, thanks to you my three year olds have been able to experience being an eye doctor. We appreciated the pamphlets, dark shades, and pictures of the inside of my eye before and after the laser surgery you let me have this summer.

This pictures shows our waiting room (we have two pretend patients waiting to be seen by our doctors and nurses).

This pictures shows our exam room. We also had a play instant camera that allowed me to put copies of my pictures on to blank slides which allow you to change pictures so the children could pretend to take real pictures of the eye before and after surgery like yours.
Thanks for the wonderful, greatly improved sight. You bring much joy to the world with the great work that you do, using your talent and skill.

M.P.
Thank you for helping me to see my class this year and for years to come.
 
A.V.G.
Thank you - I wish all my medical experiences with the medical profession could be as exceptional as with your office.

Sincerely, R.R.
Your staff and doctors have been wonderful. Anytime I have needed to see the doctor or talk to someone, your whole staff was so nice to me. Thank you for taking my concerns seriously and listening to me...Thank you again for being a considerate practice that truly cares about their patients.

Sincerely, M.C.
Just a brief note to express personally how very much your kindness and professionalism have meant to me and my wife. It is very reassuring to know that we have such an efficient and knowledgeable professional in our corner. Even more important, though, is that kindness and empathy which lift you out of the realm of mere "physician," and elevate you to true "healer."

Love and Blessings, R.F. and M.F.
   

This card made me think of you all!  Hope you get a chuckle from it!
I especially want to thank you for the care you've given me. I feel very blessed to have you and thankful my vision is good after the laser surgery.

Again, thank you .  J.M.

Thank all of you for being so nice, encouraging and professional.  It has helped.
 
B.A.
It is nearing the 2 year anniversary of a surgery you performed for me that gave me back my life...I feel blessed that someone referred me to you and I pray God's blessings on your life. Thanks for your dedication to helping people.

God bless & with gratitude, C.S.
You are one of the nicest people I have known. Thanks for what you are doing for me.

Your Star!  M.H.
I did not get a chance to properly thank you & let you know how much I appreciate the gift of sight you have returned to me. God Bless You.

Sincerely, C.H.
I've been told many times by patients of yours that, following their surgery, it's like a miracle how their vision improves. Mine too!!

There's one more thing - I thought after my surgery I'd be painting like Claud Monet, but instead I'm painting like Cary Grant! You are the Best.

Sincerely, L.R.
Thank you for your excellent care. I always feel you are truly concerned. You always listen and take time to answer questions.
May God bless the work of your hands, you yourself and your family.

Sincerely, Sister V.D.
You have been a God send to me.

Love & God Blessings, B.S.
Thank you for saving my eye. Thank you for being there at the right time and having feelings for other people. You are the nicest doctor in the world. You have a lot of compassion for people. I'll always thank God for doctors like you.

Your friend, C.C.
You all are a blessing to me.

Sincerely yours, M.R.
I wish to thank you very much for performing such a great cataract removal surgery on me...Thanks again for being so kind and GREAT.

Sincerely, M.G.
I just wanted to thank you for the loving and courteous care you gave to me. It took a lot to put up with me, but I am getting better just like you said. I feel as if I'm the only patient you have when in your office & your staff is wonderful as always - you are the best.

Sincerely, E.S.
It has been over a year since you did cataract surgery on both eyes. I wanted to write just to let you know and to say "thank you" for a surgery well done. You are a kind loving doctor.

Sincerely, L.S.

My "new eyes" are so wonderful - I hate to go to sleep at night for fear I'll miss something. You did a great job & made such a difference in my daily life!

Sincerely, M.D.