Richard Wu, OD

Practice: Fresh Pond Eye Care

Specialty: Optometry

Office locations: Ridgewood, NY

Most recent review: 1 month ago Recent
5.0 out of 5
66 Ratings
29 Comments

Dr. Richard Wu, O.D., grew up in Elmhurst in Queens. He went to high school in neighboring Maspeth and received his BA from CUNY Hunter College in 2008. He continued his studies at SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan and received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2012. He went on to complete an ocular disease residency at the US Department of Veterans Affairs at Hudson Valley Medical Center in 2013.

5.0 out of 5
66 Ratings
29 Comments

Dr. Richard Wu, O.D., grew up in Elmhurst in Queens. He went to high school in neighboring Maspeth and received his BA from CUNY Hunter College in 2008. He continued his studies at SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan and received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2012. He went on to complete an ocular disease residency at the US Department of Veterans Affairs at Hudson Valley Medical Center in 2013.

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Efficient and great listener. Very thorough with his work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Dr Wu was so professional, made me feel comfortable, and explained everything really well so I was informed about my eye health. His staff is also thorough and kind. Highly recommend and excited I found my new optometrist!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Very friendly and addressed my concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 months ago) Jul-2026

Staff are great too

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(4 months ago) Jun-2026

Extremely professional, great visit

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 months ago) Apr-2026

Very patient and knowledgeable

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 months ago) Mar-2026

Exceptional physician and friendly staff, would absolutely recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(7 months ago) Mar-2026

Dr. Wu is so nice and caring. He’s the first eye doctor I’ve been to who took my concerns seriously and problem solved with me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(8 months ago) Feb-2026

Caring, clear and thorough!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(8 months ago) Jan-2026

Dr. Wu was very patient and kind while helping us to understand what supports my child will need providing resources and next steps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(9 months ago) Jan-2026