In the early 20th century, about half of the Hungarian doctors were Jewish, but emigration, occurring in waves, quickly reduced that number. One of these waves brought Robi and his family to America.
The young Hungarian doctor, by then already known as Robert Sich instead of Robi, eventually settled in Los Angeles. At that time, here in Los Angeles, charming streetcars were rolling throughout the town just as in his native Budapest, oil was being drilled in one of the best-known oil fields in the region, the La Brea field, Studio City was home to thriving farms, and Beverly Hills was a far cry from what it is today.

Like many Jewish immigrants from Europe, Robert Sich was a passionate person, and he soon founded his own practice, achieved recognition and successfully treated Californians for decades. In 1965, a young doctor, Joseph Robins, moved to Los Angeles with three children and an Italian wife.
By that time, Joseph Robins had not only served as a nurse in the Korean War, but also completed a residency in Eye-Ear-Throat-Nose in Chicago. Back then (and until the 1970s), there was no distinction between an ophthalmologist and an ENT doctor in America.

The same year, Robert Sich, a distinguished senior gentleman, sold his state-famous practice to Dr. Robins, shortly after which Arthur Benjamin was born in Tashkent, the capital of Soviet Uzbekistan.
The success of Joseph Robins was no less than Robert Sich's, although it required less effort back then.

TO TREAT OR TO PLAY, THAT IS THE QUESTION

During the week, Joseph performed 2-3 surgeries (mainly cataract surgeries and plastic procedures, as well as removal of wax plugs from the ears). He had a day off on Wednesdays since that is a sacred time for golf .
Gold Wednesdays were very common for many doctors in America back then, so patients who got sick on Wednesday were very unlucky. However, Joseph's real passion was still ophthalmology, and he soon became renowned as a top eye doctor in the city.

KINDERGARTEN – UNIVERSITY – LOS ANGELES

Meanwhile, Arthur Benjamin went to a kindergarten in Tashkent, where he later studied in high school, immigrated with his parents and brother to New York, graduated from high school, entered Cornell University, then Duke University School of Medicine, after which his destiny brought him to settle down in Los Angeles.

Here in Los Angeles, Arthur completed his residency and was doing a lot of thinking about his future. On the one hand, he was advised to return home to New York, where all his family and friends lived. On the other hand, he was offered a career opportunity in the latest retinal research.
However, by chance, Arthur Benjamin met Joseph Robins, who was just about to retire. The office of Joseph captivated Arthur from the moment he walked in. Arthur Benjamin made a business proposal without any hesitation.

The nephew of Dr. Robins, who had just completed his residency, turned out to be one of the competitors in the purchase, and Arthur's chances seemed to be dwindling rapidly.
The old doctor, however, wasn't so sure, even though the nephew rashly offered a larger amount (and even though he is t h e nephew).

Despite the involvement of emotions, Robert Sich considered both candidates objectively. And after much thought, he came to the conclusion that Arthur Benjamin is the right successor, because only he would keep the reputation of the office at the proper level.
One of the key factors in the decision was, most likely, the idea of who would take care of Dr. Robins’s devoted patients

As the new doctor entered the practice with all his innovations, he was pleasantly surprised by Joseph's detailed filing cabinet. Up to 80 visits were recorded on each 4" x 6" cardboard index card.
They would write, let’s say, "Date: conjunctivitis, medication" Or "Date: myopia, eyeglass prescription". There was a whole life of the patient right there. Furthermore, Joseph remembered everyone's faces.

Sacred Wednesday was no exception for the young ophthalmologist Arthur Benjamin, who saw 10-15 patients a day. Among others, Dr Arthur Benjamin still treated 80-90-year-old patients who Robert Sich treated as children in 1914.
Therefore, Arthur still feels like a descendant of a more than a century-old lineage.

Sometimes Dr. Benjamin is wondering how the Austro-Hungarian native Robert Sich and the Korean War veteran Joseph Robins would feel if they even had a glimpse of the ultra-modern LASIK suite at the present-day Benjamin Eye Institute, its electronic cloud record storage and phenomenal equipment.
What would they say if they heard the term Laser Vision Correction? Robert would hardly have understood, but Joseph would have asked for more details. What if they saw the testimonials of those who now have previously unheard-of 20/10 vision? And read the reviews of elderly patients whose vision has become better than in their youth?
However, the Benjamin Eye Institute never rests on its laurels. We're just getting started!

ЭМИГРАЦИЯ: ИЗ ТРАМВАЯ В ТРАМВАЙ

К началу XX века примерно половина венгерских врачей были евреями, но вскоре волны эмиграции это число сильно уменьшили. Одной из таких волн в 1910 г. Роби вместе с семьей и принесло в Америку.
Молодой венгерский доктор, теперь уже не Роби, а Роберт Сич в итоге обосновался в Лос-Анджелесе. В то время здесь, как и в его родном Будапеште, ходил греющий сердце трамвай, в районе нынешних Уилшир-бульвара и Ла Бреа бурили нефть, на месте Студио-сити процветали фермы, а Беверли-Хиллз еще и в помине не было.

Роберт Сич, как и многие еврейские выходцы из Европы, был пассионарной личностью, и вскоре основал свою практику, добился признания и успешно лечил калифорнийцев добрых полвека. В 1965 году в Лос-Анджелес с тремя детьми и женой-итальянкой переезжает молодой доктор Джозеф Робинс.
К этому времени он успел не только отслужить медбратом в Корейской войне, но и закончить в Чикаго резидентуру по специальности «Глаз-ухо-горло-нос». В Америке в то время (и вплоть до 1970-х) ЛОР-врач и офтальмолог – еще не были разными специальностями.

В том же году Роберт Сич, уже старик, решил продать свою прославленную на весь штат практику начинающему доктору Робинсу, а еще через пару лет в далеком Ташкенте, столице тогда еще советского Узбекистана, рождается Артур Бенджамин.
Джозеф Робинс оказался не менее успешным, чем Роберт Сич, хотя в то время это не требовало таких больших усилий, как сегодня.

Джозеф делал по 2-3 операции в неделю (обычно катаракту и пластические процедуры, убирал серные пробки из ушей) и отдыхал по средам, потому что среда – это священное время для гольфа.
Такую практику разделяли многие врачи, поэтому болеть в Америке в среду не рекомендовалось. Но даже больше, чем гольф, Джозефу нравилась офтальмология, и вскоре он снискал авторитет одного из лучших глазников города.

ДЕТСКИЙ САД–УНИВЕРСИТЕТ–ЛОС-АНДЖЕЛЕС

Тем временем Артур Бенджамин ходил в ташкентский детский сад, учился там же в средней школе, эмигрировал с родителями и братом в Нью-Йорк, закончил high school, поступил в Корнельский университет, далее в Дюкскую медицинскую школу, после чего, идя навстречу судьбе, отправился в Лос-Анджелес.

Здесь Артур закончил резидентуру, после чего задумался о будущем. С одной стороны, ему советовали вернуться в давно ставший родным Нью-Йорк, где были все друзья и родственники. С другой, предлагали ученую карьеру в новейших исследованиях сетчатки.
Были и другие варианты судьбы, но счастливый случай свел его с Джозефом Робинсом, который к тому времени как раз собирался на пенсию. Артур приехал к Джозефу в офис, и ему там настолько все и сразу понравилось, что он недолго думая сделал деловое предложение.

Но оказалось, что одним из конкурентов в покупке является не кто иной, как племянник доктора Робинса, как раз успевший закончить резидентуру. Казалось бы, шансы Артура стремительно приближались к нулю.
Однако старый доктор не был в этом так же уверен. Несмотря на то, что племянник сгоряча предложил бОльшую сумму (и несмотря на то, что он племянник).

Роберт Сич рассматривал все кандидатуры объективно, хотя не без участия эмоций. И после долгих раздумий он пришел к мысли, что лучший из всех кандидатов – все же Артур Бенджамин, потому что именно он сумеет держать репутацию офиса на должном уровне.
Возможно, одним из факторов решения было соображение о том, в чьи руки он отдает своих преданных пациентов.

Когда новый доктор пришел в эту практику со всеми своими новшествами, то был приятно удивлен детальной картотекой Джозефа. На каждой картонной индексной карточке размером 4 на 6 дюймов отражалось до 80 визитов.
Например: «Дата: конъюнктивит, лекарство» или «Дата: близорукость, рецепт очков». И ты как на ладони мог видеть жизнь пациента. К тому же Джозеф помнил в лицо каждого.

ПРОЩАЙ, ГОЛЬФ ПО СРЕДАМ

Молодой офтальмолог Артур Бенджамин начал смотреть по 10-15 пациентов в день, включая священную среду. И к нему в числе прочих все еще приходили 80-90-летние дедушки и бабушки, лечившиеся у Роберта Сича в 1914 году, будучи детьми.
Поэтому Артур до сих пор ощущает себя продолжателем наследия, которому больше ста лет.

И он порой пытается представить, какие чувства посетили бы выходца из Австро-Венгрии Роберта Сича и ветерана Корейской войны Джозефа Робинса, если они хотя бы одним глазком увидели ультрасовременный Лазерный зал в Benjamin Eуe Institute, его электронную облачную картотеку и феноменальное оборудование.
А что бы они сказали, услышав термин “Лазерная коррекция зрения”? Роберт вряд ли бы понял, а Джозеф попросил подробности.  А если бы они увидели отзывы тех, у кого теперь неслыханное ранее зрение 20/10? И почитали отзывы пожилых пациентов, зрение которых стало лучше, чем в юности?
Но Benjamin Eye Institute никогда не останавливается на достигнутом. То ли еще будет!

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History of BENJAMIN EYE INSTITUTE

ИСТОРИЯ BENJAMIN EYE INSTITUTE

Our office was formally founded in 1997, but it has an incredible history with roots going back to Budapest a century ago. That was the time when a young ambitious man from a merchant family, Robi Sich, decided to become an ophthalmologist. In the early 20th century, about half of the Hungarian doctors were Jewish, but emigration, occurring in waves, quickly reduced that number. One of these waves brought Robi to America.

Формально наш офис возник в 1997 году, но у него была невероятная предыстория, уходящая корнями в Будапешт позапрошлого века. Именно тогда честолюбивый юноша Роби Сич, выходец из семьи торговца, решил стать офтальмологом. К началу XX века примерно половина венгерских врачей были евреями, но вскоре волны эмиграции это число сильно уменьшили. Одной из этих волн Роби и принесло в Америку.

THE HISTORY OF BENJAMIN EYE INSTITUTE

Staff was very personable and accommodated my needs.  Dr Benjamin was very professional and great bedside manner.  I would highly recommend the office to friend and family

An awesome experience as is the norm for our visits to Dr Benjamin. We have trusted him and his office with our multiple surgeries and care for many years, and plan to continue forward. Thank you Dr Benjamin, and your staff.

Great front desk and tech staff. The doctor was super nice and I’m so pleased I found this eye institute! Everyone was great and happy to finally have taken care of an appointment I had been putting off for a while. Great check-in process also for first time patients.

⭐️ My review of LASIK after one year ⭐️I told Dr. Benjamin I would do this a while ago, but I kind of feel like it says a lot I have kept this on my checklist for a year. I feel like a year is a good amount of time to review a procedure like this and give my honest thoughts and recommendation.So, let me tell you about my journey to getting LASIK and how I ended up in the amazing care of Dr. Benjamin. After going to an optometrist for years and him advising against LASIK because of my genetically dry eyes, I finally got a second opinion from an ophthalmologist (Dr. Benjamin). I didn’t know the difference between an optometrist vs. opthalmologist, but once I learned it kind of made sense why my optometrist didn’t want me getting LASIK lol. Because he couldn’t sell me on contact lenses or glasses for the foreseeable future if I got my vision corrected :) I mean, who knows, but I am glad I got a second opinion.I figured being in Los Angeles with some of the best doctors in the world… if anyone is going to touch my big, blue eyeballs, might as well get it done while I’m here. I found this business due to the reviews and they seemed to really know what they were doing and how to talk to clients.Upon meeting Dr. Benjamin he told me that I wasn’t a candidate for LASIK with my dry eyes, but he could put me through treatments for dry eyes and reevaluate after; and that these treatments had a good success rate for most.So, I started doing two treatments every other week for about 2.5 months - IPL laser treatment and Lipiflow. Lipiflow, especially, was a weird painless experience but highly recommend anyone with dry eyes to ask about it regardless of LASIK. I could tell my eyes felt way less dry a couple days after each treatment. There are videos on YouTube that talk about this treatment… Who knew this stuff existed. I’m not gonna lie, it’s an investment to do all these treatments on top of LASIK, but my eyes rarely feel dry anymore so if you’re going to get it done - do it right.Finally, I was approved for LASIK. I ended up waiting until the end of year to make sure I saved up the funds to do it and had some time to heal. I also took advantage of an end of year deal they were offering. $1000 off was a pretty nice forcing function to get me to finally do it after prepping my eyes with the treatments. The procedure itself I couldn’t feel anything even though I was awake the entire time (medicated). Even the scary part when bubbles form on your eyes Dr. Benjamin let me know about in advance so when it happened I just went with the flow. I think the worst part was the recovery the few days after and coming home drugged up lol. I remember day 1 thinking omg what did I do to my eyes. My eyes just hurt and felt weird, but omg I could see 20/15 immediately. And then, day by day it gradually got better. It took a few weeks for my eyes to heal, but after 1 month you couldn’t even tell I had surgery. One eye was a bit more bloodshot than the other.I can see 20/15. It’s been life changing for the past year not having to worry about contacts or glasses. I just got married and was able to walk down the aisle with clear vision. I only wish I had the means to have done this earlier in life. If you’re considering it - do it! And definitely consider Dr. Benjamin to do it right.Lastly, to continue treating my dry eyes, Dr. Benjamin gave me an extra LipiFlow treatment, and also recommended I try punctal plugs (painless plugs inserted into your lids that help your tears last longer). He placed the plugs in my eyes under 5 mins. Wild.I heard from people during the LASIK process they have been nervous to get the procedure so I wrote this to help and because I think highly of this business for changing my life. And, some of the dry eye treatments I would’ve never known about had it not been for them. Again, I wish I would have had been able to do this years ago. It is so, so worth it!Thank you, Dr. Benjamin (and staff!)

Concerned about a reoccurring virus, I text Dr Benjamin’s office first thing in the morning seeking immediate advice and an appointment. In quick time I received both sage advice and a same day appointment. Dr B takes a personal interest in his patients well being and has diligent, competent and attentive staff to support the care and support needed. Can’t speak highly enough.

Been going to Dr B for nearly a decade after trying many other eye doctors in LA.  Beyond solving my chronic dry eye and being the most knowledgeable, he is an all-around great guy and spends time educating. The staff is wonderful as well.

The ophthalmologist that performed my surgery, Dr. Benjamin, was extremely skilled and knowledgeable. He took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and answer all of my questions. I felt confident in his abilities and knew that I was in good hands.

Dr Benjamin and his team are extremely professional. I had Lasik surgery performed by him and his team and everything to date has gone exactly as described to me. Front office is very friendly and scheduling appointments is easy.

The office staff were kind and considerate. The technician that assisted me explained everything she was doing. The Doctor was very nice and explained everything. He was definitely knowledgeable about my condition.

Dr Benjamin has been the “go to” eye specialist for 3 generations of my family, starting with my father and now grown children. Simply put, he’s an exceptionally capable, trustworthy, and cutting edge doctor with a courteous and professional staff.Without any reservations, I recommend him to anyone seeking an exceptional eye doctor.

The surgeons at Benjamin Eye Institute are true experts in their field - they were able to explain the procedure in detail and answer all of my questions and concerns. The surgery itself was quick and painless, and the recovery was much faster than I had anticipated.

I just completed my first visit and can say that this office deserves every high ranking it gets. The staff are efficient, friendly but highly professional.  The office is modern and sparkling clean. The examination was smooth and thorough. The doctor saw me on time.  He listened closely to the background of my problem, and he clearly communicated his treatment plan and the rationale for it. I absolutely trust him and highly recommend him.

Dr. Benjamin is always personable and thoughtful and very much an expert.  He has been my eye doctor for many years.  Now that I am older I am very grateful that he is still my ophthalmologist. Everyone in the office is very helpful. I, of course, highly recommend Dr. Benjamin.

One of the things that sets the Benjamin Eye Institute apart from other ophthalmology practices is their team of experienced and highly trained surgeons. The surgeons at the Benjamin Eye Institute have performed thousands of cataract and LASIK surgeries, and have a wealth of experience in these procedures. They are committed to providing the best possible care for their patients and strive to achieve excellent outcomes.

No exaggeration, this was the best visit with any doctor I've ever had. The facility is very nice, the staff is exceptionally thorough, professional, and efficient and Dr Arthur had by far the best bed side manner I've ever encountered. I 100% recommend him and his team

My experience at Benjamin Eye Institute was exceptional.  I’m not sure if I’ve ever encountered such an efficient and professional staff in a doctor’s office.  The front desk was communicative and everyone up to the doctor was beyond detailed in their care.  I would recommend this place to anyone who has eye problems because they have the most advanced equipment and Dr. Benjamin is caring, thorough and knowledgeable.

Dr Benjamin and his staff are excellent! 3/5 members of my family are patients from senior to adult to teen. Great care and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Immediately after  cataract surgery, I can see my husband’s face accross the room for the first time in 40 years! No more glasses since childhood, both distance and close up. If you are thinking, should you spend the big bucks to see everything both near and far?  I can tell you it’s so worth it! Thank you Dr. Benjamin and all the wonderful people in your office! I appreciate your efficiency, attentiveness, professionalism and welcoming space! Please feel free to use me as a reference any time!

I can’t ever express my deep gratitude for Dr . Benjamin and his entire extraordinary team at the Benjamin Eye Institute.I was nervous as eyes are so sensitive,  but his incredibly kind receptionists and nurses make you feel at ease and diminish all fears right away . He offers impeccable medical knowledge and state of the art technology to heal . My son and I have both experienced his phenomenal treatment and have had all our eye issues resolved . I am so thankful and can’t recommend him and the Benjamin Eye Institute highly enough 🙏

Dr.Benjamin is the best of the best.Very personable, knowledgeable and kind.I had a stye and in a bad shape.He  took me right in.His staff polite , kind and very professional.Highly recommended.

My 18-year-old son has been under Dr. Benjamin's care, and we were truly impressed by the level of service we received at Benjamin Eye Institute. From the moment we stepped into the clinic, the staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating.Dr. Benjamin conducted a comprehensive eye exam for my son, and his expertise and professionalism were evident throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure my son understood his eye health and any potential concerns. His patience and attentiveness were truly appreciated.We highly recommend Dr. Benjamin to anyone seeking exceptional eye care. He and his team exceeded our expectations, and we are grateful for the outstanding service we received. Thank you, Dr. Benjamin!

Dr Benjamin and Alba were great. He is very professional, kind and with clear explanations. I had an eyelid quick surgery and I’m just missing the glasses prescription, I left the office and forgot to ask for it. But he and his team were amazing!

I was referred to Dr. Benjamin from both my eye doctor and a very close friend of mine who also had her LASIK performed there. My experience was exceptional. Every single person that you meet in the office is a joy to work with. Whether it was the constant and clear communication, or the fact that they were always listening to feedback and answering my questions and concerns, they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable trusting my vision to them. They were very kind and never once pressured me into anything (including when I had to push my surgery back after I broke my leg).I would recommend this place to anyone who has eye problems because they have the most advanced equipment and Dr. Benjamin is caring, thorough and knowledgeable.

Top notch service and staff! By far the best experience I’ve had at a doctors office in 20 years. I wish every office was as well trained, friendly, and professional as Benjamin Eye Institute. Seriously if you have eye problems you won’t find a better doctor.

More than everything I value professional people. Dr. Arthur Benjamin is one of them. He is taking care of me and my husband for pretty long time. All I can say we are very thankful to the doctor and people who work as a team to make us healthy and happy !

LASIK Eye Surgery- The short is go see Dr. Benjamin!I visited Dr. Benjamin Eye Institute after deciding I wanted to learn more about Lasik eye surgery and what the process would look like. I stare at computer screens for very long periods of time so I was nervous to make this life change but ready to ditch my glasses for good! The entire team from day 1 of my consultation made me feel very comfortable. The office is clean the staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and all took the time to answer any questions I had about the procedure - which was very quick and painless the day of. They also have awesome social content for educational purposes and just to make you laugh!I am about a month post procedure and it has been life changing and a freedom restored. Your eyes are important so make sure you consult with the best.Thank you Dr. Benjamin and team!!!

Dr. Benjamin is an exceptional doctor and eye surgeon. He is innovative, and anticipates a patient’s needs. Above all Dr. Benjamin is kind and caring. My results are outstanding. I can thank him for changing my life. Thank you.

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