Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: February 17, 2026
This website (shorthillseye.com) is provided by Short Hills Ophthalmology ("SHO," "the Practice," "we," "us," or "our") for informational purposes only. The content, information, and materials available on this website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, virus-free, or otherwise secure. While we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or adequacy of any information on this website. The content on this website should not be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment.
Short Hills Ophthalmology reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this website, or any service or content hereon, at any time with or without notice. We are not liable for any losses or damages resulting from such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The information, content, services, and educational materials provided on this website, including but not limited to descriptions of eye conditions, surgical procedures, treatment options, and general eye health information, are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute professional medical consultation, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment recommendations.
All educational content on this website is NOT a substitute for professional eye care, in-person evaluation by a qualified ophthalmologist, or comprehensive medical examination. Medical decisions regarding your eye health must never be based solely on information provided on this website.
Every individual's eye health situation is unique and requires personalized evaluation by a qualified, licensed eye care professional. You should always consult with your ophthalmologist or eye care provider before making any medical decisions related to your vision or ocular health.
FOR EYE EMERGENCIES — EMERGENCY NOTICE: If you are experiencing any of the following, CALL 911 or PROCEED IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM. Do NOT rely on this website for emergency care:
These are medical emergencies. Seek immediate emergency care. This website is not appropriate for emergency situations.
Visiting this website, reading or reviewing any content, submitting a scheduling request, requesting a callback, or otherwise interacting with this website DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Short Hills Ophthalmology or any member of our medical team.
A doctor-patient relationship is established only through:
A scheduling request submitted through this website is a REQUEST FOR AN APPOINTMENT ONLY and does not confirm an appointment, establish a doctor-patient relationship, or constitute the commencement of care. Submission of a scheduling request does not entitle you to medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from Short Hills Ophthalmology.
Until a doctor-patient relationship has been formally established through in-person consultation and the execution of patient agreements, Short Hills Ophthalmology has no obligation to provide medical advice, recommendations, or treatment guidance based on information submitted through this website, including information submitted via scheduling request forms or callback request forms.
The content on this website is not legal advice and should not be interpreted as providing legal guidance regarding health insurance, HIPAA rights, medical malpractice, or any other legal matters. All questions regarding legal rights, health insurance benefits, coverage determinations, or other legal matters should be directed to qualified legal professionals, your health insurance provider, or appropriate government agencies.
This website does not provide financial advice, insurance verification, insurance coverage determinations, or financial planning guidance. We do not guarantee that services offered by Short Hills Ophthalmology will be covered by your health insurance plan. Insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits vary significantly based on individual policy details, plan designs, and coverage limitations.
You are solely responsible for verifying your insurance coverage with your insurance provider prior to scheduling an appointment or undergoing treatment. Short Hills Ophthalmology does not provide insurance verification or financial counseling through this website. For questions regarding insurance coverage, copayments, deductibles, or out-of-pocket costs, please contact our billing department directly at (973) 379-2544 or info@shorthillseye.com.
The submission of a scheduling request through this website is a request only. It does not constitute a confirmed appointment, commitment by Short Hills Ophthalmology to provide services, or the beginning of any patient-provider relationship or care arrangement. You will receive communication from our office regarding the status of your scheduling request, which will confirm whether an appointment can be scheduled.
The submission of a callback request form is a request for scheduling coordination only. A callback is not a medical consultation. Any communication resulting from a callback request is limited to scheduling information and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Information submitted through general website contact forms, website comments, or other website submissions is NOT protected by doctor-patient privilege, healthcare privacy laws, or HIPAA prior to the establishment of a formal doctor-patient relationship. Such information may not be encrypted and should not be used to transmit sensitive personal, financial, or medical information.
Important — HIPAA-Compliant Forms: Scheduling request forms are hosted on Jotform's HIPAA-compliant platform under a Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Callback request forms are built with Elementor Pro and protected by Google reCAPTCHA. These specific forms provide additional technical and administrative protections for data in transit and at rest. However, completion of these forms does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship and does not activate full HIPAA protections. The data collected through these forms is limited to contact information and basic appointment scheduling details necessary to process your request. For a detailed explanation of how your data is protected through these forms, please review our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.
All educational content provided on this website, including articles, videos, infographics, condition descriptions, and procedural information, is provided for general informational purposes only. Educational content is not individualized medical advice and does not take into account your personal health history, current eye health status, medications, allergies, or other relevant medical factors that would be necessary for proper medical evaluation and recommendations.
Educational content reflects general medical and scientific knowledge and should not be interpreted as specific recommendations for your individual situation. Educational content may become outdated as medical science evolves. Always consult with your eye care provider regarding your individual circumstances.
While we strive to provide accurate and complete information on this website, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or adequacy of any content. We do not warrant that information provided on this website is error-free, up-to-date, or suitable for any particular purpose. Short Hills Ophthalmology makes no representations or warranties regarding the content and expressly disclaims liability for any errors or omissions in the content provided.
Medical and healthcare information evolves as new research emerges, clinical practices advance, and scientific understanding deepens. Information about eye conditions, procedures, treatment options, and clinical protocols provided on this website reflects knowledge as of the last update date but may not reflect the most current research, clinical guidelines, or treatment standards.
You should always discuss current treatment options, clinical recommendations, and medical decisions with your qualified eye care provider, who will have access to the most recent clinical evidence and can provide individualized recommendations based on your specific situation.
Short Hills Ophthalmology is under no obligation to monitor, update, supplement, or revise any information on this website. While we make reasonable efforts to maintain current information, we cannot guarantee that all information remains accurate, current, or complete at all times. We are not liable for losses or damages arising from the use of outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete information.
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including patient health portals, healthcare providers, medical resources, insurance websites, and other external sites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, functionality, security, or policies of third-party websites. Your access to and use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms of use and privacy policies of those websites.
Patient health portals linked from this website are maintained by third-party organizations and are not part of Short Hills Ophthalmology's website or services. Your use of third-party patient portals is governed by the terms of service and privacy policies of those third parties, not by this Legal Disclaimer or our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the security, functionality, or content of third-party patient portals.
We provide third-party links for your convenience only. The inclusion of links to third-party websites does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or responsibility on the part of Short Hills Ophthalmology.
This website may include content, materials, or information provided by third parties, including educational content, research summaries, or clinical information. We do not create, author, or control third-party content and make no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of such content. You are responsible for evaluating the credibility and accuracy of third-party content and consulting with your healthcare provider regarding any medical information obtained from third-party sources.
The inclusion of links to third-party websites, references to third-party organizations, or provision of third-party content does not constitute endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Short Hills Ophthalmology of such websites, organizations, products, services, or content. We make no warranties regarding third-party websites or content.
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
SHORT HILLS OPHTHALMOLOGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SHORT HILLS OPHTHALMOLOGY, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES arising from or related to:
This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Legal Disclaimer, Short Hills Ophthalmology's maximum total liability to you for any and all claims arising from your use of this website shall not exceed ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) in the aggregate.
You acknowledge that the limitations of liability set forth in this section are a material inducement for Short Hills Ophthalmology to provide this website and constitute an essential basis of the bargain between you and Short Hills Ophthalmology. These limitations would not have been agreed to without these limitations of liability.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Short Hills Ophthalmology, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or related to:
This indemnification obligation applies whether the claim is based on contract, tort, negligence, breach of warranty, or any other legal theory. Your obligation to indemnify Short Hills Ophthalmology continues even after your use of this website terminates.
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Unless otherwise expressly stated, all website content is owned by or licensed to Short Hills Ophthalmology. You do not acquire any rights to such content through your access to or use of this website.
"Short Hills Ophthalmology," "SHO," and other trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand names displayed on this website are the property of Short Hills Ophthalmology or their respective owners. Nothing on this website should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark, service mark, or brand name without the prior written permission of the trademark owner.
Short Hills Ophthalmology grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the content of this website for personal, non-commercial informational purposes only. This license does not include any right to:
Any use of website content beyond this limited license is strictly prohibited and may violate copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
If you believe that your copyrighted material has been infringed upon through this website, please notify Short Hills Ophthalmology in writing. Your notice should include:
Send DMCA notices to: info@shorthillseye.com with subject line "DMCA Notice."
You agree not to use this website in any way that violates applicable laws, regulations, or this Legal Disclaimer. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:
Short Hills Ophthalmology reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against any user who violates these prohibitions, including disabling access to the website, reporting illegal conduct to law enforcement, and pursuing civil or criminal remedies.
This website includes several privacy and data protection policies that govern different types of data and interactions:
It is critical that you understand the difference between these policies. For detailed information about how we handle your information, please review both our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.
Short Hills Ophthalmology uses two types of forms on this website:
Important: Completion of scheduling or callback request forms does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship and does NOT activate full HIPAA protection for all communications. The information submitted through these forms remains limited to scheduling and communication purposes and does not constitute protected health information under HIPAA unless and until a doctor-patient relationship is formally established through in-person consultation.
For detailed information about how these forms handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
IMPORTANT — HIPAA-Compliant Form Page Protections: Short Hills Ophthalmology implements enhanced privacy protections on pages containing HIPAA-compliant appointment scheduling forms. Third-party analytics and advertising tracking technologies are restricted on these pages to ensure that your scheduling form data is not tracked, analyzed, or shared with third-party providers.
Standard website forms (such as general contact and callback request forms) operate under normal tracking practices. When you navigate away from HIPAA-compliant form pages to other pages of this website, standard tracking and analytics tools resume. For details, please review our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
Certain forms on this website, including Elementor Pro callback request forms, are protected by Google reCAPTCHA. When you interact with reCAPTCHA, Google collects information about your hardware, software, browsing activity, and interaction patterns for the purpose of verifying that you are not a bot and to improve Google's security systems.
Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Terms of Service. Short Hills Ophthalmology does not control Google's data collection or use.
This Legal Disclaimer and your access to and use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
You irrevocably agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Essex County, New Jersey. You consent to the jurisdiction and venue of these courts and waive any objection to the exercise of jurisdiction by these courts.
Any claim, suit, action, or proceeding arising from your access to or use of this website must be brought within one (1) year from the date the claim arose, or it shall be forever barred. This limitation period applies regardless of the legal basis of the claim, including contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other theory.
YOU AND SHORT HILLS OPHTHALMOLOGY EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY in any action or proceeding arising from or related to your use of this website. Any such action shall be resolved through bench trial before a judge or through arbitration at the election of Short Hills Ophthalmology.
If any provision of this Legal Disclaimer is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, that provision shall be severed from this Legal Disclaimer. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be interpreted as if the invalid provision were not included.
The failure of Short Hills Ophthalmology to enforce any provision of this Legal Disclaimer does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of the right to enforce that provision at a later time. No waiver of any provision or breach of this Legal Disclaimer shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Short Hills Ophthalmology. The waiver of any breach does not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
Short Hills Ophthalmology reserves the right to modify, amend, supplement, or revise this Legal Disclaimer at any time, in its sole discretion, without prior notice to you. Modifications may be made for any reason, including to comply with legal requirements, to clarify existing terms, or to address new circumstances or practices.
Your continued access to or use of this website after any modification to this Legal Disclaimer constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review this Legal Disclaimer periodically to remain informed of any changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Legal Disclaimer was last revised.
If you do not agree to any modification of this Legal Disclaimer, you must discontinue your use of this website immediately.
This Legal Disclaimer, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Use, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Short Hills Ophthalmology regarding your access to and use of this website. These policies and terms supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether written or oral, between you and Short Hills Ophthalmology relating to this website.
No oral statements, representations, or agreements modify the terms of this Legal Disclaimer. If there is any conflict between this Legal Disclaimer and any other policy or agreement on this website, this Legal Disclaimer shall control unless explicitly stated otherwise.
In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Legal Disclaimer and the terms of our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, or Terms of Use, the more protective or limiting terms (as applicable) shall control.
Short Hills Ophthalmology is committed to making this website accessible to all users. For information about accessibility features and accommodations, please refer to the Accessibility Statement in our Terms of Use. If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this website, please contact us at info@shorthillseye.com or call (973) 379-2544.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Legal Disclaimer, our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, or other website policies, please contact Short Hills Ophthalmology:
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