Metropolitan Vision Downtown

#Myopia management should start early. At 8 years old this little angel was able to handle her lens like a pro. Let's face reality. The pandemic has shifted our whole way of life. Virtual learning is commonplace and excessive near work wreaks havoc on our visual system. We're finding kids are becoming more and more nearsighted. What would the norm tell us to do? Prescribe thicker glasses? We are here to challenge the norm and progress, become better. Myopia management is the... answer. #Orthokeratology will give her the freedom of not having to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day. At the same time it will help control her nearsightedness from getting worse. If your child needs help and for more information on Myopia call today to make a consultation. #myopiacontrol #orthokeratology #nyceyedoctor #metropolitanvisiondowntown @ Metropolitan Vision Downtown

We walked around to make deliveries of contacts and glasses for our local patients. This is Mott Street in NYC's Chinatown. Our community, our neighborhood. Very sad to see it all closed up. NYC remember to take care of the small businesses and restaurants when we're back! Stay in, stay safe, and stay strong! We'll be back better than ever. #nycstrong #covid_19 #mvdowntown #eyecare

Scleral lenses may take time to adjust but the benefits & comfort are worth it! Their rigid design makes them easy to handle and is laid on the eye using a small inserter tool.

Wearing traditional contact lenses is particularly uncomfortable when you have dry eye syndrome as it can further exacerbate itchy and irritated eyes. Fortunately, there is a lens that isn’t only comfortable but can also improve dry eye syndrome.

Is the new iPhone dark mode really better for your eyes? Read this article to learn more about this controversial topic.

To our patient family, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top concern. That said, guidelines for slowing the spread of this epidemic are rapidly changing. Please visit our website to get the most up-to-date information about how to stay safe & reduce spreading the disease through social distances. Plus, we'll announce updates regarding our practice hours & policies for both urgent care or routine eyecare as the situation develops. Wishing all of you the best of health.

Practice Update: As our community copes with the fast-moving spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus we hope you and yours are in good health during these stressful times. We have been tracking developments related to COVID-19 and following the relevant federal, state and local guidance. We truly appreciate your continued support during this difficult time. In accordance with the government mandates and with the health and well-being of our community, patients, staff, and Doctors ...in mind, we will temporarily close our office effective 5 pm on Tuesday, March 17th. When we feel it is safe to re-open our practice, you will be notified. We thank you for your patience during this interruption and very difficult time, please stay healthy. Contact us by Text or email at 212-227-1268 or [email protected] if you have any questions, we will respond back as quickly as we can. If you call and get our voicemail please leave a detailed message including your name and call back number. For fastest responses please text us for the following: - Placing contact lens orders. We will authorize contact lens renewals for 3 months if expired. We will waive all shipping fees. - Emergencies. Please describe your symptoms in detail and leave a contact phone number in the message. An on-call Doctor will reply or respond to you by phone. - Billing questions - Scheduling future appointments

We are so lucky to have amazing patients, sending the luck of the EYE-ris to everyone! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Wearing lenses overnight has been shown to be safe and effective in slowing down myopia progression in children. That said, many parents believe orthokeratology involves a higher risk factor than other contact lens modalities. Let's take an open and honest look at some of the issues.

Got Dry Eye? Keep Blinking! Frequent blinking can improve eye-comfort.

Mojo Vision created a prototype of a smart contact lens that will allow users to see their schedules, view notifications of incoming messages, and even control music playback! This futuristic eyewear won't be on the market for another few years and the first release of these contacts will be targeted to individuals with low vision.

Some often feel that good vision means good eye health but that is not always the case. Getting a routine eye exam can ensure your vision not only stays clear but it can also keep your eyes and body healthy. Save your vision with an eye exam!

Early detection is key to preventing and treating Glaucoma to keep you safe from getting blind. Save your sight by scheduling your routine eye exam with us. Visit our website or contact us to schedule!