Looking for good optometrist for astigmatism contacts in New York, NY

March 26, 2008 11:16 AM

Looking for good optometrist for astigmatism contacts in New York, NY

I have difficult-to-prescribe-for astigmatisms in both eyes, and am looking for an optometrist who is patient and an expert in toric lenses. I'm willing to go with someone pricier, if I end up actually being about to see with the contact lenses I'm prescribed. :-)

Manhattan or Brooklyn preferred.

posted by randomdeanna to health & fitness (4 comments total)

Well, I have astigmatism in one eye, and recently got contacts, and the optician at Lenscrafters on First and 65th seemed to do me just fine. Nice lady, the optometrist.
posted by Greg Nog at 11:57 AM on March 26, 2008

And followup: The internet tells me that "Maria Glick" is that optometrist's name. She seemed good. She didn't judge me too harshly when I forgot to change my lenses for like two months and then a blood vessel in my eye burst and one eye was all red and spidery and looked like I had THE RAGE. She was friendly and patient, and my lenses let me see quite well.
posted by Greg Nog at 12:02 PM on March 26, 2008

Westway Vision in Hell's Kitchen. Dr. Henry Tanzil is the optometrist, and though I do not specifically have an astigmatism, I have a serious eye disease in my family, and I trust his judgment. You said you have contacts, but if you needed glasses, they have the BEST frames. And Fran, one of the opticians, is simply amazing at assisting with difficult fashion decisions.
posted by anthropoid at 8:10 PM on March 26, 2008

Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up at Brooklyn EyeWorks and have been thrilled so far. Awesome doctor, fun staff, and bonus is that the doctor blogs... and loaded me up with super nerdy eye info and trivia. Highly recommended!
posted by randomdeanna at 8:16 PM on April 4, 2008