Metropolitan Vision Downtown

09/13/2022

Connor now has 20/20 vision in just 2 nights of overnight wear with the Acuvue Abiliti Ortho K lenses! Amazing! No glasses for this cool kid!

08/10/2022

Metropolitan Vision Now Offers the Latest Eyesight Innovation for Children:
ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management.

We are the the first optometric practice in NYC to offer ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management. Myopia, sometimes called ‘nearsightedness,’ is a chronic and progressive disease that poses the biggest eye health threat of the 21st Century. In fact, half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic by 2050, with nearly one billion people expected to have high myopia.

Starting now, patients NYC will have the option to be fitted for Abiliti Overnight orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses, which are specifically designed to match a patient’s eye based on its unique corneal shape and prescription to temporarily reshape the cornea. Giving you sharp vision during the day without the aid of traditional glasses or daytime contact lenses.
https://www.seeyourabiliti.com/

08/05/2022

Metropolitan Vision Downtown is proud to be the first office in NYC to offer the Acuvue Abiliti overnight Ortho K retainer. We have been fitting this lens since last September and it has been a hit with the kids!

This is an FDA approved lens worn overnight to manage your child's myopia. We are happy to have as a partner. They are changing the way the public and health care practitioners think about Myopia. It's not just a benign condition that is corrected with glasses. It is a chronic disease and if not treated early and properly can lead to sight threatening illnesses.

For more information visit https://www.seeyourabiliti.com/

08/29/2020

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.
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.

@ Metropolitan Vision Downtown

03/30/2020

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.

03/23/2020

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.

Wearing traditional contact lenses is particularly uncomfortable when you have dry eye syndrome as it can further exacerbate itchy and irritated eyes. Fortunately,…

03/23/2020

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.

03/20/2020

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

The ‘dark mode’ feature on the new IOS is described as ‘easier on your eyes’, but what's the evidence behind this? Our Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, provides some insight in his latest blog.

03/19/2020

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.

03/17/2020

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

03/17/2020

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