Most people book an eye exam when something changes — words get blurry at the end of the day, headlights flare at night, or a prescription simply feels "off." But an annual comprehensive exam does far more than update your numbers.
It is a health screening, not just a vision check
The eye is the only place in the body where we can directly observe blood vessels and nerve tissue without a single incision. During a comprehensive exam our doctors screen for glaucoma, cataracts, and macular changes — and often catch the earliest signs of systemic conditions like diabetes and hypertension before you notice any symptoms at all.
Your prescription is a moving target
Vision shifts gradually, and your brain is remarkably good at compensating. An annual exam keeps your prescription current, which matters more than ever if you order glasses or contact lenses online: every lens we craft is only as good as the measurements behind it.
When to come in sooner
Don't wait for your annual visit if you experience sudden flashes or floaters, eye pain, redness, discharge, or a change in vision in one eye. We reserve time for same-day urgent visits — call us at (212) 765-4444.
Book your annual exam — or stop by the studio at 63 W 49th Street in Rockefeller Center.