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Locations & Hours
26 Locations Across Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan & Queens
Brooklyn
Linden Eye Care
2084 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Monday – Thursday
10 AM – 6 PM
Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 3 PM
(718) 272-3700
Nearby subway stops
- Van Siclen Av11 min walk
NYC Optical Penn
1354 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Monday – Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
(718) 642-3526
589 NYC Optical
589 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Monday – Wednesday
10 AM – 6 PM
Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
(347) 627-7896
Nearby subway stops
- Sutter Av7 min walk
- Liberty Av10 min walk
- Pennsylvania Av10 min walk
NYC Optical Group 1
6010 Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Monday – Friday
9:30 AM – 5 PM
(718) 339-6600
Nearby subway stops
- Bay Pkwy7 min walk
- Avenue N7 min walk
- Bay Pkwy8 min walk
- 20 Av10 min walk
NYC Optical
482 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Monday – Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 3 PM
(718) 879-8182
Nearby subway stops
- 86 St4 min walk
- Bay Ridge-95 St10 min walk
NYC Vision & Dental Institute
532 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Monday – Friday
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
(718) 339-6600
Nearby subway stops
- Neptune Av4 min walk
- W 8 St-NY Aquarium9 min walk
- Ocean Pkwy9 min walk
NYC Optical 57th St
5623 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Monday
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Friday
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 1:30 PM
(718) 635-9333
Nearby subway stops
- 59 St6 min walk
- 53 St8 min walk
- 8 Av12 min walk
NYC Optical 45th St
4501 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Monday
11 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM – 6 PM
Thursday
11 AM – 5 PM
Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 3:30 PM
(718) 879-8171
Nearby subway stops
- 45 St4 min walk
- 53 St11 min walk
187 Conklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Nearby subway stops
- Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy4 min walk
1119 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Nearby subway stops
- Cortelyou Rd11 min walk
- Beverley Rd12 min walk
Atria Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
21 Clark St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Nearby subway stops
- Clark St4 min walk
- High St7 min walk
- Court St / Borough Hall10 min walk
The Bronx
Fordham Eye Center
625 East Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Monday – Friday
10 AM – 5:30 PM
(718) 475-6912
NYC Optical
809 Southern Blvd, Hunts Point, NY 10459
Monday – Friday
10 AM – 6 PM
(718) 975-7920
Nearby subway stops
- Longwood Av2 min walk
- Intervale Av9 min walk
- Prospect Av10 min walk
- Hunts Point Av11 min walk
Optimal Rehabilitation OT&PT, PLLC
721 Melrose Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
Monday & Wednesday
9 AM – 7 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
9 AM – 5 PM
Friday
9 AM – 2 PM
(718) 554-0064
Nearby subway stops
- 3 Av-149 St7 min walk
326 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Nearby subway stops
- 3 Av-149 St3 min walk
- 149 St-Hostos9 min walk
Manhattan
Washington Heights
111 Wadsworth Ave, New York, NY 10033
Monday
9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday
9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday
9 AM - 5 PM
Friday
9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
(646) 682-7544
Nearby subway stops
- 181 St5 min walk
- 175 St6 min walk
- 181 St8 min walk
- 168 St / 168 St-Washington Hts11 min walk
5041 Broadway W 215th St, New York, NY 10034
Nearby subway stops
- 215 St2 min walk
- Inwood-207 St5 min walk
- Marble Hill-225 St10 min walk
- 207 St11 min walk
577 W 161st Street, New York, NY 10032
Nearby subway stops
- 163 St-Amsterdam Av4 min walk
- 157 St5 min walk
- 168 St-Washington Hts / 168 St9 min walk
- 155 St10 min walk
575 W 161st Street, New York, NY 10032
Nearby subway stops
- 163 St-Amsterdam Av4 min walk
- 157 St5 min walk
- 168 St-Washington Hts / 168 St9 min walk
- 155 St10 min walk
235 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030
Nearby subway stops
- 135 St4 min walk
- 135 St7 min walk
- 125 St12 min walk
Atria West 86
333 W 86 St, New York, NY 10024
Nearby subway stops
- 86 St4 min walk
- 79 St12 min walk
225 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Nearby subway stops
- Park Place / WTC / Cortlandt St / Chambers St2 min walk
- Fulton St3 min walk
- City Hall3 min walk
- WTC Cortlandt5 min walk
Queens
80-07 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven, NY 11421
Nearby subway stops
- 85 St-Forest Pkwy4 min walk
- 75 St-Elderts Ln6 min walk
- Woodhaven Blvd12 min walk
- Cypress Hills12 min walk
81-10 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Nearby subway stops
- 82 St-Jackson Hts4 min walk
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av / 74 St-Broadway12 min walk
Atria Forest Hills
112-50 72nd Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Nearby subway stops
- 75 Av8 min walk
- Forest Hills-71 Av9 min walk
Atria Kew Gardens
117-01 84th Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Vision
Complete Eye Care Under One Roof
Macular degeneration treatment
Pink eye treatment
Foreign body removal
Corneal abrasion care
Emergency eye care
Blepharitis treatment
Dry eye punctal plugs
Vision therapy
Pediatric myopia control
Specialty contact lens fitting
Keratoconus management
Retinal imaging & OCT
Visual field testing
Floaters and flashes
YAG capsulotomy
Stye and chalazion removal
Lazy eye evaluation
Color vision testing
Podiatry
Foot & Ankle Care for Every Step
Plantar wart treatment
Athlete's foot treatment
Flat foot treatment
Morton's neuroma
Achilles tendon repair
Chronic ankle instability
Gout treatment
Foot and ankle arthritis
Charcot foot management
Limb salvage
Pediatric podiatry
Senior foot care
Ingrown toenail removal
Cracked heel treatment
Blister and sore care
Ball-of-foot pain
Shin splints
Bone spurs
Gait analysis
Diabetic shoes and inserts
PRP injections
Cortisone injections
Shockwave therapy
MLS laser therapy
Hammertoe correction
Sesamoiditis
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
On-site X-ray and ultrasound
Wellness Services
IV Therapy & Restorative Care
NAD+ IV infusion
IV vitamin infusion
Vitamin B12 injection
Testosterone therapy
IV hydration therapy
Vascular
Minimally Invasive Vein Care
Varicose vein treatment
Spider vein treatment
Venous insufficiency treatment
Uterine fibroid embolization
Genicular artery embolization
Peripheral artery disease
Limb salvage (vascular)
Prostate artery embolization
Pelvic congestion syndrome
Dialysis access management
Vascular ultrasound imaging
Diagnostic sonogram
Diabetic Care
Whole-Body Diabetes Management
Annual diabetic exam
Prediabetes screening
CGM setup and monitoring
Insulin management
Diabetes nutrition counseling
Diabetic foot care
Diabetic eye exams
Kidney screening
Cardiovascular risk management
Neuropathy and ABI screening
Our Providers
Meet the Team Behind Your Care
General Ophthalmology
Dr. Edward Braunstein, MD
Dr. Edward Braunstein has spent more than four decades caring for patients' eyes, and his path to ophthalmology began somewhere a little unexpected: pediatrics. He practiced as a pediatrician before turning to eye care, drawn by a love of surgery — and that early training still shapes his practice today. Children make up a meaningful part of his patient panel, and families often find that his pediatric background shows in how comfortably he works with young patients.
Dr. Braunstein completed his residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, and Montefiore Medical Center. Early in his career he served as an investigator in research on lens implants, work that helped shape techniques now considered standard. He practiced in New Jersey for 25 years before being recruited to a hospital position in New York City, where he has practiced since.
Outside the office, Dr. Braunstein is a collector of antique silver. Asked what he'd be doing if he hadn't chosen ophthalmology, his answer comes quickly: dermatology.
Dr. Braunstein completed his residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, and Montefiore Medical Center. Early in his career he served as an investigator in research on lens implants, work that helped shape techniques now considered standard. He practiced in New Jersey for 25 years before being recruited to a hospital position in New York City, where he has practiced since.
Outside the office, Dr. Braunstein is a collector of antique silver. Asked what he'd be doing if he hadn't chosen ophthalmology, his answer comes quickly: dermatology.
General Ophthalmology
Lilit Vardina, PA
Ms. Lilit Vardina is a skilled physician assistant who earned her master's in physician assistant studies from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
She provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for various medical conditions, supporting patients through evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up. Ms. Vardina collaborates closely with physicians and takes a detail-oriented approach to clinical decision-making. Her care emphasizes preventive strategies, patient education, and timely intervention — she strives to ensure patients feel informed, respected, and confident in their health management process.
She provides diagnostic and therapeutic care for various medical conditions, supporting patients through evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up. Ms. Vardina collaborates closely with physicians and takes a detail-oriented approach to clinical decision-making. Her care emphasizes preventive strategies, patient education, and timely intervention — she strives to ensure patients feel informed, respected, and confident in their health management process.
Retina Specialty
Dr. Muhamad Festok, MD
Dr. Muhamad Festok is a vitreoretinal surgeon whose path to eye care ran through general surgery — a background that continues to shape how he operates and how he thinks through a case. He completed a year of surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital before moving into ophthalmology, and credits that training for the steadiness and problem-solving instincts he brings to the operating room.
He earned his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University after studying biology at Birmingham-Southern College. During his ophthalmology residency at Nazareth Hospital, he served as Chief Resident, where he built the program's grand rounds and academic curriculum and established surgical wet labs in partnership with industry to give residents hands-on time with current techniques. He completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he served as a Clinical Instructor, leading wet labs in ocular trauma, cataract surgery, and vitrectomy. His clinical experience includes work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Festok is actively involved in surgical innovation, including the design of new ophthalmic instruments. Teaching remains central to his work: he is as invested in training the next generation of eye surgeons as he is in the outcomes of the patients in front of him.
He earned his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University after studying biology at Birmingham-Southern College. During his ophthalmology residency at Nazareth Hospital, he served as Chief Resident, where he built the program's grand rounds and academic curriculum and established surgical wet labs in partnership with industry to give residents hands-on time with current techniques. He completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he served as a Clinical Instructor, leading wet labs in ocular trauma, cataract surgery, and vitrectomy. His clinical experience includes work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Festok is actively involved in surgical innovation, including the design of new ophthalmic instruments. Teaching remains central to his work: he is as invested in training the next generation of eye surgeons as he is in the outcomes of the patients in front of him.
Optometry
Dr. Tara Damani, OD
Dr. Tara Damani has practiced optometry since 2019 and has been with the practice for over five years. A graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry and UC Berkeley, she was inspired to enter the field by her grandmother's experience with glaucoma — and remains focused on preventive care and early detection.
Her clinical interests include geriatric eye care, dry eye, glaucoma, and retinal disease. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, rollerblading, and time with her family.
Her clinical interests include geriatric eye care, dry eye, glaucoma, and retinal disease. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, rollerblading, and time with her family.
Insurance & Financing↗
Coverage That's Easy on the Eyes
We accept most major health and vision plans, including New York Medicaid and Medicare managed care, plus CareCredit financing — call us to confirm your coverage.
Elderplan
VNS Health Plans
VillageCareMAX
Amida Care
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
RiverSpring Health Plans
Hamaspik Choice
ArchCare
… and many more!
…and many more!
Our Modern Technology
Seeing Clearly, Powered by Technology
Optos California
Ultra-widefield retinal imaging that captures a panoramic view of the retina in a single scan, usually without dilating drops.
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Alcon Valeda PBM
Photobiomodulation light therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration, delivered in short, non-invasive sessions.
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Digital Phoropter
An instrument used to measure refractive error and determine eyeglass prescriptions, in both manual and automated/digital form.
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OCT Imaging
Optical Coherence Tomography captures detailed cross-section images of the retina, macula, and optic nerve to detect eye disease early.
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OCT Angiography
A dye-free imaging technique that visualizes blood flow in the retina, helping detect vascular eye conditions.
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Fundus Photography
Digital retinal photography that captures a detailed image of the back of the eye for diagnosis and monitoring.
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Widefield Retinal Imaging
Ultra-widefield imaging captures a broad view of the retina in a single scan, helpful for detecting peripheral disease.
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Visual Field Testing
Perimetry testing that maps a patient's full field of vision, commonly used to monitor glaucoma.
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Corneal Topography
Maps the curvature of the cornea's surface, used for contact lens fitting, LASIK planning, and detecting keratoconus
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Pachymetry
Measures corneal thickness, an important measurement for glaucoma risk assessment and refractive surgery planning.
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Specular Microscopy
Images and counts the cornea's inner endothelial cells, important before eye surgery.
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Digital Tonometry
Measures intraocular eye pressure, a key test for detecting and monitoring glaucoma.
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Ocular Ultrasound
A-scan and B-scan ultrasound imaging used to evaluate the internal structures of the eye.
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Optical Biometry
Precise eye-length and curvature measurements used to calculate the correct lens power for cataract surgery.
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YAG Laser
A laser used for capsulotomy after cataract surgery and other precise outpatient eye procedures.
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SLT Laser
Selective laser trabeculoplasty, a laser treatment used to help manage glaucoma.
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Phacoemulsification System
The surgical equipment used to perform modern cataract surgery.
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Testimonials
Patients See the Difference
"Amazing doctor and an even better staff. After my eye exam, the girl helping me pick out glasses really knew what she was doing — she knew exactly what frames would suit my face shape. I got my glasses the same day, exactly how I wanted them. Great variety, great prices. Going back for a second pair soon."
M.U.
"Great doctor and location with a professional, knowledgeable staff. Amazing brands and styles to choose from — the counter staff know exactly which glasses fit your face. I would definitely recommend."
Y.K.
"Amazing experience from the exam to picking out glasses. Everyone was professional and knowledgeable and I was able to pick exactly what I wanted without being rushed. I've been to other places before and this is the only one I'd come back to. Highly recommend!"
K.U.
"This office has a great selection of modern frames. The staff was very inviting and the doctor made me feel very comfortable :) come here if your eyes need fixing."
L.A.
"Wonderful eye doctor — I will recommend him to anyone. A beautiful and caring staff."
G.B.
"Excellent optician! The girl at the front is very nice, she helped me a lot and chose a spectacular frame for me. 100% recommended."
M.P.
FAQs
Clear Answers
How often should I get an eye exam?
Most adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years. Children, contact lens wearers, and anyone with diabetes, glaucoma, or another chronic eye condition may need to be seen more often — your provider will recommend a schedule based on your individual eye health.
What should I do if my eye is red or irritated?
A red or irritated eye can have many causes, from allergies and dry eye to infection or a foreign body. Avoid rubbing the eye and contact our office — if symptoms are severe, sudden, or involve vision changes or trauma, seek emergency care right away.
Do you fit and dispense eyeglasses on-site?
Yes — our on-site optical shop offers eyeglass dispensing, fittings, adjustments, and repairs, along with a selection of frames. We also offer contact lens exams and fittings for soft, toric, multifocal, and RGP lenses.
Do you see both adults and children?
Yes. Our optometry team provides comprehensive exams for adults and children, including myopia management, and our ophthalmologists see pediatric patients as well.
What payment options do you accept?
We're in-network with most major vision and medical insurance plans, and accept cash, credit cards, and CareCredit financing. Please contact our office to verify your specific coverage before your visit.
What should I do in an eye emergency?
Call our office right away during business hours for urgent issues like a foreign body, sudden vision changes, or an eye injury. Outside our hours, or for a serious injury, please go to the nearest emergency room.
What happens during a comprehensive eye exam?
A comprehensive exam typically includes vision testing, a refraction to check your eyeglass prescription, and an evaluation of eye health — often using imaging like OCT or retinal photography to screen for conditions such as glaucoma or macular degeneration.
