Primary Eye Care
Primary Eye Care
Primary Eye Care services provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, with a focus on preventative care, early detection, and management of eye conditions, as well as vision correction.
Our approach emphasizes personalized care, open communication, and a commitment to meeting each patient's unique visual needs and concerns. Whether you need a routine eye exam, treatment for eye diseases, or assistance with glasses, our skilled optometrists and caring support team are here to help you achieve optimal eye health.
Join us at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center to experience quality optometry care at our convenient locations in Flushing, Queens or Lower Manhattan.
Primary Eye Care Services We Offer
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Screening, diagnosing, and management of eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration
- Prescription for glasses
- Diabetic eye care
- Pediatric eye care and vision screenings
- Treatment for eye infections, injuries, and dry eyes
- Management of chronic eye diseases
- Referrals to ophthalmology and other specialized care
- Health education on eye care and vision health
We accept most major health insurance, including but not limited to:
- Affinity by Molina Healthcare
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Emblem Health GHI HIP
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MetroPlus
- United Healthcare
- VNSNY Choice Health Plans
- Wellcare
- 1199SEIU
FAQs
Eye doctors perform eye exams to help maintain good eye health, detect potential problems early, and ensure optimal vision throughout life.
Healthy children and adults with no current problems should have an eye exam every two years. For those with underlying conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. and contact lens wearers, then eye exams should be conducted at least once a year. If you have an eye infection, injury, eye pain or see unusual flashes, floaters or patterns of light in your field of vision, contact an eye doctor immediately.
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS are medical doctors (MD) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specialize in eye and vision care. They are licensed to diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform surgeries (such as cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal detachment repair), prescribe medications, and provide comprehensive eye care. OPTOMETRISTS (OD) are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care. They are licensed to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat common vision problems, prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, detect eye abnormalities and diseases (including glaucoma and macular degeneration), and prescribe medications for certain eye conditions. OPTICIANS are technicians trained to design, verify, and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. They are not licensed to write prescriptions, and they do not diagnose or treat eye conditions.