Primary Eye Care & Eye Doctors in Flushing & Chinatown NYC
Primary Eye Care
Comprehensive Primary Vision Care in NYC’s Flushing & Chinatown Communities
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center's 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 friendly support staff 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, including children with special needs
- Treatment for eye infections, injuries, and dry eyes
- Management of chronic eye diseases
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Referrals to ophthalmology and other specialized care
- Health education on eye care and vision health
Insurance & Affordable Care Options
We accept most major health insurance plans, Medicaid, and offer accessible care options such as a Sliding Fee Discount for uninsured and underinsured patients. The health insurance plans we accept include, but are not limited to:
- Affinity by Molina Healthcare
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Healthcare
- EmblemHealth
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MetroPlusHealth
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNS Health
- Wellcare
- 1199SEIU Funds
Optometrists and Ophthalmology Referrals at CBWCHC
Our eye doctors provide comprehensive eye care with a focus on preventative care, management of eye conditions, as well as vision correction. They also offer diabetic eye care, pediatric vision screenings, and treatment for eye infections and injuries. As a patient of the Health Center, you can conveniently schedule primary eye care appointments or get eye doctor referrals as needed to our in-house optometrists who collaborate seamlessly with our primary care teams to provide coordinated care.
For other specialized or advanced care, our physicians can also refer you to an ophthalmologist.
How to Get Started with Eye Care Services at CBWCHC
Whether you're due for a routine eye exam, need help managing a vision issue, or have questions about your child’s eye health, we’re here to support you.
If you’re already a CBWCHC primary care patient, ask your provider if you need a referral to our eye care team. Our optometrists will work closely with your medical providers to ensure you receive coordinated, personalized care.
Learn more about our eye doctors to find the right one for you here. Our staff speak 12+ languages including Cantonese and Mandarin. We also offer video/audio interpretation. Call us today for available appointments at our convenient locations in Flushing and Chinatown. Schedule your visit and take the next step toward better vision and overall health.
Utilize our Patient Portal for 24/7 access to your health information, care and progress tracking, appointment or medication refill requests, and more.
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 eye and 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.
