A second-story business located on 47th Street above one of the Diamond District’s ubiquitous jewelry stores, Town Optical is a breath of fresh air for anyone who has ever experienced cursory or dismissive service when trying to get glasses or contact lenses. Smart, well-informed doctors with up-to-the minute information (not a candidate for Lasik, I was informed of new corrective surgical procedures to keep, ahem, an eye out for in the next few years), along with patient, helpful eyeglass counter staff (and honest—I was talked out of getting the thinnest, most expensive lenses for my frames and was very happy with the end result) and a wide selection of frames make for a pleasant, painless experience. They also accept a wide range of insurance and help you get the most coverage out of your carrier.
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