Laurence Lonky, Optometrist

True story: Dr. Lonky saved me from the Corporate Computer Screens of Death. Maybe some of you are familiar with this: you’re a consultant and are constantly hunched like a gargoyle over your laptop screen for hours on end. Because there are no second monitors at your client site, you have 4 Excel windows open, all of which have numbers and text in Arial size 8 font. Let’s not get into the Powerpoints, where as much infinitesimal text as possible is jammed onto a single slide.
The Computer Screens of Death eventually caused me eye strain and migraines that were intolerable. Enter Dr. Lonky. After an extremely thorough eye exam, which included both distance and reading exams, tests for cataracts, etc. he was very honest in his assessment of my condition. The magnification for the glasses that I need are the type that can be purchased from any Duane Reade (aka those cheap glasses that are glorified magnifying glasses), but he would be willing to write me a prescription and have me start on the frame-​selection process.
Naturally, the fashionista in me opted for selecting designer frames. If I’m slowly going blind, I need to do it in style, right?
Dr. Lonky has an adequate selection of designer frames and often runs sales on certain brands. Unfortunately, he does not have Chanel, but he does have Gucci, Fendi, and Michael Kors, amongst others.
Two weeks later, my glasses were ready to be picked up. After a quick fitting and test of the glasses, I was on my way to becoming the best-​accessorized consultant.
Saturday appointments are difficult to come by, so if you know you need an eye exam, book at least 2 months in advance.