Dr Michael Newman – Optometrist

I’ve been coming to Dr. Newman for 6+ years now for my vision exams. My vision insurance seems to shun away from the bigger chain glasses and exam places so I was forced to find a smaller doctor. Luckily Dr. Newman was in my network and close to my house.
Sure he doesn’t have all the fancy new eye gadget machines that blow puffs of air at your eye and have you click buttons when you see flashing dots, but does one really need this? He has me in and out after every eye exam with 20 minutes (maybe 30 if I allow for dilation on that visit) and his bedside manner is great.
I’ll be honest and let you know that I order my contacts and my glasses online, but his selection of glasses is actually quite good.
This particular visit was a last minute «emergency». I woke up and convinced myself I had pink eye and instantly threw away my contacts as any sensible contact wearer would do. Problem was, a) that was my last left eye contact and b) my prescription was expired. I’m going on vacation next week and need contacts for diving so I immediately called Dr. Newman and explained the situation. He said he was busy with appts all afternoon but if I wanted to come after 3pm he would fit me in in between patients. So crisis solved… I got my new prescription and ordered contacts as soon as I got home… he gave me a sample left eye contact in case my new box doesn’t arrive before my trip and all was right again in the world!