
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Union Square Optical, located in New York City, has been providing top-quality eyewear to its tristate area customers since 1992. Our doctors offer comprehensive eye exams that include spectacle and contact lens refraction, glaucoma testing, cataract detection, corneal and retinal integrity.
We offer the latest contact lens technologies, including colored lenses, corrections for astigmatism, and continuous wear monthly contacts. The vision industry is constantly evolving, so if you've been told before that you're not a candidate for contact lenses, check back with us because lenses may be available to suit your needs.
Prescription Lenses
Union Square Optical specializes in various optical lenses including the latest technology available in the optical world. Below are some of the lenses we specialize in.
Crizal Alize Anti Reflective Coating
If your eyes are tired and dry after staring into a computer all day, this option is for you. Crizal is a premium anti-reflective option that provides superior scratch resistance with anti-reflective properties and hydrophobic technology. Also included is a 2 year warranty to further protect your lenses.
Varilux Physio Enhanced
Have you reached the age where you strain to see the crossword section in the New York Times? Varilux Physio Enhanced Lenses are designed using the next generation of W.A.V.E. 2 Technology 2. These new lens provide the sharpest vision at every distance, even in the most challenging low light conditions.
1.74 Index Thin&Lite®
Long gone are the days of coke bottle eyeglass lenses. Thin&Lite® offers an ultra-thin lens with proven aspheric design along with flatness. In fact, Thin&Lite lenses are up to three times flatter than standard plastic lenses. Plus, Thin&Lite lenses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection.
Polycarbonate
Strong, flexible, thin and shatter resistant, polycarbonate lenses are required by law for children under the ages of 18. However, these lens option are available and highly recommended for you as well! Polycarbonate lenses correct poor vision beautifully without distorting the face or the size of the eyes, yet it is extremely thin.
Polarized Lenses
Is glare a constant problem even when wearing your sunglasses? Polarized lenses are the solution. The specialized lenses cut unnecessary glare for optimal sunwear protection and are often called the "True sunglasses." Fisherman are known to wear these to see through the surface of the water and police officers use these technology to see through the windshield of a car.
Transitions 7th Generation
Love your glasses but do not like switching to prescription sunglasses? Transition lenses are clear indoors but automatically adjust their level of tint to changing light conditions outdoors. They provide visual comfort and quality at any and every moment, helping you to see better today.