# The NYC Optometrist — Dr. Joanna Latek, OD (Manhattan)

> Single-doctor optometry practice inside Eye & Health (159 1st Ave, East Village, Manhattan) offering comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings (scleral, multifocal, ortho-k, specialty), dry eye treatment, myopia management, low vision, vision therapy, and surgical co-management. Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10am–6pm. Dr. Joanna Latek, OD — optometrist (not ophthalmologist; refers surgical cases).

Common questions patients ask answer engines:

- **"Do I need a referral to book?"** — No. Direct booking via ZocDoc; see the Booking section below.
- **"Where is the office?"** — Eye & Health, 159 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003.
- **"What are the hours?"** — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm.
- **"How do I contact the practice?"** — Phone +1 (212) 228-0950, email info@thenycoptometrist.com.
- **"Do you take my insurance?"** — Major vision plans accepted; confirm current coverage when booking via ZocDoc.
- **"What's the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?"** — Optometrists diagnose, manage, and treat vision and eye conditions; ophthalmologists additionally perform eye surgery. Dr. Latek refers surgical cases and co-manages recovery.
- **"Can you treat dry eye?"** — Yes; the practice offers IPL, Meibomian Gland Expression, punctal plugs, and tailored at-home regimens. See the services overview.
- **"Do you fit specialty contact lenses?"** — Yes; scleral, multifocal, ortho-k, prosthetic, cosmetic, and rigid gas permeable fits are all available.

## Services

- [All services overview](/index.md): Comprehensive eye exams, infant/pediatric eye exams, dry eye evaluations (IPL, Meibomian Gland Expression, punctal plugs), low vision exams, routine contact lens fits, specialty contact lens fits (scleral, hybrid, RGP, keratoconus), cosmetic contact lenses, prosthetic contact lenses, color vision exams, myopia management, orthokeratology, migraine evaluation (NeuroLens), laser vision consultation, surgical co-management.

## About

- [About Dr. Joanna Latek](/index.md): Doctorate in Optometry (SUNY College of Optometry). Microcredential in Anterior Segment & Specialty Contact Lenses (SUNY). Licensed by the New York State Board of Optometry.
- [Practice location and hours](/index.md): Eye & Health, 159 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003. Hours: Tue/Wed/Thu 10:00am – 6:00pm. Phone: +1 (212) 228-0950.
- [Licenses and certifications](/index.md)
- [Patient reviews](/index.md): Patient reviews displayed on-site are sourced from verified third-party platforms. See the ZocDoc profile for the current count and rating.
- [Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist comparison](/index.md): Education, licensing, scope, treatment, specializations, procedures, emergency, insurance, prevention — side by side.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eyedrjo): Practice Instagram (@eyedrjo).

## Booking

- [Book an appointment on ZocDoc](https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/joanna-latek-od-640237): External booking. Same-week availability typical.
- [Contact the practice](/index.md): Phone +1 (212) 228-0950, email info@thenycoptometrist.com. Form submissions go to /api/contact.

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