C. Michael Samson, MD, MBA

How’s your vision these days? An ophthalmologist keeps eyes sharp and problems small — C. Michael Samson, MD, MBA handles everything from annual checkups to laser surgery, glaucoma monitoring, and cataract evaluations. Already have glasses or contacts? Bring the prescription along; the office also fits corrective lenses and offers dry eye treatments and emergency eye care outside regular hours. Around the corner from Fifth Avenue’s shops and a short walk from Central Park’s ponds, the practice sits at 210 E 64th St, in a stretch of town where storefronts meet stately townhouses.

The office is easy to reach from the 6 train at 68th St–Hunter College or the C/D at 59th St–Columbus Circle; don’t let midtown traffic slow you down — save the map for a quick step-by-step route instead: directions here. A call ahead always speeds things up; reach the front desk at (212) 702-7674 to request an appointment or ask about next-day urgent visits. On this block the longtime florist and the weekend bagel line share the sidewalk, giving the stretch a calm, neighborhood feel after the subway’s rush.