Lakshmisahithi Rani, O.D., M.S.

When did you last update your prescription? Upper East Side optometry offices tend to cluster near the hospitals, and Lakshmisahithi Rani, O.D., M.S. fits the pattern—11th floor at 1305 York Ave, steps from the subway and the usual weekday rush. Routine exams, contact-lens fittings, and emergency red-eye checks are part of the daily rhythm here, along with the occasional diabetic retinopathy screening that the neighborhood’s older residents often need. The office handles everything from pediatric vision tests to progressive-lens adjustments without the extra fanfare you might expect from a boutique practice.

Directions are simple: take the elevator to the 11th floor and follow the signs. If you need to schedule or ask about insurance, dial (646) 962-2020. For a map that works on your phone, pull up this link. Nobody enjoys an unexpected trip to the eye doctor, but at least the location is convenient.