Maryam Yamani

Eye care in Manhattan doesn’t always mean a long trek to Midtown. Sometimes the specialist you need is right in Tribeca, where the cobblestones meet the contemporary buzz. Maryam Yamani keeps an office on Lafayette Street, just steps from the subway and the quiet stretch near Canal where the neighborhood still feels like a village.

They handle everything from routine exams to more involved procedures—cataract surgery, glaucoma management, diabetic retinopathy checks. The practice also fits specialty contact lenses and offers pediatric screenings, so whether it’s your first pair of glasses or a follow-up after surgery, the same address covers it. 109 Lafayette St is easy to spot; it’s the low-rise building between the art gallery and the coffee shop that always has a line.

TriBeCa has a way of balancing old New York charm with modern convenience, and this stretch of Lafayette is no exception. You’ll find the office sandwiched between a boutique that sells handmade leather goods and a tiny bookstore that specializes in travel memoirs—perfect for killing time if you arrive early. The area’s mix of historic lofts and sleek new developments means the sidewalks are always lively, but never overwhelming.

If you need to book an appointment or ask about insurance, give them a call at (212) 274-1900. For directions, pull up the map before you head out; the one-way streets can be tricky if you’re driving in from Brooklyn or Queens.