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Manhattan Eyeworks
Optometrist169 1st Ave, New York, NY4.91
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Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.92
Insurances accepted
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
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Manhattan Eyeworks
We offer the latest in fashionable designer eyewear, lenses and contact lenses while preserving exclusivity and originality with our selected brands. Our frame stylists are not only professional, we pride ourselves on our one-on-one personalized look at ou customer service and our ability to assess all of your professional and practical optical needs. Please call for daily cancellations.Or go to our website to see our staff and availabity.If you do not see your insurance please call,we are adding new coverages on a daily and monthly basis.
Our optometrists, who have more than 30 years experience, are all knowledgeable and caring. They will answer all questions about your vision . Our optometrists offer wide range of services that include comprehensive eye examinations, glaucoma screenings, contact lens fittings, consulting and lens options for your eyeglasses.Please provide insurance info. If you cancel within less than 48.hrs or do not show there is a fee of $40.00 dollars.We require all new patients to have a credit card on file at the time of booking.
PLEASE CALL TO SEE IF WE ACCEPT YOUR INSURANCE AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO GO OVER YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS. WE DO NOT DO THE DMV ONLY MUST GET A FULL EYE EXAM
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
4.92
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Super friendly, helpful, great experience. Office staff even found my insurance when I couldn't find it fast.
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Dr. Chu is an incredible listener and wants to get to the root of your concerns! She is an advocate for your health!
June 20, 2025Chloe D.Verified patient
Super friendly staff. Punctual and quick. Dr. Chu was great. I just came in for an eye exam, but it was very comprehensive.
February 21, 2025Initials hidden
the doctor was very nice and explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend!
February 4, 2026Thaina M.Verified patient
Dr Chu is an amazing specialist. It’s obvious that she cares for her patients.
Thoroughly recommend.
August 24, 2025Matthew D.Verified patient
I received a call 20 minutes before my appt saying the doctor called to say she wasn’t coming in. Very disappointing
December 29, 2024Initials hidden
Wonderful appointment! Everyone was super kind and efficient. Dr. Elaine Chou clearly cared about my eye health and needs.
June 15, 2024Ai O.Verified patient
Dr. Chu was super thorough and helpful! Very polite, kind, and clearly well educated.
October 27, 2025Initials hidden
Knowledgeable and clear communicator. Discussed options and approaches clearly. Attentive and answered all my questions.
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Dr. Chu is a FANTASTIC doctor! She’s a great listener and really cares her about patients. I give her 5 stars!! ??????????
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Dr. Chu is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She always goes above and beyond to present all of my options!
December 27, 2023Valencia A.Verified patient
Great doctor and office. Dr. Chu is very knowledgeable, nice, and cool!
December 20, 2025Jacob H.Verified patient
Everyone was really nice, and Dr. Chu really knows what she’s talking about, which is really assuring. Great vibes
January 22, 2024Louis L.Verified patient
Absolutely great experience, will be going back to her. She’s kind, attentive, and knowledgeable!
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I’ve been going there for years. Dr Chu is excellent and the team at the store are all really friendly and helpful.
July 11, 2023David D.Verified patient
Dr. Chun was so helpful, friendly and amazing!! Loved her!!!
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Great place. Friendly service and expert advice. I've been going for years.
August 26, 2025David D.Verified patient
Dr. Chu was incredibly thorough, friendly and professional. I really felt like I was in good hands.
October 2, 2024Christian V.Verified patient
I was so happy! She is thorough and knowledgeable. She was even sensitive to my budget. I will definitely see her for now on!
June 30, 2018Andrew F.Verified patient
Dr. Chu was great! She was very thorough and listened to all of my concerns and taught me how to properly care for my vision.
November 15, 2016Stephanie Y.Verified patient
Dr chu is very thorough and takes her time to make sure you understand everything.
June 17, 2025Initials hidden
Very helpful! Waited less than five minutes. Friendly staff. Will recommend to friends looking for an eye doctor in the city.
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she was very professional, she explained thing to me and I understood what she was saying . I would recommend any one to her.
December 8, 2013Sherrie F.Verified patient
Dr. Chu was very professional, clearly explained each step of the exam, and knowledgeably addressed all the questions I have
March 6, 2018Yanxin W.Verified patient
Very professional, great patient ease, and excellent technology in the office. I already recommended her to several friends!
November 4, 2015Jason T.Verified patient
Great experience, very informative and really took the time to be sure that I understood everything that she was saying
January 17, 2022Molly N.Verified patient
Dr. Chu is the best. She always takes the time to answer my questions and provides thoughtful information to her patients.
December 16, 2019Lauren T.Verified patient
Dr. Chu is so kind and sweet. I always look forward to my appointments because of her bedside manner. Highly recommended!
Ayana D.Verified patient
Dr. Chu is the best! She and the entire staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. Always a delight going to her office.
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I've seen Dr Chu for several years, and will continue doing so.
November 28, 2025Mark M.Verified patient
Great experience. The doctor explained everything very clearly and made sure I was following along. Highly recommended.
June 3, 2021Alexander D.Verified patient
Dr. Chu is a passionate and engaging optometrist, would recommend!
September 12, 2025Nathaniel S.Verified patient
Dr. Chu is the best optometrist in NYC! Professional, knowledgeable, patient, and an absolute delight. Simply the best.
August 5, 2017Huling F.Verified patient
She was super attentive to my specific needs and helped me figure out exactly which contacts to get.
April 29, 2024Matthew H.Verified patient
Elaine is fair and upfront with you on costs. She truly cares about the patient's quality, and I definitely recommend.
June 20, 2016Caitlin P.Verified patient
The best optometrist in NYC. Pleasant, professional, and highly knowledgable. It's always a pleasure visiting Dr. Chu!
March 16, 2014Huling F.Verified patient
Took her time with my annual exam, answered all my questions and was just overall pleasant and helpful. No wait time.
February 12, 2018Claire L.Verified patient
always a great communicator. gives options and thoroughly explains her thoughts.
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Excellent visit - highly recommend. Dr. Chu was friendly and took the time to thoroughly explain what she was doing.
May 20, 2018Siqi W.Verified patient
I’m very happy that I started seeing Dr. Chu! Her and her staff always make me feel comfortable and taken care of!
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She was very personable, knowledgable and comfortable to talk to. Excellent staff, whom are all very communicative.
October 28, 2013Dorian E.Verified patient
Very friendly, knowledgeable, highly competent, and happy to answer all questions! Would not hesitate to recommend!
December 26, 2015Evan R.Verified patient
Great doctor and very knowledgeable. The staff was great in the front and helped with whatever questions I needed.
August 21, 2017Initials hidden
She was thorough and explained everything! It really felt like she cared. I will definitely continue seeing her.
July 24, 2020Valerie B.Verified patient
Wonderful experience. Dr. Chu took her time to examine and explain, even though I'd arrived very late.
February 22, 2023Arthur Z.Verified patient
Spent a lot of time educating me and going over everything with me, I was very happy with the service and care!
December 16, 2015Howard C.Verified patient
Dr. Chu and staff at Manhattan Eyeworks are amazing!!! They were thorough, professional and so kind!
March 25, 2023Andraya M.Verified patient
Dr. Chu was very nice and made me feel comfortable. She was very thorough in answering my questions/concerns.
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She was very nice, knowledgable and the appointment was quick! Will most definitely be going back next year.
November 9, 2015Karina M.Verified patient
She was awesome, she explains every detail of your eye exam. I highly recommend her for your next eye exam.
December 4, 2014Leilani S.Verified patient
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