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LEADING EYE DOCTOR IN East Harlem & The Bronx - Family Optometry 121


We welcome patients of all ages to our comfortable optometry office. Our leading and trusted eye doctor in East Harlem and The Bronx provides personalized optical and medical eye care to meet your family’s needs — from pediatrics to geriatrics. Vision care needs can vary based on age, lifestyle, and overall health. That’s why we recommend visiting Family Optometry 121 annually for a comprehensive eye exam. We also offer advanced treatments for dry eye. Experience the superior New York optometry you can count on. If you're looking for a caring and professional eye doctor in East Harlem or The Bronx, you're in the right place — we provide complete eye care for the whole family.

Our Optometrist Treats Every Patient as Family!

Established in 2012 by Dr. Aliya Hot, we provide professional eye care services for a variety of ocular diseases and vision problems. We welcome patients of all ages at our medical centers based in Manhattan and Bronx, NY. In our welcoming clinics, we take time to get toknow each individual patient to customize their eye exams and treatment plans. Located conveniently to serve residents of East Harlem and The Bronx.

EYE CARE SERVICES
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We Offer Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treatment

If you are suffering from MGD then we can offer a variety of treatments from artificial tears or prescription eye drops to intense pulse light. Based on the degree of your condition, symptoms, and lifestyle, Dr. Aliya Hot will recommend the best course of treatment for you.

DRY EYE TREATMENT
Lumenis IPL for Dry Eye

Lumenis Optima IPL revolutionary treatment gently and effectively treats your skin and eyelid inflammation with maximal safety, comfort and full customization to your skin type and condition.

Lumenis IPL is trusted by leading professionals around the world and is FDA cleared for over 20 different skin indications.

DRY EYE TREATMENT
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Hours & Locations:
Bronx
3300 Third Ave.
Bronx, NY 10456
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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East Harlem
203 E 121st St
New York, NY 10035
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Closed
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OUR CARING Dr. Aliya Hot


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Q&A with Your Doctor


Q: How do I know if I have Dry Eye?

A: Dry Eye Disease often causes symptoms like dryness, irritation, burning, or a gritty feeling—like something is in your eye. Many people also experience watery eyes, difficulty wearing contact lenses, or blurred vision, since the tears, which comprise the outermost surface of the eye, are unstable. These signs may indicate Dry Eye Syndrome, which can be confirmed with a professional eye exam.

Q: What are the most common symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome?

A: Symptoms include excessive tearing, lack of tears, itchy or red eyes, foreign body sensation, blurry or fluctuating vision, and discomfort with contact lenses. If you’re experiencing these Dry Eye symptoms, schedule a consultation to get relief and protect your long-term eye health.

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How often should your child have an eye exam? Visit our pediatric optometrist in East Harlem or The Bronx today!

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The eye doctors at Family Optometry 121 recommend annual eye exams for all adults.

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Suffer from sore & red eyes? Our eye care centers offer dry eye diagnosis and treatment.


We offer a wide selection of contact lenses to fit your needs—including disposable soft contacts, bifocal and multifocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, conventional lenses, and colored contacts.

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Family Optometry 121 carries the designer frames you love, available at both our East Harlem and Bronx locations. Snag a pair of runway-ready glasses and express your personal style—whenever, wherever.

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