Sachem Eyecare is your local Eye Care Specialists serving all of your family’s vision care needs.

Our eye doctors, Dr. Christopher Gentile, Dr. Laura Buccellato, Dr. Valerie Giangrande, Dr. Cheryl Murphy and Dr. Michele Espinosa provide quality eye care services and vision care products in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue; we truly care about the health of your eyes and provide Comprehensive Vision Care to all family members. Our eye doctors are known for their patience and detail-oriented approach in dealing with all patients.

We are conveniently located in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue, Long Island and service Holbrook, Selden, Wading River, Center Reach and the entire North Shore area. We are the local Optometrist near you with unsurpassed customer service in Lake Ronkonkoma and Patchogue.

We stock Designer Eye Frames & Sunglasses, Contact lenses, and we offer Eye exams, Emergency Eye Treatment as well as the Management of Ocular Diseases. Our opticians, Paul Stone and Richard Jankowitz, specialize in “Life Style” dispensing and take great pride in helping choose the perfect frames for each patient as well as fabricating your complete set of eyeglasses.

Sachem Eyecare accepts a number of Insurance plans to help cover the cost depending on your individual needs. Visit us at one of our vision centers today! Call (631)-588-7004 for Lake Ronkonkoma or (631) 576-4499 for Patchogue to make an appointment or click here to schedule an appointment online.

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Our Patients Say it Best!

Love it here!! Great start and they know what they're doing!

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Everyone that worked there was very friendly and ready to help 🙃 it was my sons n myselfs 1st time being there and he needed to get glasses. They took the time to show him the colors he wanted (he’s 4 yrs old) and did it with in what my insurance would pay for. Thank you 😊

- Gladys H.

From the moment you walk in the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Dr. Murphy is very knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and has a friendly manner. Richie, is the go to guy to style you in nice, new frames. Your eyes will thank you.

- Aussie B.

I had my first visit in the Ronkonkoma office yesterday and I was very impressed and completely satisfied. Everyone working there was courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful. Dr. Brooks is my doctor, who joined the company recently, and the reason for my going to Sachem Eye Care. I couldn't be happier with my visit. This is the BEST eye professional office I have been to, and there have been six others. I will recommend them to everyone I know.

- Nelson S.

Excellent care, great service! Accommodated my wife and I for back-to-back appointments day after Christmas, and we had our kids with us. The staff was friendly and worked around us having to switch between examinations and watching the kids.

- Paul R.

I never had any problems with this office Best eye exam. Great Doctor. Nonsense about poor care. Just spend what you can afford on your glasses. Quality does not come cheap. But you will get a great eye exam.

- Carmine C.

Mr Steve is pleased I have been going here since it opened the doctor and staff are courteous informative I go once a year but if I have any issues I can always make an appointment very nice place.

- Steven M.

Our Eyecare Specialties

Designer Frames

Our staff will help you find the best fit for your specific needs and explain how different lenses and frames will impact your vision.

Eye Emergency Care

We treat variety of eye emergencies, including foreign object removal, conjunctivitis, eye infection and more.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Learn about eye exams, what’s involved in a comprehensive exam, and special considerations for kids and contacts.

Do I really need to check my eyes ?

Who is affected by Glaucoma ?

Should I have my children’s eyes checked?

How do I get Contact Lenses?

Do I have the Best Vision Possible?

Are Over-the-Counter Readers good enough?

How do I choose my family Optometrist ?

What’s In a Contact Lens?

Vision Therapy for Children

At our Ronkonkoma office, we specialize in Vision Therapy for children. Vision therapy treats vision problems that are not caused by refractive errors, such as lazy eye, focusing problems, and visual perception problems.

Without treatment, these vision problems can affect learning. Our highly trained staff will create an effective treatment plan, so your children will have the vision they need to learn and play.

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Featured Frames

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Meet Our Eye Doctors

Christopher Gentile, OD

Dr. Christopher Gentile is a founding partner of Sachem Eye Care. He is a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry and is licensed to practice the full scope of Optometry. Along with providing general eye exams for contacts and glasses, he also treats most eye problems like glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and...

Laura Buccellato, OD

Dr. Laura Buccellato is a partner at Sachem Eye Care. Dr. Buccellato is a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry. She practices full scope Optometry, from diagnosing and treating common eye diseases to prescribing glasses and fitting contact lenses. Dr. Buccellato is an active member of the Suffolk County Optometric...

Michele Espinosa, OD

Dr. Michele Espinosa received her Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University College of Optometry. We refer to her as "The Future of Optometry". She practices full scope optometry, from diagnosing and management of ocular disease to prescribing glasses and fitting contact lenses. Dr....

Tracy Brooks, OD

Sachem Eye Care welcomes Dr. Tracy Brooks! Dr. Brooks started her optometric career as an assistant to an optometrist over 21 years ago. After finishing her bachelor's degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo, she continued her studies at SUNY College of Optometry and became a doctor...

Valerie Giangrande, OD

Dr. Valerie Giangrande is a partner in South Nassau Eye Care and practices at Optical Concepts. She is a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry and completed her residency at St. Albans VA Hospital. She practices full scope Optometry from diagnosing and treating common eye diseases to prescribing glasses and...

Answers Your Eyecare Questions

Q: Is there a difference between a cheap pair of regular sunglasses versus designer sunglasses?

I believe once you put on a pair of polarized sunglasses you will understand and appreciate the difference. the clarity , and the difference in color is amazing. It is also one of the best way to protect you eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. A "regular" pair of sunglasses is better than nothing ( along with wearing a hat) in protecting your eyes from the sun, but there is no comparison to polarized sunglasses

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Looking for an Optometrist in the Ronkonkoma Area?
If you are looking for an optometrist or optician in Ronkonkoma, Lake Grove, Patchogue, Centereach, Selden, Holbrook, or the surrounding areas, offering quality care with a personal touch, contact us to schedule an appointment today. We look forward to the opportunity of serving your family’s eye care needs.

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Our Locations

Sachem Eye Care of Ronkonkoma

Phone: (631)-588-7004
Fax: (631)-588-2612

388 Hawkins Avenue, Suite 2
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Sachem Eye Care of Patchogue

Phone: (631) 576-4499
Fax: (631) 576- 4253

38 Oak Street
Patchogue, NY 11772

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Special Office Hours:

2018-07-19: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2018-08-02: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2018-08-16: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2018-08-23: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM