Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Eye Care & Designer Eyewear in Nashville
At Optique, we have dedicated ourselves to redefining eye care through personalized service and advanced medical expertise. Since our founding in 2000, we have specialized in comprehensive vision care, addressing complex conditions like keratoconus and dry eye disease with innovative treatments. Our team of board-certified optometrists, including nationally recognized leaders like Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino, combines decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology to deliver precise diagnoses and tailored solutions. We prioritize patient education, ensuring every individual understands their eye health and treatment options.Our commitment to excellence extends to our optical selection, featuring unique, high-quality eyewear curated to match diverse lifestyles. By maintaining a boutique-style practice, we eliminate the impersonal corporate model, offering unhurried appointments and genuine care. Our peer recognition by organizations like the American Optometric Association underscores our leadership in optometry. We serve Nashville and Franklin, TN, with two convenient locations, providing emergency care when needed and fostering long-term patient relationships built on trust and expertise.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Dry Eye Treatment
Glaucoma Management
Designer Eyewear
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Our doctors hold national leadership roles in optometry.
- We specialize in complex cases like keratoconus and dry eye.
- Advanced diagnostics including OCT and virtual visual fields.
- Emergency eye care available same-day for urgent needs.
- In-house pharmacy for convenient glaucoma medication access.
What people say
Exceptional expertise
Thorough examinations
Personalized treatment plans
Friendly professional staff
Effective dry eye solutions
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our detailed eye exams use advanced technology to assess vision health and detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma and diabetes. Doctors spend 45-60 minutes evaluating eye function, medical history, and systemic health impacts. Patients receive personalized recommendations for corrective lenses or medical treatment while enjoying a relaxed, educational experience.
Specialty Contact Lenses
We fit complex prescriptions including scleral lenses for keratoconus and multifocal contacts for presbyopia. Our experts use corneal topography mapping to design lenses that improve comfort and visual clarity. Patients benefit from trial fittings and follow-up adjustments to ensure optimal performance for irregular corneas or post-surgical vision needs.
Dry Eye Treatment
Our Dry Eye Center develops customized plans combining in-office procedures like lid debridement with home therapies. Advanced diagnostics identify inflammation markers and meibomian gland dysfunction. Treatment may include prescription drops, thermal pulsation therapy, and lifestyle modifications to provide lasting relief from symptoms like burning and blurred vision.
Glaucoma Management
Using Optical Coherence Tomography and virtual visual fields, we monitor optic nerve health and peripheral vision loss. Treatment plans may involve medicated eye drops, laser therapy, or coordination with ophthalmologists. Our on-site pharmacy ensures immediate access to affordable glaucoma medications to maintain consistent treatment.
Designer Eyewear
Our optical boutique offers hand-selected frames from luxury brands and independent designers. Patients receive expert guidance on lens options including progressive, blue light filtering, and transitional lenses. We guarantee accurate tint matching and adjustments to ensure both visual performance and aesthetic satisfaction with every eyewear purchase.
People
Dr. Michele Sonsino
Optometrist
Dr. Sonsino specializes in contact lens fittings and primary eye care. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on patient education and personalized vision solutions. Her expertise includes managing ocular diseases and providing pre- and post-operative care.
Dr. Jeffrey Sonsino
Optometrist
Dr. Sonsino is a nationally recognized leader in optometry, specializing in scleral lenses and keratoconus treatment. He has received multiple awards from the American Optometric Association for his contributions to contact lens research and patient care.
Dr. Julie Lafreniere
Optometrist
Dr. Lafreniere provides comprehensive eye exams and specializes in dry eye disease management. Fluent in French, she emphasizes clear communication and tailored treatment plans to address individual patient needs and lifestyle requirements.
Dr. Aishwarya Pillai
Optometrist
Dr. Pillai specializes in glaucoma and ocular disease management. She utilizes advanced diagnostic technology to detect early-stage conditions and develops evidence-based treatment plans to preserve long-term vision health for her patients.
Questions
What services does Optique offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, and premium eyewear selection across two Tennessee locations.
Do you accept emergency appointments?
Yes, we accommodate urgent eye care needs same-day when possible, including foreign body removal and acute vision changes.
How do you handle insurance claims?
We process most major vision and medical insurance plans, including Medicare, and help maximize benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket costs for patients.
What eyewear brands do you carry?
Our optical features designer frames from luxury brands and unique independent designers, with expert lens customization options for every prescription need.
