New Baltimore Optometry

Your New Baltimore Eye Doctor

32901 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI

About Us

Our eye doctor, Dr. Joseph Lawless, and the eye care staff provide complete family eye care services for New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township. We handle everything from adult and children’s eye exams and hard-to-fit contact lenses, to eye emergencies, treatment of eye diseases and co-management of eye surgery such as LASIK.

We specialize in:

• the treatment of dry eye
• emergency eye care, and
• Vision Improvement Program (VIP) to improve developmental vision through vision therapy.

For over 30 years, the eye doctor at New Baltimore Optometry has served the greater Anchor Bay area. Our top-notch optometrist & office staff are proud to offer the New Haven, Richmond, Mt Clemens and Macomb communities quality eye care with a caring heart.

By staying current with the latest developments in eye care, prescription lenses and advances in contact lens technology our vision center can provide you with the best vision, advice and fit today—and in the years to come.

We take pride in building lasting relationships with our patients, which is why we take the time to get to know you, your vision requirements and your lifestyle needs.

  • Emergency Eye Care
  • Comprehensive Eye Exams
  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Contact Lens Exams
  • Dry Eyes
  • Myopia Management
  • Amblyopia Treatment
  • Strabismus Treatment
  • Neuro Optometry
  • Sport Vision
  • Vision Therapy

Location & Hours

Access

  • Onsite Parking
  • Free Parking

Our Team

Joseph J. Lawless O.D.

Joseph J. Lawless, O.D.

Joseph J. Lawless, O.D. graduated with honors from Ferris State College of Optometry. He did his undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University where he was a biology major and a psychology minor. Since graduation, Dr. Lawless has completed extensive post- graduate... Show More
Joseph J. Lawless, O.D. graduated with honors from Ferris State College of Optometry. He did his undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University where he was a biology major and a psychology minor. Since graduation, Dr. Lawless has completed extensive post- graduate training in the fields of visual processing and vision therapy. His focus is on complete family eye care, including premium quality frames and lenses, specialty contact lens fittings, vision therapy, and laser vision co-management. Children’s vision problems are a very important part of his clinical optometric practice. Dr. Lawless is the director of the Vision Improvement Program (V.I.P.) in New Baltimore.
“One of my greatest pleasures is to see the excitement of a young patient who has just discovered the joy of reading, received their first ‘Great Job!’ on a piece of homework, or has finally had the pleasure of Mom or Dad sincerely saying: ‘I’m proud of you!”

Mission Statement

The purpose of our practice is to provide the highest possible quality and extent of Optometric services to every patient. It is equally important that each patient feels that they are being provided the best quality of care. To achieve this goal, there are 4 basic criteria that Dr. Lawless and each staff member must constantly strive for: 1) GENUINE CONCERN and care for each patient as a person. 2) EXCELLENCE in clinical/technical skills. 3) FULL SERVICE to each and every patient. 4) EDUCATE our patients and our community on the importance of proper eye care. Quality eye care is affordable! We have competitive pricing on comprehensive eye examinations, contact lenses and eyewear. We accept Vision Service Plan (VSP), Medicare and many other vision care programs. We also accept major credit cards and provide convenient financing plans.

Medical and Vision Insurance plans

Have another plan? Benefit questions? Paying out of pocket?
Call us at 586-725-7311, We are happy to help.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Medicare
Heritage Vision Plans
Heritage Vision Plans
Principal
Principal
VSP
VSP
Eye Med
Eye Med
ADN Administrators
ADN Administrators
MECA
MECA

Patient Reviews

I have been seeing Dr. Lawless for the past 25 years and have always had a great experience! He does a great job of explaining everything in laymen’s terms. I... Show More
I have been seeing Dr. Lawless for the past 25 years and have always had a great experience! He does a great job of explaining everything in laymen’s terms. I am always happy with my contact and glasses prescriptions. I am pretty much always seen right away at my appointment time, and I have never been kept waiting longer than 5 minutes. Anne and the rest of the office staff are always so kind and professional.
- Amanda E. 5 days ago
Super friendly staff and Doctor Lawless is very passionate about his field which made the visit an enjoyable learning experience.
- F (. 1 week ago
Wonderful Customer Service! Very thorough and exciting eyewear to choose from!
- Nanette C. 1 week ago
Great service from eye exam to selecting new frames.
- Tim C. 1 week ago
Dr. Lawless Vision Therapy Program really helped, tremendously. Dr.Lawless, is very thorough, and patience. Thanks a Million!
- Good 2 weeks ago
Dr. Lawless was great and made our son feel comfortable during his first eye exam. The staff were very welcoming. Overall, we had a great experience from start to finish.... Show More
Dr. Lawless was great and made our son feel comfortable during his first eye exam. The staff were very welcoming. Overall, we had a great experience from start to finish.
- adrienne 2 weeks ago
Dr. Lawless came highly recommended by husband, before we were married. I didn’t have much experience with an eye doctor at that point. Fast forward 15 years and after we... Show More
Dr. Lawless came highly recommended by husband, before we were married. I didn’t have much experience with an eye doctor at that point. Fast forward 15 years and after we moved from MI to PA and visited a few other eye doctors locally here in PA. I can say with the upmost confidence that Dr. Lawless office is extremely professional and truly cares. The staff has always been patient and professional. I recently extended our vacation to Michigan so we could have an eye appointment with Dr. Lawless. I needed a second opinion and my husband needed an exam. They fit us in to the schedule and after 8 years of not coming to the practice, we were greeted as family returning home. I am also very grateful for the doctor’s teaching approach and his ability to explain what is going on with my eye. I also appreciate that they have continued to invest in new techniques and technology to improve care.
- Shelley V. 2 weeks ago
The experience was amazing. The staff were very kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Lawless was great and explained everything well and answered all my questions.
- Jon S. 3 weeks ago
Care was exceptional from start to finish. Starting with the most helpful receptionist during scheduling to the medical assistant and her explanations, to Dr Lawless and his detailed exam, to... Show More
Care was exceptional from start to finish. Starting with the most helpful receptionist during scheduling to the medical assistant and her explanations, to Dr Lawless and his detailed exam, to helpful assistance with glasses selection and insurance breakdown. I would recommend this office to others and am happy to review a 5 star service.
- Nicole V. 1 month ago
Excellent, friendly staff, thorough and thoughtful care, and a soothing environment.
- Dave B. 1 month ago