Dear Harlem, We have been proudly serving the community for just 8 months but have been struggling to keep our doors open. Through word of mouth we were finally growing a patient base to be able to support ourselves and then we got hit with Coronavirus. Like many local businesses we are struggling to stay open and pay staff through this crisis. By reaching deep inside us we were managing to keep our doors open, our patients eye care needs serviced and our employees paid. This morning we came to work and saw destruction. It is unfortunate that in a time like this there are people trying to take advantage of those who are struggling. With the looming lockdown the Harlem community needs to band together and not allow looting and other criminal activity. This is not the time to destroy our community but a chance to work together and build an even stronger community. Shoutout to the #NYPD for their prompt response and careful handling of this situation. #Harlem #EastHarlem #eastharlemworkingtogether #elbarrio #spanishharlem #harlemnyc #harlemnewyork #optometrist #coronavirus #police https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ANp2oliKc/?igshid=1kmryuj38v5aj