Dr. Schram is an outstanding eye doctor who provides great vision care. Let me start by saying that I have eye conditions including detached retina surgery, lazy eye and a astigmatism that make my eye care more challenging than most. Dr Schram was able to easily navigate those issues and provide great care.
I originally switched to Schram after being dissatisfied with my previous optometrist. Within 1 week of my first visit to Dr. Schram he corrected my prescription (the previous optometrist had prescribed lenses that were too strong) and put me in much better fitting, more comfortable contact lenses. Better still, he even provided me with coupons to buy the lenses more cheaply that I could have on my own.
Other things I like about Charlestown Vision Associates is that their appointments start right on time and are never rushed. This practice was also great about handling all the insurance paper work etc.
Above said, if you are a fashion forward person looking for posh office space and all the top brand frames for glasses (Charlestown provides a good not great selection), you may prefer something closer to Newbury street. If you want the best possible eye care with a friendly knowledgeable staff, see Schram he will take good care of you. You can always by the frames elsewhere.