Controlling Myopia

What is Myopia?

To the general public, myopia is known as nearsightedness.  Most people who are myopic wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, enabling sharper distance vision.  But myopia is much more than a vision problem.  It is a potential health … Read More

Purchasing Glasses Online

Ordering glasses online has been growing in popularity in recent due to the perception of convenience and affordability, but to provide the best vision possible it important to consider the combination of the type of lens prescription, the frame selection, … Read More

Do’s and Don’ts of Contact Lens Wear

Through the years I often find that there are common questions and/or bad habits that repeat themselves with contact lens wearers whether they may be new to wearing contact lenses or even seasoned contact lens wearers for many years.  I … Read More

Celebrating 33 Years – Optix Family Eyecare

Celebrating our 33th year in the Plainview community, Optix Family Eyecare has grown substantially since 1984 to include four doctors supported by a knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Each doctor is licensed to treat many eye diseases, also co-managing special needs … Read More

Are Online Eye Exams Accurate?

Healthcare and Telecommunication

A new era of health care is emerging, referred to as telemedicine. It is no surprise that in medicine, as in most fields, the convenience of the internet is changing traditional healthcare. Telemedicine refers to utilizing telecommunication … Read More

Why a Dilated Eye Exam is Necessary

Who gets floaters?

Seeing floaters is very common and at some point in time you may have experienced them yourself or have heard someone mention seeing these floating spots in their vision.

What do floaters look like?

Typically, clear floaters … Read More

How to Choose a Good Eye Exam Center

At Optix, we strive to provide the very best eye care to our patients. For over 30 years, that has included keeping up with the newest technology in the eye care industry. Capturing a photographic image of a patient’s retina … Read More

Where to Get Eye Exams Without Insurance

Options without Insurance Coverage

At Optix, we gladly accept patients who are without insurance benefits. While many of our patients use a vision benefit plan toward a routine eye exam and glasses, we also offer affordable exam fees for patients … Read More