Why Your Kids Need Sunglasses

The Sun

The Sun holds the most damaging ultraviolet radiation. The skin and the eye have a similar potential for damage from UV radiation. The only difference is the eye is not capable of developing a tolerance to UV like … Read More

The Benefits of BluTech Lenses

What are BluTech Lenses?

BluTech lenses protect against the harmful blue light found in all digital devices and even the sun. BluTech lenses are classified as blue light blocking lenses. The benefits of having BluTech lenses involve reduced eye … Read More

Can I Wear Contact Lenses For My Wedding?

I got married this spring. The big event got me thinking about the importance of eye wear for The Big Day. As a seasoned contact lens wearer myself, I was already expecting to wear my contacts instead of glasses. But … Read More

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