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Eye Make-up VS. Your Eyes
June 6, 2019 | Briana RodriguezDream Big
It is almost every little girl’s dream to start playing with make-up. From eyeliner and mascara to eyeshadow and lipstick. About 65% of women wear eye make-up. Personally, I can not go a day without my mascara, but … Read More
Why Your Kids Need Sunglasses
October 29, 2018 | Briana RodriguezThe 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
October 20, 2018 | Briana RodriguezWhat 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?
September 22, 2018 | Meghan Schiffer, ODI 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
June 21, 2018 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODWhat 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
March 29, 2018 | Jennifer Chin, ODOrdering 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
March 15, 2018 | Michelle Battaglia-Capogna, ODThrough 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
December 7, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODCelebrating 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