Blog | Long Island Eye Doctor
Why a Dilated Eye Exam is Necessary
September 14, 2017 | Jennifer Chin, OD
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
August 17, 2017 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
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
June 19, 2017 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
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
How Often Should You Get An Eye Exam?
May 6, 2017 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
An ocular wellness exam is recommended annually. This means all patients, regardless of whether he or she wears glasses, should be seen once a year for an eye health check up. During a wellness exam, the optometrist will assess more … Read More
Giving Back is Getting More
April 20, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD
Sometimes I wonder why it took me so long to volunteer to do what I do best, provide vision care. Although I helped thousands of people over the years in my private optometric practice, and did some pro-bono work within … Read More
Why You Should Care Who Provides Your Eye Care
March 25, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD
All eye examinations are not alike. Let me repeat that. All eye examinations are not alike. Yes, all optometrists graduated from an accredited optometry school with the degree of doctor of optometry but there are many different pathways for optometrists … Read More
Replacement Glasses in an Hour
March 2, 2017 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
When you need glasses in a hurry, Optix has you covered. Our in house lab allows optical jobs to be processed quickly and efficiently. When needed, glasses can be made quickly, within an hour, and at low cost, with our … Read More
An Open Letter to Government Leaders
February 23, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD
February 16, 2017
Dear Governor Cuomo,
I am writing to inform you of the hazards imposed by the installation of LED (light emitting diode) street lamps in our towns. The potential devastating effect on public health should be further explored … Read More
