Blue Light Blocking Technology Archives | Long Island Eye Doctor
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
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
An Open Letter to Government Leaders
February 23, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODFebruary 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
Reducing Eye Strain While Gaming
December 30, 2016 | Suchi Matalia, ODWhether you spend hours every day gaming or just casually play few times a week, staring at a screen for long periods of time can cause eye fatigue, eye strain, and even headaches. Here are some tips to help you … Read More
Low Power Reading Glasses
October 3, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, ODWhat are Low Power Reading Glasses
When was the last time you heard someone talking about low power reading glasses and were confused? Don’t worry, we are here to help you understand the same! Some people say it makes your … Read More
How Smart Devices are Affecting Our Children’s Eyes
September 9, 2016 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODRe: Hitting the laptops. Published in Newsday on page A2 8/31/2016
There was a recent article in Newsday discussing the use of laptop and iPad technology hitting the schools was very enlightening. Certainly without technology we are not moving forward. … Read More
Are Smart Devices Harming My Eyes?
February 5, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, ODFor those of us spending multiple hours looking at smart devices and flat screen computers on a daily basis, its important to ask how these devices are affecting our eyes. Evidence has revealed that flat screen devices such as iPads, smart … Read More
WARNING-Reports Issued on Digital Eye Strain
November 23, 2015 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumAccording to The Vision Council, almost 33% of adults spend most of their waking hours in the digital world. In that light, most people experience digital eye strain after only two hours using a device. The reason, is blue light. … Read More