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Why NOT to Sleep in Contact Lenses?
October 16, 2012 | Dr. Joel Kestenbaum
Unless your contact lenses are specifically made to sleep in, I would never recommend that you sleep in contact lenses. There are however, specially designed contact lenses that you can sleep in. There are even contacts for … Read More
What Causes Eye Allergies?
October 11, 2012 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumWe already have a couple of other blog posts up about eye allergies and how to treat them. However, if you are not finding what you need in those previous posts or you have tried what was … Read More
Extended Wear Contact Lenses – The Truth
September 13, 2012 | Dr. Joel Kestenbaum
Extended wear contact lenses were first approved by the FDA in 1981. At that time, they could be worn up to two weeks without removal. Not long after this decision was handed down by the FDA, some lenses were approved … Read More
Golf Season and Your Vision
March 10, 2009 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODIt’s Golf Season!
Okay…..It’s almost spring time. It’s the time you’ve been waiting for. It’s golf season. The pro’s are on TV every weekend, Tiger is on the prowl, and now and you’re starting to get the itch.
Who am … Read More
See Well, Feel Well, and Look Good
August 6, 2008 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD 5See well, feel good, and look good. Which contact lens is best for you?
These are not the three stooges. These are the three requirements that contact lens wearers should be aware of at all times.
Most people choose to … Read More
What’s Your Excuse For Not Wearing Contact Lenses?
July 24, 2008 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD 1
What’s your Contact lens excuse?
“My contacts are uncomfortable.” “I’ve tried contact lenses with another doctor and was told I can’t wear them.” “I have an astigmatism.” “I am old and need bifocals.” “I’m lazy and don’t want to bother … Read More
Contact Lens Fitting Philosophy
July 17, 2008 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD 4
Many patients and colleagues have asked me over the years what my philosophy is for fitting contact lenses. Why is it that my practice, Optix Family Eyecare Center, is one of the largest contact lens practices in the northeast? Why … Read More
Welcome to the OPTIX Blog
July 1, 2008 | Matt 1Welcome to the Optix Blog at LongIslandEyeDoctor.com!
You may be wondering, “A blog? What for?” Here at Optix Family Eyecare we are taking the initiative to provide not only our patients but millions of people with important knowledge about the WORLD … Read More
