Don’t let your glasses cook in your car this Summer!

Summer’s almost here!  The weather is slowly getting warmer day by day.  After the horrendous winter we’ve had, I’ve heard from several weather channels that this summer is going to be an extremely HOT one in Long Island!

Are you … Read More

ATTENTION: Todays technology may be harming our eyes

 Research shows that blue-violet light can be harmful to our eyes.  At this point, just about everyone knows that invisible ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful to our whole body, including our eyes.  We all know we should wear sunscreen … Read More

Will Progressives work for me?

Progressives are vision correcting lenses that work for multiple purposes, typically far distance, on the computer, and up close reading.  Progressives are often called no-line bifocal, although that description is not completely accurate.  Progressives are prescribed by your eye doctor … Read More

The harmful effects of blue light

Recently, there is a lot of talk about the harmful effects of exposure to high energy blue light. High energy blue light can be found in cool white flourescent tubes, computers, smart phones and televisions. Some of  the long term … Read More

Fun Facts about Eyes & Optix Family Eyecare – Part 2

EYEGLASSES

FACT….Benjamin Franklin wore the first bifocal eyeglasses. FACT….All eyeglasses are personalized or customized for each person. FACT….Sun glare is a major cause of car accidents

Eyeglasses are available to make your computer vision more efficient. Golfers can benefit from … Read More

All About Lazy Eyes Part 1

Has someone told you that one of your eyes are lazy?  Did you think “How rude, my eyes are trying their very best!”   All kidding aside may people are confused about the term Lazy eye and what this means for … Read More

How do I keep my glasses clean and scratch-free?

When patients come to see me for their annual exam, they are usually a little embarrassed about the condition of their glasses.  Most often their lenses are dirty and/or cloudy, and many times they are scratched.  All of these things … Read More

Is your vision adversely affecting your golf game?

Golf season is just around the corner here in the Northeast.   I for one am looking forward to hitting that little round ball, chasing it and hitting it again……but not too many times.  Probably averaging about 30 rounds a year … Read More