The Cost of Convenience

The other day I was at the gym watching TV and there was a segment about getting an eye exam using your iPad or other tablet. You were then able to order frames and lenses through a website and the … Read More

Sunglasses: Cheap versus Expensive

On these hot summer days, a common question us doctors are asked by many patients is the difference between expensive and cheap sunglasses.

We can find sunglasses anywhere – gas stations, department stores, and even the dollar store.  And of … Read More

Optix Family Eyecare Improves

What a year it has been so far for the patients and the staff at Optix Family Eyecare.  If you didn’t already know, Optix moved its location right next store, increasing its size to improve our patient experience.  With the changing … Read More

What to Expect at Optix – Part Four

The Manufacture of Eyeglasses

Consumers don’t understand what goes on behind the scenes when making a pair of eyeglasses. Every pair is custom made. That means accurate measurements are essential. These measurements are taken by an optician and are specific … Read More

What to Expect at Optix – Part Three

Choosing your eyewear

Some people get very anxious when choosing their eyeglass frames.  It can be an overwhelming feeling when you have so many frames to choose from.  At Optix, we make the process easier.  Our first question to our … Read More

First Impressions

I was recently at a party with a bunch of my friends and ran into an acquaintance.  I had not seen her for a few years.   The first thing I noticed when I looked at her was her face and of … Read More

“Your Look, Your Vision, Our Focus”

Optix Family Eyecare is moving to a new office in mid-November 2015. We will still be conveniently located next to Trader Joe’s in the Woodbury Plaza shopping center in Plainview. We will have a sleek new look that transcends today’s … Read More

Shopping for the Right Spectacle Frame

When shopping for prescription eyeglasses, customers are faced with a plethora of design choices. Each spectacle frame is made in a particular shape, size, and color. Choosing the right frame selection is important. The prescription and lens quality are critical … Read More