Eyeglasses Archives | Long Island Eye Doctor
Why Your Kids Need Sunglasses
October 29, 2018 | Briana RodriguezThe Sun
The Sun holds the most damaging ultraviolet radiation. The skin and the eye have a similar potential for damage from UV radiation. The only difference is the eye is not capable of developing a tolerance to UV like … 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
Replacement Glasses in an Hour
March 2, 2017 | Meghan Schiffer, ODWhen 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
Eyeglasses – Then and Now
December 23, 2016 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODOptometry and Eyeglasses Throughout the Years
The manufacture of eyeglasses has come a long way in the last fifty to sixty years. Technology now allows for almost immediate gratification in patients ability to wear a pair of glasses made to … Read More
How to Know if You Have Astigmatism
November 18, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, ODHow Refractive Error Causes Blurry Vision Myopia
Many of our patients require a vision correction in the form of glasses or contact lenses in order to see clearly. The terms nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism are terms used to describe refractive … Read More
The Cost of Convenience
August 26, 2016 | Judy KestenbaumThe 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
August 1, 2016 | Suchi Matalia, ODOn 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
June 10, 2016 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODWhat 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