Beware of Blue Light and Eye Disease-Part 1

What is blue light and why is it a problem all of a sudden?  More and more information is surfacing in the news about what I will call the “Blue Light Phenomenon”.  For years, doctors have been warning patients about … Read More

The Importance of Protective Eyewear

I was on the field watching my grandson play soccer and although he does not wear glasses, there were other children on the field wearing what I would call their everyday eyewear or street glasses.  Being in the optical field … Read More

Best Halloween Costumes for Boys and Girls Wearing Eyeglasses

It’s officially fall, so it’s time to start planning for halloween. There are many costume ideas for people who wear glasses. One of the most popular is Harry Potter.  Other costumes that work with eyeglasses are Austin Powers, Clark Kent, … Read More

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