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What to Expect at Optix – Part Four
April 22, 2016 | Jan AxelrodThe 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 Two
March 25, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, ODOnce you are successfully checked in, you are ready to begin your routine eye exam. Our technician will start by gathering information that will be used by the doctor during the exam. The prescription on your current glasses and sunglasses … Read More
What to Expect at Optix – Part One
March 18, 2016 | Gina DeRiccoWith our crazy schedules and a million things on our mind, coming prepared to an eye appointment is not always at the forefront of our mind. However, there are only a few crucial things to remember in order to come … Read More
Are Smart Devices Harming My Eyes?
February 5, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, ODFor those of us spending multiple hours looking at smart devices and flat screen computers on a daily basis, its important to ask how these devices are affecting our eyes. Evidence has revealed that flat screen devices such as iPads, smart … Read More
So Many Reasons, So Many Contacts
January 26, 2016 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumThe History of Contact Lens
Contact lenses have come a long way over the last 50 years. Exploring the Contact lens history is important to understand why and how it has grown so much. In the 1960’s your choice was … Read More
The All New Optix
January 18, 2016 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumWelcome to the new Optix Family Eyecare. After two years of planning and multiple iterations in our designs with multiple designers and sleepless nights, we are finally fully functional in our beautiful new space….with room to grow.
November, 1984 marked … Read More
WARNING-Reports Issued on Digital Eye Strain
November 23, 2015 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumAccording to The Vision Council, almost 33% of adults spend most of their waking hours in the digital world. In that light, most people experience digital eye strain after only two hours using a device. The reason, is blue light. … Read More
It’s Moving Day
October 30, 2015 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumThe day is finally here to move my mother-in-law out of her home of 56 years. If you have ever moved someone who has loved their home for so many years, you can relate to the feelings that they are … Read More