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Shopping for the Right Spectacle Frame
October 2, 2015 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
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
We’re Expanding: Exciting Times are Ahead for Long Islanders with Eyecare Needs
July 31, 2015 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD 1
We are very excited to have been recently voted as the “Eyecare Center For Excellence.” Optix is building a larger and more sophisticated office to improve patient care and comfort. In the fall, we will be moving right next door and therefore have little … Read More
Can I Protect My Eyes From Computer Use?
July 17, 2015 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
In today’s world, we are surrounded by computers and smart devices everywhere we turn. Most of us utilize these devices on a daily basis. Some of us use them in excess, whether for work, study, or when playing games. So, … Read More
Newest Contact Lenses on the Market
April 24, 2015 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
Are you always looking ahead for the newest and best products on the market? At Optix Family Eyecare, we strive to provide unparalleled comprehensive eye care, including contact lens examinations, using the latest technologies available. Our practice offers a wide … Read More
Is Your iPad Keeping You Up At Night
April 20, 2015 | Michelle Zalaznick, OD
Everyone has a biological clock that controls their sleep patterns. The clock is activated by visual cues that send a message from the eye to the brain to stay awake or go to sleep.There is a chemical in the body, … Read More
A Vision For Investment In Your Future
March 20, 2015 | Dr. Joel Kestenbaum
What do all of the following have in common? 1. Participating in a 401K 2. Investing in an IRA 3. Employer sponsored profit sharing or a pension plan? 4. Life Insurance 5. Disability insurance 6. Any insurance…….. 7. Sunglasses 8. … Read More
Special Lenses for Special Needs
March 6, 2015 | Dr. Joel Kestenbaum
Eyeglasses are not helpful if they do not do the intended job. Contact lenses are not helpful if they don’t correct the vision to an acceptable level or they cause dry eyes or other issues. On the other hand, specialty … Read More
Beware of Blue Light and Eye Disease – Part 2
December 5, 2014 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD
In my last article I spoke about the effects of harmful blue light on the eyes. Adult onset macular degeneration, or AMD, causes a reduction or loss of central vision, rarely affects the peripheral vision, and can be devastating to … Read More
