Nutrition For Your Eyes “Let The Sun Shine…”

Although Long Island is having a mild winter, we are not out and about as much. We are therefore not soaking up as much sunshine as in the warmer months of the year. The sun is the body’s best source … 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

So Many Reasons, So Many Contacts

The 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

Welcome 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

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)

It’s that time of the year again when people start to think about their left over funds in their flexible spending account or FSA.  So here are some tips to understand and remember. DEFINITION: The use of pre-tax dollars for … Read More

Pregnancy and Vision

There are a lot of changes happening to a pregnant woman’s body while she’s pregnant. Fluctuations in hormones and changes in fluid retention, metabolism, and blood circulation can sometimes affect the future mother’s eyes. Many women commonly feel changes in … 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