The Community Archives | Long Island Eye Doctor
Giving Back is Getting More
April 20, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODSometimes I wonder why it took me so long to volunteer to do what I do best, provide vision care. Although I helped thousands of people over the years in my private optometric practice, and did some pro-bono work within … Read More
An Open Letter to Government Leaders
February 23, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODFebruary 16, 2017
Dear Governor Cuomo,
I am writing to inform you of the hazards imposed by the installation of LED (light emitting diode) street lamps in our towns. The potential devastating effect on public health should be further explored … Read More
Nutrition For Your Eyes “Let The Sun Shine…”
March 11, 2016 | Peggy KesslerAlthough 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
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)
December 4, 2015 | Joel Kestenbaum, ODIt’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
Nutrition For Your Eyes – November
November 6, 2015 | Peggy KesslerOur eyes have been called the windows to our soul. They are one of the five senses we use and depend on every day, yet we do not take care of them correctly. Good nutrition and yearly eye health exams … 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
“Your Look, Your Vision, Our Focus”
October 9, 2015 | Dr. Joel KestenbaumOptix 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
We’re Expanding: Exciting Times are Ahead for Long Islanders with Eyecare Needs
July 31, 2015 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD 1We 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