Why You Should Visit The Optometrist Archives | Page 2 of 8 | Long Island Eye Doctor
Is One Eye Larger Than the Other?
January 23, 2017 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD
Nobody is perfect. I always thought I was until my wife set me straight……. but that’s another story. The closest that anyone has ever come to being cosmetically perfect, at least according to the media, was Sophia Loren and Cary … Read More
Reducing Eye Strain While Gaming
December 30, 2016 | Suchi Matalia, OD
Whether you spend hours every day gaming or just casually play few times a week, staring at a screen for long periods of time can cause eye fatigue, eye strain, and even headaches. Here are some tips to help you … Read More
How to Know if You Have Astigmatism
November 18, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
How Refractive Error Causes Blurry Vision Myopia
Many of our patients require a vision correction in the form of glasses or contact lenses in order to see clearly. The terms nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism are terms used to describe refractive … Read More
Glaucoma Suspect Testing
November 12, 2016 | Joel Kestenbaum, OD
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that is created by an imbalance in the flow of fluids in and out of the inside of the eye. We are not talking about the tears that bathe the … Read More
The Cost of Convenience
August 26, 2016 | Judy Kestenbaum
The other day I was at the gym watching TV and there was a segment about getting an eye exam using your iPad or other tablet. You were then able to order frames and lenses through a website and the … Read More
Contact Lens Health Week – August 22-26
August 19, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
In an effort to raise awareness and to promote healthy contact lens habits, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated next week, Aug 22-26, to be Contact Lens Health Week. Many of us utilize contact lenses on … Read More
Doctor’s Corner – Case Presentation
May 20, 2016 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
A recent patient case revealed the importance of a routine eye exam.
Blurry Vision in Eyes – Case Study
A 58 year old female patient first noticed blurry vision in the right eye about two weeks prior to her exam. Although the blurry … Read More
At What Age Can Children Begin to Wear Contact Lenses?
April 29, 2016 | Michelle Battaglia-Capogna, OD
Contact lenses are a safe and effective form of vision correction for children, teenagers, and adults, as long as they are worn and cared for properly. More and more children are being fitted for contact lenses than ever before due … Read More
