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Does Contact Lens Solution Matter?
August 21, 2015 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
Soft contact lenses worn daily and disposed of on a biweekly or monthly basis need to be cleaned every night in a multipurpose solution. In comparison to preservative free saline, a multipurpose solution cleans and disinfects contact lenses. There are … 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
Why Does My Eye Twitch?
June 26, 2015 | Suchi Matalia, OD
Eye twitching can be a very irritating sensation. Eye twitching, also known as myokymia, is involuntary contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscle around the eye. Myokymia is usually unilateral, and comes and goes on its own. Stress is probably the … Read More
Itchy, Tearing Eyes? How to Know if its Allergies.. And What to Do About It.
June 19, 2015 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
Allergy season brought lots of patients into our office this year. Many were complaining of itchy, red, or teary eyes. Most blamed it on seasonal allergies, but only some patients were doing anything about it. The most common symptom of … Read More
Our Team Is Here For You
June 12, 2015 | Dr. Joel Kestenbaum
Today, one of my Optix team members sent me a quote from Yoda. “The quote was “Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” How true is this? There is no reason to try something. We just have … Read More
Do your eyes feel dry at the end of the day?
June 5, 2015 | Michelle Zalaznick, OD
You may have a condition called Dry Eye Disease. Certain factors can increase the risk for Dry Eye Disease. These include diabetes, use of certain medications like antihistamines and antidepressants, age, gender and computer use. Women are more likely to … Read More
The Gift of Reading
May 1, 2015 | Meghan Schiffer, OD
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of reading aloud to Mrs. Kirsch’s 2nd grade class at a local elementary school here in Plainview, NY. I was invited as a guest speaker through the PARP program – Parents As Reading Partners. PARP … 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
