CONGRATULATIONS

It’s that wonderful time in your life and your son or daughter is getting married.  You decide that since you have a year or so before the wedding that you’ll join a gym and actually go three or four times a week.  In addition, you decided that your diet starts today.

You are going to look your best in that dress so your friends and relatives can make those fantastic comments that make you feel so good.  Along with that beautiful dress you will look great with the three inch heeled shoes to match.  The makeup will be perfect and of course the hair will be styled to perfection on the day of the wedding.

But what about those ugly eyeglasses you’ve been wearing for the past five years?  Isn’t it time for a change?  Perhaps you’ll get your eyes examined first.  Perhaps your eye doctor will suggest contact lenses or Laser Vision Correction (LASIK).   You are thinking that’s not really possible because you have astigmatism and you wear bifocals or progressive lenses.  But alas it is possible.  Today’s technology does allow for people in their forties, fifties and older to wear contact lenses and to have LASIK.

Even if it is only for the special occasion in your life or for the weekend wear, contact lenses are available even for the most complicated prescriptions.  Soft contact lenses are comfortable enough to be worn every day or just whenever.   If you want to morph completely into someone you have always dreamed to be, make sure your eye doctor is a contact lens specialist so that you will be fitted with the most up-to-date contact lenses that are just right for you.

So if contacts are not for you, what else can you do?  There are always beautiful eyeglass styles that can suit your needs.  From Tiffany to Prada to Bvlgari, styles are available to complement your best features.  Your photographer will insist on non-glare or anti-reflective eyeglass lenses.  These are essential for photographs and will ultimately give you your best vision.

So why not do yourself a favor?  Lose weight, exercise, buy the beautiful dress and shoes, and have your eyes examined so you can see optimally at your child’s wedding.  You’ll be glad you did.

CONGRATULATIONS

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum

www.optixeyecare.com

The top professional golfers from all over the world have descended on the Bethpage Black golf course to compete in this year’s 2009 US Open.  The two things they have in common are their love for golf and a vision………. a vision to win.

Speaking of vision, did you know that Tiger Woods had Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)?

So has…

• Tom Kite
• Fred Funk
• Corey Pavin
• Steve Elkington
• Vijay Singh
• Jesper Parnevik
• and a host of other PGA professional golfers.

Many of these laser vision corrected golfers are at this week’s US Open.  Most have won tour events.  But no one has won more PGA tournaments than Tiger Woods who won consecutive tournaments after his LASIK procedure.  How good do you think Tiger’s vision is?

I am asked all the time if vision can be as good as with eyeglasses or contact lenses?  The answer is a resounding yes.  Many of my patients have achieved vision better than 20/20 after LASIK.  My son had LASIK in November, 2007 and continues to enjoy excellent vision.

I will reserve talking about the newest LASIK procedures for another blog.  Suffice it to say that LASIK may not only improve your enjoyment of golf, but also of life.  No contact lenses or eyeglasses to depend on……..just clear and comfortable vision every day.

Enjoy the US Open.

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum

Optix Family Eyecare Center

Beginning March 15, 2009, if you schedule a Free Lasik Consultation with Dr. Kestenbaum or Dr. Zalaznick, you will receive a $500 gift card to be applied towards Bladeless Custom Lasik at TLC Laser Center. This is a limited time offer for patients who complete the laser procedure prior to June 9, 2009. Our patients have had tremendous success with lasik including Dr. Kestenbaum’s son who loves the results.

Remember, for good candidates, lasik is an excellent alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses. Think about your lifestlye and ask Dr. Kestenbaum or Dr. Zalaznick if lasik is right for you.

Call OPTIX today to take advantage of the $500 gift card offer.