This photo was recently taken at our annual holiday dinner.  Thanks to a great staff and very loyal patients, Optix recently celebrated our 25^th year serving our community.

Now that I have a new photo of our staff, I just had to rave about what a good job they do.  Along with my associates Dr. Michelle Zalaznick and Dr. Todd Lustig, each member of my staff is an integral part of the great Optix eyecare experience.

Our Opticians:
Judy, Jan, Cathy and Jack

Our Technicians:
Gilma and Eileen

Our Support Staff:
Sharon and Jeanette

Our man in charge operations:
Evan

Our optometry student intern missing from this photo but just as important to us:
Matt Geller

Thank you to my staff.

Thank you to my patients.

We are all looking forward to treating your eyecare needs for the next 25 years, one day at a time.

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum

www.optixeyecare.com

Many employers offer flex spending plans to their employees as a benefit to help reduce Uncle Sam’s tax bite.  A medical flex account is an employer-provided benefit that allows you to contribute a set amount from your paycheck in order to cover out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses such as health insurance co-pays, uninsured treatments, or even over-the-counter drug purchases.

If you have been fortunate enough to be healthy this year, you may have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that you must use before year’s end?

Everyone needs eyecare to maintain healthy eyes and most people need eyewear to provide clear, comfortable vision.  An FSA can help reduce the costs.
An FSA can be used for:

• Eye Examinations and Contact Lens Fittings
• Eyeglasses
• Sunglasses
• Lasik (Laser Vision Correction)
• Contact Lenses and Solutions

Come speak to our staff at Optix Family Eyecare Center.  Let us help you maximize your benefits.

Joel Kestenbaum, OD
www.optixeyecare.com

At Optix, our staff has a common purpose.

OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE HAPPINESS BY PROVIDING QUALITY VISION SOLUTIONS FOR ALL OF OUR PATIENTS WITH THE HELP OF A FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF.

It’s obvious that when you go to Disney World, you expect a great time.
What is equally obvious to Optix patients is that our staff goes out of our way to ensure their satisfaction.

Just like Disney World fans return year after year, Optix patients return year after year for vision care, contact lenses and eyeglasses.

What makes Disney World different from other amusement parks is the people who create the experience.  What makes Optix different from other eyecare providers is the people who create the experience.

I’ve always known that you have to treat people the way you would want to be treated.  That is what has made Optix so successful.  The Disney Institute didn’t teach me this, my parents did.  So what did I learn at the Disney Institute?  They confirmed something I already knew.  That is to surround yourself with good people and enjoy life to its fullest. I have a great staff, a wonderful and caring life partner named Judy, incredible children, and remarkable friends.

Disney and Optix………  Creating Happiness For People

Joel Kestenbaum OD

(Top Row: Judy Kestenbaum, Jan Axelrod, Cathy Brandwein, Gilma Mejia)
(Bottom Row: Jack Lawless, Eileen Rosen, Sharon Sutker, Dr. Michelle Zalaznick)
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Anyone who runs a business knows that employees are the backbone.  Practicing optometry at Optix almost 25 years, I have been lucky enough to see very few employees leave for other employment.  I guess I was smart enough to hire good people and those good people have stayed with me to help build our eyecare practice.

My longest employee, Jack Lawless is also a close friend.  Jack now spends the winter in Florida and returns to Optix for the balance of the year.  He is a true people person and has helped shape our practice to what it is today.  Eileen Rosen has also been an integral part of our Optix family for over 20 years.  It is nice to know that people enjoy their working environment.  It tells me a lot about myself and about the atmosphere we’ve created for our patients in the office.

How long have the others worked at Optix?
-    My wife Judy, over 15 years.
-    Gilma Mejia over 7 years.
-    Jan Axelrod and Sharon Sutker, over 6 years.
-    Evan Kestenbaum, 3 years
-    Cathy Brandwein almost 2 years

I am proud to call those who are not family, my friends.  I am proud to say that each loves working with our wonderful patients and has made Optix their second home.

I want to congratulate Matt Geller who will be attending SUNY College of Optometry in August, 2009.  Matt is an optometric intern at Optix and has taken on the responsibility of organizing and posting all these blog articles.  We look forward to having Matt back in the office after he graduates SUNY Albany in May.

Great people have made Optix a great place to practice optometry.  Thank you to my valued staff and friends.

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum

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.

Well Optix is here to help you out and make sure this Valentine’s Day is a memorable one. Considering that the Spring is right around the corner and Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, why not buy your loved one a pair of beautiful and stylish sunglasses?

Optix carries the best brands like Prada, Prodesign, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Juicy, Coach, Ray Ban and Nike.  And considering that sunglasses are a bit out of season, prices could not be more affordable!

Now back to the Valentine’s gift ideas!

Coach and Juicy are two brands that have many styles of sunglasses with hearts and other symbols of love. What’s more is that these brands both come in a flashy pink color that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Now if pink frames and hearts are not what your loved one is looking for, then come on in and check out the rest of our EXTENSIVE sunglass collection. When you come to Optix you’ll leave seeing at your best.   Our trained expert eyewear technicians will help you make that perfect choice of eyewear.

So put down that box of chocolate in your hand and come in to Optix Family Eyecare in the Woodbury Plaza Shopping Center next to Trader Joes.

Your loved ones will be so thrilled with your thoughtful gift that keeps their eyes healthy and has them looking fantastic for the upcoming sunny weather!

From everyone here at Optix, have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! We love you all…

-Team Optix

OPTIX- Serving Plainview, Woodbury, Old-Bethpage, Jericho, Melville, Roslyn, Hicksville, Syosset and the Long Island Community!

You may be wondering, “A blog? What for?”
Here at Optix Family Eyecare we are taking the initiative to provide not only our patients but millions of people with important knowledge about the WORLD of eye care.

We feel it is absolutely imperative that people understand how important their eye health is and what it means to have healthy vision. We understand that many individuals may neglect their eye health and therefore seriously put a damper on all areas of their life. The bottom line, Optix Family Eyecare of Long Island is here to step up to the plate and provide you with a constant feed of great knowledge, both fun and informative, about YOUR EYE HEALTH!

Most of all, the Optix Blog is here for you to enjoy yourself and relax.
We will provide you with great…

1. Success stories
2. Interviews with the Optometry Doctors
3. How to’s and tips
4. Pictures and details about Brand New fashion designer eyewear
5. Live video
6. News and Offers going on at Optix Family Eyecare in Plainview, NY

Plus so much more!!

So take a moment to bookmark the blog and check back when it is most convenient for you.
Dr. Joel Kestenbaum, Dr. Michelle Zalaznick and the entire Optix Eyecare team can’t wait to provide you with a plethora of enjoyable and informative knowledge on eyecare!

Check back soon!

-The Optix Team