Category Archives: Technology

Retinal Camera For Better Eyecare

By Dr. Joel Kestenbaum | September 22, 2009

As my patients already know, Optix is known for its technology in helping our patients to achieve healthy eyes and the best possible vision.  Every year I personally evaluate the latest equipment and purchase one or more pieces of new technology for our patients well being.
Recently, we added a new Retinal Camera from Kowa. [...]

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What Is Glaucoma?

By Dr. Joel Kestenbaum | May 4, 2009

What is glaucoma?
Over two million Americans have glaucoma making it one of the most common causes of legal blindness in the United States. Glaucoma can rob people of their vision even though they don’t have any visual symptoms or pain.  In fact, half of those with glaucoma don’t even know it.  The disease is not [...]

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When It Comes To Eyewear, You Get What You Pay For

By Dr. Joel Kestenbaum | April 4, 2009

We all know the economy has been on everyone’s mind, yet there are some things we still need to spend money on: comfortable shoes and quality eyewear, for example.
I learned years ago that a good pair of shoes helps me to feel sound all day.  When my feet hurt, it is hard for me to [...]

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Vision Expo East 2009 Review

By Dr. Joel Kestenbaum | March 29, 2009

Vision Expo
My staff and I just got back from a weekend at the New York Vision Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  This venue offers eyecare professionals and their staff both continuing education classes as well as exposure to the myriad of new frames, lenses and technology.  Hundreds of vendors are there to educate [...]

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Great Employees Make A Great Practice

By Dr. Joel Kestenbaum | March 25, 2009

Great Employees Make A Great Practice

(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 [...]

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Welcome to the OPTIX Blog

By Matt | July 1, 2008

Welcome to the Optix Blog at LongIslandEyeDoctor.com!
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 [...]

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