Are you wearing the most up to date contact lenses that are available on today’s market? There are new lenses which allow more oxygen to the cornea to allow for better health of your eyes. These lenses will decrease your risk of getting “red in the eye” or “dry eyes.” On your next appointment, ask…

Shingles is the representation of a recurrent infection from the “chicken pox” which had occurred in childhood. The virus also known as varicella or herpes zoster, can result in an infection of the eye and surrounding tissues usually on one side commonly involving the forehead. Prompt evaluation by an eye physician is indicated to rule…

Have you hit the magic age of forty and are beginning to have trouble seeing your computer and reading in your contacts? Ask our Optometrist, Dr. Schaffer about the new contact lenses that are available to allow you to see all distances. For more information please contact The Ophthalmic Center servicing Suffolk County Long Island.