• posted: Apr. 26, 2023

We are excited to announce that we are now offering SYFOVRE™ (PEGCETACOPLAN INJECTION). SYFOVRE™ is a new FDA-approved drug from Apellis Pharmaceuticals that can slow the progression of retina damage Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2023

When eye drops or laser are unable to adequately lower eye pressure, goniotomy can be considered. Goniotomy may allow for eye pressure control with or without the use of glaucoma medications. For patients who qualify for the procedure, goniotomy provides an alternative to bleb-forming glaucoma surgeries (trabeculectomy, Xen) or tube shunts. Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2022

Use your vision benefits before they expire at the end of the year. If you have any kind of optical coverage, you might reach the end of the year with unused and forfeited benefits. Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2022

The Center for Eye Care and Optical in West Islip, NY, treats a variety of patients with cataracts. Here are seven signs that you may have cataracts and require treatment: Cloudy Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2022

Vision may change frequently during the school years, children should receive an eye examination every year, or more frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist, or if recommended by an optometrist. Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2022

Everyone needs to take care of their health. Many people grow up going to the doctor and dentist regularly. It is just as important to make sure that everyone gets Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022

If you have a vision prescription, you may be choosing between contact lenses and traditional glasses for daily wear. But first, you need a vision exam. At The Center for Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2022

As we age, it becomes harder to see things up close. But now there’s VUITY™. The first and only prescription eye drop to treat age-related Blurry Near Vision (presbyopia) in adults. Read More

• posted: May 06, 2022

When most people think of allergies they tend to think of the sneezing or headaches that most allergy patients experience. The truth is that there are many symptoms associated with Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2022

When you are told you need eye surgery, it's natural to be anxious and have questions about the surgery. Our eyes are a vital organ that helps us navigate the Read More