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If you find yourself needing to change your glasses prescription more frequently than usual, it may be due to cataracts causing changes in your eyes. If you come in for more frequent eye exams, your optometrist may recommend an exam for cataracts.

As children progress throughout their education, they face increasing demands on their visual abilities. The size of print in textbooks becomes smaller and the amount of time spent reading and studying increases significantly.

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 their annual eye exam.

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.

Vuity is a new eye drop medication used to treat presbyopia, an age-related, blurry near-vision disorder. FDA approved the use of Vuity in adults in October 2021, first of its kind to treat near vision blur for several hours with minimal side effects.

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 allergies, including eye irritation.

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 world. They give us independence. Unfortunately, surgery is sometimes the best or only treatment option.

People are often intimidated by cataract surgery, but one of the easiest ways to ease your mind is to learn as much as you can about the procedure.

Traditionally, the most common means of treatment for most cases of glaucoma is the use of eye drops which lower intraocular pressure in order to reduce the likelihood of optic nerve damage.

Oculoplastics, also known as oculoplastic cosmetic surgery, is a good way to change the appearance of a person's eyes. Several procedures fall under this category. The following are just a sample of the options available from The Center for Eye Care and Optical in West Islip, NY, that can improve the appearance of your eyes.