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2023 marks our 10th year serving in the Brooklyn community and beyond. The Eyevista team is really glad to meet all the people that have come as patients and customers. They have become family to us. As we look to the next ten years, we hope to continue to bring more services and more accessible care to the community.
Dr. Chan and the Eyevista team.
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We are a Preferred Acuvue Practice. That means you’ll always get trusted and up to date merchandise ordered directly from the source. You get free shipping for anything over 6 months supply. You’ll also receive a rebate that is better with an extra $100 compared to other stores. Some rebates can get you up to $300 back. Try to beat that!
We have an ultra-widefield camera to better detect eye conditions and prove that your eyes are healthy. Self-pay patients get this included at our standard exam! Insurance patients can get it as a wellness test. Be sure to ask us about it!
Best part is dilation is not required and the test results are seen right away.
Schools across the country are opening their classrooms soon. Here are 5 tips to get your eyes ready for back-to-school
Kids grow fast! Check if their glasses are still in good condition from wear and tear. Also let our opticians see if they still fit their face. If it is sliding down or crooked, it may be time for a new pair.
School children and college students need to change their prescription more frequently because they use their eyes for studying and computers. Schedule them for an eye exam before it’s too late!
Back-up glasses. One pair isn’t enough. It may be easy to lose or break your glasses during the course of a year. Students should have more than one pair of glasses for the school year.
Contact lenses are a great alternative to glasses. They allow more freedom to be active and still see clearly. They are also a great way to change your look for the times you just don’t want to wear glasses.
Ask us about our back to school package for a great deal on a pair of glasses!
Introducing a new line to our optical gallery. OVVO frames have cutting edge technology and innovative design. Their frames are both durable and lightweight. Visit now to try.
If you have a health plan through a job, you can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for copayments, deductibles, some drugs, and some other health care costs. Using an FSA can reduce your taxes.
What is an FSA?
A Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.
You don’t pay taxes on this money. This means you’ll save an amount equal to the taxes you would have paid on the money you set aside.
You can use funds in your FSA to pay for certain medical expenses for you, your spouse if you’re married, and your dependents. This includes prescription eyewear, contacts, and other health items.
You can also use FSA to pay for copays and deductibles when you go for an exam.
Our medical office is staying at the forefront by offering modern technology to examine your eyes. Using new technology, we can check your retinas for diseases, far superior to traditional methods. It is also more comfortable for the patient as it requires much less time using bright lights into the eyes. This technology is important and can aid in earlier detection of common eye diseases such as: Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Diabetic Eye Disease, Cholesterol Retinal Plaque. We offer this test as an option to your routine exam.
The end of the year is time to spend your hard earned FSA money. You can spend it on prescription glasses, contacts, and even a much needed medical checkup. Stop in today!
Saving money to get eye health check-up.
Autumn can be a wonderful time of year for many. But for those with allergies, fall also means the misery of red,itchy, watery eyes, dark circles, swollen eyelids, and even pink eye and other eye infections.
If you suffer from fall eye allergies, there are several things you can do to get relief safely and effectively.
Fall allergy triggers
In the fall, people also are exposed to factors they’re not exposed to during the rest of the year. Leaves on the ground can harbor mold spores, triggering allergies. Additionally, when the furnace is first turned on during the cooler days and nights of fall, it can stir up the waste products from dust mites, which proliferate in the warmth and humidity of summer.
The result is red, itchy eyes that can be alternately watery AND dry, not to mention the dark circles and sinus pressure. Worse yet, research shows that fall allergies can also have a significant impact on verbal learning and decision-making speed and psychomotor speed, as well as a reduced ability to concentrate.1-2
Easing fall eye allergies
While there’s no cure-all for easing the ocular irritation that comes from fall allergies, there are several things you can do to help reduce the severity of the symptoms.
First and foremost, avoid the allergy triggers in the first place. If you cannot get around mowing the lawn or raking leaves, wear a face mask and shower immediately after to avoid build up and prolonged exposure to pollen and mold. Also be sure to wear wraparound sunglasses to help keep pollen out of your eyes, particularly when gardening or doing lawn work.
Speaking of glasses, during allergy season, consider trading your contact lenses for eyeglasses. Contact lenses can attract airborne allergens. To avoid buildup, either opt for eyeglasses in the fall or try disposable contacts.
Next, eye drops can provide much needed relief to dry, red, itchy eyes. Over-the-counter drops can usually do the trick, but if you need a bit more help, your eye care professional can prescribe medications such as corticosteroids, antihistamines, and decongestants to reduce your body’s response to allergens. If you do choose to use corticosteroid eye drops, be sure to use for short-term relief, as long-term usage can increase the risk for glaucoma and cataracts.
Fall allergies causing itchy and teary eyes
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