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LASIK surgery offers life-changing vision correction, freeing millions from glasses or contact lenses. This procedure reshapes the cornea with laser technology to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate; factors such as corneal thickness, refractive stability, age, ocular health, and potential complications must be assessed during a thorough evaluation process.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month — a perfect time to talk about a disease that affects over 4 million Americans yet often goes undetected until vision loss is advanced.

Contact lenses have transformed the way people experience vision correction, offering flexibility, convenience, and freedom that traditional glasses cannot always provide.

Vision is one of the most influential senses we rely on each day, shaping the way we move through the world, communicate with others, and experience life’s moments.

Myopia has become one of the most significant vision concerns affecting children in major cities across the world, and New York is no exception.

Understanding the Growing Popularity of Orthokeratology in New York City Parents across New York City are exploring new ways to help their children keep up with the visual demands of a fast-paced…

Your eyes are among your most important and delicate organs, allowing you to experience the world in vivid detail. Yet, many people take their vision for granted until they begin to notice problems.

For many families, watching a child’s prescription grow stronger every year can be worrying. Nearsightedness, or myopia, often starts in childhood and tends to worsen as the eyes grow.

When it comes to maintaining good health, many people focus on regular physicals or dental checkups, but often overlook the importance of eye exams.

Contact lenses offer a convenient and flexible alternative to traditional eyeglasses, but proper fitting and evaluation are essential for both comfort and eye health.

When it comes to protecting your vision, one of the most essential services your optometrist provides is the comprehensive eye exam.

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, people everywhere welcome the warmth and freedom that summer brings.

Summer has a way of bringing everything into sharper focus—longer days, brighter skies, and more time spent outside doing the things you love.

When most people think of an optometrist, they picture a quick eye exam, a new glasses prescription, and maybe a few minutes spent choosing frames.

Many people take their vision for granted, assuming that if they can see clearly, their eyes must be healthy.

Our eyes are one of the most important and sensitive parts of the body, and maintaining their health is crucial for long-term well-being.

Treating eye allergies is essential to banish discomfort, prevent chronic irritation and protect your vision. Untreated allergies can lead to redness, swelling and blurred vision.

As winter arrives, it’s tempting to think that shorter daylight hours and less intense sunlight mean you can take fewer precautions when it comes to protecting your vision.

It’s great to have choices, and when you come into our shop at Eye Associates of New York, you’ll find the latest eyewear styles from top designers.

It takes a lot of effort for our eyes to see you through each day (pun intended!

Our reliance on digital devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets has made them indispensable in our day-to-day lives. It’s hard to imagine a day without them.

Ah, the pleasures of Autumn, with its crisp air and vibrant colors! Unfortunately, this endearing season also spawns a bevy of allergy and climate changes that can wreak havoc on our eyes!

Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors, but it’s also a season when our eyes can be exposed to various potential hazards. Protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays is crucial.

Our vision is perhaps our most precious gift, providing us with a window to the world through which we can experience life to its fullest.

We all know how big a role our genes play in affecting our health, and that goes for our eyesight, as well.

Spring has arrived, and with it comes the blooming of flowers and the lure of the outdoors.

About 45 million American adults wear contact lenses; 93 percent of them choose soft contacts over hard contacts.