“I am writing just to let you know how amazing Dr. Ortenzio (shown in photo, right) is. Approximately one year ago, Dr. Ortenzio examined my eyes as a first-time patient and found what she thought might be a mass behind my right eye (Prior to this appointment, for eight years I had been to 5 […]
Read MoreSupermodel Christie Brinkley went in for a routine eye exam and ended up discovering that she has a type of glaucoma — one that required surgery to treat. “I just discovered that I have something called Acute Angle Closure,” Brinkley wrote on Instagram. “I only found out because I included an eye exam as part of […]
Read MoreMany people living with dry eye feel misunderstood and unsatisfied with their treatment, according to a new survey. Health Union interviewed 415 Americans with chronic dry eye about their experience managing the condition. Here’s what the survey found, and what eye doctors say could help. The most frustrating thing about dry eye is …Difficulty finding relief from dry eye symptoms […]
Read More“Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss. But, they can be treated successfully and in most cases corrected with a surgical procedure,” said Lawrence Najarian, a board-certified M.D. ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty in uveitis, and Founder and Medical Director of Bedminster Eye and Laser Center. While most cataracts are caused by normal changes in […]
Read MoreTis the Week for last minute eyewear gifts to everyone on your list! Come to the Optical Shoppe for colorful kids sunglasses, sports goggles, magnifiers, snazzy eyeglass cases (all shown above) and fashionable Eyeglass Holders (at left). Or give a Gift Certificate that allows your loved one to choose the perfect gift for themselves! WOW: […]
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