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Can having high cholesterol levels have an effect on your eye and vision health? Answer: High cholesterol can affect the eyes and vision, and the ramifications can be anything from benign and cosmetic to devastating, irreversible blindness. Cholesterol plays an important role in human tissue; it is a component of cell membranes and the precursor […]

May 3, 2016

SUNY Optometry Scientists Discover a Surprising Central Role for Darks in Brain Visual Maps

Scientists have been studying how visual space is mapped in the cerebral cortex for many decades under the assumption that the map is equal for lights and darks. Surprisingly, recent work demonstrates that visual brain maps are dark-centric and that, just as stars rotate around black holes in the Universe, lights rotate around darks in […]

April 26, 2016

Tips for Applying Eye Makeup Safely

Americans spend billions of dollars each year on cosmetics. While we’re busy trying to look our best, we often forget (or never realize) that some of these products can potentially be harmful. The eyes are one of the most delicate and sensitive organs in our bodies so it’s critical to protect them from harmful external factors. Eye […]

April 25, 2016

Tips for Choosing the Right Frames for You

The primary purpose of frames is to hold the lenses in the correct position in front of your eyes so that you can see properly and comfortably. But they also have to look good. Frames come in many styles, colors, shapes and materials. At the Essilor Eyewear Center, we help you find frames that work […]

March 31, 2016

Watch: Traumatic Brain Injury and Vision

The University Eye Center’s chief for Neuro-Optometric Vision Rehabilitation, Dr. Daniella Rutner, discusses how traumatic brain injury can affect vision and what we can do to help those who are struggling: Dr. Daniella Rutner is the University Eye Center’s chief for Neuro-Optometric Vision Rehabilitation To schedule an appointment call (212) 938-4001 or click here

March 16, 2016

Watch: Here’s how to insert and remove your contact lenses

Want to learn how to properly insert and remove a variety of different contact lenses? Dr. Caitlin Morrison demonstrates how it should be done: Soft Contact Lenses Scleral Contact Lenses Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses Hybrid Contact Lenses

January 29, 2016

What is color blindness and what causes it?

What is color blindness and what causes it? Answer: Color blindness probably isn’t what you think it is. People who are colorblind can see colors and usually label colors properly. They run into problems, however, because they can’t see the difference between certain colors. To people with the most common form of color blindness, for […]

January 27, 2016

Is it OK to use eye drops?

My eyes often get red and tired, is it ok to use eye drops regularly to ease the discomfort? Answer: It really depends. Talking to your eye care provider about your symptoms and getting tested are the only ways to know for certain what the proper course of action should be. The key is to […]

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