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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 […]

January 19, 2016

Research Spotlight: PEDIG | ATS18 – Pediatric Amblyopia Study

The Clinical Vision Research Center /Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group is currently engaged in a phase 3 clinical trial that is testing treatment methods for amblyopia in children. The Study of Binocular Computer Activities for Treatment of Amblyopia (PEDIG | ATS18 – Pediatric Amblyopia Study) is looking to compare the effectiveness of one hour of game […]

January 7, 2016

What is Pink Eye? Here’s a Closer Look at Conjunctivitis

The University Eye Center’s Dr. Danielle Iacono explains what conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as pink eye, is and how it’s treated. Can you explain what conjunctivitis is and how people get it? Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. There […]

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