The OPTYX Journal

Stories about how you see

Eye health, frames, and the craft behind great eyewear — from the people who have cared for New York's eyes since 1971.

T HENRI Eyewear New York | Hypercar-Inspired Frames | OPTYX

Inside T HENRI eyewear with Tyler Henri Gelb, Harvey Ross and OPTYX New York: limited-edition hypercar-inspired frames handcrafted in Japan.

Eye-ExamOctober 15, 2026

Ocular migraine symptoms, what triggers them, how long they last and when flickering vision needs an urgent check. An OPTYX optometrist explains.

Eye-ExamOctober 15, 2026

What are prism glasses, how do prism lenses work and who needs them? Learn about double vision, eye strain, side effects, cost and Neurolens.

Eye-ExamOctober 15, 2026

Nearsighted vs farsighted explained: what each means, how myopia and hyperopia differ from astigmatism and presbyopia, and how they are corrected.

Eye-ExamOctober 15, 2026

How the Amsler grid test works, what wavy or missing lines mean, and how a macular degeneration test at OPTYX protects your central vision.

HealthOctober 15, 2026

Glaucoma vs cataracts: how symptoms, vision changes and treatment differ, which is more serious, and how an OPTYX optometrist checks for both.

HealthOctober 15, 2026

Seeing flashes of light in the corner of your eye? Learn the common causes, how they link to floaters and retinal tears, and when to get checked.

Eye-ExamSeptember 11, 2026

Discover the key differences between a contact lens exam vs eye exam, their unique purposes, and why both are essential for eye health.

Eye-ExamSeptember 11, 2026

A diabetic eye exam checks your retina for damage before symptoms appear. What it includes and how OPTYX screens without dilation.

HealthSeptember 11, 2026

Why is my eye twitching? The causes, how to stop it, how long it should last and the warning signs worth an exam. From OPTYX optometrists.