Multifocal Reading Glasses: How They Work and Which Type Is Right for You
Multifocal reading glasses correct near, intermediate, and distance vision in one lens. Learn which type works best for presbyopia and everyday tasks.
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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.
Ocular Migraine: Symptoms, Causes and When to See an Optometrist
Ocular migraine symptoms, what triggers them, how long they last and when flickering vision needs an urgent check. An OPTYX optometrist explains.
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What Are Prism Glasses? How Prism Correction Works
What are prism glasses, how do prism lenses work and who needs them? Learn about double vision, eye strain, side effects, cost and Neurolens.
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Nearsighted vs Farsighted: What's the Difference?
Nearsighted vs farsighted explained: what each means, how myopia and hyperopia differ from astigmatism and presbyopia, and how they are corrected.
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Macular Degeneration Test: Amsler Grid Guide
How the Amsler grid test works, what wavy or missing lines mean, and how a macular degeneration test at OPTYX protects your central vision.
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Why Am I Seeing Flashes of Light in My Eye? Causes and When to Worry
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.
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Contact Lens Exam vs Eye Exam: Understanding the Differences
Discover the key differences between a contact lens exam vs eye exam, their unique purposes, and why both are essential for eye health.
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Comprehensive Eye Exams for Diabetics at OPTYX in New York
A diabetic eye exam checks your retina for damage before symptoms appear. What it includes and how OPTYX screens without dilation.
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Pediatric Eye Exams in New York: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Pediatric eye exams in New York: when your child needs one, what the exam covers and why a school screening isn't enough. Book at OPTYX today.
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Daily vs Monthly Contact Lenses: Which Is Right for You?
Daily or monthly contact lenses? Compare the real annual cost, comfort and care of each, then get fitted by an OPTYX optometrist in New York.
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