Category Archives: Press

4 Facts You Should Know About Glaucoma

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January is #GlaucomaAwareness Month.
Glaucoma is called the sneak thief of sight, has no symptons and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world.
Lets focus on the good news. It can be detected in your yearly eye exam!

Mother’s Day Gifts: 25% Off Sunglasses Your Mom Will Love!

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All moms are special in their own way, with super-powers that make them unique. Whether your mom is a hipster, a classic beauty or a glamourous diva, we’ve got the perfect pair of sunnies for her to rock all summer long. While you’re at it, it’s also the perfect time for YOU enjoy 25% off […]

Don’t Do This If You Wear Contacts

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https://optyx.com/press/Don’t Do This If You Wear Contacts Sleeping with Contact Lenses Without blood vessels, your cornea uses oxygen from the atmosphere to remain healthy. It does this because without oxygen, the cornea can develop scars, become less transparent, and even warp. When sleeping we close our eyes and restrict our cornea of the oxygen it […]

OPTYX Celebrates National Sunglasses Day

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www.optyx.com/press/nationalsunglassesday OPTYX Eye-care is celebrating National Sunglasses Day with tips and essential information you need to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.  Sunglasses do help with squinting, and yes, even wrinkles, but healthy vision is imperative for the entire family.  Did You Know That Children Need Sunglasses too? Most often we forget to protect […]

Partners to Host “Gift of Sight Day”

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Legislator Lafazan, OPTYX New York Eye-Care Berkshire Hathaway Laffey International and Essilor Vision Foundation Partner to Host “Gift of Sight Day” Woodbury, NY – May 5, 2021 (WOODBURY, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) is partnering with OPTYX New York Eye Care, Berkshire Hathaway Laffey International, and Essilor Vision Foundation to provide complimentary eye exams, frames and lenses, […]

OPTYX INSIDER: 4 Simple Tips On How To Prevent Glasses From Fogging When Wearing A Mask

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We know foggy glasses can be SUPER annoying! Here are 4 simple tips to help you unfog those specs when wearing a mask.  Run your glasses through cold water. Then use a mild dishwashing liquid soap to rub onto your lenses. Rinse your glasses under a gentle stream of warm water, and air dry. Do NOT use […]

News 12 Visits OPTYX Woodbury Village As They Give The Gift of 20/20 in 2020

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“The Perfect Year In Sight” News 12 Long Island was on site at our Woodbury Village location for the inaugural Gift of Sight Program, hosted by OPTYX, where Bradley a 9 year old boy in remission from Leukemia, was one of the recipients of an eye-exam, frames and lenses. According to the American Optometric Association, […]