St. Jude Eye Care

Dear Patients, Due to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and out of concern for all of our patients, as well as New York State, CDC, and government directives, we have closed our office until we are confident our community members are no longer at grave risk. These are unprecedented times and call for severe restriction of our normal activities, including non-urgent medical appointments. We ask you to please call us to reschedule all routine visits. We will attempt t...o accommodate your requests as soon as safety is no longer a concern. For all eye emergencies, please call our office and leave a voicemail. We will return your call as soon as possible and will address your concerns via telemedicine or a scheduled office visit. Please leave a message for refill requests. Please take care of yourselves and let us know how we may be of service to you during this time. We are hopeful to be back to normal functioning as soon as possible. Sincerely, Dr. Reddy and Tricia

Many eye disorders can be corrected if discovered and treated early. Note: Testing your vision at home will not be as accurate as what your ophthalmologist can do but home eye testing could help you discover a problem that requires professional attention. American Academy of Ophthalmology #eyesmart #stjudeeyecare #ophthalmology #Brooklyn

Are you at higher risk for glaucoma? Get the facts and schedule a dilated eye exam. National Eye Institute St. Jude Eye Care #stjudeeyecare #glaucoma #EyeHealth #EyeExam #Brooklyn

Whether you're going as a diva or a demon, be sure to use these EyeSmart makeup tips as you build your Halloween costume! https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-makeup #eyesmart American Academy of Ophthalmology St. Jude Eye Care

From Halloween to hospital? Avoid non-prescription costume contacts to save your sight! One teen’s cautionary tale, as seen on Good Morning America: http://bit.ly/1M2syhl EyeSmart - American Academy of Ophthalmology St. Jude Eye Care #eyesmart

Scratches, sores, infections blindness. All of these can be caused by over-the-counter costume contacts. Here’s why you need a prescription if you want to make your eyes look like a zombie’s this Halloween: https://bit.ly/2NLD4FJ EyeSmart - American Academy of Ophthalmology St. Jude Eye Care #stjudeeyecare

For people with early to intermediate age-related macular degeneration, taking the right vitamins may help slow the eye disease. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2xNlBWx. #AMDAwarenessMonth

Many people with diabetes don’t see their ophthalmologist as often as they should. Things happen, but missing visits can have a steep consequence: potential blindness. https://bit.ly/2PPnXbe

Learn how to reduce your risk of developing one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., age-related macular degeneration: https://bit.ly/2vjnxAO. #AMDAwarenessMonth #WednesdayWisdom

A new study shows that eye injuries are on the rise due to falls among people over age 65. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do to keep you and your loved ones safe. https://bit.ly/2F14un3

Indulge in some dark chocolate today. Research suggests that antioxidants in dark chocolate may sharpen your vision. @AcademyEyeSmart #ValentinesDay #stjudeeyecare

Did you see, January was glaucoma awareness month? Make Your Plan to Protect Your Sight. Check out monthly resources to promote healthy vision and help prevent vision loss and blindness. https://nei.nih.gov/nehep/programs/writethevision #stjudeeyecare #Brooklyn #ophthalmologist #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

What is a comprehensive dilated eye exam? You may think your eyes are healthy, but visiting an eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the... only way to really be sure. Annual comprehensive dilated eye exams are generally recommended starting at age 60. However, African Americans are advised to start having comprehensive dilated eye exams starting at age 40 because of their higher risk of glaucoma. It’s also especially important for people with diabetes to have a comprehensive dilated exam at least once a year. Learn more about the exam by visiting the National Eye Institue website: https://www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/eyeexam #stjudeeyecare #comprehensiveeyeexam #dialtedeyeexam #NEHEP

Don’t bring laser pointers to #SuperBowl. American Academy of Ophthalmology spokesperson Andrea Tooley, MD, tells Inside Edition why they’re dangerous, not just distracting: https://bit.ly/2D7QqF5