University Eye Center

Happy Halloween weekend from the University Eye Center! Halloween may look a little different this year, but there are still many ways to have fun and stay safe Click the link in bio for some great Halloween ideas for families and kids. #optometry #halloween #happyhalloween #trickortreat

Contact lenses and back-up glasses will be provided at no charge while your child is part of this study Subjects will also receive compensation for their time (up to $2,208 over 3 years) Contact: (212)-938-4052 Email: [email protected] Web: sunyopt.edu/CVRC/CLIC for more information.... #optometry #paidresearch #studies #researchstudies #parents #contactlenses

As Halloween approaches and for those who take part in looking forward to the sparks and spooky stuff Please remember to be safe. Jina Yoo, one of the Lion's Club E-board members and I would like to share with you some tips regarding cosmetic contact lenses, especially since they are very popular during Halloween. Please see the enclosed flyer and have a Safe, Sparkly, & Spooky good time!

How often should you and your family visit the eye doctor? It’s a common and important question says Dr. Diane Calderon-Villanueva, chief of primary care at the University Eye Center, who advises an eye exam at birth and between 6-12 months of age followed by regular check-ups as recommended by the American Optometric Association: Ages 3 through 5: At least once between 3 and 5 years of age Ages 6 through 17: Before first grade and annually Ages 18 through 64: Ev...ery two years Age 65 and older: Every one to two years Depending on health conditions or a family history of vision problems, you may need to visit with your doctor more often. Be sure to set your sights on optometric care as part of your lifelong wellness routine!

Fitness for Your Eyes Did you know that your eyes could use a work out too? Vision training activities can stimulate your brain’s vision center, strengthen eye muscles coordination, and improve focus and comfort says Dr. Daniella Rutner, chief of Vision Rehabilitation at the University Eye Center (UEC). Taking just a few minutes, try the following activities at work or home: 20-20-20 rule: Take a break from your computer or other task every 20 minutes to focus on so...mething that’s 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Blink: Stop your stare and try to blink at a normal rate, especially if you notice dry eyes or onset of a headache. Figure 8: Imagine or draw a big number 8 turned on its side about 10 feet in front of you. Slowly sketch it with your eyes several times and move in the other direction. Eye roll: Look right, left, up and down without moving your head. Thumbs up: For 2 seconds each, focus on the thumb raised closest to your face, then to the one farther away. Or try moving your focus to an object in a room that is close and another that is far away. Patient's with visual symptoms that result in difficulty with important visual skills like reading, may benefit from vision therapy which involves a series of activities facilitated by an optometrist designed to improve eye tracking, focusing, teaming and perception skills for people of all ages. Visit the UEC at universityeyecenter.org to learn more or to make an appointment.