Our very own Dr. Hufnagel was selected for New York’s “Best Doctors in New York” list for 2014. Begun twenty three years ago, this prestigious list is one of the magazine’s most popular features. Doctors are chosen by more than 50,000 peers and are awarded the title of a “Best Doctor in New York” upon… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | July 10, 2014
The Fourth of July weekend is here, and it’s time to celebrate with friends, family, cookouts, and of course, fireworks. While firework displays are fun and exciting, it’s important to practice eye safety when lighting and enjoying the spectacle. We’ve put together our top five eye safety tips so you can participate while keeping your… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | July 3, 2014
If you’ve been following our blog, you already know that LASIK is affordable, corrects your vision (often higher than 20/20), and is safe and easy, but there are other ways LASIK affects your life as well. When you get LASIK, you’re improving your life experience, making every day a little better. We sat down with… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | June 30, 2014
There are plenty of reasons why people don’t get LASIK, but as you’ve seen from our LASIK mythbuster series here and here, they’re factually untrue. The truth is that LASIK is an established and perfected surgery that comes with little recovery time and is perfectly safe. While you might look cool in the sunglasses we… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | June 20, 2014
When you choose a pair of glasses, you not only match the frames with your style, but you say something about yourself when you wear them. We may not think about it, but what we wear says a lot about who we are. Whether you decide on turtle shell, wire, or classic frames, you show… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | June 6, 2014
For as long as humans have walked the earth, there have been vision problems, and for most of our history, those afflicted with near or far sightedness had no choice but to shoulder through life through a perpetual blurry haze. Their peers often grouped them in with the blind and other disabled, and they were… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | May 28, 2014
Following up his recent appearance on Fox News, Dr. Werner returned with his expertise on May 16th to discuss Hillary Clinton’s special prescription glasses. In late 2012, Hillary Clinton was suffering from a stomach virus when she fell in her home, hitting her head. She was hospitalized, but her medical records have been kept under… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | May 22, 2014
With the weather warming up in the NYC area, you may find yourself enjoying the scenery in Central Park, walking the Highline, or taking part in various other fun events to do in the city this Spring season. We love to soak up those rays and boost our Vitamin D intake, but it is important… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | May 13, 2014
When you look at something, your eyes see that view, and send that information to your brain, processing what you’re actually looking at. If one’s perception of a specific view varies from what they are actually seeing, this may be what is known as an optical illusion. Check out these optical illusions to see how… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | May 5, 2014
When you think of an eye-healthy food, your mind probably goes to the vegetable that is commonly associated with it- carrots. While carrots pack quite the punch with Beta-carotene and Vitamin A, other foods also contain staple vitamins and minerals, and should be incorporated into your diet to keep your eyeballs healthy and happy. Leafy… Read More
Posted in Uncategorized | April 28, 2014