Is it getting harder and harder to see the letters while you read? You may have developed a vision condition. Come in today to consult with your doctor! #eyehealth #farsighted
If you have diabetes, you are up to 25 times more likely to develop severe and permanent vision loss. The most effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy is early detection and prevention. Don’t postpone your eye care until it’s too late. Call our office today to schedule an appointment. #diabetes #eyehealth
Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery or Laser Cataract Surgery involves using a femtosecond laser to assist the surgeon for certain portions of the cataract operation. visit or call us to learn more! https://bit.ly/2E1PAeS
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Laser Cataract Surgery - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
Want some quick tips for great eye health? Eat healthy, quit smoking, wear UV-protection sunglasses, and consult regularly with your eye doctor. It’s a good idea to undergo a comprehensive eye exam about once every two years. If it’s been a while since your last eye doctor appointment, call us today! #eyehealth #quittoday
If you spend a lot of time staring at digital devices, you can reduce eye strain by using the 20-20-20 rule! According to the American Optometric Association, the rule recommends that for every 20 minutes you spend looking at a digital device, you should look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. #eyehealth #eyestrain
PRK or photorefractive keratectomy is one of the safest and most time-tested laser vision correction procedures available. Like LASIK, it reshapes the cornea to improve vision. https://bit.ly/2zHOG4r
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PRK Laser Surgery - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
Until very recently, people who underwent cataract surgery received a monofocal (single vision) lens. This type of lens could only correct either distance or near vision. The solution: Presbyopia Correcting Lenses. https://bit.ly/2Hv5RMH
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Premium Intra Ocular Lenses (IOL) - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
Dr. Gerstenfeld and Dr. Nejat perform a state of the art version of cataract surgery commonly known as no stitch, no patch surgery. https://bit.ly/2mUmHdQ
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Cataract Surgery - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
“Without vision you have no direction. Without direction, you have no purpose.” --Steve Gilliland #motivation #quoteoftheday
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative aging process of the retina which damages the eyesight of 13 million Americans. AMD occurs most frequently in persons over age 55. https://bit.ly/2zPzR1B
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Macular Degeneration - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in the United States. Most people with glaucoma have no symptoms at all and the diagnosis is picked up on a routine eye exam. Don’t wait! Give us a call today! https://bit.ly/2uOU3Pc
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Glaucoma Treatment - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
Thrilling news! At Island Eye Surgery Specialists we are making sure every patient is safe and well cared for in our offices during the pandemic. We look forward to the day we can greet our patients with a smile and a handshake. This is a big step in that direction!
Pfizer says Covid vaccine is over 90% effective in preventing infection https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/09/covid-vaccine-pfizer-drug-is-more-than-90percent-effective-in-preventing-infection.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard
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Pfizer, BioNTech say Covid vaccine is more than 90% effective—'great day for science and humanity'
Here at Island Eye Surgery we are endlessly fascinated by the human eye! Here are some fun eye facts:
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8 Facts About The Human Eye That Will Blow Your Mind
From all of us at Island Eye Surgery Specialists!
Please come visit us for your eye examination today! We have 2 convenient locations in Sunnyside on Victory Blvd and Eltingville on Hylan Blvd. We take all precautions necessary during the pandemic to keep you safe. Drs Gerstenfeld and Nejat are waiting for you!
https://www.silasik.com/our-locations/
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Are you having eye strain staring at your computer and devices all day? Here’s some good information. Come see us for an exam if you’re concerned!
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Computers, Digital Devices and Eye Strain
Take a look at our educational videos! Here at Island Eye Surgery we strive to educate our patients as well as treat them.
https://www.silasik.com/educational-videos/
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Educational Videos - Island Eye Surgery Specialists
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! If you haven't had an eye exam lately come in to see Dr.s Gerstenfeld and Nejat for a checkup! Glaucoma has no symptoms and can steal your sight until it's too late.
https://www.glaucoma.org/news/glaucoma-awareness-month.php
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Dr Gerstenfeld and Nejat perform cataract surgery using an amazing technology with a special intraocular lens implant that allows for reading up close and distance without glasses. Many of you remember Cheryl Ladd from Charlie’s Angels. Watch her story about getting the new Panoptix trifocal lens implant.
https://youtu.be/rnjpTGKOOxg
PanOptix - Cheryl Ladd
Drs Nejat & Gerstenfeld are proud to be the first practice to implant the new “Eyhance” intraocular lens at Staten Island University Hospital. This new technology will provide enhanced intermediate vision to patients who are not candidates for mulitfocal lenses. #islandeyesurgeryspecialists #cataractsurgery #eyhance #johnsonjohnson
Take a look at our wonderful doctors and all the reviews by patients here at Island Eye Surgery!
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