At the office of Professional Vision Care, we provide expert care to address the vision needs of patients of all ages. | pvc-optometry.com
In 1862, a Dutch ophthalmologist by the name of Herman Snellen developed the first standardized eye chart and system for measuring visual acuity. While there have been tweaks and variations, his work remains the basis of what is still used today. | pvc-optometry.com
Remember, at every stage of life, it's essential to protect the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision. At the office of Professional Vision Care, we offer a complete menu of eye care services and products. | pvc-optometry.com
Prayers to all affected....
With a dilated eye exam, common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration can be detected early in their onset. | pvc-optometry.com
Happy Labor Day to all....
If you think contact lenses are a modern idea, you're wrong. Back in 1508, Leonardo Da Vinci introduced this concept to the world. | pvc-optometry.com
By the age of 65, one in three seniors are affected by an eye condition that results in vision impairment. For this reason, routine eye care is essential. | pvc-optometry.com
AB is so excited to hear that her prescription did not change this year. She has been using atropine drops for a year to stop/ slow down her nearsightedness prescription and it’s working!! Ask Dr. Valle or Dr Schmidt about myopia control. 👓
Our office is so excited to announce that it is the first office on Long Island to get the Precision 1 Day contacts for Astigmatism!! They are so comfortable and provide great vision for patients with astigmatism. Make an appointment to try them.....
Did you know that the human eye only sees three colors: red, blue and green? All other colors are combinations of these. | pvc-optometry.com
Did you know that 90% of all eye injuries are preventable? At the office of Professional Vision Care, we provide guidance and care to help you guard against injury and protect the health of your eyes. | pvc-optometry.com
Recent studies suggest that a noninvasive eye scan could soon be used to catch Alzheimer's disease early in its onset, offering hope for intervention and treatment sooner than later. | pvc-optometry.com
Happy Veterans Day
Why choose anti-reflective lenses? In addition to virtually eliminating reflections so your eyeglasses look more attractive, an anti-glare coating lets more light pass through your lenses to optimize visual acuity and reduce eyestrain. | pvc-optometry.com
Check out this 5 star Yelp review by Anna P.:
My favorite doctor is Dr Valle. I have been seeing Dr Valle for over 20 years. I started seeing Dr Valle because I worked in the area. For the past 13 years...
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Anna P.'s review of Professional Vision Care: Dr. Valle, Dr. Podell and Dr. Schmidt
Did you know that UV and sunglass protection is recommended year-round? Even on cloudy days, the UV index can be dangerously high. | pvc-optometry.com
Which digital screen mode is easiest on the eyes? Experts are still debating the subject.
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/dark-mode-chrome-android-ios-science
Even though it may not be the same as last year, let us give thanks for what we have. Happy Thanksgiving 2020!
At the office of Professional Vision Care, we offer customized care along with a complete selection of eye care products to meet the vision needs of every member of your family. | pvc-optometry.com
Speaking of the five senses: Approximately 80% of the information from our environment is gathered and perceived by way of our eyes. | pvc-optometry.com
Wear your glasses proudly!!👩🏻🏫😎
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Some holiday humor......
One of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide is glaucoma. According to the Glaucoma Research foundation there are an estimated 60 million cases across the globe. | pvc-optometry.com
Our office will be closed for Christmas. We will reopen on Monday December 28. Of course we are available for any ocular emergency.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season. May this year show us what is truly important in our lives...
Sorry for the lateness but we hope that everyone had a wonderful celebration in whatever way they could this year....
With advancing age and the onset of presbyopia, near vision becomes blurry. According to statistics, 99% of adults between 43 and 50 need reading glasses. | pvc-optometry.com
Another reason to quit smoking or never start: A smoking habit increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eyes. | pvc-optometry.com
Happy New Year to All❤️
I’m proud to announce that I received the Covid-19 vaccine today from the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Northport, NY where I have been on staff since 1997. Thank you to all involved in getting this vaccine out to the world especially the scientists, doctors, nurses, and essential personnel. We will get through this together and will be stronger for it!! May 2021 bring us health and happiness.
At the office of Professional Vision Care, patient care, comfort, and safety are our top priorities. We work tirelessly to ensure your visit meets and exceeds your expectations of care. | pvc-optometry.com
Your eyes play an essential role in your enjoyment and quality of life. With advances in optical technology, contact lenses offer satisfying solutions to address a broad range of vision needs. | pvc-optometry.com
Happy MLK Day. Use today to do something good for others!
Our staff has been vaccinated. Hopefully it is the beginning of a brighter year!❤️
Some Sunday fun..
Come get your eyes checked for cataracts, glaucoma, macula degeneration etc.
Yes, you can sunburn your eyes! Too much sun exposure can cause a painful condition known as photokeratitis. | pvc-optometry.com",https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/sunburned-eyes
According to ancient superstitions, green eyes indicated you were a witch or a wizard and blue eyes meant you could endure immense pain. | pvc-optometry.com
Happy Chinese New Year
Don't let blurred vision, glare, or a lack of contrast between the ball and your environment limit your game. Thanks to advances in optical technology, you can enhance your vision and optimize your playing field performance. | pvc-optometry.com
Thanks to adaptive technologies, people with low vision can enjoy more independent and active living. | pvc-optometry.com",https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/why-science-is-closer-than-you-think-to-beating-blindness/ar-BB12nVRc?srcref=rss
Researchers are developing a specialized camera mounted on a pair of eyeglasses that delivers visual stimulation directly to the brain. Bypassing non-functioning optical nerves, this device restores eyesight. | pvc-optometry.com
Why protect your eyes from the sun when skiing or snowboarding? In addition to snow reflecting more than 80 percent of the sun's UV rays, these activities occur at relatively high altitudes, where the rays are more intense. | pvc-optometry.com
Did you know that each time you blink, tears spread across the surface of your eyes? To clean and lubricate the eyes, humans produce an average of 30 gallons of tears per year. | pvc-optometry.com
As we approach the anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, let us take a moment to pray for all our patients, friends, family and neighbors who have died. May they Rest In Peace 🙏
Sometimes referred to as ""crossed-eyes"" or ""wandering eyes"", it's estimated that strabismus affects close to 4% of children under six years of age. | pvc-optometry.com
