Two excellent new daily disposables, the redesigned B&L soflens one day and the Focus Aqua Comfort Plus are now available. Both are excellent for dryness and allergies and heavy lens depositors. Great for travel, sports, and convenience. No solution expenses or cleaning are necessary. Excellent rebates bring a years supply of lenses comparable in cost to two week lenses plus solution!

Our office is the first Long Island office to have this new astigmatism silicone hydrogel lens from Vistakon (Acuvue) offering excellent oxygen delivery, good wetting and comfort, and easy handling. Schedule an appointment to determine if this lens is right for you!

For the avid fisherman, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses as seen in many fishing magazines. Salt water and sweat resistant with 100% polarization and UV protection. For amateur and professional use. Many styles to choose from. They make a great holiday gift!

Alot has been discussed about this rare fungal eye infection. B&L MoistureLoc solution has now been discontinued. . Use Optifree Replenish, Complete or a hydrogen peroxide system.Out of 30 million contact lens wearers there are currently a little more than 100 confirmed cases. Some infections have involved non contact lens wearers as well. Call Dr. Scheid with any questions. Make sure to replace your lens case frequently as this is often a source of contact lens contamination.

Our new Topcon Digital Retinal camera gives instant photos of your retina and allows close examination of the optic nerve, macula and retinal blood vessels. Images are stored for future comparison and may also be printed for patient records and referrals.

The ability to see clearly is critical to a child's academic success.

Good distance vision is important in the classroom. Most children will complain if they cannot see well far away, and fortunately this problem is easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

Reading skills and near point challenges are more complex problems. It takes careful analysis during your child's annual eye examination. Why risk your child falling behind in class because of a near point problem?

Call our office and arrange an appointment. Remember that old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

For an excellent source for ocular information, go to http://www.allaboutvision.com/

For patients with a family history of macula degeneration or early macula degeneration, vitamins are essential. Think ACE- vitamins A,C,E, and lutein and zinc. Also avoid UV light using good sunglasses and hats with brims. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and avoid smoking. Smokers should consult with their eye specialist prior to vitamin use. For an excellent vitamin source and program go to totalfocus.com

itchy eyes are often related to allergies. Excellent medications are available that are convenient and safe. Usually one drop is instilled morning and night. Let our office know if your eyes are red, itchy,or uncomfortable.

For contact lens wearers with dry eye complaints ask about the new Acuvue Oasys and the Ciba focus night and day and O2 Optix silicone hydrogels. Also look for the new Optifree replenish multipurpose solution.

For moderate to severe dry eyes with or without contact lens wear, a new prescription medication "Restasis" used twice daily may have remarkable results. Also, Omega 3 and flaxseed oil may be helpful. Schedule an appointment for a dry eye evaluation.

Now available, our office features the renowned Maui Jim sports sunglass line. Excellent polarization for fishing and golf. Sunglass case can clip on to golf bag! Maui Jim sunglasses have been voted as the number one golf sunglass by golf digest!

Dr. Scheid is one of the most experienced keratoconic fitters worldwide. All methods of fitting are used including Rose k, ComfortKone, Apex aspheric cone,IKone,piggyback therapy, and the new Synergeyes lens. For info on keratoconus, go to kcenter.org. To view an article on keratoconus by Dr. Scheid go to siliconehydrogels.org and click on "in the practice" April 2005 issue, and March 2008 "in the practice."

Our office is fully experienced in CRT, an alternative to refractive surgery. Gas permeable lenses are worn overnight to reshape the cornea and reduce nearsightedness (myopia) For more info see paragoncrt.com