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Our doctors all hold New York
State licenses in Optometry.
Each is an active member of the American Optometric
Association.
Monika Guethlein, O.D. Laurence Lonky O.D. Sergio Marano O.D.
Doctor’s hours are:
Monday 9 – 5
Tuesday 9 – 6
Thursday 11 – 7:30
Saturday 9 – 2
What is an Optometrist?
(Definition provided by the American Optometric Association)
Optometrists are independent, primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.
Optometrists are an integral part of the health care team. As eye care practitioners, they are skilled in the co-management of eye health and vision care. They examine the structures of the eye to detect and diagnose:
 | Vision conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia |
| Binocular vision conditions such as convergence insufficiency, which can cause eye discomfort and difficulty reading |
| Eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders |
| Systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes |
| Optometrists prescribe and/or provide eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids and vision therapy. |
| They prescribe medications to treat eye diseases and perform certain surgical procedures. |
| Optometrists also do testing to determine the patient's ability to focus and coordinate the eye, judge depth perception, and see colors accurately. |
Myopia
Myopia, more commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is a vision condition in which a person can view near objects clearly but has difficulty focusing on objects in the distance. In nearsightedness, light rays entering the eye do not focus on the retina, but instead focus in front of the retina. Nearsightedness is a very common vision condition affecting nearly 30 percent of the US population. There is evidence to support the theory that nearsightedness is hereditary and other evidence suggesting environmental factors having an influence as well, such as stress caused by too much close vision work. Nearsightedness usually begins in childhood and progresses as the child grows and matures. Nearsightedness typically stabilizes in the early twenties. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and laser vision correction are options for the correction of nearsightedness. A comprehensive optometric eye examination is required for the detection of nearsightedness and the prescribing of glasses, contact lenses or laser vision correction.
Hyperopia
Hyperopia, more commonly referred to as farsightedness, is a condition in which a person can usually focus on distant objects but has more difficulty focusing on close objects. In farsightedness, light rays entering the eye do not focus on the retina, but instead focus behind the retina. Some of the symptoms of farsightedness include difficulty maintaining a clear image while doing near tasks, eyestrain, headaches, burning eyes and an inability to concentrate during near tasks. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and laser vision correction are options available for the correction of farsightedness. A comprehensive optometric eye examination is required for the detection of farsightedness and the prescription of glasses, contact lenses or laser vision correction. In some cases of farsightedness, no vision correction may be required.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a vision condition present where the cornea, the front surface of the eye, is somewhat irregular in shape. The irregularity causes light not to focus on the retina properly, causing blur at all distances. The amount of blur depends on the severity of the astigmatism. Eyeglasses, contact lenses and laser vision correction are available for the correction of astigmatism. A comprehensive optometric eye examination is required for the detection of astigmatism, to determine its severity and the best prescription (glasses, contact lenses or laser vision correction) for its correction. Most people have some degree of astigmatism.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a vision condition where the natural lens inside your eye loses its flexibility, which causes difficulty in focusing on near objects. Although presbyopia appears to occur suddenly, it actually is a process that occurs over many years. Typically, awareness of presbyopia begins between 40 and 45 years of age. Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process of the eye. It is not a disease, and it cannot be prevented. The loss of flexibility to the lens inside the eye continues with time. Periodic changes in your eyewear will be necessary. Some of the symptoms of presbyopia include holding reading material increasingly farther away, blurry vision at near, fatigue and eyestrain when doing near work. Reading glasses, bifocals, progressive addition lenses and sometimes contact lenses can help compensate for presbyopia. A comprehensive optometric eye examination is required for detection of presbyopia and for prescription of reading glasses, bifocals, progressive addition lenses or contact lenses to compensate for it. Presbyopia may complicate other existing vision conditions such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism.
Our staff of highly trained professionals will discuss which lens options are best suited to your needs.