The physicians at North Shore Eye Care are dedicated to teaching, holding biannual seminars for the Optometric community, Instructing Ophthalmology residents at Stony Brook University, and offering monthly seminars in cataracts and Lasik to the local community within Suffolk and Nassau Counties.  On February 22 we will host a free cataract seminar at 12:30 P.M.

The cataract specialists at North Shore Eye Care will be hosting a cataract seminar this Thursday at 12P.M. 

In the year that North Shore Eye Care celebrates its 50th year anniversary we have also achieved are greatest growth.

At North Shore Eye Care we offer complete eye care to all our patients with specialists in many fields of Ophthalmology.  

A recent study involving approximately 4500 patients has helped elucidate known risk factors for cataract formation.

At North Shore Eye Care we believe that if patient's trust us with their sight they deserve the very best care that they can have.

When is the right time to consider having cataract surgery and what intraocular lens implant should I have to replace my existing cataract.

Because of the expanding demand and interest in cataract surgery we will be hosting a cataract seminar this Tuesday.  All of the exciting new developments associated with this procedure will be discussed.

For many reasons the surgeons at North Shore Eye Care have noticed an increased demand for cataract surgery.

At North Shore Eye Care we recognize the importance of eye screening especially above the age of 40 for blindness prevention.  The importance of this should not be underestimated.

Cataracts change slowly over many years and because of this slow progression it usually is difficult to appreciate the changes that occur over time. Patients can adjust and accommodate to these changes and yet may not realize how much their vision is affected. When these changes first occur...

Summer time is officially here and with Memorial Day upon us it is always important to be aware of eye protection when performing certain activities such as fishing, camping, swimming.......

Here at North Shore Eye Care we strive to provide the best in patient education, which is why we offer free morning seminars.  Dr. Jeffrey Martin Dr. Larry Zweibel and Dr John Mauro are board certified and perform the best in cataract surgery in a practice that does about over a thousand cataract surgery procedures a year. 

Patients now have the opportunity to choose a standard intraocular lens or upgrade to a premium implant that reduces or eliminates the need for glasses at all distances.  These implants are called Crystalens, Restor, and Tecnis Multifocal as well as the Toric lenses which treat astigmatism. All are welcome to come to the seminar and refreshments  will be served.  

When having cataract surgery because of the many implant options available careful consideration should be made when planning your future surgery.

At North Shore Eye Care we now offer free cataract seminars. The next seminar will be on April 11 at 8am given by Dr Mauro. The eye doctors at North Shore eye care are leaders in cataract surgery and do the very latest techniques as well as use the best technology. 

Many patients considering cataract surgery now have various options in determining which intraocular lens is best suited for them. 

 Because age related diseases affect many people who were previously healthy when young, it becomes increasingly more important to be routinely evaluated by not only your medical doctor but also your ophthalmologist in order to diagnose and treat any vision threatening problems before irreversible damage can occur.

There are several theories that exist that can cause cataracts including: smoking, diabetes, excessive exposure to sunlight, steroid use and certain other medications. The typical symptoms that may occur (blurry vision, glare around  lights at night, haloes, colors losing there contrast and increased nearsightedness.

Years ago back in the 1960's an ophthalmologist would wait until a cataract came close to causing legal blindness because the surgery for cataracts was more difficult and intensive. Many things have changed since then and cataract surgery procedure these days are completely different. 

 Here at North Shore Eye Care, all of our board certified physicians Dr Sidney Martin, Dr Jeff Martin,Dr Larry Zweibel and our newest associate, Dr John Mauro, all are experienced in the proper screening, diagnosis and treatment of many eye diseases. This includes: glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome, uveitis, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, allergies, emergency eye problems and general eye examinations. 

 At North Shore Eye Care our board certified surgeons (Dr. Martin, Dr. Zweibel and Dr Mauro) perform many cataract surgeries each year. They do this by using advanced techniques such as performing surgery at a private surgery center, use topical anesthesia, no periocular needle injections or eye patches. All of our doctors at North Shore Eye Care are specialized in advanced cataract surgery with premium IOL implantation.

 Many studies have shown that close to over one-third of cases remain undiagnosed. Risk factors for glaucoma include race, age, diabetes, smoking and family history. At North Shore Eye Care we see many patients with all types of glaucoma. Glaucoma occurs in both children and young adults although more common in adults. 

 The fascinating subject of cataract surgery which has become more complex, yet safer with quicker rehabilitation times will be discussed Monday morning at 8 A.M.    

North Shore eye care in long island is having its free cataract surgery seminar this month. As a special request Dr John Mauro conducted a volunteer cataract seminar to the Smithtown community last night at the Hidden Ponds Center. Dr Mauro discussed the details of cataracts as well as cataract surgery. It was a great turn out. 

At North Shore Eye Care we now offer free cataract seminars. One of our board certified physicians will be answering questions regarding cataract surgery and how to choose which intraocular lens is right for you.

Dr Sidney Martin began a tradition of excellence over 40 years ago and it still continues today. Here at North Shore Eye Care we pride ourselves in providing the best ophthalmology care for all our patients.

 More and more patients are realizing that their vision can be improved even beyond what they had prior to cataract formation. To do this, however it is not enough to just have successful cataract surgery as other skills are often necessary.

 While preserving vision doesn't seem to be an important priority for most people, as people age the need to maintain good  health is paramount.  An interesting statistic that highlights the importance of maintaining good health is that people over the age of 65 consume 10 times the eye care as those under this age.  It's a good thing Medicare starts at age 65.

Today at North Shore eye care in long island Dr Mauro hosted a free cataract surgery seminar.  The cataract seminar is given by one of our board certified cataract surgeons discussing the details of cataracts as well as cataract surgery. All are always welcome to come.

 With October and fall here, North Shore eye care in long island is having its free cataract surgery seminar.  The cataract seminar will be given by one of our board certified cataract surgeons, Dr Zweibel, discussing the details of cataracts as well as cataract surgery. All are welcome to come and refreshments and desert will be served.

As people age vision declines as well as most other bodily functions.

All of our physicians (Drs Sidney Martin, Jeff Martin, Larry Zweibel, and John Mauro) at North Shore Eye Care are board certified from the American Board of Ophthalmology.  At North Shore Eye Care our surgeons  perform many cataract surgeries each year. Many patients come from all over long island for an evaluation of there cataracts.

Routine eye exams are important and should be performed on an annual basis, much the way a general physical exam is indicated to ward off serious medical problems,

 With September rolling in, North Shore eye care in long island is having its monthly free cataract surgery seminars.  The cataract seminar will be given by one of our board certified cataract surgeons, Dr Zweibel, discussing the details of cataracts as well as cataract surgery. 

On September 12 North Shore Eye Care will host it's second cataract seminar.  Topics to be covered will be indications for this procedure, methods of removal, and choices of lens implant replacement.

The best cataract surgeons on Long Island now offer a new intraocular lens.  Cataracts which occur when the natural, crystalline lens of the eye becomes cloudy can now be replaced by new lenses with excellent optics.

Computer portals have become a new aid in patient care.  Patients often complain when entering busy offices because of long waiting times before they are able to see their doctor.  One big reason for this is the delay in filling out new or annual patient information forms. 

As cataract surgery continues to evolve many new choices have become available to patients.  A cataract is a natural lens within the eye no longer functions properly because of loss of clarity making normal tasks difficult to perform.  Environment and heredity are factors that can influence cataract formation, but as people age all people get some degree of cataract formation.

As cataract surgery has become more sophisticated it has become important for patients to know their surgical options.  First and foremost is to know when the procedure is indicated.  It is surprising how many patients think the proper time for surgery is when the cataract has become ripe.  The big problem here is knowing when that happens.  You could rely on your eye doctor, but the reality is that you, the patient know best when you need surgery.  Everybody's needs and tolerance for poor vision varies.  For instance if you need to drive at night and you are no longer comfortable with activity it may be time to consider surgery.  Once the decision to have surgery has been made the next big decision is to decide what type of lens will best suit your needs.

With expanded applications for cataract surgery the procedure is becoming more commonplace. Occasionally  people seeking Lasik surgery are often better served with a cataract procedure.  This is especially true in people who are middle aged and beyond and may already have incipient cataracts.

 At North Shore Eye Care we perform many cataract surgeries each year using the most advanced techniques. All of our doctors, Dr. Martin, Dr. Zweibel and Dr Mauro are board certified physicians at North Shore Eye Care. 

With all the new tecnology that has become available in recent years there are now many options available to patients.  This sophisticated surgical procedure is remarkable in that it can restore visual function to a higher level than even before the cataract formed.

 Premium cataract surgery refers to cataract surgery with usage of some of the newer lens implants.  Patients come from all over long island to obtain a cataract evaluation. 

With all the surgical advances that have been achieved in recent times only cataract surgery can improve function even better than before the cataract first formed.

 With July rolling in, North Shore eye care in long island is having its first free cataract surgery seminars.  The first cataract seminar will be given by one of our board certified cataract surgeons discussing the details of cataracts as well as cataract surgery. 

State of the art cataract surgery performed at Northshore Eye Care in Smithtown, Long Island.

Cataract surgery which was once performed for patients experiencing significant visual loss is now being performed sooner as indications for this procedure have expanded.  As recently as 30 years ago people still were having cataracts removed without the replacement of intraocular lenses.

At North Shore Eye Care Dr. Martin, Dr. Zweibel and Dr Mauro perform over a thousand cataract operations each year using the most advanced techniques, rarely use stitches or even eye patches. All of our doctors are board certified and North Shore Eye Care. T

Modern cataract surgery performed by the surgeons at North Shore Eye Care is now safer with a speedier patient recovery than ever before.  With sutureless surgery performed through microincisions patients now often leave the operating room without even a patch. 

Cataract surgery now offers a myriad of choices for people undergoing this procedure.  Cararacts which are still a major cause of blindness in many parts of the world can now be treated with new intraocular lenses that often leave patients independent of spectacles.

The board certified eye eye surgeons at North Shore Eye Care in Smithtown New York in Long Island have been perfecting the cataract surgery treatment since Dr. Sidney Martin, the founder of North Shore Eye Care, starting his practice in 1960. Many things have changed over the years, but the underlying dedication toward excellence in eye care and eye surgery has remained with us at our Smithtown new york practice. Dr. Jeffrey Martin Dr. Larry Zweibel and Dr John Mauro are board certified and perform the best in cataract surgery in a practice that does about one thousand cataract surgery procedures each year. 

At North Shore Eye Care we perform over a thousand cataract operations each year using the most advanced techniques. Dr. Martin, Dr. Zweibel and Dr Mauro rarely use stitches, periocular needle injections or even eye patches. All of our doctors are board certified at North Shore Eye Care. 

Diabetes, a major cause of blindness in the United States has reached epidemic proportions.  In this blog Dr. Zweibel discusses screening and treatment options.

When in the early stages, a cataract is usually mild and may only affect a portion of the lens. However,as the cataract grows larger it can make it tougher to  see. Cataracts are like wrinkles in the skin, unfortunately as we get older, there inevitable and develop in both eyes. Here at North Shore Eye Care our board certified ophthalmologists (Dr Martin, Dr Zweibel and Dr Mauro) all specialize in cataract surgery.

Most patients usually ask similar questions with regard to cataract surgery.   In this discussion we will attempt to clarify these issues.

At North Shore Eye Care we offer many intraocular lens choices including premium lenses that allow a person to see far and at near.  After surgery, with monofocal IOLs, patients still must use glasses in order to focus on  near activities such as reading and using a computer. Premium IOLs offer the ability for clear vision in more than one distance without glasses. 

With Cataract Surgery patients now have many choices in regards to the type of lens implant that will replace their cataract. The ability to be more independent from distance and reading glasses has become a high priority for many patients. Premium implants can be expensive and that is why we offer 0 % financing through Care Credit Financial Services. At North Shore Eye Care in Smithtown New York, we afford our patients the ability to not have to opt out of something that they want in tough economic times.

Latest technology in cataract surgery available by the board certified surgeons at North Shore Eye Care in Smithtown, Long Island.  These surgeons not not only use the latest equipment with a dedicated outpatient staff that only specializes in eye surgery, but are also well versed in the very latest intraocular lenses that are used to replace your cloudy, cataractous lens at the time of surgery.  This is crucial for those who wish to achieve independence from spectacle wear.  Offered are Alcon's toric lens for the correction of astigmatism, Alcon and Abbott Medical Optics multifocal lenses, and Bausch and Lomb's accomadative lenses.

Here at North Shore Eye Care, all of our board certified physicians Dr Sidney Martin, Dr Larry Zweibel, Dr Jeff Martin and Dr John Mauro, all are experienced in the proper screening, diagnosis and treatment of many eye diseases. This includes: glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome, uveitis, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, allergies, emergency eye problems and general eye examinations. In addition, we are one of Long Island's leading authorities in laser refractive surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK). In Long Island (suffolk and nassau counties), we see patients from smithtown, nesconset, saint james, kings park, cold spring harbor, huntington, commack, northport, dix hills, melville, centerport, greenlawn, plainview, woodbury, syosset, massapequa, sayville, manhasset, jericho, muttontown, east meadow, merrick, rockville center, garden city, mineola, roslyn, manhasset, levittown, new york city, brooklyn, bronx, queens, and many other towns.