Our optical specialist, Kris Northrup is also a fashionistas– along with being New York State Licensed Opticians. You’ll enjoy your custom eyewear fittings with a knowledgeable and savvy professional – and get lots of compliments on your choice, too!
We often treat our bodies like a collection of independent modules. We visit the dentist for our teeth, the primary care physician for our internal systems, and the optometrist for our vision. However, the human body functions as an intricately connected ecosystem where the state of one organ often dictates the performance of another. Perhaps the most overlooked connection in this internal network is the link between the eyes and the brain. While we are quick to link chronic pain or fatigue to our mental health, we rarely consider that our eyesight—the primary gateway through which we interact with the world—might be a foundational pillar of our emotional stability.
If you've relied on glasses or contacts for most of your life, chances are you're familiar with the idea of LASIK Laser Vision Correction. If you're anything like me, you've daydreamed about the freedom of having perfect 20/20 vision - no more fumbling for your glasses as soon as you wake up, or the dreaded realization that you forgot to take out your contacts. Imagine being able to rock any pair of sunglasses you desire without the need for a prescription!
During a recent dinner conversation with friends, I posed this question. Their unanimous answer? Cost. They are eager to undergo the procedure! However, the hurdle lies in the fact that LASIK is seldom covered by insurance, making it a significant out-of-pocket expense. The funds required for LASIK simply do not align with their current financial plans.
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