Telltale Signs You Need to Have Your Eyes Checked

October 6, 2022

Your vision can change throughout your life, especially as you get older. Although you may not need prescription eyewear today, there may come a time when you need them at some point. In addition to seeing an Ophthalmologist in New York, there are sy...

Providing You with Convenient Eye Care Services

By Louise Savoie

July 20, 2022

Having a clear vision without wearing an enhancer, such as glasses and contact lenses is a luxury. Not everyone has perfect or normal eyesight. For those who have eye problems, we understand your struggles. Here at Forest Optical, the best possible c...

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyesight

By Louise Savoie

October 1, 2021

If you have visited your ophthalmologist for a walk-in eye exam, they may have told you to eat well and maintain a normal blood sugar level to keep your eyes strong and healthy. Unknown to most people, diabetes affects eyesight. Diabetic retinopathy ...

Things You Need to Know About Styes

By Louise Savoie

July 6, 2021

What Is a Stye? A stye is an infection in the eyelid that is caused by bacteria and can occur at the base of an eyelash or within one of the small oil glands within the eyelid. Types of Styes There are two types of stye: External stye: one that grows...

Possible Causes for Your Blurred Vision

By Louise Savoie

June 2, 2021

Your blurred vision can mean a lot of things, not just the need for glasses. Forest Optical only wants what is best for your eyes. So we’re here to talk about some of the most common causes for your blurred eye-sight. Take a look: Eyestrain This ca...

Things You Can Do to Prevent Dry Eyes

By Louise Savoie

May 3, 2021

A dry eye can be uncomfortable and irritating. A dry eye is not something you should leave untreated for a long time because if you do, it can cause sensitivity of the eye, blurred vision, and other complications. Significant drying of the surface of...