Harbor Optics

Harbor Optics Welcome to Harbor Optics Family Eye Care Center. Established in 1988 we have earned a reputation of Stop in and see for yourself.

Established in 1988 we have earned a reputation of Excellence by providing the latest and highest quality products and services. We accept most union and insurance plans and we look forward to serving all of your eyecare needs. As an additional service to our patients, you can now contact our office, find answers to commonly asked questions, and review our services at your convenience. Patients can also order their replacement contact lenses on-line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

04/22/2026

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." These famous words by Charles Dickens are playing out today in the area of technology.We are living in the best of times when it comes to obtaining knowledge at the push of a button. But...

04/16/2026

Ready or not...here are 13 more jokes to make you groan!1. Patient: "What’s that floater doing in my eye, doctor?"  Doctor: “The sidestroke.”2. Doctor: “Have your eyes ever been checked before?”  Patient: “No, they’ve always been hazel.”3. Wh...

04/08/2026

It's pretty common for eye doctors to have older patients come in asking if the white part of their eye, the sclera, has a growth or is turning a gray color.Usually, the culprit is senile scleral plaque, which is commonly seen in people over the...

04/01/2026

There are several different variations of glaucoma, but in this article we will mainly focus on Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. This means that there is no specific underlying cause for the glaucoma, like inflammation, trauma or a severe cataract....

03/25/2026

The eye holds a unique place in medicine. Your eye doctor can see almost every part of your eye from an exterior view. Other than your skin, almost every other part of your body cannot be fully examined without either entering the body (with a...

03/04/2026

A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the retina.The retina is the inner layer that lines the inside of the back of the...

02/25/2026

Is bilberry a wonder supplement for your macular degeneration?The jury is still out on that question. There is some supportive experimental data but no well-done human studies that show significant benefit.What you shouldn’t do is pass up taking...

02/18/2026

Is it safe to use "Redness Relief" eye drops regularly? The short answer is NO. Here’s the slightly longer answer. There are several eye “Redness Relief” products on the over-the-counter market, such as those made by Visine, Clear Eyes,...

02/11/2026

We have all heard the term ”Love is in the Air,” but did you know that love can be wonderfully expressed through the eyes?  Certain chemicals that help produce the emotion of love can be emitted through emotions expressed in the...

02/04/2026

Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD...

01/28/2026

One of the most commonly asked questions in an eye exam comes right after the refraction, or glasses prescription check: “What is my vision?”Almost invariably, people know the term “20/20”. In fact, it’s a measure of pride for many people. “My...

01/21/2026

There are certain eye conditions where an injection into your eye might be recommended.Injections into the eye, specifically into the vitreous or gel-filled cavity of the eye, are called intravitreal injections.In Part 1 of this series, we talked...

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113-10 Beach Channel Drive
Rockaway Park, NY
11694

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