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Ophthalmologist or Optometrist? How To Know Which Kind Of Eye Doctor You Need

A Guide From Upper West Side’s Top Ophthalmologist Between ophthalmologists and optometrists there are many places to go for eye care in NYC, especially the Upper West Side. Beyond, eye problems can make life very difficult, but before rushing to the nearest eye doctor it’s important to know the difference between different eye specialists. The.. Read More


Dry Eyes? No Problem with Dr. Schottenstein!

When you’re looking for eye care in Upper West Side, Chelsea, or Greater Manhattan, NY, Dr. Edwin M Schottenstein is here to provide you with the service you deserve. Dr. Schottenstein is proud to offer high-quality, comprehensive eye care from his New York office. As a board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Dr. Schottenstein is capable of treating.. Read More


Diabetic Eye Care

People with diabetes (both Type I and Type II) can experience many problems with their eyes including blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. This is why it’s important for diabetics to maintain good health while carefully monitoring their blood sugar levels, blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. Below are some of the most common eye-related.. Read More


Olympic Sports That Require Amazing Eyesight

In order for world-class athletes to excel, they need peak performance from their entire body, including their eyes. Having excellent vision is a critical factor when it comes to performing some Olympic sports including the following that we have listed below. Archery In order for athletes to excel at archery, it is necessary that they.. Read More


Interesting Facts About Animal Eyes

Dr. Edwin M. Schottenstein is proud to be your choice when you are looking for an eye doctor and high-quality eye care specialist in the Upper West Side, Washington Heights, Chelsea, and greater Manhattan areas. Although the eye care we perform is obviously done on humans, that still does not stop us from being fascinated.. Read More