Dr. Harry Koster: New York Hall of Fame Super Doctor
NY Vision Group is pleased to announce that for the tenth year in a row, Dr. Harry Koster has been named a New York Super Doctor — that means he is now a Hall of Fame Super Doctor. You can read more about his accomplishments in the May 9, 2021, special supplement to The New York Times. The selection process… Read More
TeleMedicine Appointments
Dear Patients, During these challenging times, we understand that your vision and eye care needs still have to be addressed. We continue to work around the clock to provide our patients with the best care possible. We are offering TeleMedicine visits to our patients through a virtual video visit or by telephone. You can use… Read More
COVID-19 Updated Patient Protocols
Updated NY Vision Group COVID-19 Patient Protocols (updated June 2) In these challenging times, we have implemented a number of protocols in accordance with CDC and local governmental guidelines to keep our patients and staff safe: We may not be able to accommodate walk-in patients due to capacity regulations. If you do not have an… Read More
Telemedicine
Dear Patients, Given the current COVID-19 situation, the safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. Accordingly, we are limiting in-person visits to only essential, emergency care and will have very limited office hours. To facilitate this, we are now offering virtual visits via telemedicine. These virtual visits can replace many in-person visits…. Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update III
Dear Patients, We hope you are all well. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the need to prevent the spread of this highly contagious illness, we are reducing our office hours to appointment only, essential eye care visits and emergencies. We are also requiring social distancing and masks in the waiting areas. For… Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update II
Coronavirus (COVID-19) March 15, 2020 As we are all aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is dramatically affecting our daily lives. We wish to remain available to our patients, as long as we can do so in a healthy, safe environment and in accordance with state, local and federal guidance. We are adjusting our schedule in these… Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
To ensure a safe environment for NY Vision Group patients, staff and everyone’s family members amid the outbreak of COVID-19, we have updated the patient policies for all our locations based on the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines. As this is an evolving situation, please check the news section of our website for any… Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At NY Vision Group, we are closely monitoring an outbreak of a viral infection caused by a newly discovered coronavirus known as COVID-19. The outbreak was first recognized in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. While scientists are still learning about this virus, and the number of cases worldwide has grown substantially, the fundamental advice about… Read More
May is Healthy Vision Month
Why is Healthy Vision Month Important? Did you know that over 37 million adults in America has diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts? This can cause visual impairment or even lead to blindness, What most individuals don’t know is that, vision problems are preventable! How, you may ask? Sunglasses: Wearing sunglasses to protect… Read More
April is Sports Eye Safety Month
Why is Sports Eye Safety Month Important? Did you know that roughly 100,000 individuals are injured due to a sports related accident? Roughly 13,500 of these injuries leads to permanent vision loss. April is dedicated to enlightening athletes and individuals about the importance of protecting the eyes, as well as wearing protective eye wear when… Read More