North Shore Towers Courier n August 2015 37 Dr. Yaghoubian, an optometrist, offers primary vision care. • Eye exams and check-ups • Diagnosis, treatment and management of vision changes • Prescriptions for eyeglasses • Contact lens fittings • Children’s eye exams • Prompt appointments • Spanish and Farsi spoken Ample street parking available. Don’t delay. Call today: 718-225-5656. Wheelchair Accessible Van Sales, Service & Rentals Freedom to Go Wherever I Want! If You Can Dream It, We Can Get You There w e g e t y o u t h e r e MOBILIT Y TEAM For many people, contact lenses offer tremendous benefits. But millions of Americans fail to practice good contact lens hygiene, and this causes nearly one million eye infections each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An infection can cause pain, inflammation and even blindness in severe cases, according to the CDC. “The biggest risk factor is improper care of lenses,” said Dr. Eliza Yaghoubian, an optometrist at North Shore Queens Eye Medicine in Little Neck. “People tend to think of contact lenses as cosmetic, but they are actually medical devices that require impeccable care to avoid problems.” Dr. Yaghoubian says the following good practices are essential: • Always wash hands with soap and water, and dry them with a lint-free towel before handling lenses. • Never sleep in contact lenses, even if they are designed for this purpose. • Consider using lenses that are worn for just one day and discarded. • Follow directions from the contact lens manufacturer. Replace the lenses on schedule. Don’t try to wear them longer than indicated to get more use out of them. • Follow the specific lens cleaning and storage guidelines from the doctor and the solution manufacturer. Do not rinse or store lenses in tap water. • Keep the contact lens case clean and replace it every three months. • Don’t wear contact lenses when showering or swimming. • Keep a pair of eyeglasses with you in case contact lenses need to be removed. Although it may be tempting to order contact lenses online without a new prescription, Dr. Yaghoubian notes that the cornea can change, as can the prescription, so it is advisable to have an eye exam and contact lens fitting annually. People who wear contacts should be aware of the symptoms of an infection, she adds. Warning signs include pain, redness, blurred vision, tearing, discharge, light sensitivity and swelling. Individuals who experience any of these symptoms should remove the lenses immediately. If the symptoms do not improve or get worse, an eye doctor should be consulted. Anyone who would like to make an appointment with Dr. Yaghoubian is invited to call 718-225-5656. North Shore Queens Eye Medicine is pleased to welcome Dr. Eliza Yaghoubian to the practice. North Shore Queens Eye Medicine 52-21 Little Neck Parkway Little Neck, NY www.northshorequeenseye.com Good Contact Lens Hygiene Vital to Keep Eyes Healthy New York’s #1 CALL FOR SPECIALS & RENTALS (855) 982-8939 www.BussaniMobility.com Bethpage • Smithtown • Mamaroneck • Long Island City
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