Get Your Eyeglass Prescription at Astoria Park Eyecare, NY

The inability to see what is nearby or at a distance can be caused by many things. In most cases, it is due to refractive error. The symptoms can range from frequent headaches and blurry vision to squinting and difficulty focusing. If you're experiencing these symptoms, visit Astoria Park Eyecare in the western portion of the New York City borough of Queens for a comprehensive eye exam. Led by experienced optometrist Rajat Shetty, OD, our eyecare facility can prescribe eyeglass lenses to restore your vision and focus.

---

How to Know if You Need Prescription Eyeglasses

Knowing when to obtain prescription eyeglasses can be tricky, as vision changes can be gradual. However, consulting a specialist for an eye exam is a good idea if you notice these signs and symptoms.

• Blurry Vision: You might notice that objects far away (like street signs) or up close (like reading material) appear fuzzy or out of focus.
• Frequent Headaches: If you experience headaches, especially after reading, using a computer, or focusing intently, it could be related to uncorrected vision.
• Squinting: If you frequently squint to see things more clearly, it's a sign your eyes are trying to compensate for a focusing problem.
• Eye Strain or Fatigue: After visual tasks like reading or computer work, your eyes might feel tired, heavy, or sore.
• Difficulty Seeing at Night: If you are not able to see clearly in low light, this might be a sign of night blindness.
• Double Vision: Seeing two images of a single object warrants an immediate visit to an eye doctor.
• Watery Eyes: Excessive tearing can also indicate that your eyes struggle to focus.

Besides the symptoms mentioned above, there can also be other indicators, such as:

• Rubbing your eyes frequently
• Difficulty adjusting to light changes
• Losing your place while reading
• Sitting too close to the TV or holding books too near
• Clumsiness or bumping into things

The only definitive way to know if you need prescription eyeglasses is to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist. We can thoroughly examine your visual acuity, focusing ability, eye coordination, and overall eye health. These tests can also help us determine if you have a refractive error, and we can prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses accordingly. We recommend an eye exam every two years for adults, even if they are not experiencing these symptoms. Because this helps catch the problems early.

---

Eye Examinations for Prescription

Our technicians can help you start your examination. They will ask for your personal information, medical history, and vision insurance details. Be honest about any existing eye conditions, medications you're taking, and your family's eye health history. Based on this information, they can recommend any of these tests:

• Visual Acuity Test: You will read rows of letters getting smaller on a Snellen chart. This helps us measure how well you can see at different distances.
• Autorefraction: An automated instrument shines light into your eyes to estimate your prescription.
• Tonometry: This test measures the pressure inside your eyes to screen for glaucoma.
• Ocular Motility Test: It assesses eye muscle function and coordination, where you follow a moving object with your eyes.
• Color Vision Test: In this test, you will identify numbers or patterns within colored dots.

Depending on your age, medical history, or findings during the exam, the doctor might perform additional tests, such as visual field, slit lamp, keratometry, and others.

After the examination, Dr. Shetty will explain the results, discuss your vision and eye health, and provide you with an eyeglass prescription if needed. If you require eyeglasses or contact lenses, we have the frames and lenses on-site, such as Ray Ban®️, Prada®️, and Michael Kors®️, as well as specialty lenses for astigmatism and even transitional contacts.

---

Types of Lens Designs Based on Prescription Needs:

• Single Vision Lenses: These lenses have a single power throughout the entire lens to correct for one vision issue (nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism).
• Multifocal Lenses: These lenses contain multiple prescriptions within a single lens to provide clear vision at different distances.
  • Bifocals
  • Trifocals
  • Progressive Lenses
• Prism Lenses: These are recommended to correct eye alignment problems and reduce double vision.

---

Your Optometrist: Rajat Shetty, OD

Dr. Shetty earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Hunter's College and completed his Doctor of Optometry at SUNY College of Optometry. Before founding Astoria Park Eyecare in 2018, he gained experience at various optometry clinics and co-founded LIC Vision Optometric Associates in NYC. He is bilingual in English and Hindi. He can also refer patients to a suitable eyecare specialist for advanced eye problems or cases where surgical intervention is required.

---

Patient Information:

Astoria Park Eyecare works with many insurance companies, including Aetna Vision, Davis Vision, Fidelis Care, Spectera Vision, and more. You can also call (718) 734-2509 to learn about the payment options and questions related to payment, appointments, procedures, etc.