Myopia Treatment & Management in Staten Island NY

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error characterized by blurry vision of distant objects. In myopia, the eyeball is longer or the cornea is too steep, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it. Eyes on Amboy in Staten Island offers comprehensive myopia management for children and adults to enhance vision and safeguard eye health.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams

We start with a comprehensive eye checkup. During your visit, we perform regular vision testing and a refraction to precisely calculate your prescription for glasses or contact lenses. We also check for eye health issues. For example, digital retinal imaging and OCT scans enable us to conduct a detailed examination of the back of the eye. These new imaging technologies are quick, nonpainful, and help us identify any early changes in the retina or optic nerve that are related to high myopia.

By capturing a baseline image of your eyes, we can track changes over time (important for nearsighted patients) and ensure any other eye disease is caught early. After the exam, our doctors explain your results to you and prescribe any necessary personalized treatment.

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Prescription Eyeglasses

For most patients, corrective eyeglasses are the easiest way to correct eyesight at all distances. If you're nearsighted, we prescribe a personalized glasses prescription to clearly focus on things far away. We have an extensive range of lenses and frames to suit your lifestyle and comfort requirements. Options are available in anti-reflective and blue-light–blocking coatings, progressive lenses for combined nearsightedness and presbyopia, and lightweight materials for comfort.

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Contact Lenses & Myopia Control

Most nearsighted patients choose contact lenses to correct their vision. We place a variety of soft and hard lenses to accommodate each patient's unique eye shape and prescription. Daily wear and monthly soft contact lenses provide convenience for athletics or other activities. For kids and adults interested in actively slowing the progression of myopia, we provide specialty contact lens treatments. One of the most important options is orthokeratology (Ortho-K), which involves custom rigid contact lenses worn while sleeping to gradually reshape the cornea during sleep.

The following day, you see clearly without glasses or contacts, and research indicates that Ortho-K lenses can significantly reduce the progression of nearsightedness in children. We also employ multifocal contact lenses (like bifocal glasses) for treating myopia. Lenses with a central distance focus and peripheral near focus have proven to halt or significantly slow the progression of a child's myopia.

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Advanced Technology & Specialized Services

Eyes on Amboy uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to give you the most accurate picture of your eye health:

• Contact Lens Fittings: Our physicians fit a wide range of contact lenses, including soft daily disposables, astigmatism toric lenses, multifocal lenses, and specialty lenses. Following your exam, we ensure that your contact lens prescription is both comfortable and accurate.
• Designer Frames Selection: After the test, browse our extensive collection of designer eyeglass frames. We carry fashionable designer brands like Bvlgari, Cartier, Fendi, Gucci, Chloe, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, and Silhouette. You can try on various designer frames and have personalized guidance to pick the best fit and design for your new prescription.
• Dry Eye Management: For individuals with dry, irritated eyes, we offer skilled diagnosis and treatment for dry eye syndrome. We may evaluate your tear quantity and eyelid health, and recommend therapies (like prescription eye drops or warm compresses) to improve comfort.
• Digital Retinal Imaging: We capture a digital image of the back of your eye using state-of-the-art camera technology. This is a painless process that takes a high-definition snapshot of your retina and optic nerve. We can track changes year to year in these pictures and diagnose diseases sooner, allowing us to catch conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration before symptoms begin to appear.
• Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) Lenses: We provide custom-fitted hard contact lenses worn comfortably at night. Specialized Ortho-K lenses mold your cornea during sleep, allowing you to see normally the following day without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. Ortho-K is a powerful strategy for retarding myopia progression in children and adults.

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Meet Our Doctors

Our Staten Island office is under the direction of two veteran optometrists.

Dr. Danielle Riili-Mazniker, O.D.
A Staten Island native and New Yorker, she earned a degree in optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry. She has received specialized training in contact lenses and ocular disease. She employs a patient-centered approach, ensuring that you see what we see regarding your eye health and are comfortable with your treatment.

Dr. Lev Mazniker, O.D.
He is also a bilingual optometrist, fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and can care for a diverse population. Dr. Mazniker has experience in managing glaucoma, macular degeneration, myopia, and other complex vision issues.

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Insurance & Payment Options

We bill most major health and vision insurance plans to make care manageable.

• Our office participates in plans such as VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera, and others. We also accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most union or employer-sponsored vision plans (e.g., most DC 1199, Healthfirst, CIGNA, Humana, UnitedHealthcare networks, etc.).
• For the uninsured, we provide competitive self-pay fees. Payment is accepted by cash, credit card, or CareCredit financing for more extensive treatment.

Our front desk staff can help verify your benefits and explain any copays or fees in advance, so you won't have any surprises at checkout.

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Schedule Your Myopia Evaluation Today

Protect your vision by addressing myopia early with a comprehensive eye exam or contact lens fitting.