Apr 24, 2023
We have 2 news items to share! Each quarter, Eye Care Associates provides the opportunity for third and fourth year optometry school students to work alongside our doctors and learn from our practice. Our interns are also involved in our vision therapy program and are excited to work with our...
Apr 18, 2023
Researchers from the The State University of New York recorded eye movements during reading and walking and found that we move our eyes less while reading. Their results suggest that reading may not activate neural pathways as much as walking — and help explain how reading may contribute to the risk of #myopia (nearsightedness)....
Apr 18, 2023
The team is going to COVD 2023 in Toronto this April.
Mar 18, 2023
We recently participated in the Albany Northeast Study Group in March. The group included Drs. Grygier, Nizami, Ngo, Decker, and Schulman, who all brought their unique perspectives and expertise to the event on the importance of eye exams and the benefits of vision therapy. Through informative discussions and engaging presentations,...
Mar 18, 2023
EyeCare Associates in Connecticut supported residents and provided on-site occupational vision screenings for employees of Pitney Bowes, emphasizing the importance of regular vision checks.
Jan 26, 2023
As practically every family owns a variety of digital devices, unfortunately, the excessive amount of screen time that comes along with those devices negatively affects our children's vision. This article does a great job describing why screens have become an eye health pandemic.
Jan 02, 2023
Research and modern science have made numerous advances, and there's an organization who aims to tackle some of the most challenging conditions that face our children. Documenting Hope is an exciting and innovative team of medical professionals, and we encourage you to watch their videos & learn about what they do.
Nov 29, 2022
Taylor Rado intern from NECO...
Nov 17, 2022
Dr. Maryam Nizami is attending the Northeast Vision Conference this Sunday. Dr. Justin Rapp went to Nashville for a scleral lens conference. ...
Nov 17, 2022
Full/Part time positions now available!
Oct 19, 2022
Dr. Allie Decker did her minors presentation at SUNY last week. Dr. Decker and Dr. Ngo are going to Academy in San Diego....
Sep 15, 2022
This announcement is long in coming. There are lots of wonderful happenings at ECA. Dr. Schulman just came back from a class in Mississippi and loved how they encouraged washing your hands. Dr. Decker and Dr. Ngo came back from NORA in Columbus and learned about vision rehabilitation. Dr. Decker...
Aug 03, 2022
Last week my former resident, Aaron Nichols, mentioned to me that I was listed as one of Newsweek’s top optometrists for 2022 and that he had commented on Facebook about my esteemed status. Of course I reviewed the list and was pleased to see some familiar names, over 20 colleagues...
Jul 27, 2022
The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Association of Certified Orthoptists issued a statement to provide guidance on screening, identifying, and initiating clinical management of visual symptoms in pediatric patients after concussion. According to their statement, specialists...
Jul 17, 2022
20/20 eyesight tells us how far you can see at a distance. That's why when you use a Snellen chart or an eye chart, you're asked to read each line in order to see how well you can see different sizes at a specific distance. However, there's some misconceptions about a...
Jul 13, 2022
Read Treating the Brain Through the Eyes This is a well-written article about vision therapy that was produced by Canadian optometrists. You can click the link above to read the whole article. If you are someone you know have some interest in vision therapy and what it has to offer, feel...
Jul 03, 2022
So you say why do a fellowship In syntonic optometry? You may already have a fellowship in another organization or maybe you feel like it is too daunting of a process. Or there may not seem to be the time to pursue anything other than patient care. That is exactly...
Jun 16, 2022
Eyes on Light and Water! - Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, FCSO I am grateful to be a part of the College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO) and to have recently attended their annual conference in Nashville, TN. After waiting 2 years, I was grateful for the opportunity to take the...
Jun 03, 2022
Our practice supports local charities & even sports groups like Babe Ruth Leagues Inc., where young teenagers get to play baseball competitively with other leagues and develop their athletic skills. http://newenglandbr.website.siplay.com/...