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SPORTS GLASSES REVIEWED (and why they're so important)
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Did you happen to catch last month's NY Times article on sports glasses?

Scientist/writer Tim Bertram explains the importance of wearing protective eye wear under all light conditions -- overcast as well as sunny days. Not only to improve visibility, but to help maintain healthy eyesight and youthful appearance.

The article goes on to evaluate five of the leading sports glasses on the market. Guess which ranked as his favorite? (hint: we've carried this line for years -- our customers love it, and so do we).

Read more here.

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IRRITATING CONTACTS
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"Dr. Tracy, lately my eyes feel drier, my contacts bother me more -- help!"

You're not alone -- in the colder months, I hear more complaints about dryness and contact lens discomfort. Here's what you can do, anytime of year:
Read more

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MACULAR DEGENERATION
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"Dr. Tracy, I'm worried about Macular Degeneration. What can we do?"

Macular Degeneration is a common aging problem, and one of the leading causes of reduced vision as one gets older. Until recently there was no cure or treatment. But promising breakthroughs in both treatment and possibly prevention have been made. Read more.

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JOIN US ON FACEBOOK and LINKEDiN!
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Are you a Facebook or Linkin user? I've recently started groups on both and invite you to connect online!

FACEBOOK: Dr. Tracy's Group

LINKEDIN: Upper West Side Business Alliance
(A group I've started to connect with businesses and groups in the neighborhood)

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SHARE YOUR REVIEWS on YELP and CITYSEARCH!
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Are you familiar with these services? We've gotten a couple of reviews, and invite you to share your own:

Yelp

Citysearch

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NEW FRAMES | GREAT VALUES
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Each March we attend the biggest optical show in the world, the Vision Expo at Javits Center, in search of the newest, most beautiful frames from around the world.

Stop by the store and see what's hot. To make room, we're offering significant discounts on some older (but lovely, timeless) frames.

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COMING SOON: a new look for our office!
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We've enlisted Maggie Grise, a Parsons-educated, Upper West Side-based interior designer, to perform a spring makeover -- new lighting, paint, carpeting, and furniture are on the drawing board.

What's YOUR suggestion to improve the appearance and comfort of the office?

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For more tips, visit Dr. Gary Tracy, OD

Questions? Comments? Contact us!
Call: (212) 877-5840
Visit: 351 Amsterdam Ave (between 76-77th street)