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Phone: (631) 588-5100

Address: 624 Hawkins Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Kristin k Protosow, OD

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Medical Weight Loss
The New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss...
Pediatric Care
Dr. Meltzer of Eye Vision Associates is a 1996 graduate of the State University of New York College of Optometry.Â Upon completing his education, heÂ did a residency in Vision Therapy / Rehabilitation and Pediatrics.Â During his residency, he became proficient in the identification and treatment of Learning Related Vision Problems,...
Primary Care
Dr.Tamburro ofÂ Eye Vision Associates Â received her Bachelorâ€™s in biology atÂ Binghamton University Â in Vestal, NY and her doctorate in optometry from New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. Upon graduating, with honors, she completed a residency atÂ SUNY College of Optometry in Pediatrics. While in training Dr.Tamburro participated in numerous volunteer organizations such a Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) in which she traveled to Colombia to provide eye care for those in need. During her residency Dr.Tamburro was taught to specialize in the areas of infant vision, children with special needs, pediatrics, vision therapy, and neuro-rehabilitative therapy. After residency, she was an assistant clinical professor at The Woodhull Medical Center through SUNY State College of Optometry, where she taught future optometrists and residents the specialty of pediatrics. Currently she works with our patients at Eye Vision Associates in the areas of primary care, pediatrics, vision therapy, visual perceptual therapy, and head trauma neuro-rehabilitative therapy. Twice a month Dr.Tamburro visits local assisted living facilities in order to provide care to the residents. She is currently an active member of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), and The Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEP), and the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr.Tamburro enjoys volunteering throughout the year at local schools, libraries and summer camps in order to teach children about their eyes, and visits to the optometrist.Â She is very passionate about helping children to utilize their vision to the best of their ability and informing children and their families on the importance of eye care. In May 2013 Dr. Tamburro was honored from the Huntington Chamber of Commerce as one Long Islandâ€™s â€œTop 30 Under 30â€ professionals. In 2011, Dr. Tamburro was mentioned in the June issue of Women in Optometry for her Volunteer work at St.Lukeâ€™s Pre-School in Dix Hills. She is always interested in expanding the communityâ€™s knowledge on vision and learning and would love to visitÂ your Â classroom or parent organization too!
Ear Infections
Visual balance disorders are conditions where the patient feels dizzy or unsteady. Often, it feels as if the sufferer or the world is spinning or moving even while lying down. Visual balance disorders can be caused by viruses, ear infections, and problems with visual processing. Itâ€™s also a frequent problem with patients who have suffered a brain injury. Lenses, prisms, and visual rehabilitation activities through Vision Therapy are highly effective at treating visual balance conditions.
Emergency Care
Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel you need to find the nearest emergency room or you would like to review our emergency page of tips, it’s up to you.

Ophthalmologists

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is not a single disease. It is actually a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve due to an increase in pressure inside the eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). When detected in the early stages, glaucoma can often be controlled, preventing severe vision loss and blindness. However, symptoms of noticeable vision loss often only occur once the disease has progressed. This is why glaucoma is called â€œthe sneak thief of sightâ€ . Unfortunately, once vision is lost from the disease, it usually canâ€™t be restored.
Macular Degeneration
The macula on the retina provides sharp, central vision. The breakdown of the macula is a disease called macular degeneration, and can be serious. Untreated macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in those over 65 years old.
Laser Eye Surgery
Not sure if you should have LASIK surgery? Here are a few reasons why ortho-k lenses make a great alternative to refractive surgery.
Cataracts
Cataracts is a disease of the eye that results in the clouding of the lens of the eyeball. Cataracts prevent clear images from appearing on the eyeâ€™s retina; causing mild, moderate, even severe blurred vision.
Cataract Surgery
Typically an eye disorder associated with aging (over half of the people in America over age 80 have either had a cataract or cataract surgery), cataracts generally occur later in life as the lens structure within the human eye changes and gets older. In addition to age, other risk factors that lead to cataracts include smoking, UV overexposure and diabetes.
Eye Exam
Our eye exam team in NesconsetÂ is located only minutes away from Lake Ronkonkoma, Smithtown, Lake Grove and Holbrook, NY.

Gynecologists

Pregnancy

Internists

Lung Cancer
Smoking harms nearly every system in your body — including your eyes. Though we are all aware of the health effects associated with smoking, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and bad teeth, few know about the negative impact it can have on our vision. Smoking and Eye Disease Smoking,...

Neurologists

Neurology
Neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy is a customized treatment program for patients whose stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion, neurological condition or disease has resulted in visual deficits. It applies the latest methods and treatments of neuro-plasticity and vision function to help patients develop or regain the essential visual skills necessary for learning and optimal daily function.
Autism
People with autism have trouble processing and responding to sensory input, including visual input. What many donâ€™t realize is that visual problems may be causing or contributing to the visual sensory issues some autistic people experience. When this is the case, vision therapy can often help.
Multiple Sclerosis

Psychiatrists

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Studies show that many children with learning disabilities also have visual issues that can make it even more difficult to learn. And sometimes, visual problems are misdiagnosed as ADHD or a learning disability because they share some of the same symptoms.
Depression
Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed...

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that only affects diabetics. It occurs when the fragile vascular network that supplies the retina â€“ the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that helps us see â€“ begins to swell or leak. During the beginning stages of the disease, there may be no noticeable symptoms, so itâ€™s important to have your eyes checked at least once a year, if you have diabetes.

Surgeons

Whiplash
Whiplash, a common injury in car accidents, can also affect the neck muscles and lead to the range of symptoms listed above.Â

Dermatologists

Skin Cancer
Due to measures to inform the public of the threats of Ultraviolet (UV) exposure to your skin, (particularly sunburn and skin cancer), most are...
Acne Treatment

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy
Vision therapy is a non-surgical treatment program that is typically compared to physical therapy, but for the eyes and brain. Vision therapy uses exercises, lenses, specific instruments, and occlusions to enhance visual function.
Occupational Therapy
While occupational therapy and vision therapy have some similarities, they are actually very different. Read on to learn about their differences, and find out whether you should have your child see a vision therapist.

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