Fall is almost universally touted as the best of the four seasons. Green leaves give way to vivid hues of orange, yellow and red. Cozy sweaters and warm boots are back in style, not to mention apple picking season is in full swing. What’s not to love? Well, for some people, this beautiful change in… Read More

Glaucoma is a condition that affects almost 2% of Americans older than 40. That’s over 2.5 million people! It causes permanent vision loss if left untreated, and is notoriously hard to detect without a proper eye exam. In fact, there are usually no symptoms until some vision is already lost. So what can we do… Read More

Cataracts are no joke. They block vision, create painful glare, and desaturate colors. They affect over 24 million Americans older than 40, more people than any other vision problem in America, and are in fact the leading cause of blindness worldwide. What Exactly is a Cataract? Cataracts are caused by a buildup of certain proteins… Read More

Have you ever been looking up at the sky on a bright day, and noticed some string-like or dot-like phantasms “floating” across your vision? Then, the second you try to look at them – they fly away! Don’t be alarmed, you (probably) aren’t crazy – just about everyone has “eye floaters” to some degree. They… Read More

As the name suggests, dry eye syndrome causes the sufferer’s eyes to become dry and irritated, leading to problems such as soreness, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. If left untreated, it can cause more serious complications, such as ulcers or scarring on the cornea, risk of infection, and (strange as it may sound) chronically watery… Read More

Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, blurring and distorting vision over time. Cataract surgery aims to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a synthetic lens, fully restoring vision. This lens is called an intraocular lens (IOL), meaning inside the eye (as opposed to contact lenses, which are placed on the… Read More

Dr. Giulio Diamante and wife Lynne Diamante hosted a special Chanel Trunk Show at OPTX on November 18th, showcasing the latest Chanel eyeglasses and sunglass styles to their clients. “A trunk show, as Diamante explained, is a “preview showing of the newest styles available to the fashion collection where fashionistas and collectors alike have the… Read More

As the presence of technology increases, so do the chances for your child’s vision to worsen. Many kids today are experiencing visual fatigue due to their increased viewing of digital screens, also known as digital fatigue. According to The National Eye Institute, nearsightedness has increased by 66 percent since the 1970s, a problem that is… Read More

Dr. Diamante remains in the news by offering the latest diagnostic technologies and breakthrough procedures for his patients, along with the finest quality and most fashionable eyewear.  In addition to his practice, Dr. Diamante is dedicated to community involvement and educating the public with his columns and presentations.

Giulio and Lynne Diamante attend the Friar Club Icon Award Gala honoring Tony Bennett in New York City, presenting Mr. Bennett with Cartier Eyeglasses.