Hudson Valley Eye Doctor
​           ...State of the Art in Eye Care and Eye Wear...        
Allow us to welcome you to our practice.
  • Drs. Elaina M Groo and Dr. John Kaknis's Optometry practice is now known as Hudson Valley Eye Doctor, where your vision and eye health are our sole priority. We take great pride in providing you with state-of-the-art eye care matched with personal attention from our staff.  Your quality of life is our goal and we believe that healthy eyesight is vital to achieving it.
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  • ​What’s New!
  • You are now able to access patient forms,  on-line contact lens ordering, and information regarding Hudson Valley Eye Doctor via this website.
  • And now we have the  Biophotonic Scanner. Testing for Macular pigment and caratinoids. Which is comprised of zeaxanthin and lutein, which are found in the center of the macula (fovea) at a natural 2:1 ratio. MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) is important for three specific reasons:
  • 1. Low macular pigment is a key risk factor for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of significant vision loss over age 55
  • 2. Macular pigment absorbs harmful blue light, protecting the photo-receptors from damage
  • 3. Macular pigment improves visual performance, including:
  • Visual acuity – ability to see clearly, especially in fine detail situations like needlepoint or reading in low light situations.
  • Contrast sensitivity – ability to discern objects from their background (i.e. seeing a white golf ball or baseball clearly against a light blue sky)
  • Light sensitivity– visual discomfort in sunlight or when exposed to bright light
  • Glare recovery – recovery from temporary “blindness” caused by high intensity lighting, such as automobiles or stadium lights
  • Did you know that 78 percent of the U.S. population has less than optimal macular pigment? Healthy macular pigment acts as “internal sunglasses” to protect against harmful blue light that enters the eye and negatively impacts the visual cells responsible for central and peripheral vision.
  • Significant increases can be achieved through nutritional intake and supplements containing zeaxanthin and lutein as well as provides other essential vitamins and nutrients to support healthy vision.
  • What is Blue Light?
  • Harmful blue light adversely affects the photo-receptors and comes from everyday sources, such as:
  • Eye Formula  macular health formulas are designed to increase macular pigment, providing vision protection and enhancement.  Zeaxanthin and lutein work together to support the density, or thickness, of the macular pigment that is inside your eyes. A healthier macular pigment helps your eyes perform at their best every day. We offer the highest levels of dietary zeaxanthin, so we’re confident you’ll see results.
  • Reduces
  • Glare    Adaptaption time    Eye stress     Occasional Dry eye
  • Improves
  • Contrast   Processing speed    Reaction time    Night vision​
  • In combining the practices, we identified areas across both practices that could improve and benefit our patients. Working together, we are able to offer the newest technology in patient care.
More choices for our patients!
1.  Many insurances accepted
2. On-site lab for eye glass fabrication
3. New technologies in the diagnosis and treatment in eye conditions.
4. Latest technology in eye glass lenses and contact lenses.
5. Extensive designer frame selection
6. Large Staff to service our patients
7. Convenient hours
8. Easy access parking

How will I know it’s time for my exam? 
​Hudson Valley Eye Doctor uses a similar patient notification system for appointment reminders.  You will receive a text, e-mail or phone call reminding you of your scheduled appointment, to schedule an appointment, and/or when you have an order ready for pick up.  
  Our professional and personable staff is highly trained in helping you achieve and maintain healthy eyesight. 
Dr's Groo and Kaknis have experience of over thirty years and specializes in Behavioral Optometric Care including the diagnosis and treatment of Ocular Disease, Dry Eyes, Specialty Contact lenses, Visual Skills Analysis, Computer Vision Syndrome and Ophthalmic Dispensing.
Our opticians are New York State licensed and can help you find and fit the perfect frame to match your fashion and lifestyle. We offer the latest in eye wear fashions, including top name brands such as Michael Kors, Gucci, Ray Ban, Lillian Pulitzer, Safilo, Nike and more. We have available the latest digital lens technology, anti-reflective coatings, and lens treatments to enhance your visual experience. 

    It is always a pleasure to see you and care for your eye health and visual needs.  We feel proud when you return to our office or when you refer us to your family and friends.  I sincerely urge you to contact us personally if our service or our office ever fails to meet your expectations.  You are considered a valued member of our patient family.  
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