Transitions Lenses Feature “Transitions VI”

Transitions Lenses Feature “Transitions VI”
There have been plastic eyeglass lenses that get dark when exposed to direct Ultraviolet light for qu ite some time. The newest generation is able to get clearer and darker faster than ever before for clarity vision indoors and at night. And with100% UV 400 protection, its universally the best lens on the market. Transitions also blocks 100% of UVA and UVB radiation.

Ultraviolet (UV) Rays

Ultraviolet (UV) rays damage causing pterygium amongst young Australians
Australia’s Newcastle Herald reported that Australia’s beach culture and outdoors lifestyle is causing more young adults to develop aggressive pterygia growth. Pterygia is basically a breakdown of the conjunctiva (outside lining of the eye, in front of the sclera (white part of the eye)) causing a lumping of tissue. If the lumping continues growth onto the cornea it may distort the cornea and create blurred vision. Scientists believe “great amounts of sun exposure in the first 10 years of life can increase the risk of pterygium by up to 40 times.

Eyelash Enhancement

The drug Lumigan (bimatoprost) has been used “off-label” and has been shown to be effective at increasing eyelash length and thickness. Lumigan’s primary purpose is to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients. During the studies for that treatment researchers found the drug seemed to stimulate eyelash growth. After four months of once-daily application of the drug to the base of the eyelashes “78% of participants had at least a “minimal” eyelash growth, compared with just 18% for patients taking a placebo. The manufacturer (Allergan) has received the Food and Drug Administration approval in 2009.

Fewer car crash deaths

Fewer car crash deaths among elderly Floridians since mandated vision screening tests.
Since the instillation of mandatory vision screening laws the death rate reduced by 17 percent among drivers over 80. The study performed by the University of Alabama-Birmingham compared death to drivers in Florida to neighboring states Alabama and Georgia which don’t require vision tests for Florida drivers. The neighboring states showed no decrease in death rates among their elderly drivers.&nbs p; It seems that a screening law might remove visually impaired drivers from the road.

Tips for Buying Kids Glasses

These days children’s glasses come in a variety of cool styles and kid-friendly colors. Your child should help in the selection process because the more he or she likes the glasses, the more they’ll like wearing them. The following are the top six things to keep in mind when picking out eyeglasses for children:
1) Polycarbonate lenses
2) Scratch resistant lenses
3) Silicone nose pads
4) Spring hinges
5) Tints
6) Warranties

Retina

The old adage is that “the eyes are the windows to the soul”. Developments in modern scientific technology have revealed that the eye is also a window to the body. The innermost region of the eye (retina) provides the key that allows my office to open the door to the diagnosis and management of many systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. One way we document the retinal findings is with digital retinal imaging which provides us with a “footprint” of your eye health. Macular Degeneration should be considered of epidemic proportions. The only “treatment” from the complications of macular degeneration is the usage of low vision devices (magnifiers). It takes some special training to utilize these devices and we can provide these services on Tuesday during routine business hours (9am to 5pm) by Dr. Jean Astorino a specialty trained optometrist (O.D.).

Contact Lens storage case contamination

Researchers from the Soroka Medical Center in Israel conducted tests of contact lens disinfection solution in storage cases and discovered that Pseudomonas was the most common pathogen (disease causing- 41%) with fungal pathogens accounting for 3.3% of the contamination. These pathogens can cause keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) which can lead to vision loss. This study advised contact lens users to closely adhere to contact lens care guidelines, including frequent cleaning and replacing of lenses and lens case in order to prevent contamination.

Ultraviolet rays harm eyes

If your employees or job entails being exposed to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays you should protect yourself with ultraviolet coatings on your eyeglasses lenses. UV can speed up the progression of disease such as cataracts and macular degeneration. In addition, UV rays are also responsible for an increase in the risk of skin cancer.

Non-Glare Lens

Non-Glare: Better vision, better appearance
All eyeglass lenses reflect some light, reducing the amount of light that enters the eye to form visual images. This can have an impact on vision, especially under low-light conditions, like when driving at night. Lens reflections can also cause glare, further reducing vision in these situations.
The amount of light reflected depends on the lens material. Conventional glass or plastic lenses reflect about 8% of incident light, so only 92% of available light enters the eye for vision. Thinner, lighter lenses made of high index materials reflect up to 50% more light than regular glass or plastic lenses (up to 12% of available light).
Non-glare reduces lens reflections and allows more light to enter the eye for better night vision. Regardless of the lens material, eyeglass non-glare lenses transmit over 99% of available light to the eye.
By eliminating surface reflections, non-glare also makes your lenses nearly invisible. This greatly improves the appearance of your eyewear and allows others to see your eyes, not the reflections in your glasses.
When cleaning non-glare lenses, be sure to use the products recommended by our optician. Because non-glare eliminates reflections that can hide small scratches, you’ll want to take care not to scratch non-glare lenses, as scratches on these lenses may be more visible than scratches on a lens that is not non-glare.