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What Do Different Eyeglass Lens Coatings Do?

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Once you have chosen your frame, the next step is to decide what eyeglass lens will best meet your needs. The eyeglass lenses are the most important part of your new eyeglasses! As glass lenses are often no longer an option, plastic lenses are more the norm. 99% of all lenses dispensed in our office are a type of plastic. In our office, plastic lenses are recommended the majority of the time. Lens coatings and treatments are also offered as options on plastic lenses. Lens coatings help protect your eyes and the surface of the lens. We offer many different types of plastic lens coatings and treatments in our office, but really, what makes all these coatings different?

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The Three “O”s of Eye Care – Opticians, Optometrists, & Ophthalmologists

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There are three types (focuses) of professionals in the eye care industry. These three professions are sometimes referred to as the three “o”s. They are the ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Sometimes patients have some confusion as to what the differences of these three professions are and what role each profession plays in eye care. I wrote this article to shed some light on these 3 different professions to help clear up some confusion and hopefully answer any questions our patients may have regarding them.

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What Is Pink Eye? And What Is Best For Pink Eye Treatment?

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It is normal for the white part of your eye (the sclera)  to have a number of tiny red blood vessels at, or near the surface.  It must also be remembered that some people’s eyes are simply more red/pink than others, and there is nothing abnormal about this.  However, if your eye is more pink/red than what is normal for you, then you likely have “pink eye”. Many people have heard the term “pink eye”, especially with school age children. But what exactly is “pink eye”? And if I have it, what is best for pink eye treatment?

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How The New EyeZen Lens Combats Digital Eye Strain

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In this day and age, we are spending more and more time on our electronic devices. Spending more time on our devices doesn’t necessarily damage our eyes, but creates other problems; such as dry eyes,  eye fatigue, and blurred vision (distance and near). It also can cause thumb, wrist, and neck pain. These symptoms are often not permanent. But one way to prevent some of the eye problems is to eliminate using digital devices in day to day life. We all know that this will not happen, as we all use some digital devices of some sort. Therefor, lens manufacturers are designing new lenses specifically to combat eye fatigue and strain from digital devices, like Essilor’s new lens called the EyeZen lens.

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An Eye Exam Is More Then Just A Vision Test

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When it comes to your eyes, most people think, “If I see fine, then there are no problems”. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The vision test or “sight test” is only a small part of an eye exam. There is more to an eye exam then just reading the chart. Checking your vision is just one component of a full comprehensive exam. But there are many other tests that are preformed when checking the eyes. Along with having your vision checked, it is really important to routinely check the health of the eyes as well. As good vision has a direct relationship to healthy eyes.

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What Makes Progressive Lens Designs Different?

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If you are over the age of 40, and reading small print is becoming more and more difficult, your optometrist may recommend you wear progressive lenses or a type of ‘no-line’ bifocal.  There are many benefits to wearing glasses with a progressive lens. Cosmetically, there is no line, so no one else can tell you are wearing reading glasses. Furthermore, they are true multifocal lenses, providing a more natural and seamless progression from distance vision, to intermediate vision, to near vision.  With a progressive lens, you can easily see to drive, look at your computer and also gaze down and look at nearby paperwork all with the same pair of glasses. However, there are hundreds of different progressive lens designs on the market today and it can be difficult as a consumer to know what makes each lens different and which would best suit your needs.

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It Only Takes Once – Why It Is Important To Wear Sport Glasses

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For the past twenty years, I have enjoyed playing squash three times per week.  During that time, I have made a habit of always wearing my safety sport glasses.  I knew that because squash balls can travel up to 280 km/hr, they are capable of doing tremendous damage to the eye.  In fact, I have examined a few patients over the years who were blind in one eye as a result of not wearing eye protection while playing squash.  I had also read that a squash player has a 25% chance of receiving a serious eye injury at some time during their playing career. Because of my past experience with patient injuries, and the statistics regarding squash players, I knew that wearing sport glasses to protect the eyes was incredibly important.

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Understanding Common Terminology Used In Optometry

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Just like any other medical profession, the field of optometry is full of long medical terms. Many words in optometry, have their root in latin and can sometimes be hard to spell and pronounce. There are many people who require vision correction, more mainstream words have been created to be used synonymously with the proper medical names. These words are both easier to remember and pronounce then their medical counterparts. Here are some common optical terms that you may hear during your next visit to the optometrist’s office.

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How Presbyopia Effects The Aging Eyes

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“My vision is fine, I don’t need glasses…”  and “My glasses seem to not be working for me anymore!” These are some of the many remarks we as opticians hear from our patients who are getting closer to the age of 40; the age at which Presbyopia sinks in. Presbyopia is defined as the loss of elasticity of the lens of the aging eyes, occurring typically in middle age starting around the age of 40.  Patients visiting our office often notice that it is gradually getting more difficult to read anything within arms reach. They also often complain of eye fatigue and light seeming dimmer. An eye exam is often used to confirm presbyopia.

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Why It’s Important to Have Annual Eye Exams When Over the Age of 65

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Many people do not realize that a comprehensive eye exam involves checking more than just vision and determining a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. During an eye exam, optometrists screen for many detrimental eye diseases that have no apparent symptoms, as well as can diagnose a variety of other medical conditions by thoroughly examining the eyes. There are many reasons why our optometrists recommend that seniors, or those over the age of 65, should have annual eye exams.  In Alberta, the province provides yearly coverage for routine eye exams for senior citizens.

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