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here are many different lens coatings to choose from in the market place. We hope this section will give you a good overview of the coatings available, what they can offer you and do's and don'ts when it comes to spectacle lens coatings.

Lens Materials Available
We take into account your overall vision requirements. Your prescription, your life style, your appearance, and your comfort. There are many different types of materials and lenses on the market. Some are better for certain kinds of prescriptions, some are better for certain kinds of lifestyles. Some are recommended for working conditions, sports conditions, computer work, exercise, reading etc. The list is endless. There are just a few listed below.

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CR-39 Lenses
-which is regular plastic and inexpensive – can be quiet thick depending on your prescription

Mid Index Lenses
- usually a little more expensive and usually thinner depending on your prescription.

High Index Lenses
– usually lighter and thinner and more expensive but will have a much thinner edge depending on prescription, than regular Plastic.

Polycarbonate Lenses
– tough industrial plastic. Very durable and impact resistant. Very light in weight but may not offer the best vision attainable.

Glass Lenses
– new glass materials are becoming available. They are tough and durable and offer good vision but are still heavy compared to plastic lenses.

Spherical Lenses
– provide one curve to see through – throughout the lens surface

Aspheric Lenses
– provide multiple curves for better vision from center to edge of the lenses. Usually provides a thinner lens.

Scratch Coatings
– provides protection against scratching your glasses.

UV Protection
– helps provide protection against harmful UV rays.

Anti-Reflection Coatings
– helps to cut out glare especially at night and makes the appearance more attractive. Gives you that "no lens look" Also helps improve vision as it lets more light through the materials.

Our fully trained staff will be able to help you choose whatever is best for your eyes, your vision requirements, your lifestyle. We will consult with you and make it easy for you every step of the way. New Mirrored coatings Now Available

Always wash your hands before handling your contact lenses. Avoid soaps with creams, deodorants or perfumes, as they may leave a film on you hand and cause eye irritation. Keep your fingernails trimmed and smooth to avoid damaging the lens or scratching your eye. Take the right lens and rinse thoroughly with saline or rinsing solution. Check for any debris or tears in the lens before inserting. Always insert and remove the right lens first to avoid switching the lenses. Determine if the lens is right side out. Hold the lens on your finger and notice the edges of the lens. If the edges appear almost straight up and appears to be bowl shaped, it is correct. If the edges of the lens are flared out, it is inside out. Your lens may have an inversion mark on it to help determine the right side. If the letter or mark can be read by looking at the lens, it is correct. If the mark is reversed, the lens in inside out. Another method to tell if the lens in inside out is called the "taco test". Fold the lens gently in the palm of your hand. If it is correct, the edges will point inward. If it is inside out, the edges will roll out rather than in. Hold the upper lashes to prevent blinking with the hand not holding the lens. Hold the lower eyelid with the middle finger of the hand holding the lens. Slowly bring the lens toward the eye while looking "through" the lens and finger and place it on the cornea. Slowly release the lower lid first and then the upper lid. Close your eyes gently to center the lens. Use lubricating or re-wetting drops if your lenses feel dry or prior to removal if the lenses feel sticky.

Removal

Wash your hands. Pull down the lower lid with the middle finger of your inserting hand. Gently pull the lens downward onto the white part of your eye (sclera) as you look up. Pinch the lens between your thumb and forefinger to remove. If the edges of the lens stick together after removal, place it in the palm of your hand and soak it thoroughly. Gently rub back and forth until edges get separated being careful not to rip the lens. Follow lens cleaning and storage instructions given to you by the dispenser.

General Information

When first starting out, insert and remove your lenses over a cloth or towel spread on the counter, to avoid losing or damaging the lens. You may want to use a mirror at first, but practice so you can do it without, in case you are somewhere without a mirror. Fingernails should be trimmed to avoid damaging the lens and the eye. Lenses must always be in a hydrated (wet) form. They must either be in your eye or in a proper soaking solution. If you drop a lens and do not find it until it has dried out, it may not be ruined. Soak the lens in solution for one hour and check to see if it returns to a soft, flexible state. If it becomes too dried out it will become brittle and break.

Checklist

If your lenses do not feel comfortable or your vision is blurred after you have inserted your lenses, check the following: Check and see if your lenses have been properly cleaned and thoroughly rinsed. If not, remove the lens and clean and rinse as necessary. Check to see if there is a foreign particle trapped between the lens and the eye. If so, remove the lens and rinse thoroughly. Check to see if the lens in inside out. Refer to steps three and four in the insertion section on the previous page to determine if the lens was inserted correctly. Check to see if the lens is torn or ripped. Remove the lens and inspect the edges for missing pieces. Sometimes what appears to be a scratch in the center of the lens is often a tear. If you do discover a rip, do not wear the lens, as it could cause damage to the eye. Call and order a new replacement lens.

Gas Perm Information

How To Insert Your Lenses

Wash hands with a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel. Keep fingernails short and smooth to avoid damaging your lenses or scratching your eye. If you’re working near a sink, close the drain. Get in the habit of always working with the right lens first to avoid mix-ups. Remove the lens from its case and inspect it for cleanliness, chips and scratches. Place the lens, cup side up, on the tip of your index finger. Apply a few drops of wetting solution, which is designed to make the lens surface more compatible with your tears and increase comfort. (Never use saliva. It contains bacteria that can cause infection.) Insert. Tilt your head forward and bring the lens toward your eye. Using the middle finger of the same hand, gently pull down your lower lid. Lift the upper lid with your other hand. Look at the lens. Place the lens on your eye, release your lids, lower lid first, then top, and close your eyes. Follow the same steps to insert the left lens.

How To Remove Your Lenses

Wash and dry your hands and close any nearby drains. Use your finger to separate your lids at the outer corner, making sure that they are above and below the contact lens.
Staring wide, use the finger to pull the lids outwards and slightly upwards, towards the top of your ear. If the lens has not fallen out once you have pulled your lids as far as possible, blink. Cup the other hand under your eye to catch the lens as it falls out.

How To Clean Your Lenses

Clean and store your lenses properly and you will be rewarded with healthier eyes and more comfortable lens wear. Your Lens Care System - is the group of cleaning and disinfecting products we recommend at the time you are fitted for contact lenses -- it has been selected based on the type of lenses prescribed and your lifestyle. Since the solutions within the system are designed to work together, it is critical to use only the recommended products -- and to use them as directed
Each time you remove your contacts:
Wash and dry your hands.
Place the lens in the palm of your hand.
Squeeze several drops of cleaning solution into your palm.
Rub both sides of the lens in the cleaner in a straight back-and-forth motion for 20 to 30 seconds. Or, put several drops of cleaning solution on the lens and rub it between your thumb and forefinger for 20 to 30 seconds.
Rinse the cleaning solution off the lens with sterile saline or wetting solution.

Using Enzyme Cleaning Solutions

We will be able to tell you if you need to use enzyme cleaner. This cleaner helps remove protein deposits from the lenses. Soak your lenses in the enzyme solution for the appropriate length of time. Clean and disinfect the lenses before wearing them again.

Storing Your Lenses

If a lens dries out, clean and rinse it with fresh wetting solution before putting it in your eye.
Rinse and air-dry your storage case daily and replace it every six months or so.

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP)
Contact Lens Care Systems
RGP lenses must be cleaned and disinfected for safe and comfortable wear. We will recommend a lens care system designed to work well with your eyes, your lenses and your lifestyle.

CLEAR VISION WITHOUT CONTACT LENSES, GLASSES OR SURGERY

Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when distant images come to focus in front of the retina as opposed to on the retina. Typically this condition is optically corrected by using contact lenses or glasses to slightly diverge the rays of light in order to move the focal point further back onto the retina. Myopia can also be corrected with eye surgery (lasers used to cut the cornea flat) and a non surgical procedure called ORTHOKERATOLOGY.

Orthokeratology or ORTHO K; has been performed safely to reduce or eliminate myopia since the 1950’s. It has only been in the last few years however that significant advances in materials, design and computer assisted manufacturing has made Ortho K a viable option for a much wider segment of the population.

Ortho K utilizes highly oxygen permeable contact lenses (called Ortho Sphere) to gently reshape the corneal curvature while you sleep. The contact lenses are inserted just before you go to bed and removed shortly after you wake up. Over a period of a few days (in most cases) the contact lenses slowly and gently reduce the corneal curvature to correct your vision. Should you awaken during the night, the Ortho- Sphere lens is designed to provide clear vision while being worn.

Unlike refractive surgery, Ortho K is a totally non-invasive procedure and is entirely reversible with in 1 to 2 weeks of not wearing the lenses. The fit and Rx of the Ortho- Sphere lens can be altered to account for any possible Rx changes which may occur in the future. During the day clear vision is enjoyed without the use of glasses or contact lenses. In some cases this may open up specific job opportunities which require unassisted clear vision.

The procedure of corneal reshaping will typically occur within 1 to 10 days (average of 5 days) during which time disposable soft contact lenses are provided for daytime use to provide clear vision as the myopia is eliminated. Once the end point has been achieved, the visual acuity will remain clear and stable all day long.

Your eye care practitioner, who specializes in contact lens fitting, will determine if you are a good candidate for Ortho K. Careful measurements of Rx, corneal curvature, corneal thickness, corneal diameter, pupillary dilation and tear film quality/quantity are some of the basic tests and observations required. All of these tests are non-invasive. Typically low to moderate amounts of myopia with low levels of astigmatism are optically ideal for the procedure.

Ortho K is an excellent vision correction option, especially for young people when their near sightedness is increasing.

ORTHO-SPHERE PROCEDURE

• Your eyecare practitioner will take a series of measurements of your eye shape and visual requirements to determine if you qualify for the procedure.
  
• The measurements of the eye size, shape and power will be communicated to the Lab where the data is input into a lens design software program. Your custom-made lenses will arrive in a few days.
  
• A fitting appointment will be set up. You will be instructed on insertion and removal techniques plus care and maintenance of your Ortho-Sphere lenses. Your eyecare practitioner will assess the performance of your lenses and book a follow-up appointment for early the next morning.
  
• Each night you will put your Optho-Sphere lenses on shortly before going to bed and insert a re-wetting drop.
  
• When you wake up in the morning, put a couple of re-wetting drops in each eye. Normally, you would remove your Ortho-Sphere lenses about 15 minutes after waking up, but on this first day, leave your lenses on until your Eyecare Practitioner has assessed the fit.
  
• Once the contact lenses are removed your vision will be checked. Many patients will see well on the first morning but results vary depending on the prescription you started with and the malleability of your eye. You may be given soft lenses to wear during the day until your vision reaches a level where you can function comfortably without assistance.
  
• Your Eyecare Practitioner will set up another appointment to see you after you have been wearing the lenses for several nights - this appointment is usually towards the end of the day.
  
• You continue to wear your Ortho-Sphere lenses every night while sleeping. DO NOT wear the Optho-Sphere lenses during the day.
  
• During the first few days it is common for the sharpness of vision to fade toward the end of the day. The longer you are on the program the less this will occur.
  
• You may require a change of lenses during the adaptation period depending on the strength of your prescription and the rate of visual improvement.
  
• After your vision has stabilized and you are satisfied with the results, it will be suggested that you purchase a spare pair of lenses to ensure that you don't regress you should loose or break a lens.