Air Optix Multifocal Contact Lenses!

Are you over 40 and wear contact lenses?  Can you read with them?

Many people over age 40 have difficulty seeing up close with their contact lenses.  If this is you, there is a new lens for you to try. 

Air Optix Multifocal contact lenses are designed to offer good vision at all distance so you can drive, use your computer, and read a book with the same lenses.  There is no compromise to your depth perception as in monovision where one eye is corrected for distance and the other eye for near.  

Even if you haven't been able to wear other types of multifocal contact lenses or monovision, I'd suggest giving these lenses a try!  So far we've had pretty amazing success rates!

These contact lenses won't be available to most offices until 2010, but since our clients love new technology, we've been selected to receive a sneak preview of the lenses.

Schedule your appointment today!

Halloween Safety Tips

Trick-or-treaters and parents should remember that visibility increases safety.  Studies have shown that a child’s risk of injury or death as a result of being hit by a car doubles around Halloween.  Following are some Halloween safety tips from the American Optometric Association:

Incorporate these simple precautions into the evening’s festivities to ensure Halloween safety:

• Dress children in light-colored costumes or adhere reflective tape to the costume’s fabric and accessories. Make sure everyone is visible to passing cars.

• Eliminate masks from among the costume’s accessories. Masks can get in the way of clear vision and can increase the chances of tripping or running into objects.

• Hypoallergenic make-up is a safer alternative. Take care in keeping make-up away from the eyes.

• No trick-or-treater should go in search of treats alone. Adults should always accompany children on their candy quests.

• Approach only doorsteps that have a porch light lit. Similarly, if you plan to pass out treats, be sure to turn on your light.

• Pedestrians think they are more visible to drivers than they actually are, so remind trick-or-treaters to look both ways before crossing streets and to stay with the group.

• If cosmetic contact lenses are part of your costume, make sure you obtain them from your doctor of optometry to ensure that the lenses that fit your eyes properly, and to learn ways to care for them.