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New Technology, providing a higher level of care for our patients
May 18, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Our practice is committed to protecting your eye health with the most advanced technology available, and we are excited to announce that our comprehensive eye exam now includes the iWellnessExam.
The iWellnessExam is state-of-the-art technology that lets our doctors see beneath the surface of your retina, where signs of disease first appear. Traditional eye exams and retinal photography do not provide this level of detail.
Did you know…
- Sight-threatening eye diseases often have no outward signs or symptoms in the early stages.
- State-of-the-art technology can help your doctor see early signs of these diseases.
- Early detection and treatment of eye disease may reduce your risk of vision loss
Regular iWellness exams can help your doctor detect common eye diseases:
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
The iWellnessExam is fast, easy, and comfortable for patients of all ages and gives your doctor valuable information about the health of your eyes and your most precious gift – your sight.
Healthy Retina
Example of an iWellnessExam
Latest in lens treatments and protection from harmful light rays.
April 9, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
Introducing Crizal Prevencia
- Designed to selectively filter out harmful light while letting beneficial light pass through
- Deflects harmful Blue-Violet Light by 20% and 100% UV
- Blue-Violet Light is harmful to retinal cells and is one of the risk factors for the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Has an E-SPF of 25
- Enhanced cosmetics so that lenses are less visible in frame
How much do you know about E-SPF?
March 31, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
How much do you know about E-SPF?
To this day you probably have not heard of SPF in this context.
The Eye-Sun Protection Factor (E-SPF) is a new international index certifying the overall UV protection provided by a lens. It is an objective rating system developed by Essilor International which can rate any lens for daily eyewear as well as for sunglasses.
With the Eye-Sun Protection Factor, you can now compare the levels of UV protection provided by all kinds of eyewear, including clear, photochromic, and sun lenses (tinted or polarized). Ask your Eye-Care Professional for advice.
UV dangers shown in 6 key-facts
- The eyes are the only internal tissues of the body directly exposed to UV light
- 40% of annual UV exposure occurs when we are not in full sunlight
- 90% of visible premature aging is caused by UV damages
- 3.2 millions of people go blind every year from prolonged UV exposure.
- UV accelerate the appearance of cataract : 20 millions of surgeries are performed every year worldwide
- Children’s annual UV exposure is 3 times higher than that of adults
Visit the E-SPF website for more information
And last but not least, protects your children’s eye’s!
According to this website:
80% of all UV exposure occurs before the age of 18 !
5 UV tips for children
- Seek Shade !
Avoid sun exposure during the sun’s peak hours. Explain the “shadow rule” to your kids: short shadows = seek shade. When shadows are shorter than objects throwing them, they should avoid direct sunlight.
- Cover up !
Teach your kids good sun protection habits. For their outdoors activities, always cover them up with clothing + a broad-brimmed hat + sunscreen + UV protective sunglasses.
- Remember
Children need protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays whenever they’re outdoors. Not only in full sunlight. UV rays are invisible and insidious : they can come through the clouds, reflect on the sand, or demultiplicate on the water. Don’t forget to protect your children’s eyes and skin everyday.
- Keep newborns out of the sun
Infants under 6 months should be kept out of direct sun as much as possible. Their skin is not yet protected by melanin and their eyes are particularly fragile.
- Choose wisely !
For their skin, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. For their eyes, make sure their eyeglasses filter both UVB and UVA rays. In summer, choose sunglasses that wrap around for maximum protection. On corrective glasses, look for the best UV protection. Ask your eye-care professional about E-SPF.
This information can all be found at http://www.espf.com/
Now offering Macula Risk Genetic testing
January 5, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
We now offer Macula Risk Genetic Testing in our office. If you have been diagnosed with the beginning signs of macular degeneration, this test can give us vital statistics to predict how this disease will effect your vision. Then we can create a care plan individually tailored to your visual needs. Most insurances in the state of Florida will pay for this test, and you only have to have it done one time.
