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One Pair, But a Dual Function
If you have grown tired of switching back and forth between prescription sunglasses and indoor prescription eyeglasses, consider making the switch to “photochromic” lenses. These lenses darken and lighten in accordance with the amount of ultraviolet (UV) light to which they are exposed. This transformation is made possible by an active ingredient in the lens called “silver halide.” When the lenses come in contact with UV rays, the molecules of silver halide embedded throughout the lens undergo a chemical process that changes their shape. This new structuring of molecules causes them to absorb portions of the visible light, resulting in lens darkening. The technology enables wearers to have one set of glasses that is suitable for both indoors and out. Photochromic lenses are available in nearly all lens materials and designs, including high-index lenses, bifocals, and progressive lenses. An added benefit of photochromic lenses is that they shield your eyes from 100 percent of the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Take Care of Your Vision, Even at Work!
America is a nation of hard working individuals. We like to work hard and play hard. There is nothing as frustrating that can prevent you from working like poor health. Sometimes we can control it, but many times we cannot. Especially in those instances when we could have taken matters in our own hands and prevented an injury or illness. Everyday there are about 2,000 workers in the United State who sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. Many times these injuries result from small particles or objects entering the and scratching the eye. Do you think this is a preventable situation? Of course! To guard against these preventable injuries, workers need to wear safety eyewear whenever there is any chance that machines or operations present the hazard of chemicals, flying objects, or other potentially harmful situations. Industrial-thickness glass, plastic, and polycarbonate lenses meet or exceed the requirements of the eye protection standard. While glass lenses provide good scratch resistance and can accommodate a broad range of prescriptions, polycarbonate lenses are lighter in weight and are superior to glass and many other plastics in terms of strength and impact resistance. Safety glasses may have prescription lenses or non-prescription lenses. Protective eyewear should be selected for its appropriateness for a given task. For a Full Eye Exam visit our Offices on Herkimer and West Winfield, NY
The Importance of Clean Contact Lenses
It is important for contact lens wearers to bear in mind that they are wearing medical devices that must be scrupulously cleaned on a regular basis. Poor hygiene (including poor maintenance of contact lens cases or reusing or topping off contact lens solution) can result in a serious infection that can lead to scarring, impaired vision, and even the need for a corneal transplant. “Keratitis” is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and the most common infection related to contact lens use. This infection of the cornea, the transparent, round dome covering the eye’s iris and pupil, can be caused by bacteria, fungi, herpes, and microbes (such as “acanthamoeba,” which is very difficult to treat). Prevention is essential. Active people find that contacts are often more practical than glasses. For those who wear contact lenses, a fitting process needs to take place with periodic evaluation of the cornea (the healthy living tissue that the contact lens sits) and the fit of the contact lens. Including a “rub and rinse” step in the contact lens cleaning process, minimizing contact with water while wearing contact lenses, and replacing the lens case frequently can all help reduce the risk of eye infection. For a full eye exam talk to Dr Knapp.