Fitting Tip of the Month
UV Protection and Contact Lenses
Reflection of light from water and snow increases ultraviolet (UV) ray exposure to the eyes. When I know my contact lens patients are going to the beach in the summer, or for a vacation to ski in the winter, I recommend they wear UV protecting contact lenses in combination with their UV absorbing sunglasses.
Most of my patients appreciate this recommendation and understand the benefits it provides for their ocular health.
Manuel Conde, OD
Bayamn, Puerto Rico
Most of my patients appreciate this recommendation and understand the benefits it provides for their ocular health.
Manuel Conde, OD
Bayamn, Puerto Rico
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1. Data on file. Johnson & Johnson, 2008.
ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be prescribed if patients have any eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information. Complete information is also available from VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., by calling 1-800-843-2020 or by visiting jnjvisioncare.com.
ACUVUE®, 1·DAY ACUVUE® MOIST®, LACREON™, and VISTAKON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Other brand names/product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
© Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2009.
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For additional information, click here.
1. Data on file. Johnson & Johnson, 2008.
ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be prescribed if patients have any eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information. Complete information is also available from VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., by calling 1-800-843-2020 or by visiting jnjvisioncare.com.
ACUVUE®, 1·DAY ACUVUE® MOIST®, LACREON™, and VISTAKON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Other brand names/product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
© Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2009.
--ADVERTISING
This month at www.siliconehydrogels.org: adverse events with daily wear of silicone hydrogels, SEALs with extended wear, controlling case contamination, contact lens complications, and part two of our AAO 2008 synopsis.
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