Fitting Tip of the Month
Help Ensure Safety with Contact Lens Wear
We emphasize the importance of proper lens care and the role it plays in healthy lens wear. Key points include:
1. Use the solution we prescribe.
We fit a large amount of silicone-based lenses. I talk to patients about potential compatibility problems with older and generic solutions.
2. Use new solution every day.
I talk to patients about the importance of changing their solution every day and not topping off. To help communicate this point I ask, "Do you wash your face with water, leave it in the sink and use it again the next day?" This analogy seems to hit home and is more effective than simply saying, "Don't reuse the solution."
3. Replace the case.
We have cases in the office that we give to patients free of charge in an effort to keep patients using clean cases. We advise them to replace the case at least every three months.
Morris Lehrfeld, OD
Palatine, IL
1. Use the solution we prescribe.
We fit a large amount of silicone-based lenses. I talk to patients about potential compatibility problems with older and generic solutions.
2. Use new solution every day.
I talk to patients about the importance of changing their solution every day and not topping off. To help communicate this point I ask, "Do you wash your face with water, leave it in the sink and use it again the next day?" This analogy seems to hit home and is more effective than simply saying, "Don't reuse the solution."
3. Replace the case.
We have cases in the office that we give to patients free of charge in an effort to keep patients using clean cases. We advise them to replace the case at least every three months.
Morris Lehrfeld, OD
Palatine, IL
Visual Acuity and Stability for Your Patients with Astigmatism
Patients wearing contact lenses for astigmatism feel the lens sometimes rotates on the eye, resulting in blurry vision. The Accelerated Stabilization Design (ASD) of ACUVUE® OASYS™ Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM provides greater stability by harnessing the pressure of the blink. ASD has four zones of stability to help maintain the position of the lens, resulting in more consistent visual acuity during repetitive eye movements and throughout everyday activities. So with ACUVUE® OASYS™ Brand for ASTIGMATISM, you provide your astigmatic patients with stable, crisp vision throughout their day.
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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®, ACUVUE® OASYS™, and VISTAKON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
© Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2009.
--ADVERTISING
For more information, click here.
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®, ACUVUE® OASYS™, and VISTAKON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
© Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2009.
--ADVERTISING
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