Presbyopia

Presbyopia affects everyone and usually begins to affect vision around age 40. Rays of light from near objects such as a printed page are divergent in nature and will come to a focus behind the retina. In order for this light to focus on the retina, accommodation occurs. During accommodation, the ciliary muscle contracts this contraction results in an increase in the curvature of the lens. Refocusing light back onto the retina. The aging process causes a gradual hardening of your lens, causing its inability to change shape. From age 40 onward, close work gradually becomes more difficult. This condition is called presbyopia.

Causes

The aging process causes a gradual hardening of your lens causing its inability to change shape. From age 40 onward, close work gradually becomes more difficult. This condition is called presbyopia.

Near Point Consideration

At a very young age, the lens inside your eye is very flexible, and changes shape easily. As we age, especially over the age of 40, it becomes increasingly more difficult to focus on nearby objects. As we continue to age, close objects are no longer clear. And requires some type of corrective lens to maintain clear focus.

Presbyopia Intro

Most people don't realize that contact lenses can be successfully worn past the age of 40, or if they are currently wearing reading glasses, bifocals, trifocals, or even progressive spectacle lenses. But it's true: new contact lens options are being designed each year for people with presbyopia, a natural condition brought on by age, where the patient loses the ability to focus on close objects. One thing you can count on is that once presbyopia begins, your vision and the way it's corrected will continue to change. There are a number of ways to correct presbyopia; it is vital that you have regular eye exams and that you clearly communicate with your Eye Care Professional about your vision needs and expectations.

Glasses over Contacts (Option 1)

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Modified Monovision (Option 2)

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Monovision (Option 3)

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Multifocal Lens (Option 4)

The newest option for correcting presbyopia is multi-focal contact lenses. Certain types of these lenses are designed to correct your vision for both near and far, while other designs are able to correct your vision for near, far, and all distances in between. To get started with multi-focal contact lenses, your eye-care professional may ask you a number of questions to help determine the best lens design for your lifestyle. While multi-focal contact lenses may require an adaptation period so that your eyes can get used to them, ultimately these lenses can greatly enhance your quality of life.

Corneal Molding

Corneal Molding, also known as Orthokeratology or Ortho-k, is a non-surgical treatment option for people suffering from mild to moderate nearsightedness or astigmatism. Ortho-k offers a legitimate alternative to laser vision correction for many people. This procedure uses specially designed contact lenses, which are prescribed to reshape the surface of the cornea and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or regular contact lenses.

Ortho-k treatment involves changing the curvature of the cornea by temporarily molding its shape using a gas permeable contact lens. The central portion of the lens fits closer to the eye than a standard contact lens - exerting a gentle pressure. The outer part of the lens surrounds the central visual zone and is farther away from the cornea allowing room for the cornea to change shape. By changing the curvature of your cornea, Ortho-k treatment refocuses light onto your retina, resulting in clearer vision. Ortho-k is completely reversible and non-invasive; if you stop wearing the molds your cornea will return to its original shape.

In the past, the only FDA approved corneal molding systems were worn during the day and proved to be very safe and effective. More recently, the FDA has approved the latest in corneal molding technology with an over night lens that works for the eyes in a similar way that dental retainers work for teeth. Make life without glasses or contact lenses a reality. Talk to your eye care professional today and find out if Ortho-k is right for you.

Eye Drops

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Liquid Hygiene - Liquid Scrub

When performing an Eyelid Scrub, the first step is to wash your hands with soap and water. To begin STEP 2, place a small amount of shampoo in the palm of your hand. Make sure to use a baby shampoo because it will not irritate your eyes. Next, run some warm water into your hand; mix the two together with a clean cotton swab. To perform STEP 3, pull down your lower eyelid and using the cotton swab rub the solution back and forth across your eyelashes and the edge of your eyelid. Make sure that you use a different cotton swab for each eye. STEP number 4 is to rinse with clear cool water. Repeat steps 1-4 to scrub your other eye.

Liquid Hygience - Warm Soak

When performing a warm soak of your eyelids, the first step is to wash your hands with soap and water. STEP 2 is to moisten a clean washcloth with warm water. STEP 3 is to close your eyes and place the washcloth over your eyelids for about 5 minutes. Repeat this process using a fresh wash cloth several times daily until the symptoms disappear.