by admin | May 5, 2010 | Lens Form and Theory
Aspheric lenses are defined as lenses that are non-spherical. This non spherical surface encompasses all kinds of lenses from aspheric, atoric, progressive, and aphakic. So if all these lenses fall in the definition of an aspheric lens, how do we further define and...
by admin | May 5, 2010 | Low Vision
Aging boomers mean that low vision services can be lucrative for your practice. In the United States, vision loss that can't be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or surgery is the third most common ailment affecting individuals over 65 years of age (exceeded only...
by admin | May 4, 2010 | Lens Options and Materials
Have you ever had the chance and check a pair of lenses that were treated with a UV solution some three to six month after the were made and handed to the patient? There is a good chance, that you will have a big surprise, your UV Meter ( if the instrument measures at...
by admin | May 4, 2010 | Dispensing
1. If you have a high plus lens, stay away from long narrow frames as they will tend to pop out of those frames the easiest since they are long across the top. One must understand that one of the reasons for having trouble keeping lenses in a metal frame is the...
by admin | May 4, 2010 | Contact Lenses
It is clear that extended wear is something that has vast potential for your practice. These lenses are fantastic devices that can make you and your practice look great in the eyes of your patients and possibly set you apart from your competitors. To clearly see what...
by admin | May 4, 2010 | Occular Anatomy
An outstanding overview of the major structures of the eye from the University of Missouri Medical School including: the Cornea, Lens, Ciliary Body, Iris, Ciliary Epithelium, Canal of Schlemm, Neuron Chain, Rods and Cones, Neural retina, and Fovea Centralis.
