Take Proper Care of Your Contact Lenses – It will take proper Care of Your Eyes

January 13th, 2011
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You may find it taxing, but it is necessary for you to understand the importance of proper contact lens care, else you may end up with infection in your eyes, even blindness is not a distant possibility.

In today’s world, with disposable contact lenses and one–bottle care systems, taking care of contacts asks for far less trouble, expense and time than it did earlier.

It is better not to switch your care regimes if your eye doctor does not permit for it. Some products are incompatible with each other, even with some contact lenses also. These incompatible products may spoil your contacts or damage your coveted eyes.

To utilize the bottles and boxes, C-R-D is the best formula. C – Clean, R – Rinse and D – Disinfect. I will help you to know the steps required to care for your contact lenses:

  1. Properly wash your hands (not with moisturizing soaps) to minimize the chance of dirt and germs being transferred to your eyes. Then dry it with a lint-free towel.
  2. Remove either of the lenses (but always one at a time) and with the help of the recommended solution, clean it gently. Our eyes produce proteins, cosmetics and other debris on the surface of the lens impairing lens comfort. Cleaning removes all these stuff. The best way to do it is to rub the lens in the palm of your hand after pouring a few drops of solution (it does not matter even if it is a “no-rub” product as eye doctors only recommended it).
  3. Rinse for as long as it is directed in the manual to remove the loosened debris completely. This is important.
  4. Now it is turn to place your lens into the clean lens case (it may be a lens holder also) and fill it with fresh solution. It is not recommended to ‘top off’ your old solution. Disinfecting is the best way to kill microorganisms, which build up on the lens. However, the duration of time to disinfect may vary from product to product. You should check the package for the entire details.
  5. Go through the above three steps for the other lens also.

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No need of Glasses!! - Contact Lenses for Sports

November 24th, 2010

For the athlete, excellent vision is a must no matter what level he or she is playing at. If the vision is not as crisp and clear as it could be, the athlete not only won’t perform as well, but also risks serious harm. It’s absolutely essential to have the best vision possible. There are several options for vision correction, including glasses, contact lenses, LASIK surgery and orthokeratology (also known as ortho-k).

All of these options have their pros and cons, including costs and potential risk factors, so it’s important to have all the facts before coming to any conclusions. While not right for everyone, contact lenses are a happy medium for many people in that they’re relatively affordable, easy to use and care for and eliminate some of the drawbacks of wearing eyeglasses while avoiding both the risks of surgery and the expense of ortho-k. Even if you would prefer to stick to glasses for long term wear off the field, you should still explore the advantages of wearing contact lenses during play.

Enhanced vision with contact lenses
Contacts sit right on your eye, meaning that you can look off to the side and see as well as you do when you are looking straight ahead. With eyeglasses, you have limited peripheral vision, and the frames can cause blind spots in your visual field. This is particularly dangerous in sports where balls, pucks or other players could be coming at you from the side.

In addition, frames, even when they are fitted properly, can slide around on your face or worse, can drop off during a game. Glasses can also break during play, increasing your risk of facial and eye injuries during all types of sports, even those that are considered to be no contact. Another advantage of contacts lenses is that they fit under all of the different types of safety equipment. A hockey goalie wouldn’t exactly be comfortable with a pair of glasses under his face mask.

Contact lens options for athletes
For the serious athlete, the rigid gas permeable contact lens is typically the recommended choice of sports vision specialists for a number of reasons.

  • They hold their shape while on the eye. (Soft contacts may flatten out at times.)
  • They offer better correction of astigmatism and other corneal abnormalities that might be difficult to correct with other types of contact lenses.
  • They allow more oxygen to flow to the eye, which makes them more comfortable for longer wear.
  • The hard surface of RGP lenses doesn’t collect debris easily, so they will stay cleaner.
  • RGP lenses do not absorb the tears from the eyes, so you are less likely to have uncomfortable, dry eyes than with soft contacts.

RGP lenses do have drawbacks however. They can be harder to get used to than soft lenses, and are more likely to end up off-center or dislodged during play. You should discuss the pros and cons of each with your eye doctor before making a final decision.

Staying safe while wearing contacts
There are a number of things you have to consider about your safety when wearing contact lenses. First, no matter what type you are wearing, you must make sure that you are handling, wearing and caring for your lenses properly, to reduce your risk of complications including eye damage or infection. If you are on the road a lot, you may want to consider single-use soft contact lenses. These lenses are worn for one day only, and then thrown away, so you won’t have to bother with nightly cleaning or worry about packing solutions and cases. (Just be sure to pack some extra lenses in case of a mishap.)

Second, contact lenses do not provide adequate UV protection for the entire eye, so you’ll still have to wear UV-blocking sunglasses or goggles when you’re playing outside.

Source:www.SoftTouchLenses.com

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New PET bottle for renu fresh multi-purpose solution.

June 29th, 2010
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renu fresh multi-purpose solution.

Collaboration with Amcor and R&D/Leverage creates innovative clear bottle for renu fresh multi-purpose solution.

Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, has unveiled a major packaging innovation into the lens care market. B+L has replaced the traditional white HDPE bottle with a clear PET container. This launch is an important paradigm shift in lens care packaging driven by consumer demand for a transparent container.

The bottle’s design and development was made possible through a partnership with Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world’s leading producer of PET packaging, and R&D/Leverage, known for its world-class packaging design capabilities.

 

Bausch + Lomb worked with R&D/Leverage for several years to develop the clear PET bottle with rounded shoulders. Bausch + Lomb and Amcor worked extensively on optimizing the bottle’s wall thickness and dimensions, thus providing a comfortable feel and proper squeezing capability for the user.

- The new package had to precisely communicate key product attributes — the feeling of wearing a fresh pair of lenses cushioned in moisture - says Daryl DuLong, global product manager, lens care Bausch + Lomb. “With R&D/Leverage’s and Amcor’s support, we are changing the industry, which has long been dominated by contact lens solutions packaged in that ubiquitous white bottle and white label — packaging that has grown stale.

A clear, polyolefin pressure-sensitive label replaces the previous white label and enhances the appealing see-through look. A special texture was added to the bottle design, to facilitate high-speed production and to enhance end-user ergonomics.

- This was a true collaboration - said Larry Schumacher, national account manager for R&D/Leverage. “We worked engineer-to-engineer, in our U.S. and UK facilities, with intensive communication back and forth, every step of the way, to make sure each element of the project was perfect.”

The renu fresh bottles are made of a healthcare-approved grade of PET. They are blow molded and then transported directly to a clean room where they are packed and then shipped to Bausch + Lomb.

- After extensive testing and refinement, we were able to achieve very tight wall tolerances that far exceeded the typical PET bottle - said Matt Curtis, Amcor’s Southeast regional account manager. - Through proper material distribution, we developed an optimum wall thickness that
enhanced the consumer experience.

The custom PET bottle will also be a key element of Bausch + Lomb’s new renu lens care portfolio. The PET bottle features a snap-on cap and is available in 2oz, 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz sizes. Bausch + Lomb said it plans to use the clear PET bottle as a new platform for future lens care products.

 

Source: bausch.com

 

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Launch of Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism now in India on 21/04/2010

April 21st, 2010
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Launch of Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism now in India 21/04/2010

Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism

 

Brand new and introduced in June 2008, these lenses are specifically designed for people with Astigmatism. Astigmatism is the most common vision problem, caused by an irregular shape of the cornea. Astigmatism can usually be corrected with contact lenses, such as Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism. They will help take away the blur that is caused by this condition.

These lenses come with Hydraclear technology and UVA and UVB blocking which blocks more than 90 percent of UVA rays and 99 percent of UVB rays.

Hydraclear ensures a long lasting soft, moisture rich and silky feel. In addition they have the same reduced edge-height design as Acuvue 2.

Features and Benefits of Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism

·                  Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism contacts are easy-to-use and comfortable enough to wear for up to 7 consecutive days.

·                  They are slightly tinted, so the lens is easier to recognize and handle plus a high level of UVA and UVB Blocking helps to protect portions of your eyes.

·                  The Hydraclear technology brings together a remarkable moisture rich wetting agent with high performance base materials to form clear, wettable lenses resulting in a unique, silky, soft feel.

·                  Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism lenses stay moist all day and the soft and flexible material provides comfort throughout the day

·                  The so called ‘Accelerated Stabilization Design’ (what a nice marketing phrase) is promising to balance the lens in place and quickly realigns the lens if it rotates out of position. It provides patients with astigmatism with consistent, all-day vision and comfort.

Who should wear Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism?

·                  These lenses should be considered if you experience discomfort with your current contact lenses.

·                  They are ideal for people who thought they could not wear contact lenses because of astigmatism.

What else should you know about these lenses?

Prescription Parameters

·                  The standard diameter is 14.5mm.

·                  Base curve is 8.6mm.

·                  Available powers range from -0.50D to -6.00D in 0.25 increments and from -6.50D to -9.00D in 0.50 increments or from +0.50D to +6.00D in 0.25 increments.

Lens Type

·                  Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism are disposable soft contact lenses.

·                  The replacement schedule is 2 weeks (based on daily wear) or 1 week (based on continuous overnight wear).

Material and other Technical Parameters

·                  They are made of 62% Senofilcon A and 38% water.

·                  The non-edge corrected Dk/t value is 152.5.

Package Details

·                  1 box contains 6 visibly tinted UVA and UVB blocking lenses immersed in a buffered saline solution.

Manufacturer

·                  Vistakon, Division of Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Release Date

·                  Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism was introduced in June, 2008.

Competitors

·                  The following products are competing with Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism: Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism, CIBA Vision Air Optix for Astigmatism, Bausch & Lomb PureVision Toric, Bausch & Lomb SofLens Toric, CooperVision Biomedics Toric, CooperVision Proclear Toric and Toric XR, and CIBA Vision Focus Toric.

Common Misspellings

·                  Common naming variations and misspellings for Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism include Acuvue Oasis for Astigmatism and Acuview Oasys for Astigmatism.

 

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March 17th, 2010

Freshkon Color Lenses for just Rs.225/- Mrp 450/- Flat 50% discount @ www.SoftTouchLenses.com

Love experimenting with your Style?

Freshkon Colors Fusion Range of Cosmetic Lenses Boasts Unique & attractive colors that match your eye color to your mood, outfit & lifestyle.

Go live it up!

 

* Unique, dazzling 3-tone colors

* 55% water content for optimal comfort

* Hydrophilic lnk system for comfortable wear

* Easy to handle, no curling lens problem

* Large optical zone for clear vision

 

 

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Most Popular Contact Lenses in INDIA.

March 7th, 2010

Most Popular Brand of Contact Lenses:

 

There are a wide variety of contact lens manufactures out there so which lens should you choose. When thinking of purchasing lenses for the time one or two particular brand names come to mind. Certainly perhaps the one most of us will know is Johnson and Johnson’s Acuvue brand, they do seem to be the top choice for many contact lens users and there range is varied so I took a more in depth look into the Acuvue range of lenses and the top 2 other brand names Focus and Freshlook.
 
The Acuvue Range
 
1 day Acuvue – This is probably the most used lens it allows the user to start with a clean pair of lenses everyday as you simple throw them away when you go to bed which means that there is less chance of your eyes becoming irritated due to accumulation of debris build up. The lenses are easy to handle and insert due to a tint but this will not change the colour of your eye.
 
Acuvue Original- This was the world’s first daily disposable contact lens and is still a very popular choice among users. This lens is a one week extended wear lens and has a colour tint enabling ease of use when cleaning in fluid. The lens also has an AV indicator to ensure proper insertion of the lens.
 
Acuvue 2- This lens comes next in popularity and is a two week daily wear lens that also has the inclusion of UV blocking. The lens has an inside out indicator to make proper insertion of the lens easy.
 
Acuvue Advance- Another popular choice this is a two week daily wear lens that contains a Hydroclear moisture rich element, proper insertion of the lens is helped with an inside out indicator and the lens is tinted for ease of use.
 
Acuvue Oasys- This is the latest offering from Johnson and Johnson who advertise this lens as a breakthrough in comfort. The lens makes use of the Hydroclear plus technology which helps to reduce soreness and redness of the eyes.
 
The Focus Range
 
Focus Dailies- This is the number one among users of the Dailies range; the lenses are designed to be disposed of on a daily basis which eliminates the need for cleaning.
 
Focus Night & Day- The second most popular choice this lens offers up to 30 days of continual use thereby eliminating the need for daily removal and cleaning.
 
Focus 1 to 2 Weeks Soft colours- This lens offers you the chance to change the colour of your eye while giving you clear, crisp sight and comfort, they have three colours to choose from Aqua, Evergreen and Royal blue.
 
The Freshlook Range
 
Freshlook Colour Blends- This was the most popular lens in the Freshlook range of lenses; they are lenses that change your eye colour into one of nine different colours. The lenses also have an indicator for easy application.
 
Freshlook Dimension- are one to two week lenses especially designed for light colour eyes, they enhance light eye colours and have a dark outer starburst pattern that make eyes appear brighter.
 
Freshlook Radiance- This lens claims to be the first 2 weeks to a month lens that add pearlescent effects to both light and dark eyes. They don’t affect the natural eye colour but rather compliment it. 
 
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Johnson & Johnson brands | Contact lenses | Acuvue in india

March 7th, 2010

List of Acuvue products

  • 1-Day Acuvue
  • 1-Day Acuvue Moist
  • Acuvue
  • Acuvue 2
  • Acuvue 2 Colours
  • Acuvue Advance
  • Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism
  • Acuvue Oasys
  • Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia
  • Acuvue Bifocal
  • Acuvue Clear

 Sources:-

  • Acuvue Contact Lenses - Official Website by Vistakon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson
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    March 7th, 2010

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    Contact Lenses in India and ACUVUE Brand Products | ACUVUE India

    March 7th, 2010

    Daily contact lenses that keep your eyes feeling moist all day

     

     

    Don’t you just love how your contacts feel so moist and comfortable when you first put them in… but hate how they get more dry and uncomfortable as the day goes on? If that’s the case, you have to try 1 • DAY ACUVUE MOIST®. It helps your eyes feel fresh and comfortable for hours on end!

     

    New 1 • DAY ACUVUE MOIST® with LACREON™ technology effectively enhances lens comfort. It helps your eyes stay so moist and fresh you can wear your contact lenses for long hours comfortably. LACREON™ technology permanently embeds* a water

     

     

     

     

    • DAY ACUVUE MOIST® lenses are permanently embedded with a water-holding ingredient like that found in natural tears.

     

    The technology creates a long lasting, silky smooth layer throughout the lens.

     

    The contact lenses help your eyes feel fresh and comfortable all day long.

     

     

     

    1 • DAY ACUVUE MOIST® Specifications

     
     
    Packaging 30 pieces per box, 5 pieces per box
    Wear Schedule Daily wear, daily replacement
    Powers Myopia -0.50D – Myopia -6.00D (in 0.25D increments)
    Myopia -6.50D – Myopia -12.00D (in 0.50D increments)
    Hyperopia +0.50D – Hyperopia +6.00D (in 0.25D increments)
    Diameter 14.2mm
    Base Curve 8.5 \ 9.0mm
    Visibility Tint Light Blue
    UV Blocking† UV blocking 97% UVB & 82% UVA

     

     

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    CooperVision

    March 2nd, 2010

    CooperVision - Founded in 1979, CooperVision claims that it’s the world’s second largest contact lens manufacturer and the number one in production of toric contact lenses, which are prescribed to patients with astigmatism. Popular brands include Preference®, Frequency®, and Cooper Toric. CooperVision offers “some of the industry’s most advanced contact lens materials and lens designs, including the naturally wettable Aquaform™ and PC Technology™ family of products and the unique Balanced Progressive™ Technology” designs of multifocal lenses. Avaira™, a two-week replacement silicone hydrogel and Biofinity®, a monthly silicone hydrogel lens, are both popular options that utilize the Aquaform™ technology.

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