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X-Cyl and ImageRx

July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Contact Lenses, Eyewear, Vision Conditions

X-Cyl and ImageRx updated. X-Cyl is a toric crossed cylinder calculator. ImageRx is a spectacle magnification calculator. Both programs are free to download.

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Soft Contact Lens Care

January 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Contact Lenses

INSERTION After thoroughly washing and rinsing your hands, follow these steps to insert your soft contact lenses. Check to see if the lens is inside-out or if it is correct. Place the lens on the tip of the index finger of your right hand. Pull up the upper eyelid with your left hand. Pull the [...]

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Top 10 Eye and Vision Myths

January 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Contact Lenses, Eye Safety, Eyewear, Learning-Related Vision Problems, Ocular Disease, Vision Conditions, Vision Development

Scratches on Lenses can be Polished Out No – well not practically. Most prescription ophthalmic lenses are required to maintain a 2mm center thickness. Polishing after its initial fabrication results in a decreased thickness yielding a higher risk of shattering. In addition, the front surface of plastic lenses is custom molded on multifocals and can [...]

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Gas Permeable Lens Care

January 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Contact Lenses

INSERTION After thoroughly washing and rinsing your hands, follow these steps to insert your rigid contact lenses. Place the lens, concave side up, on the tip of the index finger of your right hand and place a drop of the prescribed conditioning solution on the lens. Bend your head down so that your eyes will [...]

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