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The article provides information on multiple contact lenses as an option for presbyopic patients who decide to use contact lenses. It describes the designs and developments of contact lenses such as soft lens, gas permeable (GP) multifocal lens and hybrid lens. It also discusses the factors to be considered in selecting contact lenses for presbyotic patients such as fitting and comfort.

The article discusses the growing trend of multifocal lenses as vision correction for presbyopes in the U.S. It notes that presbyopes who are new to contact lens wear saw the biggest increase in multifocal fits by 64%. The surge in multifocal fitting can be largely attributed to the development in lens designs and materials as well as improving success rate.

The article offers tips on how to achieve a higher level of success in prescribing multifocal contact lenses on presbyopic patients. First is to be familiar with various lens designs that feature different advantages for various optic problems. Second is to be an expert with various of types of lenses to better solve the multifocal dilemmas for each patient. Third is to select the right patients by identifying patients who are not good candidates for monovision or multifocal prescribing.

The article reports on prosthetic lens patient management. It states that eyecare practices have offered tinted and colored contact lenses to provide cosmetic changes to patients' eye color and appearance. Colored and tinted devices can also be used as prosthetic devices, but the use is not commonly associated with general eyecare practice.

This article reports on the concept of scleral contact lenses. Scleral contact lenses has been around for nearly 120 years which is an important tool when fitting challenging patients. The size of the scleral lens will determine the amount of acceptable bearing and clearance and the fluid dynamics which range in size from 12.9mm to 13.5mm.

The article presents tips for properly fitting progressive lenses for patients. In selecting the best design of lenses, optometrists should choose a design that would fit to the needs of his or her patients. In addition, they should listen to what the sales representatives say about their products. An optometrist should not worry about the lenses because manufacturers offered various designs, materials, and colors in the market.

The article offers guidelines for practitioners on fitting scleral contact lenses. The uses of scleral lenses are identified including its purpose as a moisture chamber and the provision of optical clarity. Advances in the design of scleral lenses are examined. Tips for fitting scleral lenses are offered such as using the consultation department, emphasis on diagnostic lens fitting, and ensuring the initial comfort of patients.

The article looks at how optical practices can encourage patients to buy safety eyewear from them. Educating an existing client base can help sell eyewear to the practice's established patients. It is important to make sure that patients know they will get better care by purchasing their eyewear through the office, instead of the local hardware store. Some patients are willing to pay extra money for safety eyewear that they can wear both on the job and at home.

The article focuses on the advantages of daily disposable contact lenses, including toric designs, and other technologies in eye care. The author mentions that daily disposable contact lenses offer patients better convenience of a fresh lens, minus the hassle of cleaning and monitoring a replacement schedule. They add that such contact lenses can also benefit astigmatic patients.

The article informs that fitting and dispensing contact lenses into the ophthalmic practice is not only a huge investment of money, but also time and energy. Plus, there is the task of getting the word out to patients. While the thought of marketing the dispensary can be overwhelming, numerous marketing support and educational programs are available from many contact lens manufacturers. Eye care firm Bausch & Lomb Inc. seeks a collaborative relationship with eyecare practitioners to help them market their offices and grow their respective products.

The article presents advances in contact lens. The introduction of silicone hydrogel polymers is leading to better understanding of what constitutes "safe" contact lens wear. Corneal imaging and topography enable better fitting of irregular corneas. New clinical studies demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of corneal refractive therapy with gas permeable lenses. The symposium on corneal remodeling with contact lenses attracted many papers from researchers attempting to better understand how to use this technology.

The article discusses the examination of a patient with keratoconus and the fitting of his contact lenses. The patient's history and the results of topography are discussed. The traditional cone design was chosen for the patient because he had a small central nipple cone. The process of verifying the lens power is explained.

The article presents issues related to the innovative ways adopted by eyecare practitioners (ECPs) to address the latest information on presbyopic contact lens wear and the potential that prebyopes bring to practice in the U.S. It suggests the utilization of a systematic approach to fitting a package that includes multifocal contact lenses and Progressive Addition Lens (PALs) for presbyopic patients. It recommends addressing the multifocal contact lenses before presbyopia hits.

The article offers information on the gas permeable (GP) multifocal lens as a helpful tool on presbyopic patients. Improvements in soft multifocal contact lens technologies help meet the demands of patients. It states that there is high success rate on GP multifocal lenses specifically to patients with mild-to-moderate astigmatism.Moreover, it notes that when fitting lenses it is important to discuss vision expectations to each patient.

In this article the author discusses the significance of gas permeable (GP) contact lenses in the U.S. He mentions that GP contact lenses are designed with base curves steep enough to align with the central cornea which creates seal-off and debris entrapment. He states that the lower clearance of the contact lenses lets lids blink smoothly over the lens without dislodging. He added that the design of the lens lets the patient feel comfortable and can be worn up to 10 hours a day.

The article focuses on the need for contact lens practitioners to present new generation lenses to their patients. Practitioners should point out health and safety reasons for selecting newer types of lenses. In addition, practitioners must give patients a chance to try new technology lenses despite the price tag.

The article focuses on the challenges confronting most contact lens fitters in the U.S. Contact lens fitters should replace a lost lens for a satisfied general practitioner patient, however the new lens does not provide the same level of comfort as the lost lens. In addition, contact lens fitters are having problems with lenses that have similar base curves but have dissimilar fits.

The article reports on promoting the proper wearing of contact lenses in tough economic times. Eyecare providers have the responsibility to ensure that patients stay healthy and safe in wearing lenses and advising them on the financial aspects of keeping their prescriptions. It recommends having conversation with patients on the health and financial matters related to eyecare.

The article reports on the use of new technology in contact lenses when adverse responses appear after new products enter the market. It mentions a study which found that risk of infection decreases as more patients used new technology. The article recommends providing the best lenses even if there are initial adverse responses.

The article reports on recommendations on conversations with eyecare patients. It mentions that when presented with a complaint from a patient dissatisfied with contact lenses, providers must ask questions and make recommendations to validate one's expertise. The article also recommends how to deliver negative information to patients.

The article reports on the GP toric technology and applications. It states that one of the most challenging patients to a contact lens practitioner is the highly astigmatic patient who enters their office due to poor vision. The author notes that the lens design of choice is often a bitoric design in which the back surface has toric curves and the front surface corrects for induced cylinder.

This article reports on the importance of good communication when fitting young children with contact lenses. Some children cry on the initial visit and others cry when they become anxious or frustrated. It discusses that communicating with patients offers 90 percent or more of what is needed to know to successfully conduct an examination.

This article reports on the importance of brochures in communicating with patients. It is particularly useful to have a brochure regarding special topics such as medically necessary contact lens prescribing. A brochure presents a good bit of information and details this information which is a handy take-home reference for patients.

The article focuses on teaching contact lens care and handling. Patience is the most important attribute of a good contact lens dispenser. The insertion of a contact lens for the very first time, although easy for some patients, can be a challenge for most patients. Even though the desire to wear contact lenses may be great, the natural reflex of the eye to an oncoming foreign body can be extreme. Often the patient is surprised and embarrassed by this response and that increases the level of anxiety. A calm reassuring manner helps the patient overcome these obstacles. INSET: Keep a supply of contact lens solution handy.

The article presents the author's view on contact lenses. In her practice over the last 10 years, the author has seen a vast improvement in contact lens materials. In the past, many of her patients with dry eye could not tolerate contacts. Now, she is happy to see that these patients can be fit with numerous new types of contact lenses--especially ones that contain the newest polimers such as ornafilcon with phosphorylcholine (PC) integrated into the polymer. These PC molecules attach to water allowing the lens to resist deposits thus function better.

The article focuses on contact lenses. Over the years, some eye-care professionals may have told patients that they could not wear contact lenses due to astigmatism or presbyopia. There area lot of reasons for this. The fact is that even 30 years ago hard contact lenses were available in front toric, back todc, bitoric, and a variety of bifocal designs. Even simple spherical designs were an excellent method of correction for many patients with some astigmatism. However, the products were often expensive for patients, and one or two failures resulting in a refund often turned contact lens fitters away from the whole idea. INSET: Contact lens options abound.

The article presents information on gas permeable contact lenses. In office modification of gas permeable (GP) lenses is a valuable service to provide to patients. Practitioners who truly believe that GP lenses should be an integral part of any contact lens practice provide this service to GP-wearing patients. Manufacturers and distributing labs often have packages that allows to receive a unit, tools for common procedures and polish. As the popularity of soft lenses increases, having the ability to modify GP lenses not only keeps patients in those lenses, but it also results in greater patient convenience and comfort.

Presents optometrists' experiences with Renu with MoistureLoc MultiPurpose Solution which provides a unique combination of ingredients that works to reduce end-of-the-day dryness typically experienced by a contact lens wearer. Increase in comfortable wear time; Ability to meet practitioners and patients' demands.

Presents a question-and-answer advisory concerning contact lens-induced acute red eye response (CLARE). Causes of CLARE: Treatment of patients who have CLARE.

Part I. Provides a guide for gas permeable (GP) presbyopic contact lens correction. Taking a patient history; Measurement of palpebral fissure size, pupil size, lid-to-limbus relationship and lid tonicity to determine the appropriate design and lens diameter; Evaluation of prospective GP multifocal or bifocal patients' tear quality and quantity.