Inexpensive Reading Glasses Leave Wearers With Blurred Vision

The UK’s Daily Mail (10/28, Poulter) reports that inexpensive reading glasses that can be purchased in supermarkets “may leave wearers with eye strain headaches, or even blurred or double vision.” After “a researcher at consumer champion Which? checked 14 pairs from seven high street chains,” he discovered “problems with half of them, with those carrying [...]

October 28th, 2010 | Category: Anti-Reflective Treatment, Computer Vision Syndrome, Eye glasses lens technology, Glasses and Contacts | Comments are closed

Sunglasses not optional !! – UV Rays May Cause Significant Damage To Unprotected Eyes

HealthDay (8/20, Thompson) reported that “ultraviolet, or UV, rays can cause significant damage to unprotected eyes, resulting in a number of illnesses and disorders that can rob people of their sight.” Over the long term, UV exposure can play a role in the development of cataracts, macular degeneration, and even cancer. “The eye tends to [...]

August 23rd, 2010 | Category: Anti-Reflective Treatment, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Sunglasses | Comments are closed

Essilor Debuts Next Level of Crizal With Scotchgard

Crizal Avancé with Scotchgard Protector is Essilor’s top of the line AR lens.

DALLAS—This month, Essilor of America is introducing new and improved Crizal Avancé lenses with Scotchgard Protector, the most advanced Crizal lenses to date. The new Crizal Avancé lenses with Scotchgard Protector offer all the features and benefits of the prior generation, [...]

February 17th, 2009 | Category: Anti-Reflective Treatment | Comments are closed