EyeWish Optometry
October 13, 2011
Our Annual Fall Trunk Show
Saturday October 22nd 2011 10am to 4pm.
Featuring: The entire Fysh and Kliik lines.
Noteworthy
We carry Kliik and Fysh frames. See the Glasses Section.
Rudy Project Show Case
We have some new lines in our Rudy Project case. Many of the lenses can be set for your presciption and all of them are light weight and great for active use.
We now accept TriCare Insurance.
We do FREE LASIK consultations.
Transitions
Tried Transitions lenses in the past? Wish that they would get dark in the car? Good news! Transitions has recently released Xtractive lenses. They get dark in the car and are darker in the sun. For more information click on this link.Looking to order glasses on line?
We offer the following services for patients who wish to order glasses on line:
1. Measure your pupillary distance (P.D.)
2. Measure the segment height for bifocals or progressive lenses
3. Verify that the glasses you receive match your written prescription
4. Adjust the glasses to fit, no appointment necessary
There is a professional fee of $39 for this service.
Fun Facts
Did you know that? 65% of our brain is involved in the processing of vision. When we change our vision we change our brains. 86% of children have not had an eye exam by age 12. 18 million kids have not had an eye exam before starting school. A study of 5851 kids 9 to 15 years old found that 20% of those kids needed glasses. 1 in 4 kids have a visual problem that can affect learning. 70-80% of what we learn is through our eyes. Visual perception and eye movement testing are excellent predictors of academic performance. In one study, 70% of juvenile offenders had undetected and untreated vision problems. Virtually none of these facts are in fact any fun. We just said "fun facts" because we thought we could 'trick' you into learning something, but I can see that you have caught on to our little ruse. If however you are interested in how vision and hearing and learning affect the brain check out www.brainconnection.com for some interesting discussions.High-Definition Vision a Reality for Patients in Novato
EyeWish Optometry recently added new technology to the practice called the Z-View® Aberrometer, which
utilizes the latest in wavefront-guided technology to quickly and accurately "map" a patient's eyes
for irregularities that can cause vision problems such as difficulty driving at night, glare and halos
around lights, poor depth perception and poor color definition. This map, called an iPrint(TM), is
like a fingerprint of the eye, and each person's is unique. The iPrint is then converted into a
digital prescription that drives the manufacturing of the customized iZon® High Resolution Lenses.
The iZon High Resolution Lenses are available in single vision and Progressive Addition Lenses (PALs). Like other spectacle lenses, they correct for:
The added benefits for our patients is that the iZon High Resolution Lenses go beyond traditional lenses, to provide improved contrast acuity, improved night vision and generally sharp vision and the ability to see color with greater richness and intensity. The iZon Lenses can reduce the glare, halos and starbursts many people see around lights when driving at night. The difference between traditional glasses and the iZon Lenses is like the difference between regular television and high-definition television -- the picture is clearer, sharper and more vivid.
Additional patient benefits were evaluated in a study with an FDA-validated nighttime driving simulator. In the study, the iZon High Resolution Lenses were shown to significantly improve nighttime driving performance over conventional lenses, with an average of 17 percent improvement in response. Wearers were also able to detect, recognize and react to a potential hazard one-fourth of a second sooner, which translates into an average stopping distance of 20 feet shorter, a significant safety margin.
To learn more about the iZon High Resolution Lenses, call our office at 415-897-2997 or visit www.izonlens.com
Flexible Spending Accounts- It may be time to spend!
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) you are allowed to deduct pretax dollars from your paycheck and get reimbursed for health-related expenses up to am amount set by your employer, it can be up to thousands of dollars. There is a catch to the FSA, they operate on a “use it or lose it” basis, many plans expire at the end of the year. Most plans will let you claim the costs of an eye exam, new frames, new lenses, contact lenses, prescription sunglasses, even contact lens solution. Or you can fix your eyes for good with laser surgery, which is not covered by insurance but is an eligible FSA expense.We do FREE LASIK consultations.
We now accept TriCare Insurance.
What is Optos?
Optos allows the Optometrist to view a large portion of the retina without dilation. The benefit to the patient includes earlier detection of retinal pathology and reduced discomfort. The Optos results can be used to accurately track many conditions over time. Optos does not always remove the need for dilation, it is often not covered by insurance. It can save the patient time at the doctor's office, it documents existing conditions and it allows the doctor to show to the patient some of the retinal pathologies observed in the visit.
Some patient stories are here.
