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Optician’s Corner: Have you ever been asked your height when filling your glasses prescription?

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Truclear HD Plus, the next generation no-line bifocal (progressive) lens, incorporates patient height and many more custom parameters in it’s unique design

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This is truly another one of those exciting times to be in the optical field.  We are witnessing great advances in prescription lens technology that continue to improve the experience of our patients.   In fact, Clearview Eye Care has started using a progressive lens that is significantly more advanced than lenses from just a few years ago.

This new progressive lens, called Truclear HD Plus, is digitally made and completely and uniquely customized for each patient.  This is critical for the visual comfort of our patients to have these custom designed and manufactured lenses.   As we’ve seen in the past, we can take a person’s prescription and fill it in two different progressive lens designs.   Almost always, one will work better because it more closely matches the needs of the individual.   But now, we can take all these variables into consideration and design the best progressive lens possible for each patient.

Along with the prescription from Dr. Beach, the Truclear HD Plus incorporates the following parameters in the lens design:

  • patient’s height
  • distance from the back of the glasses to the surface of the eye
  • degree of curvature in the face part of the eyeglasses
  • degree of tilt the lenses will make once inside the glasses.

Research has shown that all of these parameters actually affect how a person experiences vision through their glasses and now we are able to fully customize that experience with Truclear HD Plus.   This really is a remarkable advancement in technology.

If you are currently wearing traditional progressive lenses, now is a great time to try the new, fully-customized Truclear HD Plus.

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Optician’s Corner: Wiley X

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Optician’s Corner:   The arrival of Wiley X at Clearview Eye Care

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Marisa Stassi, Optician

In the first segment of Optician’s Corner, I wanted to talk about the newest edition to Clearview Eye Care’s already awesome selection of eyewear:   Wiley X

Wiley X is the leading provider of shatterproof, protective eyewear to the U.S.  Military Special Forces and nationwide law-enforcement agencies.      But they now carry a great line of eyewear that can be used as sunglasses for outdoor activities or as protective eyewear for a number of occupations.

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Some other great features of Wiley X are:

  • Polarized lenses for the best reduction of the harmful effects and visual glare from the sun
  • Wrapped frame styles  to further reduce sunlight exposure and glare
  • Digital lenses which reduce peripheral distortion
  • Available in various prescription lens designs including progressive (no-line bifocal)
  • Available in Transitions lenses in order to serve as clear safety glasses inside and stylish sunglasses outdoors.

Another really great feature of Wiley X is that many of their frames come with a removable foam insert which helps softly and comfortably rest the frames around your eyes.   This is great for patients on motorcycles.   It is Wiley X by Wiley X2 300x156 Opticians Corner:   Wiley Xalso perfect during windy conditions so dust doesn’t get around the eyewear and into your eyes.    Dr. Beach also recommends the foam insert for patients with Dry Eye Syndrome, as the insert helps to  keep the eyes enclosed in a moist environment.

And, of course, as with all of Clearview Eye Care’s eyewear we provide a 3 Year Warranty against quality defects.    That is our commitment to standing behind your eyewear investment.

Feel free to stop by or schedule an appointment to look at the new Wiley X line   I’d love to help you find the right pair of Wiley X for your specific needs.

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