Vuarnet NightLynx Lenses - Now Available

NIGHTLYNX COLLECTION
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT!

Ever have trouble seeing at night or in low light conditions? French eyewear brand Vuarnet has a little something for you with their new NIGHTLYNX lens collection.

While VUARNET lenses have been ensuring unparalleled protection from the harmful effects of sunlight for 60 years, the Company has designed its new NIGHTLYNX lenses to amplify light when levels are low or completely absent.

This equipment is primarily intended for pilots but is also sure to please night owls and those who drive at night.

NIGHTLYNX lenses are unique as they combine the benefits of mineral glass - purity, clarity and incomparable optical precision, with exceptional visual acuity at night and in low light condition.

NIGHTLYNX lenses are designed to deliver unmatched clarity and visual sharpness at night, dusk and dawn, as well as in the rain or fog.  While filtering 100% of UV rays, NIGHTLYNX lenses are protecting from harmful blue light. They also eliminate glare effects and noticeably improve contrast and distance perception. Sensation amplified by a bi-degraded silver mirror treatment and the multiplayer anti-reflective inside coating that attenuate other parasitic reflections.

Available in five styles, each with yellow lenses paired alongside matte black frames, visit iCare Family Vision to shop our Nightlynx assortment today.

The 21st Century Eye Exam

The Phoropter is a common name for an ophthalmic testing device, also called a refractor. It is has been commonly used by eye care professionals during an eye examination, and contains different lenses used for refraction of the eye during sight testing, to measure an individual's refractive error and determine his or her eyeglass prescription.  The term Phoropter was trademarked by Henry DeZeng in 1921, who is also credited for one of the first eye examination devices.

The model of phoropter as pictured above has been used by many eye doctors for decades and many patients remember their first eye exam on this type of manual traditional phoropter.

Welcome to the 21st Century Eye Exam

Today, digital technology has completely transformed the way we live our lives. Digital technology has also transformed the traditional eye exam. At iCare Family Vision, we don't settle for anything less than the best digital technology, especially when it comes to something as important as your vision!

From the moment you sit down for your eye exam at iCare Family Vision, you’ll see how far we’ve come. No more old-fashioned knobs and hand-turned lenses. Instead, Dr. Johnson uses use an advanced digital eye exam system.  Dr. Johnson’s state-of-the-art eye exam uses the latest digital technology to ensure an accurate and comfortable prescription. Digital technology is incorporated into the comprehensive evaluation in order to enhance the analysis of your overall eye health.

A common concerns we hear from patients is having a hard time “choosing between 1 or 2” because it isn’t always easy to tell which is better and they are not comfortable guessing.  No need to guess anymore!  One of the benefits of digital eye exam is that we begin with a precise digital prescription measurement that we determined during your pre-testing on our digital autorefractor.  The autorefractor determines the lens power required by your eye to accurately focus light on your retina, giving Dr. Johnson a baseline prescription in an accurate & time-saving manner in the eye exam, which reduces the number of comparisons needed to finalize the customized prescription.

At iCare Family Vision we believe that an eye doctor having strong family values leads to the best service possible. Our eye doctor strives to provide an exceptional, personalized eye care each and every one of our patients.  In order to provide exceptional eye care, our eye doctor uses cutting-edge technology which enhances your eye care experience. Our eye doctor's goal is to provide you and your family with the most comprehensive eye care possible.

Tips For Safely Viewing The Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of the United States will have a solar eclipse. The moon will cover at least part of the sun for 2 to 3 hours. Halfway through, anyone within a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will experience a brief total eclipse. The moon will completely block the sun's bright face for up to 2 minutes 40 seconds. Day will turn into night, and (weather permitting) one of nature's most awesome sights will become visible: the sun's shimmering outer atmosphere, or corona.

Here are six tips to safely view the solar eclipse:  

1. Don't look directly into the sun without proper eye protection!
2. Use approved solar eclipse viewers. The only safe way to view a partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as "eclipse glasses" or viewers that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing.
3. Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe.
4. If you can't find eclipse viewers, build a pinhole projector to watch the eclipse.
5. Before looking at the sun, cover your eyes with the eclipse viewers while standing still. Glance at the sun, turn away and then remove your filter. Do not remove the filter while looking at the sun.
6. Visit your doctor of optometry. If you should experience discomfort or vision problems following the eclipse, visit iCare Family Vision for a comprehensive eye examination.

Fun Eclipse Links:

NASA Eclipse 101

How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Like a 1960s School Kid

Tips for photographing the solar eclipse

Why Eye Exams Are Important for Everyone

Most people experience an eye screening as their first introduction to eye care, whether during school or at the DMV.  An eye screening is basically a test to determine if you can see 20/20. While an eye screening is a great way to determine a need for a prescription, it is not in any way determining the health of your eyes. Even if you can pass an eye screening and see 20/20, you should still have an annual eye exam to check the health of your eyes.

At iCare Family Vision, we do more than just determine your glasses and contacts prescription during an eye exam. By providing early detection of health issues, your eye doctor is often the first line of defense against chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms, and you may be completely unaware of them.

Only a small percentage of your time during an eye exam is actually spent determining your prescription. The majority of the testing time in an eye exam is devoted to tests such as visual field, tonometry, retinal evaluation, slit lamp, etc.

These tests are just a few of the ways that your eye doctor can check your overall health and well being:

• Eye diseases: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc.
• Refractive error: farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia
• Other diseases: high blood pressure, high cholesterol
• Amblyopia, strabismus, and focusing problems

Treatment plans following your eye exam can include a prescription for glasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors, vision therapy, medical treatment for eye disease and in some cases your eye doctor may also recommend that you take vitamins or supplements to maintain good eye health or to help alleviate specific problems like dry eyes.

In the end, regular eye exams are important for seeing more clearly, early detection of health issues, and preserving your vision for life.

Schedule your annual eye exam today at iCare Family Vision.