Crizal, Transitions, Polarized Sunglasses, Polycarbonate, Hi-index, Progressives

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When it comes to lenses for your frames, we believe that we should only offer products that we feel confident recommending.  That's why we have chosen to offer high-quality yet affordable lens materials and lens options in our practice: <a href="http://www.crizal.com" target="_blank">Crizal </a>anti-reflective coating -  Anti-reflective coatings once used to be a luxury item.  However, it has proven to be so beneficial in decreasing glare, especially at night, that it is now uncommon to not have an anti-reflective coating added onto <img style="float: left; margin: 2px 4px;" title="Image" src="../uploaded_images/business_images/0005/3649/img_reduceglare_taxi1.jpg" alt="Image" width="301" height="104" />one's lenses.  The coating that we use in our office is not really a coating like most other coatings which tend to rub off.  Instead, <a href="http://www.crizal.com" target="_blank">Crizal </a>is ground into the lens and therefore cannot be rubbed off with a lens cloth.  We are so certain of the durability of this product that we offer a one-year scratch-free warranty on lenses purchased with this option.   <a href="http://www.allaboutvision.com/sunglasses/polarized.htm " target="_blank">Polarized sunglasses </a>are a great option for outdoor enthusiasts who require sunglasses that reduce glare.  The polarized lenses block out horizontal light that is reflected off of surfaces like a flat road or smooth water, reducing annoying glare.  These lenses are especially popular among our patients that are bikers, golfers, and joggers.     <a href="http://en-us.transitions.com/" target="_blank">Transitions</a> lenses are an innovative lens design that offers you the benefits of clear lenses indoors <img style="float: right; margin: 2px 4px;" title="Image" src="../uploaded_images/business_images/0005/3441/horiz_home_mel_julie_mid.jpg" alt="Image" />and at night plus distinct advantages of sunglasses outdoors - all in one lens.  The lenses are activated by ultraviolet rays which cause the lenses to darken outdoors and fade to clear lenses indoors, while blocking out harmful UV rays which can damage your eye health.  Ultraviolet coatings are routinely recommended for all our patients' lenses regardless of age.  UVA and UVB rays have been clinically proven to increase the likelihood of early cataracts, macular degeneration and other eye diseases.  We strongly believe that protecting even the youngest eyes will help to decrease the accumulation of UV damage over the years, thereby keeping our patients' eyes healthy longer.  An ultraviolet coating is a clear coating that can be added to any lenses while not changing its tint.  Our sunglasses, Transitions lenses, and other lens materials already come with a UV coating.  <a href="http://consumers.varilux.com/benefits.html" target="_blank">Progressive</a> lenses - If you are over the age of 40 and have noticed difficulty reading, you are a likely candidate for bifocals or <img style="float: left; margin: 2px 3px;" title="Image" src="../uploaded_images/business_images/0005/4009/driving_all.jpg" alt="Image" width="360" height="122" />Progressive addition lenses.  Unlike bifocals which have a segmented line which separates the top and bottom of the lens, Progressive lenses allow for a seamless transition from your distance vision to your intermediate and reading vision.  We carry the latest progressives from <a href="http://www.varilux.com " target="_blank">Varilux</a>, the standard in Progressive lens design, which have proven to be the most successful.   Thinner and Lighter Polycarbonate is the lens material of choice over plastic, and is strongly recommended for anyone under the age of 18.  The reason being that it is impact-resistant, therefore less likely to shatter, and comes with an ultraviolet coating and scratch-resistant coating.  It is also lighter and thinner than standard plastic.  Hi-index lenses are also an excellent option because it is so lightweight.  We carry the latest and thinnest lens, 1.74 hi-index, which is the thinnest material available in the US market.  This lens also comes with an ultraviolet coating in addition to the Crizal anti-reflective coating.   For additional questions regarding frames and lenses, please call our office or <a href="http://mce_host/products/mail to: johanna@southpasadenaeyes.com">email our optician</a>.

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We understand how important it is for our patients to see optimally. We have chosen only lenses and lens additions that have performed consistently superior to other options on the market.

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We carry the latest in contact lens materials and brands, those that have been repeatedly chosen by patients for comfort and vision.  The most recent advances in contact lenses are the new silicione hydrogel lens material which allow for greater oxygen permeability and less discomfort due to dryness, which means a longer wearing time for the average patient.  <a href="https://secure.yourlens.com/web/backdoor.asp?DID=7591 " target="_blank">Click here to purchase contact lenses online.</a>

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We believe in providing optimal comfort, vision and health for our contact lens wearers. That's why we have chosen only the latest in contact lens materials that have proven to be the most successful, even for our difficult-to-fit corneas.

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We understand how important it is for our patients to not only have a pair of stylish frames but to also trust that their frames will resist breakage and defects.  That is why we choose to carry the following designer frames and sunglasses: <ul> <li>Oakley</li> <li><a href="http://www.versace.com/flash.html" target="_blank">Versace</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.safilo.com/usa/collections/dior/dior.php?provenienza=1" target="_blank">Christian Dior</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.otticaveneta.com/">Ottica Venetta</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lafont.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">La Font</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.oliverpeoples.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Peoples</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.safilo.com/usa/collections/gucci/gucci.php?provenienza=1" target="_blank">Gucci</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.silhouette.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.verawang.com/eyewear/" target="_blank">Vera Wang</a></li> <li>JLo</li> <li>Juicy Couture</li> <li>Nine West</li> <li>Banana Republic</li> <li>Fossil</li> <li>Tura</li> <li>Ted Baker</li> <li>Tourneau</li> <li>Lulu Guiness</li> <li>Republica</li> <li>Thalia</li> <li>Timex</li> <li>Jhanes Barnes</li> </ul> For additional questions regarding your frames and lenses, please call our office or <a href="mailto:johanna@southpasadenaeyes.com">email our optician</a>.

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We carry a large selection of designer frames for adults and children. Please come into our office to have our trained opticians help you choose the perfect pair.

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After a thorough low vision evaluation, our low vision doctors will prescribe specific low vision aids tailored to meet your individual needs.  For distance, telescopes or binoculars can be used to help you recognize faces, watch performances or sporting events in more detail or to see the television more clearly.  Most patients who suffer from vision loss find that a magnifier is extremely helpful for reading mail, newspapers or documents.  Magnifiers are available as stand or hand-held.  Almost all of our patients find that an illuminated-magnifier is superior to a non-illuminated one for reading.  Our office also carries electronic low vision aids such as closed-circuit televisions and pocket electronic magnifiers.  Lighting is also of significance in low vision patients.  The majority of patients suffer from loss of contrast sensitivity which affects their ability to see in dim lighting.  We recommend the <a href="http://ottlitebettervision.com/spog" target="_blank">OttLite</a> lighting system which provides patients with bright illumination without causing additional glare.  If you would like to order an <a href="http://ottlitebettervision.com/spog" target="_blank">OttLite</a> lamp, you may do so <a href="http://ottlitebettervision.com/spog" target="_blank">here</a>. Because vision loss affects people individually, it is important that a low vision patient be evaluated before a low vision aid can be recommended.  For example, a magnfier that magnifies three times and works well for one patient may not work for another patient who has more severe vision loss and requires more magnification.  Giving a patient with vision loss an inadequate magnifier may cause additional stress and frustration if the magnifier does not meet their vision needs.  Therefore, once the patient has been seen for a <a href="../services/758-low-vision-services">low vision exam</a>, our doctors will recommend a low vision aid customized to meet their needs.  Please refer to our page on<a href="../services/758-low-vision-services"> low vision services</a> to find out more about a low vision exam and how to prepare for your appointment.

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Optical Aids to assist those who are visually-impaired.

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