Alcon confirms Optifree safe for your contacts

In a letter to doctors, Alcon reassures consumers that Optifree can be safely used for disinfection of contact lenses.

Bausch & Lomb solution and fungal infections

Bausch & Lomb halts US shipments of lens solution

Bausch & Lomb agreed to stop shipping its ReNu MoistureLoc brand contact lens solution in the United States after some users were diagnosed with a serious eye infection, the Food and Drug Administration said on Monday.
Bausch & Lomb suspended sales of all ReNu solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong in February after reports of similar infections, although the company later said that tests found no evidence to suggest its products were the cause.
The FDA said 109 preliminary reports of a rare fungal infection that may cause loss of vision had been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 17 U.S. states.
The agency said it was not aware of a direct link between the Fusarium fungus and any specific product, but in 26 cases so far, patients used Bausch & Lomb's ReNu MoistureLoc solution.
"We do not at this point have information that gives us a direct cause-and-effect link between any particular product or any particular action," Dr. Daniel Schultz, head of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, told reporters on a conference call.

Incredible comfort from new contact lenses!

Today's environments can create tired, dry eyes. With ACUVUE ® OASYS™ IN, Dry is OUT. Whether you’re inside or outside, challenging environments can make your eyes feel tired and dry. Even long hours in front of a computer can leave your eyes craving moisture. Find relief with ACUVUE® OASYS™ with HYDRACLEAR™ PLUS Brand Contact Lenses. It will almost feel like you’re wearing no lens at all. We’re so sure you’ll be happy with ACUVUE® OASYS™ that we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!†

If you experience a red eye or eye pain, call us!

We always tell patients if they experience redness, pain or discomfort to call us. That way, we can determine if there is a serious problem which needs treatment. Only a thorough evaluation using a biomicroscope can adequately diagnosis a corneal problem. The story below is an excellent illustration why we want to hear from you if you are experiencing problems with your eyes.

Fungal Eye Infections Rising (Click title to read entire story)
...told me I was a lucky person, because most people probably would've had to get a cornea transplant," she said. "They were able to find out what it was in time, but that even scares me because so many people don't go to the doctor right away to get a culture. Imagine what can happen.

Custom sunglass clips for your glasses!

Enjoy comfortable vision with sunglass clips customized to fit YOUR GLASSES! Stop in today and get yours.

Proper sunwear provides crisper and more comfortable vision while protecting your eyes from certain diseases.

Xalatan to treat Glaucoma--only one drop a day!

Glaucoma vision loss can occur when high eye pressure hurts your optic nerve. Early on, it has almost no symptoms. People may have glaucoma and not know it. The damage it causes can't be reversed, so it is important to have regular eye exams. This is especially true for those at risk for disease. Without treatment, it may in time lead to blindness.(Link)

XALATAN is the eyedrop doctors in the United States prescribe most for the treatment of high eye pressure/intraocular pressure (IOP) in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.* XALATAN (pronounced zal'-a-tan) is clinically proven to lower high eye pressure. It’s easy to use — just 1 drop a day in each affected eye.(Link)

At our office, we make certain our patients receive the latest and most effective treatment for glaucoma. Make sure you and your loved ones have your eyes evaluated for glaucoma yearly by a caring and thourgh eye care provider. We take the time to thoroughly investigate all signs and symptoms of eye disease by taking a careful health history, family history and an unhurried exam. At our office, your eyes are too important to rush.

Nike MAXSIGHT™ contact lenses now available at our office

Nike MAXSIGHT™ contact lenses are the result of a partnership between Nike and Bausch & Lomb. Nike MAXSIGHT is a soft contact lens available in two glare-reducing tints. The athlete gets crisp, clear vision without anything getting in their way.

Whether it’s on the field, the track, the green or the court, athletes want comfort, less glare, enhanced contrast, reduced exposure to UVA and UVB radiation and options for all sports, including tennis and soccer. The lenses cover your entire pupil eliminating glare and enhancing contrast. Details appear clearer and images seem to "pop" of the background. Call our office at 724-832-1055 to learn more about these lenses!

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