Benefits of Digital Eyeglass Lenses

Digital Lens Benefit Overview

• The clearest, crisp vision you can get, even with a high prescription.

• An optimized lens for all lifestyle needs.

• An easy to adapt progressive lens.

• Cosmetically appealing for high prescriptions

What Is Digital Lens Technology?

The newest technology in eyeglass lenses are Digital High-Definition Lenses. The technology used to make these digital lenses leverages computer software which takes into account frame fitting position, prescription, vertex distance, pantoscopic tilt and eye movement patterns.   Digital lenses provide you with an exact prescription, rather than rounding to the nearest setting in traditional lenses. Imagine buying a shirt off the rack vs. a shirt tailored to your exact measurements.  This new technology provides the greatest peripheral vision and the highest definition of clarity. One of the reasons why the term "free-form lenses" is often used interchangeably with digital lenses is to imply that the lens is not confined to the same pre-molded parameters as standard traditional lenses are.

Why are digital lenses important?

Digital lenses eliminate many of the aberrations that were unavoidable with conventional lens surfacing. They are six times more accurate than traditional lens surfacing and enable patients to enjoy up to 20% wider vision channels for both intermediate and near distances. Digital lenses are available in designs specific to patients’ lifestyles: sport, hobby, computer and reading designs to name a few.

Who are good candidates for digital lenses?

Everyone can benefit from the accuracy of a digital lens prescription, although the most drastic difference can be seen by those with high prescriptions and large amounts of astigmatism. Progressive wearers will especially benefit from digital lenses as they provide a wider field of vision and eliminate the “follow-the-nose” technique.

Remember when you first saw an HD TV?

It took a while to get used to because you were so accustomed to watching in low definition—but now you can’t imagine going back! The mind does an even better job of compensating for everyday eyesight. You may need a few days to adjust to the accuracy of digital lenses after compensating for a near-accurate prescription for so long.

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.

St Louis Park Optometrist to Open New Practice

Opening day on March 20

St. Louis Park, MN — March 20, 2017 — iCare Family Vision, a full scope optometric practice, will open this month on 5103 Minnetonka Blvd. and will be independently owned and operated by Dr. Elizabeth Johnson.

Dr. Johnson has been working as an optometrist in the area for six years in the employ of Calhoun Vision Center and The Spectacle Shoppe, and has a reputation in the community for her gentle style and excellent clinical skills. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana School of Optometry, is a member of the American Optometric Association, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Minnesota Optometric Association.

Better Patient Experience

Dr. Johnson’s plans for iCare Family Vision include use of the latest technology, personalized care for each patient, and a unique assortment of eyewear in a comfortable, well-appointed optical gallery for discriminating buyers. She has partnered with several local eyewear vendors in addition to offering well-known brands of eyewear, and is committed to helping all of her patients see more clearly.

 “After serving the Twin Cities community for the better part of a decade, I realized the need for a clinic that focuses more on the patient experience” said Dr. Johnson.  “At iCare Family Vision, our mission is to change the way you think about eye care by providing exceptional eye care and only the highest quality eyewear.”

Dr. Johnson will begin seeing patients at iCare Family Vision on March 20, 2017.  iCare Family Vision is an in network provider for patients with VSP, and also most major medical plans.

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