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Enjoy
the ultimate convenience of continuous lens wear for up to
30 nights and days.
Imagine
putting in your contact lenses and leaving them in continuously
for up to an entire month. That's what new Focus NIGHT &
DAY soft contact lenses allow you to do. You'll see clearly
all the time, day or night, even upon waking! And, when worn
for 30 nights, there's no need for the hassle of daily cleaning
and disinfecting-you'll only have to handle your contact lenses
once a month. New NIGHT & DAY lenses are simply the ultimate
in convenience.
Breathe
easy. Focus NIGHT & DAY lenses are designed to be slept
in.
Did
your doctor ever warn you about sleeping in your lenses? It's
because a lack of oxygen to the eyes can cause problems when
wearing ordinary extended wear lenses overnight. To sleep
safely in soft contact lenses, you need an extraordinary lens
that given the eye all the oxygen it needs to stay healthy.
With a breakthrough lens material, new NIGHT & DAY lenses
allow up to 6 times more oxygen through to your eyes than
ordinary soft contact lenses. Your eyes will be able to breathe
as well as if you weren't wearing lenses at all-even while
asleep.
An
exciting new option for bifocal wearers
Johnson & Johnson Vision products, Inc. has an exciting new
way to correct presbyopia and recreate the feeling and freedom
of natural vision you once enjoyed.
What
is presbyopia?
Presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pee-uh) is a common eye condition
found mostly in people over the age of 40. It is caused by
the weakness of the muscles that control the shape of the
eye’s lens. This results in the gradual loss of the eye’s
ability to change focus from distant to near objects. Presbyopia
is commonly associated with aging of the human eye and is
perfectly normal. In fact, people who don’t experience presbyopia
later in life are in the minority.
What
are the vision correction options for presbyopic patients?
In the past, presbyopic patients had to rely on reading, bifocal,
trifocal and progressive addition eyeglasses.
Introducing
ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses
Here are some commonly asked questions:
Are
ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact lenses right for me?
ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses are ideal for patients new to
bifocal vision correction or those who have been dissatisfied
with previous bifocal vision corrections options. Plus, they’re
great for active people and those who desire an alternative
to eyeglasses. To learn if ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses are
right for you, simply call your Eye Care Professional and
set up an appointment.
When
can I wear ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses?
Wear ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses anytime you want to experience
the freedom and flexibility contact lenses can provide. Unlike
bifocal eyeglasses, ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses also correct
your peripheral (side) vision in addition to your near and
distant vision. This allows you to enjoy a more active lifestyle,
whether it’s sports, business, travel, or leisure. You can
wear ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact lenses every day, or use them
as a convenient alternative to your eyeglasses. It’s up to
you.
What
is it like to put ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses in my eyes?
Putting in and removing contact lenses does take a little
practice. But once you get the hang of it, it’s easy. Like
all soft contact lenses, ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses float
gently on the tears of your eyes. They’re so soft and comfortable
you’ll hardly notice them.
How
do I get started with ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses?
Ask you Eye Care Professional today whether you are a candidate
for ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses. If you are, schedule a
visit and if they’re right for you, you’ll receive a trial
pair.* That’s all it takes! Enjoy the freedom of ACUVUE BIFOCAL
Contact Lenses, and experience the health, comfort and quality
of vision correction you get from Johnson & Johnson Vision
Products, Inc.
ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses are soft lenses that correct
vision for individuals who require different lens corrections
for their near and distant vision. They allow these individuals
to enjoy high-quality vision correction with the freedom and
ease contact lenses can offer.
New ACUVUE BIFOCAL Contact Lenses are the only bifocal contact
lenses that combine bifocal vision correction with the comfort
and quality you expect from Johnson & Johnson Vision Products,
Inc.
ACUVUE
BIFOCALContact lenses…
A new freedom for presbyopic patients
Flexibility and freedom from bifocal eyeglasses No visible
sign of bifocal vision correction Vision at both near and
distance
Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia
What is Presbyopia?
Presbyopia is the term used for the loss of reading and
near vision directly related to aging. With increasing age,
the ability of the eyes to focus up close, known as accommodation,
decreases to the point where we all need spectacle correction
for reading over the age of 40-45. For over 150 years, this
progressive decrease in accommodation with aging was thought
to be the result of the natural lens hardening. This theory
was developed by the German scientist Helmholtz in 1855 and
was accepted as truth until 1994. Ronald Schachar, MD, Ph.D.
has described new theories for accommodation and presbyopia
that are more scientifically and medically accurate. He has
proven that the main reason for the loss of near vision with
accommodation is the increased size of the human lens. The
human lens continues to grow concentrically throughout life,
similar to the way and onion grows. This growth, in time begins
to crowd the space between the human lens and the ciliary
muscle which controls accommodation. The result is a progressive
reduction in the effective function of the muscle thus leading
to a continuous decrease of accommodation.
Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia (SRP)
Based on his theories of accommodation and presbyopia, Dr.
Schachar has developed a surgical procedure to restore the
function of the aging human lens. This revolutionary new procedure
is called Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia (SRP). SRP is performed
by inserting 4 small implants into the sclera -- the white
of the eye. These implants are called Scleral Expansion Bands
(SEB). They are not felt by the patient and not visible without
magnification. The SEB's expand the sclera overlying the ciliary
muscle. By doing so, the distance between the ciliary muscle
and the lens equator is increased. This enhances the effect
of the ciliary muscle contraction and restores the ability
to read and see ant near distances.
Investigational Status of Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia
Recently, the Health Protection Branch of Canada granted
approval to begin clinical trials for the Surgical Reversal
of Presbyopia using Dr. Schachar's SEBs. On August 15, 1998,
the first patients in Canada were treated by Dr. Sheldon Herzig
and Dr. John MacLeod at the Herzig Eye Institute. It is important
to note that investigational does not mean experimental.
The Consultation
The first step is to determine whether you are a good candidate
for SRP through a comprehensive assessment by Drs. Rajani
or Cobean, staff doctors at the Herzig Eye Institute. The
ideal patient is 45 - 65 years old, generally healthy with
no significant ocular disease. All aspects of the procedure
will be carefully explained. You can rest assured that you
will be given a professional and realistic opinion of the
results you can expect.
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