WHAT’S NEW AT JENSEN OPTOMETRISTS Winter and Spring 2008

1. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE FOR BETTER DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA, MACULAR DEGENERATION, AND DIABETIC EYE DISEASE.

We have purchased the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) instrument for our practice. This technology provides a cross-section image of the retina, the part of the eye that captures what you see and sends it to the brain. This allows better detection and diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and other abnormalities of the retina. The OCT can also analyze the nerve fiber layer within the retina. Thinning of the nerve fiber layer is the earliest sign of glaucoma damage. With the OCT, earlier diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma is possible. Our investment in the OCT ensures you state of the art instrumentation for better diagnosis and management of glaucoma and retinal eye disease.

2. GRADAL TOP 2 PROGRESSIVE LENSES ARE COMPUTER DESIGNED FOR UNSURPASSED VISUAL SATISFACTION.

Thanks to the use of computer models, the Gradal Top 2 has the most accurate lens surface for your individual prescription. Computer design creates your lenses with a smoother change of power and a wider, clearer area of the lens to see through. This gives you a very comfortable lens to wear while providing the sharpest vision possible.

3. SYNERGEYES CONTACT LENSES – THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

SynergEyes contact lenses deliver the crisp vision of a rigid lens plus the all day comfort of soft lenses. SynergEyes combines the two types of contact lens materials – a rigid gas permeable center and a soft outer skirt into a unique “hybrid” lens. The rigid center provides high oxygen transmitabilty for healthy eyes and clear sharp vision. The soft skirt surrounding the center gives you the all day comfort of a soft lens. Besides working well with existing soft or rigid contact lens wearers, SynergEyes perform nicely with patients having astigmatism or patients who have had a disappointing experience in the past.

Why not optimize your vision with SynergEyes?

4. BIOFINITY CONTACT LENSES: BRINGING HIGHER OXYGEN AND HIGHER WATER CONTENT TOGETHER LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

Oxygen. Water. These are two of nature’s most essential elements. They are also two key elements of healthy, comfortable contact lens wear. The relationship between water and oxygen has been optimized in Biofinity to deliver excellent comfort, health, and vision. This new contact lens material is unique and truly beyond the ordinary. Experience Biofinity’s comfort and vision for yourself.

5. COMPUTER FUZZY? NECK STRAIN? HEADACHES? TIRED EYES?

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the complex of eye and vision-related problems associated with computer use. The primary symptoms are eyestrain, blurred vision, dry and irritated eyes, tired eyes, and headaches. Neck and backaches can also be related to the way that we use our eyes at the computer.

Using computer eyewear can make a world of difference in your comfort level while you’re using the computer or doing near tasks. Not only can they correct your blurred vision. They can also relieve symptoms caused by your struggling to focus such as eyestrain, burning, backache, and fatigue. In addition, the anti-glare coating (A/R) on your lenses can significantly reduce the amount of glare and reflected light, which will improve your visual performance. Special Offer for Computer and Near Task Eyewear A $314 Value (Lenses $119, Frame $99, A/R $96) for only $199

6. SLEEP YOUR WAY TO EXCELLENT VISION WITH CRT!

Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is the NON-SURGICAL approach to eliminating your need for glasses or contact lenses during your daily life. These specially designed lenses gently and painlessly reshape your eyes while you sleep. Unlike costly laser vision correction, CRT is reversible. If you do not like the outcome or want to go back to your current method of correction, just discontinue your CRT lens wear and your eyes will revert to their previous prescription. CRT has been shown to stop the progression of nearsightedness in patients ten to twenty years old. It is a great way to prevent the gradual worsening of children’s eyes and eliminate the need for contacts or glasses for daytime use. Dr. Clark Jensen is one of only a few certified CRT practitioners in Iowa and he has the most experience in the state.

Ask us if you or your family members are good candidates for CRT and you can begin to sleep your way to excellent vision!

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