EYE FOCUS | FEATURE
“ By taking pupil size and dependencies into consideration , the negative influence of spherical aberration on vision can be minimized at every single point in the lens to achieve pinsharp vision at all distances , including in low-light conditions .”
PRACTICING SAFE SUN
Having good lenses for sun protection is also essential for maintaining good eye health at any age .
“ It has been documented that chronic UV radiation exposure has been linked to cataracts and may be linked to age-related macular degeneration *,” explains Arnaud Rajchenbach , marketing manager at Transitions .
Transitions Signature GEN 8 lenses block 100 per cent of UVA and UVB rays and help protect from harmful blue light indoors and out ... and they look great .
Falling in line with the colour lenses craze , the Signature Gen 8 comes in several vibrant style colours , including sapphire , amethyst , amber and emerald .
Seniors looking for extra protection from light outdoors , indoors , and even in the car , can also try Transitions XTRActive lenses , with the option of fashionable style mirrors as well .
MITIGATING MIGRAINES
A recent study found that thousands of Canadians each year suffer from chronic migraines , with the blinding pain forcing many to put their lives on pause .
However , there is some relief in sight .
Plastic Plus vice-president Jason Faibish points to Avulux , the only clinically proven lens for migraine pain and light sensitivity relief .
“ This lens filters as much as 97 per cent of the most painful , migraine-triggering light , in the blue , amber , and red light spectrum ,” says Faibish , “ which reduces the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks and relieves light sensitivity .”
In a study of its own customers , 90 per cent of Avulux wearers were able to continue their daily activities after starting to wear the glasses and 74 per cent of wearers were able to reduce their medication to manage their migraine symptoms . EF
FOOTNOTE : * Taylor HR , West S , Munoz B , et al . The long-term effects of visible light on the eye . Arch Ophthalmol . 1992 ; 110,99-104 .