Acuvue contact lenses offer many benefits that other options do not. These innovative lenses offer the latest in lens comfort options utilizing features such as blink-activated and triple action moisture in a disposal product. A large variety of eye problems can be corrected including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.

More Comfort, Better Vision

Many contact lens wearers report a higher level of comfort and overall satisfaction with Acuvue 1-Day Moist lenses as compared to traditional lenses. The material used in their production is delicate and airy, and the unique addition of HPMC, a liquid ingredient that provides a cushioning effect, adds to the comfort .

Acuvue 1-Day Moist lenses are the perfect brand for those suffering astigmatism and seeking a more accommodating contact lens for an on the go lifestyle. Its surface design is manufactured with sports fans in mind as the toric technology enhances vision stability.

Acuvue is famous for their commitment to providing a quality product that can be disposed of after every use. Gone are the days of nightly sterilization; with Acuvue contact lenses, every day is a fresh start. Acuvue prides themselves as being the number one selling daily disposable toric lens and the only daily disposable multifocal lens manufacturer in the world.

UV radiation and Your eyes

Summer is here and we all remember to protect our skin from harmful UV radiation with sunblock-but what about our eyes?  There are three types of UV radiation:  UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C.  UV –C is absorbed by the ozone layer and doesn’t cause us any harm.  UV-A and UV-B can have both long term and short term effects on our vision and overall eye health.

Living in Florida means you are familiar to UV radiation and sunburns. Have you ever been so sunburnt you felt like your eyes were sunburnt? They probably were!

Photokeratitis is like a sunburn of the eye.  Symptoms include redness, a gritty or sandy feeling in our eyes and possible sensitivity to light as well as an increase in tearing.   Photokeratitis is usually temporary and usually artificial tears will alleviate this condition .

Dangers of UV radiation to eye health

Scientific research has shown that long term exposure to UV radiation can cause early cataracts and damage to the retina.  It also increases your risk of developing macular degeneration later in life. Cataracts,retinal damage,and macular degeneration are very serious and often irreversible diseases of the eye!Valuvision recommends wearing a quality pair of sunglasses that blocks both UV-A and UV-B radiation as well as screening out 75-90 percent of visible light.  Having a quality pair of eyeglasses is a absolute must for long term eye health! Polarized lenses offer the best protection against UV radiation and give the best optical clarity. There are also certain brands of contacts that filter out UV light.  All of the Acuvue products made by Vistakon have UV protection in their contact lenses. It is equally important for children to protect their eyes. We are constantly reapplying sunblock but often forget about sunglasses.  Children tend to spend more time outdoors then we do and should be wearing quality sunglasses made out of polycarbonate or impact resistant lenses.

Come see us for your yearly comprehensive eye exam and we can help you find the sunglasses that are right for you!  Visit www.valuvision.com to find our nearest location.

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Welcome back for another informative and entertaining installment of the Valuvision blog! In our last episode we started talking about some of the reason to choose contacts over glasses. This time around we will go into which brand to choose.

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If you have never worn contact lenses before, making a choice to wear contacts, much less on the proper brand of contact lens can be a bit daunting. Many brands, many styles, and functions in a very competitive industry has created many choices for the patient. This installment of the Valuvision blog is aimed at giving some clarity and insight into making a right choice for your vision and your eye health needs. Read more »