“[My patients] are all aware of how digital devices may contribute to eye strain, but they are not aware of the potential for physical damage to the visual system,” says John Fleming, O.D., of his patients’ blue light awareness at his two California practices. “We need to do a much better job as an industry to make our patients aware of this possibility.”
Enlighten your patients (and your practice) with this rundown of three ECPs’ best-selling blue-light-blocking lenses.
CENTER FOR SIGHT Lori Branco, RDO Fall River, MA
Crizal Prevencia from Essilor
Eyezen from Essilor
BluTech from ClearVision Optical
TechShield Blue from VSP Optics Group
ONEOTA VALLEY FAMILY EYE CARE Brad Schwartz, O.D. Decorah, IA
HOYA Recharge
BluTech
BluTech Outdoor
VISION CLINIC—OZARK Doug Jordan, O.D. Ozark, MO
Varilux digital PALs with Smart Blue Filter from Essilor
Eyezen+ with Smart Blue Filter from Essilor
Essilor’s Crizal Prevencia (“Particularly for patients with a family history of macular degeneration,” says Dr. Jordan.)
