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Full of harmony and pleasure in absolute perfection Silhouette defines a new form of rimless aesthetics in eyewear design–a pleasure to wear every day! Made in Austria and custom-designed for the special needs of its wearer, each of the three Lifestyle Worlds from Silhouette: Essential, Extravagant and Luxury has its own unique expressiveness. Incomparable lightness, unmatched peripheral vision, openness and carefree pleasure of Seeing Without Boundaries–all without overshadowing the wearer’s individuality.

For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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Special-effect contact lenses–including gothic and other “crazy” contact lenses– are soft contact lenses that are available for Halloween, theatrical and novelty uses. The coloring of these lenses is opaque (except for the portion over the pupil), so they achieve the desired theatrical effect on both light and dark-colored eyes. Gothic and special-effect contact lenses can be used whether or not you normally wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, because they are available both with and without prescriptive correction. While novelty contacts are designed for fun, they are still medical devices, and, as such, require a valid contact lens prescription in order to be purchased. Like all contact lenses, you must see an eye doctor to have them fitted and prescribed. Moreover, gothic and special-effect contact lenses need to be cleaned and disinfected like any other contact lens. That said, the cost of many special-effect contact lenses is comparable to that of more conventional color contact lenses designed to enhance or change your eye color. Cornerstone Eye Associates carries the Wild Eyes brand of theatrical contact lenses by CIBA Vision. For further information or to book a contact lens appointment with one of our doctors please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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Essilor announces the launch of Essilor Junior Transitions lenses to help keep young eyes safe and comfortable both indoors and outside. Essilor Junior Transitions lenses quickly adjust to sunlight conditions to provide the appropriate level of lighting, while staying clear indoors and at night. Essilor Junior Transitions lenses block 100 percent UVA/UVB rays to shield children’s developing eyes. Essilor Junior Transitions lenses also reduce glare, scratches and smudges so children see better and learn better.

Essilor Junior lenses are made of tough, durable and safe polycarbonate, which is impact-resistant, is 45 percent lighter and 25 percent thinner than standard plastic lenses. Essilor Junior lenses are optimized for children and their active lifestyles

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Diameter is the distance, in millimeters, from one edge of your contact lens to the opposite edge. This measurement is very important, because it determines where on your eye the edges of the contact lens will rest. If the diameter is wrong, irritation or abrasion can result. For further information or to book a contact lens appointment with one of our doctors please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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The back curvature of a contact lens is measured in millimeters. For best fit, eye comfort and health, the CL base curve is prescribed to match or compliment the curvature of your cornea (the clear covering over the front of your eye). The lower the base curve number, the steeper the curve of your cornea. For further information or to book a contact lens appointment with one of our doctors please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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Essilor, Inc. announces the Varilux Physio Short, the first short-corridor progressive lens enhanced with W.A.V.E. (Wavefront Advanced Vision Enhancement) Technology. W.A.V.E. Technology results in a unique lens design that offers patients the widest distance zone and sharpest vision available in a short-corridor progressive addition lens (PAL). This revolutionary approach produced a PAL specifically designed for use in small eyeglass frames.

For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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Essilor of America, one of the leading manufacturers of optical lenses, has announced the launch of Essilor Visual Fatigue Solutions lenses which address the symptoms of Visual Fatigue Syndrome (VFS). The line will debut with two new products, Essilor Anti-Fatigue lenses and Essilor Computer lenses.

VFS is caused by focusing on objects one to three feet away for extended periods of time.

Prolonged computer screen viewing, extended reading , and even a large amount of cell phone usage can lead to VFS. Typical symptoms of VFS include tired eyes, blurred vision, neck pain and headaches.

Essilor Anti-Fatigue lenses are intended as a primary-pair replacement for patients’ single-vision lenses. The lenses are recommended for 18-40 year-old myopes who experience symptoms of tired eyes, and emerging 35-45 year-old presbyopes who are starting to experience reading difficulty but are not yet ready for progressive bifocal lenses.

Essilor Anti-Fatigue lenses feature a special “Power Boost” area in the lower portion of the lens, to give the wearer’s eyes greater clarity and comfort when focusing up-close for extended periods. This accommodative relief in the near vision provides wearers with greater comfort than standard vision correction.

Essilor Computer lenses are recommended for any presbyope experiencing symptoms of visual fatigue and are intended to be prescribed as a second pair to complement the wearer’s primary pair of progressive lenses.

Essilor Computer lenses offer clear vision at full distance due to the fact that they have a larger intermediate area which can create a more relaxed, comfortable visual experience, with no head tipping required to find the correct intermediate power. This benefit applies to computer use as well as other intermediate or near-viewing tasks, such as reading, sewing, woodworking, cooking and auto repair.

For further information, schedule an appointment, or to purchase eyewear please call or visit any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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Rubbing reusable, non-daily disposable contact lenses is analogous to brushing your teeth. If the surface of the lens is not clean it isn’t likely to get disinfected. Lens disinfection ought to involve cleaning the lenses by rubbing them with clean hands and fresh contact lens solution. Rinsing and soaking the contacts in fresh solution in a clean case are all required for proper, safe lens care. Deposits can form on contact lenses in minutes and hours, not just over days and weeks. This means that even lenses that are disposed of after a few weeks of wear still require ongoing cleaning. For further information or to book a contact lens appointment with one of our doctors please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in Gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondequoit (585-266-7880).

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