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CRT, which stands for Corneal Refractive Therapy, is a procedure used to correct nearsightedness that employs hard contact lenses to reshape the corneawhile you sleep, so you can see more clearly after you remove the lenses. This therapy can be used as a non-surgical alternative to laser vision correction that is both safe and reversible. The only caveat is that the effect is only temporary–generally enough to get you through a day or so, but you must wear the special lenses each night to maintain their effects. 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 Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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When light bounces off of shiny flat surfaces like roads, smooth water, or sand its waves reflect back into the eye vibrating in one direction–they have become horizontally polarized. This light also travels at a greater intensity which can cause glare and almost always produces an effect akin to peering through a sheer veil, resulting in a loss of clarity. The good news about horizontal polarized glare is that it can be eliminated by the use of polarized lenses. Since polarized light essentially consists of wavelengths that vibrate in one direction, the key to eliminating them is to filter them out while letting through unpolarized light–this is accomplished with the use of a polarizing filter. A polarizing filter is like a set of vertical blinds that are spaced minutely close together–light waves vibrating in the vertical plane can easily pass through this set of blinds, but waves vibrating in the horizontal plane cannot. Polarized lenses’ glare-fighting ability makes them an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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CooperVision has announced their Biofinity Toric lenses now have expanded parameters of +8.00D through -10.00D. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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Essilor of America, Inc., in partnership with Transitions, have created a new progressive sunwear product designed specifically for presbyopic golfers. Like all transitions SOLFX sunwear products, the new golf lenses help enhance visual performance by intiutively adjusting to all outdoor sun conditions, changing from amber to a darker brown outdoors to improve contrast and depth perception. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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CooperVision has announced the addition of plus parameters to their Avaira silicone hydrogel contact lenses. With the addition of the new plus powers of +0.25D to +8.00D in an 8.4 base curve. Avaira is also now available in a sphere power range of +8.00D to -12.00D. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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Essilor of America, Inc.offers Definity lenses that allow wearers a wider field-of-vision in all three viewing zones with the benefit of the Ground View Advantage, which is a fourth zone below the reading area that allows the wearer to see objects at ground level clearly. Essilor also claims that Definity lenses have the smoothest transition from one zone to another with the least amount of peripheral distortion. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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If you experience discomfort from your contact lenses there’s no reason to stop wearing them. It’s likely that a simple change to your lenses , care products, or daily habits will make you much more comfortable. Of course you need to see your eye care professional to accurately determine the specific cause(s) of your discomfort and choose appropriate remedies. Also an appointment with your eye doctor will be able to rule out the possibility that your discomfort indicates a more serious underlying problem. It’s always a good thing to remember that if your eyes don’t feel good, look good, or see well, you most certainly need a checkup. Moreover, sometimes a even a minor irritation, if left untreated, can develop into a more serious problem and possibly one that can be sight-threatening. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880). 

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The best tint for sport sunglasses often depends on the environmental and lighting conditions you experience while participating in a particular sport. So, while this guide offers quick “tried-and-true” tint solutions recommended by many eyecare professionals, don’t be afraid to experiment with lens colors–sometimes the best tints for optimizing performance are a matter of personal preferenceDark amber, copper or brown tinted lenses block high amounts of blue light to heighten contrast and visual acuity. This can be useful to improve contrast on grass and against blue skies. Examples of sports in which these tints may help optimize performance include: baseball, cycling, fishing (especially in waters with grassy bottoms), golf, hunting, skiing, and/or water sports. Green tinted lenses heighten contrast (mildly) while preserving color balance. Examples of sports in which these tints may optimize performance include, baseball and/or golf. A gray tint reduces overall brightness while preserving 100 percent normal color recognition. Examples of sports in which these tints may help optimize performance include all outdoor sports in bright light conditions. Cornerstone Eye Associates Optical Studios have tint samples you can use to help you decide which color(s) are best for you. Try to evaluate the lenses in lighting conditions that match those you will experience most often during your sport. Moreover, if you participate in several sports or in a variety of lighting conditions, consider purchasing more than one pair of sport sunglasses, with different lens tints in each pair. Some sport sunglass frames have interchangeable lenses for a variety of lighting conditions. For further information or to book an appointment please call any of our three Rochester, NY Cornerstone Eye Associates locations in gates (585-328-0153), Brighton (585-244-2200) or Irondeqouit (585-266-7880).

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