Exciting new contact lens trial

Here at Lynne Fernandes we are proud at keeping up to date with all the latest developments in the Optometry world and right now we are so excited to be involved with a fascinating new clinical trial into contact lenses at our Gloucester road branch. We are currently recruiting our existing contact lens patients so if you are interested and want to be part of something amazing then please pop in, ring up or send an email.

Myopia development

Dr Kathryn Saunders from the University of Ulster was recently talking on BBC 4’s Today programme about the latest research in the development of myopia in children.

Recent research has suggested that exposure to sunlight has a protective effect against myopia.

A large scale study comparing myopia in Northern Ireland to myopia in Australia found that children in Northern Ireland were 3 times more likely to become short-sighted during their teenage years. The difference couldn’t be explained by other factors, so the suggestion is that sunlight plays a protective role against myopia.

Further research is needed to determine why this is the case. And it is important to remember U.V can also damage the health of the eyes so remember to wear sunglasses.

Clariti one day varifocal contact lens

Over the last week, we've had some great news Sauflon have launched a new daily disposable varifocal lens. Which is very exciting because it is years since the last daily disposable varifocal lens was launched.

The new Clariti- 1 day multifocal is made from a silicone hydrogel which means its a lovely breathable lens which lets through lots of oxygen and helps to keep eyes healthy. It also offers UV protection which is excellent as U.V exposure is a large risk for AMD and cataracts in later life.

We've fitted a few patients with them and the results so far are very promising, this lens appears to offer good vision (both distance and near), good comfort, convenience of daily disposables (being able to throw them away), and the health benefits of silicone hydrogel.

Its brilliant being able to offer our patients a great new product.