THE USE OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES IN CASES OF IRREGULAR ASTIGMATISMS, KERATOCONUS, TRANSPLANTS , AND POST SURGERY
Written by Vassilis Foteinakis, Msc.,Contact Lens Practitioner – Optometrist, Optical Papadiamandopoulos Sa Athens-Greece One of the things that we used to learn during our undergraduate studies at the Optometry School, and is still being heard from Ophthalmologists and other Optometrists , is that in cases of irregular corneal astigmatism (eg keratoconus), there is little or […]
Managing Presbyopiain an Optical Store
Nowadays, presbyopia can be defined as the condition that occurs when the normal ability of the eye to focus at different distances due to age begins to decrease despite optimal refractive correction for distance, with vision for near distances being characterized as inadequate. In fact, it is estimated that in 2000, presbyopia had a prevalence […]
Presbyopia and ready-made eyeglasses
Eleven mistakes, which worsen vision with headaches and migraines and can lead to health adventures… A common but misunderstood condition is presbyopia. Although most people consider it a problem of old age, the difficulty of focusing clearly on nearby objects begins to manifest at the age of 40, while the condition continues to progress until […]
Myths and Facts of Contact Lenses
There are a few common myths and misconceptions about contact lenses that keep some people from giving them a try. We help you separate fact from fiction. Getting to the bottom of contact lens mythsThere are a few common misconceptions about contact lenses that keep some people from giving them a try. We’ll help you […]
KEPLERO: The title is recognized throughout the European Union
The Istituto Politecnico Keplero The Istituto Politecnico Keplero was founded in1977 to train Opticians and Optometrists. The teachers are qualified and experienced to give effective training to enter the world of optics. The Institute has ophthalmic lens and optometry laboratories with new generation equipment. The course lasts three years: two years for the Optics Course […]
Mind Games
I purchased my first progressive lenses; it is a unique experience! An engaging and exceptional experience from the first phase (of measurements) until the second phase (of receipt). Why should we examine this topic? It is simple; Especially for me was a significant revelation of how wrong stereotypes and fear invade our lives.
Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, progressive condition, the effects of which are irreversible.
The Origin of Spectacle Lenses
Eyeglasses might be one of the most useful objects of our daily life; but surprisingly the circumstances of its invention remain quite unclear.
Eye examination at the beginning of the school year
The American Public Health Association has estimated that approximately 10% of pre-school children have a visual impairment without complaining about their vision.
Considering contact lenses for CHILDREN?
Children, teenagers & contact lenses
The need for vision correction affects more than half of the world’s population. It can occur at an early age. Both glasses and contact lenses are an option for children, teenagers and adults who need vision correction.