Computer Vision

When one needs to use a computer the demands on the eye change, the monitor usually falls into the intermediate zone of vision which is ordinarily not used much. Computer glasses can help improve comfort levels while using a computer by correcting blurred vision, and relieving symptoms caused by struggling to focus, such as eyestrain and burning.  The lens of choice to correct computer induced problems is usually a no-line multifocal which allows correction for near, intermediate and in some cases distance vision.

An anti-reflection coating on the lenses will also help eliminate glare and reflections from bright office lighting.

Sports Vision

Eye wear for sports can take many forms.

Protection:  polycarbonate lenses are used to reduce or eliminate eye damage in ball sports and skiing. Any sport where flying objects are involved can present dangers to the eyes.

Polycarbonate is an impact-resistant material which works well in protecting the eyes from fast moving objects, it also has inbuilt UV protection. Frame material choice is also important to again allow for maximum impact protection.

Enhancement: some tinted lenses will enhance particular colours. Yellow enhancement is particularly desirable in tennis where balls are usually yellow, golfers may want to distinguish between various green colours on the course, and shooters may also benefit by highlighting a particular colour. Amber or rose lenses will enhance the soft greys on a ski slope thus making it easier to see bumps and ridges in the snow.

Dry eyes may be a problem with cold weather sports, making contact lens wear a problem, but in many other sports these would be the correction of choice as they allow maximum peripheral vision, and in most cases, are hard to dislodge from the eyes.