Ophthonix Sells First Eyeglasses Based Upon New Vision Technology
"Seeing the first lens product of our vision correction technology produced and purchased by consumers is truly exciting," said Andreas Dreher, Ph.D., president and CEO of Ophthonix. "We saw a need and met it. We are pleased that both eye care practitioners and consumers appreciate the technology's value."
The first pairs of the new customized lenses were sold by Dr. Gregory Evans of Palm Desert, Calif. Dr. Evans first used the Ophthonix Z-View(TM) Aberrometer to map the patient's refractive errors. This measurement was then translated by the device into a prescription that exactly matched the patient's unique optical "eye print." The customized lenses were then manufactured at the Ophthonix facility in San Diego using a proprietary manufacturing technology that incorporates the measurements into the lens. The final result was the iZon(TM) Wavefront-Guided Lens - a lens that is redefining the standard in vision correction in both contact lenses and eyeglasses.
Dr. Evans, who has a large and diverse practice offering the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment technologies, purchased the Z-View Aberrometer - the enabling device for the lenses - to meet his, and his patients' desire for the most advanced vision correction.
"I was excited by the potential of the technology when I first heard about it," said Dr. Evans. "I knew that by matching the exact optical needs of the patient - both low and high order aberrations - the Ophthonix iZon(TM) Wavefront-Guided Lenses would provide the best acuity available."
Dr. Evans was so impressed by the technology that he prescribed the new lenses for himself. "I've seen a marked improvement in my vision. My vision is now 20/12 with a sharpness I've never experienced before. Now when patients ask me about the lenses I can relate how exciting my own experience has been with the high definition vision provided by iZon Wavefront-Guided Lenses."
Dr. Evans explained that the lenses have generated a lot of interest with many of his patients for a variety of reasons. "Older patients wanting to reduce glare or blurring associated with night driving have expressed interest," said Dr. Evans. "Also some patients involved in sports want to see if improved acuity will help their performance - such as hitting a baseball more accurately, or improving their golf game. People have many reasons to desire improved vision."
The iZon lenses are being introduced on a region-by-region basis during 2005 and early 2006. Eye care practitioners should contact Ophthonix for availability in their area.