Every optometrist would advise that coastal living should include protective eyewear against the sun. Most people are aware that damage from the sun causes cataracts, but here in George many incidences of basal cell carcinomas on the lids and pterygiums are sited. One of the breakthroughs in technology is the improvement transition lenses underwent in the last few years. All research is geared in making these lenses even darker and aim for them to clear faster.
But why are custom-made sunglasses so much more comfortable? "In my experience, sunglasses for prescription wearers are often the last item to spend money on. We buy expensive multifocals or bifocals for distance and reading and then opt for distance sunglasses. As soon as we get to the beach we realise that we cannot read with them or worse, we are unable to see the instruments on the dashboard of the vehicle."
Those that can duplicate their prescriptions in order to be comfortable with their vision opt for dark tints that reduce the bright light, but still experience more glare than they would with custom-made sunglasses.
The reason for this is that most sunglasses worth their salt are not only tinted and UV-protected, but also polarised, cutting out glare from not only the sun, but also reflected surfaces such as water surfaces. In a nutshell, polarised lenses are those lenses that you use to see under the surface of water when fishing.
"I am amazed that NuPolar can now offer prescription polarised sunglasses not only in single vision lenses, but also in bifocal and multifocal lenses. These lenses are custom-made to reduce glare optimally and also offer the comfort of your preferred visual correction," says Anriëtte Bester, from The Visionary.
The question that many would ask is: what about the cost? It is true that many patients would not go to the expense of NuPolar lenses as they would then still need to pay for another set of clear lenses for indoor use and night-driving.
As an introductory offer, The Visionary now offers a pair of NuPolar prescription lenses of your choice, with a complimentary set of untinted lenses in the same prescription. For many wearers this offers a first-time opportunity to obtain a state-of-the-art sunglass correction in even bifocals and multifocals. As the lenses are custom-made, the patient does need to undergo an eye-examination, but they can use their own frames as long as they are suitable for the prescriptions. This offer is suitable for single vision, bifocal and multifocal wearers.
For inquiries patients can call 044 870 0879 or visit The Visionary at Shop 9, Heather Park shopping centre, George.
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