Image provided by Essilor Crizal Prevencia.

You’re probably familiar with Ultraviolet (UV) Light and its harmful effects on eyes. But, did you know Blue-Violet Light can be just as detrimental to your eye health? Like UV rays, Blue-Violet Light comes from the sun and can cause harm even on cloudy days. But, Blue light also comes from artificial sources, such as computers, smartphones, tablets and fluorescent lights. Long-term exposure to Blue light can lead to eye diseases, such as Age-related Macular Degeneration, which is the leading source of visual impairment in our part of the world.

Think of how often you are in front of a computer screen or looking at your phone. Now imagine spending that much time in the sun without sunglasses or UV protection. You probably wouldn’t let that happen given all that we know about UV light these days. But, Blue-Violet Light is increasingly becoming even more detrimental because of all of the time we spend on “screen time” indoors.

Luckily, there is a way to protect your eyes from these harmful rays. And, we now offer this protection!

Essilor’s Crizal® Prevencia clear lenses use an exclusive technology to selectively filter light and virtually eliminate UV rays and harmful Blue-Violet Light. We use the phrase “selectively filter” because these lenses allow essential light to pass through, which helps regulate your sleep cycles, provide energy, and more.

We’ve carried the Crizal line of lenses for a while. They are excellent lenses for a variety of reasons, such as being smudge-proof, anti-reflective, scratch resistant and defenders against dust and water. Now, with Crizal Prevencia blocking Blue-Violet Light, the brand is definitely at the top of our list for patients.

The Crizal lenses are available for adults and children. No appointment is necessary for our Optical Shop. Stop by any day to learn more.

Every eyeglass wearer has had the experience of walking into a building after being outside and suddenly everything is a blur because your glasses have fogged up. It’s inevitable when temperatures between indoors and outdoors differentiate so much. It’s just a fact of life, right? Well, not anymore!

Thanks to breakthrough technology from Crizal called Optifog, glasses wearers no longer have to fret about foggy lenses messing up their day. Optifogis a new lens coating that actually prevents fogging when you apply a once a week activator to your lenses. The lens has an advanced anti-fog top coat that, when combined with the Optifog Activator, provides long lasting fog free vision. The top coat and the Activator combine to create a revolutionary anti-fog solution, eliminating condensation.  Add this to Crizal’s famous anti-reflective properties and the incredible 2-year warranty offered on all Crizal treaments – and you are seeing free and clear regardless of the weather.

All of us at Crozet Eye Care are excited about this new lens coating technology and the many unique features Crizal lenses offer eyeglass wearers. We can’t wait to show you just how clear your vision can be. For more information on Optifog lenses (and to see a couple of funny videos showcasing this great product) visit their website at www.optifogusa.com