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blocking spectacles or sunglasses , a widebrimmed hat and UV blocking contact lenses .
“ In this market , Acuvue brand contact lens is a major brand which blocks at least 97 per cent of UVB and 81 per cent of UVA .”
All Acuvue brand contact lens offer FDA approved UV protection to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye .
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Safe contact lenses
When it comes to purchasing contact lenses , Su stressed that it is important to look for FDA approved UV protection contact lenses .
“ FDA approved contact lenses ensure safety for human use . There are two classes of FDA approval for UV protection contact lenses . FDA Class 1 blocks 90 per cent UVA and 99 per cent UVB while and FDA Class 2 blocks 70 per cent UVA and 95 per cent UVB .”
Another aspect of contact lens safety is wearing the right contact lens diameter which fits well for long term eye health safety .
An ideal fitting of soft contact lenses contributes to comfort , a clear and stable vision , is aligned at the center and has adequate contact lens movement for tear exchange .
“ So , it is recommended to get an eye care practitioner ’ s advice for well fitted FDA approved UV protection contact lenses .”
I-Focus Midvalley
Su , who is also the branch manager of I-Focus Mid Valley , shared that comprehensive eye examination not only determines if you need glasses or contact lenses , but also helps examine the wide aspects of eye health .
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“ Our practice at I-Focus Mid Valley is a new concept store with comprehensive eye examinations with the latest stateof-art technology with dedicated eye care practitioners .”
Among the equipment available at I-Focus Mid Valley is a WAM analyzer , which is used for screening not only
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State-of-art technologies available in I-Focus Midvalley . |
power but the eye health condition such as IOP and clarity of lens , fundoscopy for retina examination , topography for contact lens fitting and dry eye assessment and the latest phoropter vision 800 for more precise subjective refraction which also ensures comfort . — The Health |
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