SynergEyes, a producer of hybrid contact lens technology, has expanded its doctor resources with the release of eight video tutorials for Duette Progressive, a lens for astigmatic presbyopes. The videos, each a few minutes in length, are available through the “Video Tutorials” link on the homepage of synergeyes.com/professional.
Providing information to assist dispensing, and optimize the fit of the Duette Progressive lens, the step-by-step tutorials cover: lens design, lens calculator, fitting guide, lens dispensing, optimizing fit, optimizing near vision, optimizing distance vision and optimizing patient compliance.
The videos address the vision optimization made possible by the recent expansion of lens parameters to 0.1mm increments, which facilitate even more precise alignment fitting, creating optimal centration and clear, stable vision at all distances for even more patients. “Doctors tell us they desire more training and value tutorial videos. As a doctor-centric company, that’s why we’ve invested in these highly detailed tutorials,” says SynergEyes’ president and CEO James K. Kirchner, OD.
Combining GP optics with SoftCushion comfort technology, SynergEyes says Duette Progressive provides crisp, clear vision for astigmatic presbyopes. A patient’s initial pair of Duette Progressive lenses can be designed empirically based on a refraction and corneal curvature measurements. Utilizing a near center aspheric add zone in combination with a distance aspheric, Duette Progressive provides a seamless progression of powers from distance to near, giving presbyopes GP vision at all distances, along with soft lens comfort.
With a choice of three add powers to give the practitioner greater control over the visual outcome, SynergEyes says Duette Progressive is “a go-to lens” for presbyopes with astigmatism, and is also an ideal choice for moderate-to-advanced presbyopes who no longer get acceptable near vision from soft multifocal contact lenses.
The lens also features an 84 Dk silicone hydrogel skirt around the 130 Dk center, and includes UV-blocking materials.
Practitioners report successful outcomes with very few follow-up visits when empirically fitting the Duette Progressive lens, says Dr. Kirchner.
