Latest Technology
New products and testing methods are being developed all the time. The doctors at Alpharetta Eye Clinic and Windward Eye Care keep up with all the latest technology so they can offer them to their patients. They update their skills and knowledge regularly so their patients benefit. Call one of our Alpharetta, GA, locations today to make an appointment for an eye exam. Make your eyes a priority.
There are many options to make your lenses lighter weight, non-glare, bifocals without any lines, computer-use designs, transitions that offer sun protection when activated, and different material options that have crisper, clearer optics to give you not only the most optimal vision but also the most cosmetically-pleasing eyewear available anywhere.
Our philosophy when prescribing glasses is to educate you on the differences in design and quality of lenses available. Superior quality lenses are typically available through large labs and cannot be made in just a couple of hours. Some commercial stores offer lenses in an hour or so, but you must understand that you are not receiving the best quality lenses available on the market. We use these larger labs to ensure the best quality lenses. You will not receive these lenses in one hour, but we believe the wait is well worth it.
The latest technology in lenses is digitally surfaced lenses. This involves customizing each lens for you visual needs. These digitally surfaced lenses provide crisp and sharp vision.
Atlanta Eye Care offers the world’s most advanced progressive lens, for Limitless Vision™: The Varilux S Series™:
- Varilux S Design – eliminates swim, and allows your eyes to work better together.
- Varilux S Fit – eliminates swim, allows your eyes to work together and personalizes the lens to your facial features
- Varilux S 4D – eliminates swim, allows your eyes to work together, personalizes the lens to your facial features and provides the ability to focus faster for the ultimate in lens personalization.
Digitally Surfaced Lenses: What Are They and How Do They Can Benefit You
When it comes to modern eyeglasses, digitally surfaced lenses represent one of the most significant advancements in vision correction technology. Unlike traditional lenses that are manufactured using conventional grinding methods, digitally surfaced lenses are created using sophisticated computer-guided equipment capable of producing highly precise lens designs customized to each patient’s unique prescription and visual needs.
What Are Digitally Surfaced Lenses?
Digitally surfaced lenses, also known as free-form lenses, are manufactured using advanced digital technology that can shape the back surface of a lens with incredible accuracy—often to within fractions of a micron. This precision allows optical laboratories to create lenses that are tailored specifically to the wearer’s prescription, frame choice, and even how the glasses sit on their face.
Traditional lenses are often produced using standardized designs that work well for many patients. Digital surfacing takes lens customization a step further by optimizing the lens for the individual wearer.
Benefits of Crizal Coatings
- Enhanced visual experience – Reduce distracting reflections
- Increased lens resistance – Make your lenses more resistant to scratches
- Hassle-free lenses – Smudge resistant and water and dust repellent
- Optimal UV protection – Double-sided UV protection
Crizal Avance with Scotchguard
The latest technology in an anti-reflective lens that offers a 1-year warranty against scratches. This lens ensures the clearest vision by reducing:
- Glare caused by reflections, especially at night or when working on computers
- Scratches which reduce visual discomfort
- Smudges which diffuse light as it hits the lens and blur your vision
- Dust which can be an obstacle to sharp vision
- Water drops which distort vision
New Lens Technology in Contacts
New Contact Lens Technology includes smart augmented reality features, infrared vision, and self-lubricating biological designs.
Major Innovations
- Smart and AR Lenses: Companies are developing lenses embedded with micro-displays, sensors, and wireless tools to project digital screens or track medical vitals like glucose.
- Infrared-Blocking Nanoparticles: Researchers have created experimental lenses using upconversion nanoparticles that let eyes perceive infrared light in the dark without bulky night-vision gear.
- Self-Lubricating Bio-Lenses: Scientists have embedded living bacterial biofactories into hydrogel materials to continuously manufacture natural hyaluronic acid for dry eye relief.
- Advanced Water Gradient Materials: Modern commercial daily and monthly options—such as Alcon Total 30—use surface water designs that approach nearly 100% water at the outer edge to maximize all-day comfort.