high plus options

**Spexvet** · 05-26-2005, 08:08 AM

I have a patient with a OD +15.00 -.50 x60 OS balance (macular degeneration). I'm not finding any thin, light options in lens materials, only CR-39 in post-cataract-type designs. Does anyone have a recommendation that will minimize the thickness and weight of these lenses?

**GOS_Queen** · 05-26-2005, 10:30 AM

spexvet -

will 1.67 not work ? Did you call your lab ? Gosh, I hope you find something for this patient ...

Karen

**CME4SPECS** · 05-26-2005, 11:29 AM

I recently did an rx similar to this in a biconvex poly, 45 eye, it was beautiful. The magnification was greatly reduced from previous lenticular.

**Chris Ryser** · 05-26-2005, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Spexvet

I have a patient with a OD +15.00 -.50 x60 OS balance (macular degeneration). I'm not finding any thin, light options in lens materials, only CR-39 in post-cataract-type designs. Does anyone have a recommendation that will minimize the thickness and weight of these lenses?

Get it in a CR39 lenticular........give it light pink-brownish tint 15%. It will make a light and acceptable lens.

I would NOT recommend a bi-convex lens....,,,,,,that is late 1800 to 1920 technology with non corrected curve lenses.

**Darryl Meister** · 05-27-2005, 05:08 PM

I generally recommend "zonal" aspherics for cataract lenses, like Essilor's Super Modular or Rodenstock's Perfastar.

Best regards,
Darryl

**Spexvet** · 05-28-2005, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by Darryl Meister

I generally recommend "zonal" aspherics for cataract lenses, like Essilor's Super Modular or Rodenstock's Perfastar.

Best regards,
Darryl

I ended up using the super modular.

**Ed_Optician** · 05-28-2005, 09:59 PM

Any of the aspheric full field lenses should work well. Hyperaspheric from SA Super modular of the equivalent from other manufacturers. Fit as close as possible. Unfortunately no one makes these lenses in mid or high index

Ed