hoya id lifestyle

**eye-spec** · 03-30-2009, 03:48 PM

our hoya rep has recommended that the id lifestyle be fitted 2-3mm below pupil as the add comes in very quick on the short corridor. we use physio alot and the physio short. we always get the wow factor with physio but not many seem like go overboard on the id. just wondered what your experience of id lifestyle is and if you fit as we all know on pupil or abit below.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 03-30-2009, 06:35 PM

I'll let you know in a week or so, I have a pair coming in.

au · 03-31-2009, 12:50 AM

I fit over 50 pair of id lifestyle, for low add and experience wearer, I use short corridor (11mm) and fit on their pupil because wearer will notice the easy of catching reading area, if patient have lots of computer work, suggest to have another pair of tact or Id cliarc . It works really good !

Remember when deliver the pal, MUST give them clear instruction how to use, this will help them understand the using the lens, just like when consumer ever purchase a appliance, must look at the index first, our jobs is help them to understand how to use the lens !

Also the who pal industry, is changing can't we see all brands are inventing short corridor pal, even the show girl/boys they are wearing very narrow frame ? It is the trend !

hope this help

:cheers:

**Robert Martellaro** · 03-31-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by eye-spec

our hoya rep has recommended that the id lifestyle be fitted 2-3mm below pupil as the add comes in very quick on the short corridor. we use physio alot and the physio short. we always get the wow factor with physio but not many seem like go overboard on the id. just wondered what your experience of id lifestyle is and if you fit as we all know on pupil or abit below.

I wouldn't fit any PAL more than 1mm away from the pupil center. I would order the 3mm longer corridor version instead of lowering the fitting cross 3mm on the short corridor. This will maintain the proper inset, maximize the near vision point width, and will allow the lens to perform as the lens designer intended. The 11mm corridor (in the US) is called iD LifeStyle cd, the 14mm corridor is the iD LifeStyle.

Both corridor lengths have some power change in or near the pupil zone. Some folks, especially those with large pupils, may find this unacceptable.

With regards to the Physio- (I believe the short was just released here this month) it has very good distance vision for a PAL, especially for those with larger than average pupils. The night vision is about as good as it gets.

Originally Posted by DragonLensmanWV

I'll let you know in a week or so, I have a pair coming in.

You've had both eyes done now? That must be a relief. What does your distance Rx look like, the typical -.75 or did you opt for more minus?. Any cyl to speak of? +2.50 ADD?

From my experience you'll like the vision from about four meters on in, but might have a problem with the off-axis distance and maybe on-axis at infinity (typical for the shorties). Let us know what you think after a full adaptation, and if possible, have another pair made for the same frame, using a similar design from another lens manufacturer.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 03-31-2009, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Robert Martellaro

I wouldn't fit any PAL more than 1mm away from the pupil center. I would order the 3mm longer corridor version instead of lowering the fitting cross 3mm on the short corridor. This will maintain the proper inset, maximize the near vision point width, and will allow the lens to perform as the lens designer intended. The 11mm corridor (in the US) is called iD LifeStyle cd, the 14mm corridor is the iD LifeStyle.

Both corridor lengths have some power change in or near the pupil zone. Some folks, especially those with large pupils, may find this unacceptable.

With regards to the Physio- (I believe the short was just released here this month) it has very good distance vision for a PAL, especially for those with larger than average pupils. The night vision is about as good as it gets.

You've had both eyes done now? That must be a relief. What does your distance Rx look like, the typical -.75 or did you opt for more minus?. Any cyl to speak of? +2.50 ADD?

From my experience you'll like the vision from about four meters on in, but might have a problem with the off-axis distance and maybe on-axis at infinity (typical for the shorties). Let us know what you think after a full adaptation, and if possible, have another pair made for the same frame, using a similar design from another lens manufacturer.

Yes, I've had them both done for a few months now. Am currently wearing Auto IIs. Rx now is OD -.50 -1.25 x 14 OS -1.25 -1.25 x 165 2.75 add.
I plan to duplicate my current frame and measurements with the ID LIfestyle for a fair comparison.

**sharpstick777** · 03-31-2009, 02:11 PM

I would not fit the ID lifestyle more than 1mm below pupil (I drop the OC for taller patients). I don't know if your Hoya rep is thinking of the GP Wide? Has he/she dispensed themselves or are they a "cheerleader" rep?

Wearing the ID Lifestyle as we speak. Good lens, no weakness at all, and reading/mid does not come up too fast. I am at 16mm with a +1.25 add, and could have gone 14mm w/o any issues.

Sharpstick

**Robert Martellaro** · 03-31-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by DragonLensmanWV

Yes, I've had them both done for a few months now.

It must have been unpleasant between surgeries, considering you were up to -13 or so.

Am currently wearing Auto IIs. Rx now is OD -.50 -1.25 x 14 OS -1.25 -1.25 x 165 2.75 add.

Fixed 18mm?

I plan to duplicate my current frame and measurements with the ID LIfestyle for a fair comparison.

Ok, that's the standard (14mm) corridor. I've got a pair of both cut for a grooved Silhouette frame; I can switch the lenses in about 30 seconds. It will be interesting to compare notes- my Rx is about -4.75 +1.25 x 180 Add +2.25 OU. It would probably be best to take this to the professionals only section though.