Generic terminology for EYEZEN and ZEISS DIGITAL for early presbyopes

[tx11]

Hey opticians and ODs what is a non branded generic term that can be written on Rxs for the various digital lenses that have a small bump of add power but are not PALs such as EYEZEN 1 etc.?

[Kwill212]

Anti-Fatigue lenses. As long as they are not confused with Signet's Anti-Fatigue base in near only progressive. I don't know if they even still make that anyway. However I'm not a big fan of just writing that, because it doesn't exactly describe what the patient needs for near. With so many different design and various "add powers" how is the dispenser to decide which boost of power to pick. It could be anywhere from +0.6 to 1.00 depending on the company.

[tx11]

Is there a single term that even bigbox and chain opticians will understand and can fill the Rx with the brand that they have available to them?

[AngeHamm]

I second "anti-fatigue," mainly because I can't think of anything better.

[Kwill212]

Yes, Anti-Fatigue lenses.

But IMHO if that's all your going to write it's not worth writing. It would be like writing "blue light blocking" on an Rx. It's too generic. Do you mean a blue light filter? Do you need a blue reflecting AR? What percent at what wavelength does the patient need blocked? If you can't prescribe something specifically, does the patient actually need it?

If the patient has some sort of accommodative dysfunction or latent hyperopia, the required near power should be tested for and prescribed. If the ADD is low enough to fit into one of the anti-fatigue designs then great, write the add and let the optician pick one that fits the power. If it is just being prescribed because of "digital eye strain" maybe we need to be doing a better job about educating patients on looking away from their devices more frequently. This would be like prescribing more opioids for pain instead of fixing the problem causing the pain.

Again just my opinion, YMMV.

[ThatOneGuy]

Why bother writing Rx's? Costco is just going to tell the patient the problem is the Rx, anyway.

[bta89]

I'm for calling it an anti-fatigue lens and I think Kwill212 hit it right on the spot. If you think that it's too generic, why not just put what lens you would recommend on the RX. If you recommend an Eyezen+ 3 then other qualified opticians would be able to put them in something like a Shamir, HOYA, ect. even if they don't use Essilor products.

[tx11]

So..do you think JUST putting "anti-fatigue lens Bump 1,2,or 3" in the recommendations is enough for big box and chains or should you ALSO include the low add in the Rx +025 thru +75? or will the low add power only confuse?

[lensmanmd]

And do you really think they will understand this? Most big box opticians won't know the difference between a bent snipe and chappel pliers!

You are are better off keeping the terminology for in house orders, and just write Eyezen or Digital Device on the RX.

[Quince]

ALL of this is circumstantial. If someone brings me an Rx with a +0.75 ADD did the doctor round in a certain direction? Because I can get a plethora of low ADD powers that they might not even be aware of.

+0.40
+0.50
+0.53
+0.60
+0.75
+0.85
+0.88
+1.00
+1.25

I think that covers it... My point is that I hope for doctors to be as specific as possible so that I can be as accurate as possible. If the patient takes the Rx somewhere that doesn't offer all of these increments, that's okay- let the optician do the rounding.

I had a doctor once specify a +1.25 ADD specifically for the Zeiss Digi SV lens. This was perfectly notated so that we could put her into a power boost with a moderate ADD instead of bumping her up into a PAL.

As for generic names- I call them 'anti-fatigue' or 'power-boost' lenses. I have called them 'progressive training wheels' but that is not my everyday terminology.

[jpways]

Anti Fatigue is a Branded lens it's Essilor's original offering:
http://www.luzerneoptical.com/essilo...igue-lens.html

Maybe Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) lenses?

[Robert Martellaro]

Hey opticians and ODs what is a non branded generic term that can be written on Rxs for the various digital lenses that have a small bump of add power but are not PALs such as EYEZEN 1 etc.?

Just call it what it is- OMD (Overactive Marketing Department).

Best regards,

Robert Martellaro

[Tallboy]

We gladly release an RX to all patients at or after their exam. As far as helping my competitors "navigate" their own lens offerings to fulfill someone's visual needs? Hah, I have enough work of my own to do.

[Quince]

Anti Fatigue is a Branded lens it's Essilor's original offering:
http://www.luzerneoptical.com/essilo...igue-lens.html

Maybe Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) lenses?

So is Transitions but that's what people call photochromics as a layman's term.

[Quince]

We gladly release an RX to all patients at or after their exam. As far as helping my competitors "navigate" their own lens offerings to fulfill someone's visual needs? Hah, I have enough work of my own to do.

The point is to make sure the patient gets what they need. If your Rx calls for something other places can't fill, that keeps the patient in your hands so they can be better fitted with the correct style and power.

[Tallboy]

The point is to make sure the patient gets what they need. If your Rx calls for something other places can't fill, that keeps the patient in your hands so they can be better fitted with the correct style and power.

Yeah I get it I guess. I still don't like it. I like an RX, plain and simple. Let me be the optician.

[Eyegal82]

Anti-fatigue lens always worked for me. Also, the relax lens, the new media lens. Low, intermediate, high magnification. First level, second level, third level.