FRAMES: We carry the following eyeglass designer frame lines at our office: Versace, Tommy Hilfinger, DKNY, Tura, Ray Ban and more. All of our frames include a 1 year warranty without any additional cost. ****ADDITIONAL DESIGNER LINES AT OUR HARCREST OFFICE LOCATION: PAGE OPTICAL, LTD. VISIT www.DoctorsBandK.com

LENSES: **Materials: high index lens materials allow for the thinnest lenses possible. New generations of transitions lenses (changable tint) have steadily come with now a lens called "Drive" that changes tint behind the windshield of a car. **Coatings: advances in chemistry has allowed for scratch coatings and anti-reflective coatings to be combined....the leading product is Crizal. ***Progressive Lens Designs: The newest generation of progressives AKA no-line bifocals/ trifocals have done well in practice: a wider reading zone, fits into small frame sizes, and minimizes distortions.

CONTACT LENSES: The recent advances in contact lens materials represent the most exciting changes in the contact lens industry in a very long time. The newest class of contact lens materials is called silicone hydrogels. The first applications of integrating silicone into contact lenses was right here in Midland at Dow Corning. What makes silicone ideal for contact lenses is its high oxygen permeability. When the front surface of the human eye has adequate oxygen there is significantly less inflammation, cloudiness and infections. Presently we have 3 disposable contact lens brands to fit patients with: two 2 week disposables and a one month disposable. Each lens has its particular niche, depending on how you wear your lenses. Despite their slightly higher cost, both lenses offer increased safety, wearing flexibility and improved comfort. For more information please speak with Dr. Buckingham, Dr. Kaminski, or our staff. http://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/

CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS **Multipurpose Solutions: New formulations are coming out in the "all in one" solutions to work with the new generation of contact lenses, silicone hydrogels. What is new is also HOW we use solutions: we now recommend that you DO rub your contact lenses after removing them. **Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions: This is still the gold standard in contact lens disinfection. For a small percentage of contact lens wearers, it is the only solution that keeps their lenses clean. This lens care system must be used properly to ensure that hydrogen peroxide does not get into the eyes. http://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/

DRY EYE PRODUCTS **Over the Counter Gel Lubricants: Gel lubricants offer the benefits of a thicker ointment without the blurring effects. **Prescription Dry Eye Medications: A new concept in treating dry eye syndrome is managing the inflammation associated with dye eye syndrome. In the past, the amount of tears was supplemented with drops only. ***Puntal Plugs: Better fitting tear duct plugs are available to doctors to treat more extreme forms of dry eye syndrome.

LOW VISION DEVICES Digital technology has improved everything from cell phones to computers and has advanced low vision products too. Video magnifiers and hand-held closed circuit TVs are examples. http://www.allaboutvision.com/low-vision/

Eye Care Links: http://www.allaboutvision.com