The Eye Care Club

The Eyecare Club has now begun!

Kids 18 and younger who receive an eye exam get a chance to put their name in for a drawing at the end of the month! What are you waiting for?! Schedule your kids now!

Fun Frames Friends

Fun frames and friends at Layton Visual Center.

 

 

Something to Smile About

Great frames are something to "Smile" about

You've Been Framed

Our patients love to come in and be "Framed"

 

Clear Lenses and Polarized All In One

It Takes Vision. The First and Only Everyday Photochromic Lenses with Variable Polarization!

Do you ever wish you could have clear lenses and polarized all in one??? Wait! We offer new Transitions Vantage right here at Layton Visual Center! This new technology was introduced in May 2012 and is revolutionizing the way we protect our vision. To understand how this advanced lens works we have to go back to 2003 when Transitions Optical’s Research Teams set their sights on creating the technology behind these new Transitions. They are virtually clear indoors and darken to various levels of polarization depending on the amount of UV exposure. The polarization darkness will vary from 0 – 89% depending on the UV exposure and temperature. Please contact our office for more information regarding this amazing advancement in Transitions!

Can I Get Contact Lenses Without a Prescription?

Can I Get Contact Lenses Without a Prescription?  No, you cannot get contacts without a prescription. Contact lenses are a prescription item, just like medicines. And even if you already have an eyeglass prescription, you need a contact lens prescription that contains additional information. 

Why a Prescription? A contact lens is a medical device. If it's not prescribed properly, you may not see well. More importantly, a poorly fitting lens — or one made from a material not well-suited to your eyes — can mean discomfort, inflammation, swelling, abrasion, or another problem that could, in rare cases, result in permanent eye tissue damage.  That, and the risk of infection, are also why it's a bad idea to share contact lenses with other wearers. Never share your contacts, including colored contacts and theatrical contact lenses used for cosmetic purposes only. Sharing contact lenses can cause serious eye problems. You can be fitted for contact lenses by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

When Does Your Rx Expire?  By law contact lens prescriptions are valid for a minimum of one year, or the minimum required by state law, whichever is greater.  Even if you buy your replacement contacts from another source, you still need to visit your eye doctor for regular eye exams and contact lens fittings.When your prescription expires, you won't be able to buy more lenses until you get an updated prescription. This will probably involve a checkup by your ECP to be certain that contact lenses aren't adversely affecting your eyes.  Just because your eyes feel good and your contact lenses seem to be working well does not mean your eye health is O.K. "You may be having microscopic problems that can be seen only with a slit lamp [a type of microscope used during an eye exam]."

Article by Eye-Opener  April 2012

Meet Our Manager

Bonnie

Outstanding Employee for 1st Quarter 2012

Erin is our optician
She always has a smile on her face. She is always supporting, training and helping staff members in any way she can. Erin enjoys keeping busy and providing great customer service. Erin quietly goes about her daily tasks and is always asking if there is something she can do to help.


Congratulations Erin!

Meet Our Biller/Insurance Specialist

Alonna

Meet Our Contact lens Specialists

Stephanie

Michelle



Meet Our Receptionists



Laurel is our morning receptionist





Hayley is our afternoon receptionist

  

You've Been Framed for Spring!

The Eyes Have It

The Eyes have it

Dr. Jensen has a great selection of frames to choose from.

 Our patients can really personalize their eye needs.

Sun Wear All Year

A sunny outlook with our fashion sun wear. Our patients always have a great selection to choose from.

Crizal UV Lenses

Chronic exposure to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight has been implicated in a number of serious ocular diseases, including pterygium, cataract, and climatic droplet keratopathy; and recent research has uncovered new, unexpected risks to the eyes.  Unfortunately, the public remains dangerously under-informed about the nature and degree of this risk as well as the circumstances in which eye protection is most necessary.

Unexpected Risks
Recent research has shown that the time of maximum risk for UVR damage to the eyes is very diferent from the time of maximum risk to the skin. Risk to the skin is greatest when the sun is highest in the sky—ie, at solar noon and on the summer solstice (June 21st).  But because the eyes are deep set in the  orbit, they are partially protected when the sun is high in the sky; so direct ocular UVR exposure is greatest when the sun is somewhat lower in the sky. For spring, summer, and fall, maximum ocular UVR exposure occurs between 8:00am and 10:00am, and between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. These, however,  are not the times that people are most likely to wear sunglasses. Side and Back Exposure Even when the sun is high in the sky, the eye is exposed to a significant amount of UVR that is scattered by clouds or reflected by surrounding surfaces  that is indirect.  Radiation is responsible for nearly half of the UVR we receive.

What Patients Need
Knowing what we now do about sources of UVR exposure, it becomes apparent that for everyday protection, clear lenses and sun lenses must offer UVR blocking of both transmission and reflection. To address this need, a new generation of Crizal® No-Glare lenses has been engineered to virtually eliminate UVR reflection from the backside, for a lens that truly maximizes UVR protection.
All Crizal UV products will now have an E-SPF rating of 25 while Crizal Sun Shield on a polarized lens will have an E-SPF rating of 50.

This lens technology is available at Layton Visual Center. Call today for your appointment at 801-546-2481.

Ashlan Gets Her Contacts

 Dr. Jensen teaches Ashlan how to wear her new contact lenses.

 

Bebe My Valentine!

Our new Bebe collection is out and very fierce! You will be loving the new styles! The big sunglasses aren't going anywhere anytime soon. The attention to details on the temples is fabulous! The Bebe collection is tailored to all ages with fabulous women rocking these styles! Since their new launch they have come out with 10 suns to complete their collection.   

Bright colors are going strong for February and here's our take on a classic wayfarer shape, love the swirls of colors.

Retro-glam: Cat-eyes have graced the faces of nearly all celebrities and is a clear staple for this season. Funk up your everyday look by trying on a pair of cat-eyes.

Love Your Frames

  

Winterize Your Eyes - Protection From Winter Sun

Protection From Winter Sun When faced with a hot, sunny day at the beach, most of us recognize the need for sunglasses and sunscreen. When faced with the same kind of day at work, most workers also recognize they need protection from the sun's harmful rays.  But what about winter sun? How many people consider winter sun to be harmful? Unfortunately, few take precautions necessary to ensure their protection from the winter sun.  Like sunshine in the summer, winter sunshine contains two types of radiation that are dangerous to you: ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B. You require protection from both. 

Here are some tips that will protect you from the winter sun's radiation. 

1. Wear Sunglasses! When it comes to your eyes, the winter sun can be blinding – literally. Overexposure to ultraviolet rays can damage the retina which contains photo-sensitive cells in the back of the eye that allow you to see. 
2. Winter sun reflecting off snow is more blinding than summer sun reflecting off water. If bright enough, it can easily cause a temporary, but very painful condition called snow blindness. Snow blindness occurs when the surface of the eye is sunburned. Other types of eye damage have been linked to overexposure such as growths, cancers, and cataracts.   
3. Dark lenses alone do not ensure protection from the sun. You need to protect your eyes from ultraviolet radiation, not just the sun's brightness. If the lenses are extremely dark, but lack proper protection, this will cause even more damage. The damage occurs when the pupils of your eyes open wider to accept more light and allow more harmful rays to reach the retina. 
4. If you wear regular eyeglasses or contacts, you should talk to your eye doctor about the right kind of eye protection for you.

2012 Checklist for Better Vision

Print this checklist and tape it to the fridge — you'll be on your way to having your best year ever for good vision and eye health.

Improve Your Eye Health

1. Boost your nutrition. Studies show a healthful diet with lots of fruits and green, leafy vegetables may reduce your risk of serious eye problems like macular degeneration. Consider eye vitamin supplements, too.

2.  Start wearing sunglasses outdoors (and have your kids start as well). Make sure they block 100 percent of the sun's harmful UV rays, to reduce your risk for cataracts and other eye problems.

3.  Schedule an eye exam for everyone in your family. Kids and seniors, especially, should have comprehensive annual exams to monitor vision changes.  Make sure to take advantage of everything your vision benefits plan offers in 2012. Check your plan carefully. In addition to eye exam coverage, some plans offer big discounts on eyeglasses, contact lenses and prescription sunglasses.



 
4.  Clean your contact lenses properly and replace them as recommended. Dirty contact lenses, even if they are not uncomfortable, can cause serious eye infections.

5.   Start using safety eyewear for lawn-mowing, home repairs and other chores. Experts say 90 percent of eye injuries requiring a visit to the emergency room can be prevented with proper eyewear.

6.  Rearrange your workstation to reduce computer eye strain. And ask your eye doctor about special computer glasses for long hours spent in front of the computer.

7.  Using glaucoma drops? Start using a reminder tool so you never miss a dose. Also, ask your eye doctor about the latest medical and surgical glaucoma treatments, which might reduce how often you need to use eye drops.



8.  Quit smoking. Studies show this could reduce your risk for age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Kicking the habit is healthy for your whole body, including your eyes.