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PDF, 2.11mb Fostering Healthy Sight in Canada: Focus on Kids

Contributors:Trisha Beal, OD; Rachel Hill-Campbell, OOD; Gilbert Fortier, OD; Lorne Kashin, OOD; Margaret Leslie; Christine Preece; Kerrie St. Jean.
2009

Transitions convened a forum of professional thought-leaders from the optical industry and kids-focused associations to explore obstacles to meeting children’s needs, and identify strategies that the eyecare industry can embrace to overcome them. The Fostering Healthy Sight: Focus on Kids roundtable event was held on February 2, 2009, in Toronto, Ontario, and included eight participants spanning eye care, education and non-profit sectors. Based on the presentations and discussions, insights related to vision care, vision wear and education “musts” were established. Obstacles to meeting these needs and methods for overcoming them were also identified. A summary of these topics and an overview of the presentations delivered are captured in this consensus paper, which concludes with the group’s collective recommendations for next steps.

PDF, 567kb Healthy Sight Counseling: Diabetes and the Eye

Advisory Panel: Bruce Bode, MD; Paul Brant, OD; Leila El Matri, Pr; SusanStenson, MD, FACS; Gary Trick, PhD
2008

Diabetes is rapidly approaching epidemic proportions worldwide, and theeye is one of the principal target organs of the diabetes disease process.This white paper provides an overview of diabetes with an emphasis on the importance of Healthy Sight Counseling for the patient with diabetes or atrisk for diabetes. In addition to covering topics directly related to diabeticeye disease, this paper also provides a useful review of diabetes, thesystemic disease, for vision care professionals, bringing them up-to-dateon current trends in diagnosis and management.

PDF, 13.01mb Healthy Sight Counseling and Children

Contributors: Siret D. Jaanus, PhD; Mark J. Lustig, MD, PhD; Madeline Romeu, OD; Susan Stenson, MD, FACS; Sol S. Zimmerman, MD
2007

While Healthy Sight Counseling is a methodology that can be applied to patients of all ages, certain aspects of healthy sight - such as the need for UV and trauma protection - are especially important for children. This clinical review paper provides eyecare professionals with a blueprint to achieve healthy sight in practice through comprehensive vision care, the appropriate selection of vision wear and patient and practitioner education. The paper represents a collaborative effort on the part of a panel of experts in vision and child care - including an ophthalmologist, a pediatric ophthalmologist, an optometrist, a pediatrician and an ophthalmic educator.

PDF, 1.72mb Ocular Effects Associated With Medications

Siret D. Jaanus, PhD
2006

This clinical review paper, developed by a noted, ocular pharmacologist and textbook author, raises awareness of potential ocular side effects of many common medications as part of Healthy Sight Counseling. A diverse Editorial Advisory Board, consisting of respected ophthalmologists and optometrists, reviewed the paper to ensure relevance to the widest range of eyecare practitioners.

PDF, 1.7mb Healthy Sight Counseling: An Integrated Approach to Healthy Sight

Susan Stenson, MD
2005

This paper, authored by Susan Stenson, esteemed educator and researcher and Transitions Optical Global Medical Director, provides a thorough introduction to the Healthy Sight Counseling methodology. It advocates incorporating quality of vision and ocular health concerns to generate a "customized eyeglass prescription," through its three components of Vision Care, Vision Wear, and Education.

PDF, 1.14mb Beyond 20/20: Contrast Sensitivity, Glare, and Quality of Vision

Susan Stenson, MD, and Denis Fisk
2004

This paper addresses the question of what truly constitutes good or normal vision, considering both quantity of vision, as measured by Snellen acuity, as well as quality of vision, which factors in both contrast sensitivity and glare.


PDF, 820kb A Focus on Children's Quality of Vision: Factors Affecting Eyeglass Lens Preferences

Madeline Romeu, OD, and Susan Stenson, MD
2004

This paper presents the findings of a community-based study which explored factors that affected eyeglass lens preferences among children. Nearly 9 out of 10 children preferred Transitions lenses over regular, clear lenses when factors such as visual comfort and peer acceptance were considered. Parents of the children were also surveyed, and the results are included in this paper.

PDF, 242kb The Benefits of Early Ocular UV Protection in Children: An Overview

Steven Lichtenstein, MD
2004

This paper raises awareness of the need for ocular protection in children, covering the correlation of UV exposure to incidences of ocular conditions later in life.

PDF, 6.87mb The Effects of Ultraviolet and Visible Light on the Eye

Contributors: Paula Newsome, OD; Madeline Romeu, OD; Mary Seguiti, optician; Susan Stenson, MD; and Wael Yassein, optician.
2004

This paper examines a number of factors that can impact patients' eye health and vision, including exposure to UV radiation and glare. It explores research into the consequences of unprotected exposure to the sun, and discusses how Transitions lenses can protect vision and eye health.

PDF, 226kb Enhancements to Quality of Vision with Photochromic lenses and Anti-reflective Coating

Kenneth Scherick, OD
2004

This paper presents the findings of a clinical research study that explored patient preference for lenses that offer glare protection. Patients preferred Transitions lenses with AR-coating over clear lenses with AR-coating for visual comfort and daily activities.

PDF, 1.41mb A Multidisciplinary Approach Challenging Current Thinking on UV and Glare

Contributors: Stephen Brunton, MD; Kenji Hamada, OD; Adelaide Hebert, MD; Richard Judelsohn, MD; Steven Lichtenstein, MD; Paula Newsome, OD; Knut Stamnes, PhD; Susan Stenson, MD
2003

This consensus paper is the result of a roundtable convened by Transitions Optical which included ophthalmologists, optometrists, and a range of optical and non-optical medical professionals and researchers. It advocates a multi-disciplinary approach to UV and glare education and public outreach efforts to increase awareness.

PDF, 6.05mb Light, Sight and Photochromics

Contributors: Christopher Baldy, PhD; Vivienne Greenstein, PhD; Karen Holopigian, PhD; William Seiple, PhD; Susan Stenson, MD.
2002

This monograph focuses on the latest research in vision-related quality of life, and details an independent study conducted at New York University in which patients evaluated their visual experiences wearing Transitions lenses versus regular, clear lenses.

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