11/23/2025
Thursday was a Staff Training Day at PIEC. Brad Davis from Essilor came to talk to us about some exciting new products that are now available.
The first was the new Immersia lens, a next-generation lens that allows multifocal wearers to have clear and comfortable vision for prolonged close-range activities like using a computer or smartphone.
The second was the Stellest lenses, the first eyeglass lens to be FDA approved to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. This lens has been available in other countries for several years now, and has been proven to slow the progression of nearsightedness by 71% and reduce the elongation of the eye by 53% compared to single vision lenses. This is going to be a game changer!
Although these lenses are exciting, the highlight of our day was the demonstration of the Eye-Ruler 2, a device that will enable us to take precise measurements for glasses in less that one minute. This device will allow us to more accurately fit the prescription to the patient’s face, which will in turn help our patients to see better. Not only does it take the standard measurements that we have previously taken manually, it actually tracks the patient’s eye movements and head posture as they perform near tasks, allowing us to obtain customized progressive lenses with a wider near vision area. Wow! This device will allow us to provide better vision to every single patient who gets glasses at Professionals in Eye Care! We are working on getting one for our office. Stay tuned for updates!
