In the News | Progressive Optometry | Kensey S. Inouye

Electronic Prescriptions

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:04:15 -1000

To increase patient convenience and to maximize our office efficiency we now electronically transmit patient prescriptions directly to pharmacies. This just means that you no longer have to take your prescription to your pharmacy and wait for it to be filled. By using electronic transmission, all prescriptions are checked for accuracy and correctness and sent directly to your pharmacy before you even leave the office.

Restasis

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:03:59 -1000

You've probably seen the commercials on TV promoting Restasis, a prescription eye drop that re-establishes normal tearing in individuals with dry eyes. Does it work? Many of my patients who use Restasis say that it really makes a difference. It has proven to be so effective that Restasis is prescribed for all LASIK patients with dry eye tendencies one-month prior to treatment.

I've been a long time dry eye sufferer myself and began using Restasis. It does sting a little which is a common complaint in users, but it does stop after a few minutes. It has reduced dryness in my eyes and I hope this continues through summer when dryness complaints peak.

If you are suffering from dry eyes and are tired of using artificial tears every couple of hours, call us to set up your dry eye evaluation. Restasis may help you see life through different eyes.

Acuvue Oasys with Astigmatism

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:51:53 -1000

Acuvue brand contact lenses recently announced the release of the Acuvue Oasys with Astigmatism; a lens similar to its Acuvue Advance with Astigmatism except in the Oasys material. The Oasys material allows for higher oxygen supply to the eye for healthier wear and less drying. Lens powers match the current Advance with Astigmatism. If you currently wear Acuvue Advance with Astigmatism, call us at 808-944-0002 to try the new Acuvue Oasys with Astigmatism.

Acuvue® Oasys Available in Flatter Lens Design

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:28:13 -1000

The Acuvue OASYS contact lens has been available for a while but is now available in a flatter lens design. If you wear the 8.4 curvature and are experiencing dryness especially at the end of the day, the new 8.8 curvature may be better for you.

As a proponent of flatter fitting soft contact lenses since 1996 Dr. Inouye has lectured on the use of flatter designs to reduce end of day dryness with both convention soft lens materials and the new silicone hydrogel materials. Those individuals benefiting for the flatter designs are identifiable with corneal topography or computerized mapping of the eye's surface. Dr. Inouye has been a strong advocate of corneal mapping for all contact lens patients. Dr. Inouye is quoted as saying, "Without corneal topography, a doctor cannot tell what the contact lens is doing to the eye."

CIBAVision Air Optix for Astigmatism

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:43:53 -1000

It's taken several years but the CIBAVision Air Optix Toric is now available in select powers. This lens is one of the most comfortable and stable toric soft contact lenses available while providing one of the highest levels of oxygen transmission. This translates into greater comfort, less drying and better vision. Call us for a fitting at 808-944-0002.

Honolulu Optometrist of the Year 2006

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:45:50 -1000

Recently a patient made us aware that Dr. Inouye was voted Honolulu's Optometrist of the Year by The Local Newspaper, a local online publication for Honolulu. When asked what he thought about it, Dr. Inouye said, "I guess it's an honor that I didn't even know about. I would like to thank those who voted for me. I hope we can continue providing great eye care to our patients. As with any business we periodically run into glitches in the system but we're constantly working on improving it."

http://honolulu2006.optometristoftheyear.com/

PureVision Multifocal Soft Contact Lens

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:08:59 -1000

PureVision Multifocal contact lenses provide both far and near vision for those individuals normally needing bifocal lenses to see both far and near distances. Like its predecessor the SofLens 66 Multifocal, the PureVision Multifocal provides better vision than most multifocal soft contact lenses with some compromises. Made of a silicone hydrogel material that provides higher oxygen transmission for healthier wear and less dryness, the PureVision Mulitfocal is first of the next generation of multifocal lenses.

Call our office at 944-0002 for a lens evaluation appointment. You may just have to put those reading glasses away.

Focusing Implants–Far and Near Vision After Cataracts

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:20:24 -1000

Recent developments in the lens implant industry allow many individuals to see both far and near after cataract removal. The three major lenses include the Crystalens®, the Restor™ multifocal lens and the ReZoom™ multifocal lens. Each has advantages and disadvantages depending on how you use your vision. Although none of the lenses can guarantee that you will see clearly at all distances, the majority of people using these lenses can see far and near without reading glasses most of the time.

Give us a call for an evaluation to see which lens would be best for you.