Beyond 20/20 Vision

HDTV. Plasma. LCD. Entertainment technology continues to become more and more sophisticated.

Unfortunately, many people are not able to experience the benefits. Have you ever had trouble enjoying your friend's new TV as much as everyone else? High-definition television, or HDTV, enables people to experience crisper, clearer images. But what about crisper, clearer vision?

Today there is lens technology that makes it possible to have better than 20/20 vision.

What does 20/20 mean?

20/20 is a term that describes normal visual acuity. 20/20 does not mean you have perfect vision; it means you are able to see the detail from 20 feet away that a person with normal vision would. Over the last decade, laser surgery has made it possible for more people to enhance their vision to 20/20. But now people have less risky and more cost-friendly alternatives for vision that is even better than 20/20.

How can I get better than 20/20?

The eyeglass lens technology available today allows eyecare professionals to create customized visual solutions for each individual patient. Just as every fingerprint is unique, so are our eyes and visual needs.

Sharper, more detailed vision is possible through new innovations such as digital lens design and anti-reflective treatment. But you don't need to remember this just be sure to ask your eye doctor how to improve your vision, and he or she will be able to help!

Is it really worth the trip to the eye doctor?

Imagine the first time you watched a movie on DVD versus VHS or high-definition TV instead of regular television. Do you remember how the difference in sharpness, clarity and contrast was an experience in itself? Have you thought of the possibility that you've been missing out on the same kind of details in the world around you? Do you know what it looks like when light hits the individual leaves on a tree? Did you catch that smile from a passing stranger today did you return it? Would you have appreciated the extra safety of seeing that road work sign a few seconds sooner?

Interested in learning more about advanced lens technology that can help you see better than 20/20? Click here or visit your local eye doctor.