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Lumenis OptiLIFT and OptiLIGHT

Now Available at Lange Eye Institute… OptiLIFT and OptiLIGHT by Lumenis!

OptiLIFT

Did you know:

Skeletal muscles lose 3-8% mass each decade after age 30. Muscle weakening in the periorbital area reduces structural support, which can result in lower lid laxity and incomplete blinking, leading to ocular symptoms and aesthetic concerns.

OptiLIFT utilizes Dynamic Muscle Stimulation technology (DMSt™) to restore muscle tone, resulting in improved function of the lower eyelid and blinking quality. An in-office treatment that only takes 7 minutes per side to achieve a more youthful and lifted appearance.

What you can expect:

  • At least 75% reduction in lower lid laxity.
  • A 286% improvement in Tear Break-up Time.
  • At least 70% improvement in blinking quality.
  • At least 60% improvement in eye lid appearance.

Read more: https://glance.eyesoneyecare.com/press-releases/lumenis-launches-optilift-a-new-dynamic-muscle-stimulation-device-to-address-lower-lid-laxity-and-impaired-blinking/

OptiLIGHT

OptiLIGHT – A Bright Solution For Dry Eyes Break the Dry Eye Vicious Cycle of Inflammation

  • Decreases the level of pro-inflammatory mediators. (2.5X)
  • Alleviates the abnormal blood vessels and Rosacea.
  • Eradicates the population of Demodex mites.
  • Restores meibomian glands’ morphology and functionality. (6.3X)
  • Increases Tear Breakup Time. (2.7X)

Backed by numerous clinical studies, OptiLIGHT’s novel Optimal Pulse Technology (OPT®) provides a transformative, safe, and efficacious way to improve signs of Dry Eye disease due to MGD. OptiLIGHT was designed for your peace of mind, delivering treatment that is safe and precise.

Suffering from dry eyes? You are not alone. Between 30 to 40 million Americans are estimated to suffer from Dry Eye Disease. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of Dry Eye Disease, accounting for about 86% of cases. Dry Eye Disease due to MGD can have a significant impact on your quality of life, leading to foreign body sensations, pain, blurry vision, dry or watery eyes.

We know how tough and frustrating this can be – and you deserve a solution!

Optimal results in just a few short sessions

  • A course of treatment typically includes 4 sessions spaced 2-4 weeks apart.
  • Each session usually takes only 10-15 minutes.
  • During the treatment your practitioner will apply a coupling gel on the treatment area and cover your eyes with shields.
  • You may experience a warm sensation as light is applied to the skin, the treatment is gentle with minimum discomfort.
  • OptiLIGHT is often followed by Meibomian Glands expression.

RETeval

Electroretinography isn’t what it used to be. FDA-cleared and made in the US, the RETeval® offers a portable, handheld solution that is comfortable for patients, easy for clinicians, and provides an efficient, objective functional assessment of retinal health.

COMFORTABLE FOR PATIENTS

  • Patented Sensor Strip adhesive skin electrodes save time & reduce hassle
  • Flexible Sensor Strip material is gentle on skin with no corneal contact required
  • Appropriate for any age without sedation
  • Dilation not required

Validated by 200+ Peer-Reviewed Research Studies

Since its launch in 2015, more than 3,000 devices have been installed worldwide in optometry, ophthalmology, retina specialty, and research settings. LKC Technologies has been an industry leader in functional assessments for more than 45 years, and the RETeval is backed by science.

How It Works​

  1. The RETeval device starts flashing light into the patient’s eye.  
  2. The retina responds to the flashes by generating small electrical signals that travel through the facial structure to the Sensor Strip.  
  3. The Sensor Strip detects the electrical signals and compares the results to the age-adjusted reference database.
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FullRange® OCT

Introducing the new 2-in-1 solution that harnesses the best in OCT-Angiography to completely revolutionize your patient care. In a single machine, FullRange® OCT excels in both anterior and posterior segment imaging, offering ultra-high-speed scanning and a comprehensive field of view that delivers exceptional depth and width – without compromising image clarity or resolution.

Benefit from the tools you need to identify and manage a wide array of ocular pathologies, providing a superior diagnostic experience from the front of the eye to the back.

With a single 2-in-1 scan, you’ll work faster, smarter and more efficiently, all while freeing up office space, reducing patient stress, and shortening examination times.

Once you’ve experienced the efficiency and precision of FullRange® OCT, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

OCT anterior segment

  • FullRange anterior segment imaging to capture the entire anterior chamber in a single scan
  • External IR imaging to enable evaluation of Meibomian glands of the upper and lower lids without a dedicated imaging device
  • Fundus and external color photography

OCT posterior segment

  • Proven glaucoma analytics that combine structural and vascular images and measurements
  • FullRange retinal imaging that allows wideand deep imaging of the retina, choroid and vitreous…even in highly myopic patients
  • Optovue’s industryleading AngioVue OCT Angiography (OCTA) for non-invasive 3D
  • Ultra-fast spectral-domain technology produces a wide and deep field of view that does not compromise image resolution
  • Multi-volume merge averages four scan volumes to deliver high-density images with pristine clarity
  • 3D vessel rendering enables real-life visualization of retinal vasculature and vascular connectivity
  • 3D PAR 2.0 rapidly removes the majority of projection artifact from the deep plexus to simplify image interpretation and produce more reliable quantification
  • New segmentation algorithms dramatically improve Bruch’s membrane and RPE segmentation for more confident assessment – even in highly diseased eyes
  • DualTrac™ Motion Correction Technology with enhanced visualization combines real time tracking and patented post-processing to enable true 3D correction of distortion in all directions for ultra-precise motion correction visualization and quantification of retinal vasculature
  • Wellness capabilities that have become part of a new standard of care for patients suspected of both retinal pathologies and glaucoma
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OPTOS

Annual eye exams are vital to maintaining your vision and overall health. The Lange Eye Institute offers the optomap® as an important part of our eye exams. The optomap produces an image that is unique and provides Dr. Michael Lange, Dr. Lori Caputi and Dr. Susan Summerton with a high-resolution 200° image in order to ascertain the health of your retina. This is much wider than a traditional 45° image. Many eye problems can develop without you knowing, in fact, you may not even notice any change in your sight – fortunately, diseases or damage such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears or detachments, and other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be seen with a thorough exam of the retina.

The inclusion of optomap as part of a comprehensive eye exam provides:

  • A scan to show a healthy eye or detect disease.
  • A view of the retina, giving your doctor a more comprehensive view than they can get by other means.
  • The opportunity for you to view and discuss the optomap image of your eye with your doctor at the time of your exam.
  • A permanent record for your file, which allows Dr. Lange, Dr. Caputi and Dr. Summerton to view your images each year to look for changes.

The optomap is fast, easy, and comfortable for anyone. The entire image process consists of you looking into the device one eye at a time. The optomap images are shown immediately on a computer screen so we can review it with you.

Schedule your optomap today!

For more information on the optomap please visit the optomap website.

Dr. Susan Summerton

The Lange Eye Institute welcomes Dr. Susan Summerton to the villages.

Dr. Susan Summerton

Dr. Summerton is one of a very select group of eye doctors in the country that have specialized in nutritional / integrative eye care. She has multiple degrees, diplomas and certificates in the nutritional arena to bring this added value in nutritional wellness and anti aging to the Lange Eye Institute. She has done numerous presentations and authored a variety of articles on nutritional eye care and total body wellness. She is an expert in the arena of nutritional eye care and will complement Dr. Lange’s philosophy on nutritional / integrative eye care. She available for just about every aspect of eye care including the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, contact lenses ( including scleral lenses, kerataconus lenses and hybrid lenses), low vision, nutritional eye care, pediatric eye care, geriatric eye care etc… Dr. Summerton is now excepting new patients at the Lange Eye Institute.

Benefits of The ultimate muscle fuel called Fortifeye Fit

Dr Michael Lange and Dr Richard Hall (Doc Hall) discuss the clinical science behind the ultimate muscle fuel called Fortifeye Fit. This is the first naturally flavored and sweetened pre and post workout supplement utilizing the 10 top sports nutrition nutrients. People are making incredible gains in their muscle synthesis, fat loss , strength , energy and endurance while taking Fortifeye Fit. This sports nutrition supplement was developed for anyone at any age. www.fortifeye.com.

Dr Michael Lange and Dr Richard Hall discuss the science and clinical studies behind the development of the ultimate muscle fuel, Fortifeye Fit

Do You Read Labels…You Should!

reading supplement labels

A recent survey shows that the majority of consumers do not read the labels on the products they purchase, and if they do, it is usually only to check calorie amount. The top reason given was the difficulty in understanding the terms, and a close second was, too much time spent to figure it out. Hopefully I can shed a little light on the subject.

Let’s break down the label into sections and look at them separately.

The first section you will see is SERVING SIZE, and this is the amount of this particular product that one would typically consume during a specific time, however, it is not a recommendation of how much a person should consume. Serving size can be a set measure such as a cup, tablespoon, etc or simply state a serving size is one half of the product, etc. Here is the real key you need to know on the label, SERVINGS PER CONTAINER…you need to know this because some containers, packages or bottles contain multiple servings and it is very easy to sabotage your nutrition plan by not knowing. The label may show 300 calories, and that is within you plan, but there are actually 4 servings in this bag, and if you consume the entire bag, you have consumed 1200 calories…and I’m quite sure that was not your intention.

The CALORIE section simply shows the total calories in one serving.

The next section is NUTRIENTS…again, these amounts are per serving, not necessarily the entire package. Here you will find the fat total per serving, plus a break down into Saturated Fat and Trans Fat. If you are watching the fat content in order to reduce your bodyfat, or possibly to monitor your cholesterol, then this is the spot to know. You will also find the total sodium amount listed here, and this is very important because many foods have hidden sodium, or an amount that you would not associate as being a “salty food”

Since many are cutting back on carbs, this section on CARBOHYDRATES is very important, but I must add, the one that confuses consumers most.

Total carbohydrate refers to all carbohydrates found in each serving and it includes naturally occurring sugar, starch, added sugar and fiber.

NET CARBS refers to the total amount of carbs that the body can digest and turn into glucose. Calculate net carbs by subtracting the fiber amount and sugar alcohols that the body cannot process as carbs and turn into glucose , from the total amount of carbs. This is already calculated on the label, but I wanted to explain the process to you. For instance, you may pick up a product that says 20 grams of total carbohydrates, but it has 15 grams of fiber, so your net carbs are 5 grams.

On many products you will see the term, PROPRIETARY BLEND…this is a method that manufacturers use to group many separate ingredients under one heading without breaking down the specific amounts of each ingredient, and only showing a total amount for all ingredients in the proprietary blend.As a consumer, you are now at a disadvantage. I am very proud to say that Dr. Michael Lange and I do not allow “proprietary blends” in our products, we have a full disclose label, and you will not find Sucralose, Aspartame, soy, artificial flavors, binders or fillers in our products…what you will find are no-nonsense ingredients, formulated into top rated products by two doctor/nutritionists who have dedicated their lives to putting people on a solid wellness and fitness path.

"We are very proud of what goes into our products...and equally as proud of what doesn't "

Stay healthy my friend,
Dr. Richard Hall PhD SNS CPT
Fortifeye Performance Nutrition