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Contact Lens Types Explained: Daily, Bi-weekly, Monthly, and Extended Wear

Contact Lens Types Explained: Daily, Bi-weekly, Monthly, and Extended Wear Choosing the right contact lenses can feel like a complicated decision, especially with so many different options available. Whether you're new to wearing contact lenses or considering switching to a different type, understanding the various contact lens types—from daily to monthly and extended wear—is essential for finding the best fit for your lifestyle. In this comprehensive guide, we'll break down the differences between the various contact lenses, their pros and cons, pricing comparisons, and offer a helpful recommendation flowchart to guide your decision. Plus, we’ll discuss how Malaya Optical can help with fitting, eye exams, and care tips for your lenses. Types of Contact Lenses Contact lenses are generally categorized based on how frequently they need to be replaced: daily,…

Prescription Safety Glasses in Malaysia: Complete Buying Guide

Prescription Safety Glasses in Malaysia: Complete Buying Guide When it comes to maintaining eye health and ensuring workplace safety, prescription safety glasses are an essential investment for anyone who requires vision correction and works in environments with potential hazards. Whether you're handling chemicals, working with machinery, or in construction, the right pair of safety glasses can prevent accidents and protect your vision. In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover the industry-specific requirements for safety glasses, popular brands available in Malaysia, pricing, and the ordering process to help you make an informed decision. Why Are Prescription Safety Glasses Important? In many industries, safety glasses are a legal requirement to protect workers from potential eye injuries caused by flying debris, chemicals, intense light, or dust. For individuals who wear prescription glasses, using regular…

Progressive vs. Multifocal Lenses: Which Is Best For You?

Progressive vs. Multifocal Lenses: Which Is Best For You? When it comes to eyewear, one of the most common decisions people face is choosing between progressive lenses and multifocal lenses. Both are designed to help those dealing with presbyopia (the age-related difficulty in focusing on close objects), but they have distinct characteristics and benefits. Understanding the differences can make a big impact on the quality of your vision and comfort, so let’s dive into a detailed comparison. We’ll also share some real-life case studies and a decision-making guide to help you choose the best option for your lifestyle. What Are Progressive Lenses? Progressive lenses are advanced lenses designed for individuals who require correction at various distances. They provide a smooth, continuous transition from near to far vision, making it easy…

What does water content of a contact lens mean?

Water content is one of the most important parameters when choosing quality contact lens. Moisture retention is another critical factor influenced by the water content of a contact lens. Water content also is an important factor of the various plastics which are used to make soft contact lenses. In the cases of conventional soft contact lenses, higher water content of a contact lenses can let more oxygen pass through the lens to the surface of the eye. So this is important for lens comfort and healthy eyes.However, high water content can be more fragile, so they are more likely to tear with frequent handling. A lot of contact lenses now contain between 50% and 60% water and some contain over 70%. But we cannot say that a high water content…

Transition Gen S at Malaya Optical

Transition Gen S at Malaya Optical

In the ever-evolving world of eyewear, staying ahead of technological advancements is key to providing optimal vision solutions. Essilor's upcoming release, Transitions® GEN S™ lenses, represents a significant leap in photochromic technology, offering wearers unparalleled adaptability and style. At Malaya Optical, we are excited to announce that we will be among the first to offer these innovative lenses to our valued customers. Transition Gen S at Malaya Optical will be your perfect choice of lenses. Unmatched Responsiveness and Performance Transitions® GEN S™ lenses are engineered to adapt seamlessly to varying light conditions. They achieve category three darkness in just 25 seconds and fade back to clarity in under two minutes, making them the fastest dark lenses in the clear-to-dark photochromic category. This rapid adaptability ensures that your vision remains comfortable…

Adakah kanta penapis cahaya biru baik untuk mata?

Kanta penapis cahaya biru adalah pilihan yang baik untuk menyaring sinar biru yang berbahaya. Cahaya biru adalah salah satu cahaya yang dapat dilihat dari spektrum cahaya. Cahaya biru mempunyai frekuensi pendek, sehingga menghasilkan daya hidup yang lebih tinggi. Kajian menunjukkan bahawa jika seseorang didedahkan cahaya biru pada jangka masa yang lama, pengenalan warna biru pada cahaya boleh menyebabkan kerosakan jangka panjang pada mata anda. Cahaya biru mempunyai gelombong yang panjang antara lebih kurang 380nm dan 500nm; menjadikannya salah satu panjang gelombang tenaga terpendek dan tinggi.Mata tidak menghalang cahaya biru masuk. Sinar UV disekat oleh kornea dan lensa dari sampai ke bahagian belakang mata (retina). Cahaya biru melalui struktur ini dan boleh sampai di retina.Cahaya biru boleh meningkatkan bahaya degenerasi makula dan menyumbang kepada ketegangan mata digital. Menjadi terlalu dekat dengan…

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Decoding Your Contact Lens Prescription: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Details

Understanding Your Contact Lens Power Prescription When it comes to contact lenses, one of the most crucial factors in ensuring a comfortable and effective fit is understanding your prescription. This includes lenses designed for specific conditions, such as toric lenses for astigmatism. Unlike eyeglasses, which only require a simple SPH (sphere) measurement, a prescription for contact lenses includes additional parameters like BC (base curve), DIA (diameter), CYL (cylinder), and AXIS, each playing a significant role in your eye health and vision clarity. If you’ve ever been confused about these terms, don’t worry — this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about contact lens power and how to read your prescription. contact lenses What is a Contact Lens Prescription? A contact lens prescription is a detailed written…

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PROS AND CONS OF MULTIFOCAL

Progressive / Multifocal19-06-2219-06-22advantage of multifocal lensesbenefit of multifocal lensesbest of multifocal lensescons of progressive lensesdisadvantage of multifocal lensesmultifocal expertmultifocal glassesmultifocal lensesmultifocal prescription lensmultifocal proffesionistPAL’Sprogressive lenses, pros of progressive lenses, smooth progressive lenses, understanding multifocalAll of us have to go through various stages in life and the age of 40 is generally considered to be a turning point in life. If you’re reading this post, you’ve either been there or done that, or maybe you’re too young to know any better. But still it’s good for you to get some knowledge earlier before you are late to decide.Multifocal Lenses IntroMultifocal lenses are a type of lens that allows for multiple focal points, eliminating the need for distinct lines of distinction. A progressive multifocal lens is designed to provide seamless transitions between…

Eye Examination for Aviation Employee

GE Eye Examination20-07-306/126/66/9aircraft safetyaviationaviation eye testcaterpillar safety glasses, colour visioncorrectedmyopianear visionprescription glassesSAFETY EYEWEARSafety GlassesSafety Prescription Eye WearSafety Use GlassesSafety Wear Glassesshort sightednessuncorrectedvisual acuityvisual fieldvisual field lossworksafe glassesEye ExaminationEye Examination for Aviation Employees are a requirement for the applicant(s) or workers based on the Civil Aviation Regulations. In the context of these regulations, vision requirements for pilots are crucial to ensure safety and operational capability. Medical requirement or occupational requirement is a preventive medicine in which the patients, pilots, aircrews or any person whose involve and/or working in flight would need to get a proper health examinations before they are selected to work.An Essential TestThe aviation industry has strict vision requirements for pilots and other employees to ensure safe flight operations. Good eyesight is essential for various aviation tasks, including flying,…

Nikon Ophthalmic Lenses

Nikon eyeglasses are known for their super thin lenses !

Nikon Eyeglasses strives to design lenses that offer the best possible vision to the wearers. Nikon has been one of the leading spectacle lens manufacturers in Japan since 1946. The most common prescription lens is single vision lens which covers one prescription power throughout the entire lens, to correct short-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) or reading problem (presbyopia).Nikon Lenswear integrates Japanese technology with French manufacturing, ensuring high-quality optical lenses that are both durable and provide exceptional vision quality.Nikon Lite AS lens features Nikon Advanced Aspheric Design to provide a sharp clear vision with limited peripheral distortion and good aesthetics. Aspheric lens has a more complex front surface compared to those conventional lenses (spherical lens). The front curve gradually changes from the lens’s centre to the edge, allowing flatter curves which result…

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