Want to get rid of daytime glasses or contact lenses without surgery? Orthok/ Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) is the answer! Sleep with lenses and spend the day without corrective eyewear.

Potomac, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/20/2016 -- Ortho-k, also called Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT), is the latest, effective way to obtain sharp vision without wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses during the day. Dr. Rachel Cohn, the experienced, professional optometrist at Wink Eyecare Boutique, now offers this revolutionary service in their modern Rockville office. Everyone who has mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness) can generally benefit from ortho-k. Dr. Cohn encourages patients to visit and learn more about CRT vision shaping.

With ortho-k, specialized, rigid gas permeable contact lenses are inserted at bedtime and worn overnight. These lenses reshape the cornea temporarily, thereby resolving any refractive error that is causing nearsightedness. In the morning, the ortho-k lenses are removed, yet clear vision will remain throughout the day. The effects of CRT typically last one to two days, so the lenses must be inserted nightly.

Healthy eyes are the main criteria for vision shaping, regardless of age. Many people who do not qualify for LASIK or other refractive surgery may be suitable for CRT. Before fitting a patient with ortho-k lenses, Dr. Cohn will perform a thorough eye exam to assess ocular health and visual requirements. Patients are invited to contact Wink Eyecare Boutique for an appointment to determine their candidacy for vision shaping. Many patients have already been fitted expertly with ortho-k lenses in this popular Rockville optometry practice.

Ortho-k is ideal for anyone who wants the benefits of crisp vision without wearing eyeglasses, daytime contact lenses or having laser refractive surgery. Outdoor and sports enthusiasts are great fans of ortho-k, as it enables clear eyesight without the inconvenience of eyewear. People who work in dusty or dry environments also appreciate CRT for alleviating the annoying symptoms often caused by wearing contact lenses.

To find the perfect fit, a series of visits and a number of trial lenses are typically required when beginning CRT. The entire process is totally painless and done efficiently at our Vision Center near Rockville. Improvement in visual acuity is commonly reported by CRT patients immediately after beginning. Yet the full, extraordinary impact of vision shaping generally takes a few weeks to be experienced. Although normal hard contact lenses developed a bad reputation for being uncomfortable, ortho-k lenses are only worn while sleeping, so patients do not detect their presence. Side effects are usually minor and disappear rapidly, such as seeing glare or halos around lights.

Dr. Cohn warmly welcomes all patients, new and returning, to get started with ortho-k lenses at Wink Eyecare Boutique, in Rockville, MD.

About Wink Eyecare Boutique
Providing eye care services including eye exams, contact lens fittings, eye disease treatment and much more, to Rockville and Potomac area patients. We have an extensive eye care boutique with designer frames and eyeglasses for all lifestyles.

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Dr. Cohn: “New Optomap Will Revolutionize How We See the Retina”

Potomac, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/21/2015 -- Dr. Rachel Cohn of Wink Eye Care Boutique, a local Potomac eye care clinic with a community reputation for high-tech, patient-focused eye care, proudly introduced, this week, the latest cutting edge technology in retinal imaging, OPTOS Optomap technology.

"The Optomap is used to obtain an ultra-widefield digital image of the retina without the need for dilation drops. A low powered scanning laser is used to capture the image," explains Dr. Cohn, "It captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic image, making it easier than ever before to detect early signs of structural change or disease, including glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy."

Before the Optomap Retinal Exam, Dr. Cohn had to rely on dilating eye drops to get the full, complete view of the retina that was needed to conduct a thorough eye health evaluation. Patients often reported that dilated eye examinations were uncomfortable for them, and the side effects of the drops would usually last for several hours. By having a digital image taken, the patient does not have to suffer from any side effects, and the images can be compared to one another year after year, allowing Dr. Cohn to catch and diagnose eye disease at their earliest, and most treatable stages.

Dr. Cohn recommends that every one of her patients receive an Optomap exam, "The quality and amount of information contained in this scan is of extremely high value. Most eye diseases are not detectable by the patient at their earliest stages, but if a person notices any sudden loss of vision, flashing lights, or new floaters, a comprehensive eye exam combined with an Optomap scan would be a very good idea."

The OPTOS Optomap also puts a noticeable focus on maximizing patient convenience and eliminating patient discomfort. Nothing touches the patient's eye at any time, making it suitable and comfortable for all ages. Dr. Cohn describes the patient experience, "The patient simply looks into the instrument for a green light with a red ring around it. Once the patient is in the correct position, the patient will experience a flash as the image is taken. The test takes only seconds."

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Local Wink Eyecare Offers Superior Patient Care With Yet Another Tech Leap

Potomac, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/09/2015 -- Wink Eyecare Boutique, a premiere optometric practice located right here in Potomac, Maryland, has proudly announced this week the addition of a cutting edge eyecare technology known as Ocular Coherence Tomography, or OCT. "This state-of-the-art imaging technology will revolutionize the way we detect and treat common sight-threatening eye conditions. The OCT allows us to find issues that otherwise may have been missed, and the earlier we are able to catch these issues, the more likely we will be able to successfully treat them and save our patients' invaluable sense of sight." notes Dr. Rachel Cohn of Wink Eyecare Boutique.

About OCT
OCT is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, called the retina. With this technology, each of the retina's distinctive layers can be seen, down to a slice smaller than a human hair, allowing your eye doctor to map and measure the thickness of each individual layer. These measurements help with early detection, diagnosis and treatment guidance for retinal diseases and conditions. The sharpness and precision allowed by these high quality images allows for earlier detection than ever before of many eye conditions including, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, macular pucker, macular edema, central serous retinopathy and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Cohn also notes that her patients are happy to see Wink Eyecare Boutique moving forward with technological advances in the office, "Our patients expect us to keep up with the latest technology. Doing so affirms to them that we stand by our commitment to constantly provide them with the best possible protection for their eyes and sense of sight. This includes being able to detect eye diseases as soon as possible. Patients also like being able to see that everything is normal with their eyes, or if there is a problem, that they can actually see it and be personally involved in decisions involving their care.

Between the ages of 35 and 40, a person's statistical chances of developing sight-threatening eye conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration jump significantly and continue to rise as time passes. Dr. Cohn and her eyecare team at Wink Eyecare Boutique, therefore, recommend that all patients over the age of 35 have this test added to their normal annual comprehensive eye exam.

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OCT Offers Superior Detection During Eye Exams Over Previous Technology

Potomac, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/19/2015 -- Wink Eyecare Boutique proudly introduces the addition of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), the latest technology for the early detection and treatment of common eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. OCT is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye.

Discussing the functions and advantages of this revolutionary new technology, Dr. Rachel Cohn comments, "With OCT, each of the retina's distinctive layers can be seen, allowing your eye doctor to map and measure their thickness. These measurements help with early detection, diagnosis and treatment guidance for retinal diseases and conditions. The OCT allows us to find issues that otherwise may have been missed. Patients like being able to see that everything is normal. If there is a problem, they can actually see it and be involved in their own care."

Dr. Cohn also adds, "Our patients are excited about this new technology because they expect us to provide them with the best care possible at all times. Keeping up with this and all of the latest technology in our field goes a long way toward providing this care."

Another particularly important feature of the new OCT technology at Wink Eyecare Boutique is the iWellness Exam from Optovue. This advanced scan further allows Dr. Cohn and her associates to identify, diagnose and treat common, and sometimes sight threatening, eye conditions. Dr. Cohn adds, "Because this piece of equipment has an iWellness Exam, it is a quick screening scan that will pick up patients who are at risk for glaucoma and macular degeneration. We recommend the iWellness screening for all patients age 35 and older. If any abnormalities are noted, a more detailed scan will be recommended."

About OCT Technology
The new OCT technology allows early warning, diagnosis and treatment for Glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, Macular pucker, Macular edema, central serous retinopathy, Diabetic retinopathy, and many other eye conditions which may otherwise result in sever loss of vision, or even blindness.

According to Dr. Cohn and her associates at Wink Eyecare Boutique, the patient experience is quick and painless. It is completely non-invasive and does not use a bright light. The scan is very fast, taking only a few seconds to complete. The end result is a convenient, comfortable patient experience that produces the best readouts and analysis for superior overall eyecare.

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