Zero G is created with style, balance, comfort and weightlessness in mind.

All Zero G frames are hypoallergenic, 40% lighter than stainless steel and cut from a single point of surgical-grade titanium.

The unique hinge system is designed without screws or solder-points and the spindle is guaranteed to not loosen or fall out.

All frames feature a distinctive embossed “four squares” logo on the temples representing quality, balance, strength and simplicity.

This exclusive collection can be found at Sonoma Eyeworks in Santa Rosa, California.

Some tips on protecting the eyes from short and long term exposure to the
sun include:

• Sunglasses should provide 90-100 percent protection for both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. The price of sunglasses is not a measure of their level of protection, but instead may reflect better durability of frames, higher quality lenses or better fashion.
• Sunglasses should cover the entire eye area, including the eyelids, and should wrap around to the temples. Full coverage such as this prevents damaging rays from entering from the side and may also reduce the drying effects of the wind.
• Wearing a wide-brimmed hat along with sunglasses will also block rays from the sun. Fifty percent of sunlight comes from directly overhead and may slip past sunglasses.
• The color of the lenses does affect the level of protection. Choosing a solid color such as gray, green, or brown is the best for general wear.
• Anti-reflective coatings and polarizing filters help to cut glare.
• Contact lenses with UV protection are important, but do not fully protect the entire eye. Contact lens wearers should also wear sunglasses.
• Children’s eyes need to be protected, since they are more prone to sun damage because their natural lenses are crystal clear.
• Never look directly at the sun as this can directly damage the retina.
• Intra-ocular lens implants after cataract surgery often include an ultraviolet filter. Nevertheless, sunglasses will protect the parts of the eye not protected by the implants.

Signs and Symptoms of Presbyopia
When people first develop presbyopia, they find they need to hold reading material farther away. When they perform other near work, such as sewing, handwriting or computer work they may experience headaches, eyestrain or feel fatigued.

The Cause of Presbyopia
Presbyopia is caused by birthdays (the aging process). This is different from nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, which are a related to the shape of the eye and caused by genetics, disease or trauma. Presbyopia is caused by the gradual loss of flexibility in the natural lens inside your eye. With less elasticity, the eye has a harder time focusing up close.

The Treatments for Presbyopia
Eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive surgery are all available treatments for presbyopia. Computer glasses, reading glasses or all-in-one (progressive) glasses can be specially designed for your unique situation or working condition.

There are pros and cons of each treatment because the human lens continues to change as you grow older (and wiser), your presbyopic prescription will increase over time. Your doctor will discuss all your options with you and come up with the best possible treatment plan.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Sonoma Eyeworks Optometry at 707-578-4200.

What are contact lenses?
Contact lenses are thin, plastic, prescription-engineered discs that are placed directly on the eye. Contact lenses are held firmly and comfortably in place by the natural layer of tears that lies between the lenses and the surface of the eye.

What type of contacts are available?
There are numerous choices available and your optometrist will discuss all your options after a thorough eye examination. There are two basic categories of contact lenses: Rigid and soft. Rigid contact lenses (gas permeable) allow oxygen to pass through the lens to the cornea. They are ideal for patients with large amounts of astigmatism. Soft contact lenses are flexible and tend to be more comfortable than rigid lenses.

Are there contacts to treat Presbyopia?
In addition to treating near-sighted, far-sighted and astigmatism, presbyopia can be treated with either rigid or soft contact lenses. There are bifocal contact lenses that offer both distance and close range capabilities and monovision lenses. Monovision is a highly successful technique that involves fitting different lenses for each eye. The lens in the dominant eye (determined by your optometrist) is prescribed for distant vision while the non dominant eye is fitted with a lens for close vision.

Contact lenses offer an alternative to glasses and are suited for people with active lifestyles. They offer similar corrections as glasses but with more comfort and greater peripheral vision.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Sonoma Eyeworks Optometry at 707-578-4200.

Many of us spend a lot of time at a computer monitor and experience irritating and uncomfortable eye strain regularly. Here are some tips on how you can ease the strain:

20/20/20 rule every 20 minutes glance away from your monitor at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This will relax your eye muscles.

Blink more frequently. Your eyes need the natural lubrication that blinking provides (normal blinking is every 5 seconds).

Computer users often blink less than normal resulting in dry, itchy or irritated eyes. Artificial tears (re-wetting eye drops) can be used to lubricate your eyes, preservative free is the best option.

Adjust your workstation. Position your monitor 18–30 inches from your eyes with the top of the screen at eye level where you can look slightly down at your work. Eliminate reflected glare on your screen from surrounding lights. Sitting parallel to a window, closing blinds, an antiglare monitor screen and antiglare coating on your glasses all reduced unwanted reflective glare.

Use special eyewear. If you spend the majority of your time at a computer, glasses or contact lenses designed for you to focus correctly on your computer screen can help. These special glasses or contact lenses are designed to accommodate your unique viewing distance and angles at your computer.

Relax. If possible, lean back, relax and close your eyes for a few moments.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Sonoma Eyeworks Optometry at 707-578-4200.