I am a 38 year old who came to Dr. Reeder after unsuccesfully trying to wear soft contacts for 10 years.  I have dry eyes and could only wear soft contacts on a few times a week (and never in an office environment) due to comfort issues.  I was also advised against Lasik because it can make eye dryness problems worse.  When I initially tried the CRT lenses, I experienced some discomfort due to my dry eye problem.  Dr. Reeder worked with me until we found a solution to the problem.  Currently, I wear my CRT lenses enough so that I only need a minor correction for night driving and once a week on days in which I didn't wear the lenses the night before.  It is amazing to me that after 25 years of needing glasses, now I often have 20/20 vision without any correction.  I am very grateful to Dr. Reeder for working to find a "CRT solution" for me an dthink his years of experience with CRT made him the best choice for me.

Mary Canady

May 6, 2006

Six years ago I was a full time college student working two jobs.  I had a pair of glasses that I frequently had to turn to as my soft contacts would either irritate my eyes or dry up after a long day at school or work.  During one of my visits to Carmel Mountain Vision Care, I inquired about laser eye surgery.  I realized that I could not afford this as a college student, and I was then quickly informed of a new "type" of lens.  This lens, I was told, corrects your cornea as you sleep which means you don't have to "deal with" contacts or glasses while you are awake.  I was immediately intrigued by this concept so I immediately inquired how I could start wearing them.

Now, six years later, I continue to wear these lenses.  They have helped me survive studying late nights through graduate school, they allowed me to see 'better than perfect' for moments such as my wedding day, and now they help me with my daily routine.  The CRT lenses also help me see things that I previously took for granted such as snorkeling while on vacation, reading the score board at baseball games, or being able to see the stars at night.  I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to wear these lenses.

Jody Rowin

November 23, 2004

Wearing contact lenses while at work proved difficult and frustrating.  When I was looking for alternatives to contacts and glasses for correcting my nearsighted vision, my supervisor at work suggested I talk with his eye doctor about Paragon CRT lenses.  As I learned about these lenses through Dr. Reeder, I realized that they would fit perfectly with my occupation and lifestyle.  Wearing the CRT lenses at night reshapes my eye and frees me from wearing contacts during the day.  Working as a marine mammal trainer at Sea World, I needed reliable vision both in and out of the water.  I did not want to be concerned with losing a contact or getting something damaging in my eye or having impaired vision because of cloudy contacts.

I have discovered several benefits to wearing the CRT lenses over the past 3 years.  When I first started wearing the CRT lenses, I noticed that my vision seemed to have more depth.  I find that my vision continues to have more contrast and I see things more vividly.  Also, when I go for a run or ride my bicycle, a little dirt in my eye is no longer a painful hindrance as it gets trapped under a contact.  Instead, it is just something I quickly blink away.  I do not have to carry any eye drops or solutions or extra lenses 'just in case' something happens.  There is no question in my mind that for an active individual, these lenses give you increased freedom.

Christine Jernigan

Ever since I started wearing glasses, they have been a problem for me because of all the sports that I participate in.  I have played soccer since I was about 4 years old. In the past few years, I have played at a more competitive level.  My poor vision began to affect my play.  Anyone who has watched competitive soccer will understand why I did not want to wear my glasses.

I am now a sophomore at Mesa College, where I am a captain of the soccer team and run track and field.  Playing soccer this year is a whole new experience for me after beginning Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT).  I am able to see the whole field of play from the midfield and am much better at judging the ball.  I am also an avid surfer, and it’s great now being able to see the waves before they hit me!  And I can hardly wait to go snowboarding this winter and be able to better judge the slopes.  In school, I always used to have to sit in the front of every class to see the board.  Now that I am in college, with bigger lecture halls, being able to see, even from the back of the room, is wonderful.

I was worried at first that it would be difficult dealing with the CRT lenses, but I quickly found that they are easy to put in and comfortable to wear.  Anyone who plays sports or finds it inconvenient to wear glasses should look into CRT.  It has definitely changed my life.

Daniela Fromer

College Soccer Player

I am so grateful to the doctors at Carmel Mountain Vision Care for the opportunity to try CRT lenses.  I wore glasses for more than 15 years.  In the past, contact lenses have not been an option for me due to dry eyes.  I had to accept that while participating in martial arts I would have blurry vision.  Since using CRT, my vision is much clearer than with glasses and I enjoy great depth perception.  The dryness of my eyes in no an issue because the lenses are worn when I sleep.  Thank you for offering this option that has freed me from my glasses!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Haynes

I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to see the world! Corneal Refractive Therapy has done wonders for me.  I now have 20-15 vision!  I didn't realize how much detail I was missing out on wearing non-prescription sunglasses while outside or driving.  Gone are the days of slowing down to read the street signs; now people ask me what the signs say.

I love being able to make out the details of tree leaves, the flight of a golf ball, people's facial expressions, the night stars, and the path of an oncoming volleyball.  All these things are made possible by simply wearing the hard CRT lenses while I sleep.  I love it.

Thank you Dr. Reeder.

Sincerely,

Jake Tilley

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