#33: Dr. James Kirchner & the New SynergEyes Hybrid Lenses

[AdminWolf]

Episode 33: Dr. James Kirchner & the New SynergEyes Hybrid Lenses

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On this episode of ODwire.org Radio, we speak with Dr. James Kirchner, President & CEO of SynergEyes .

Topics we cover include:

• The newest members of the SynergEyes Duette line, including the new Duette Progressive
• The development & evolution of hybrid lens technology
• Clinical aspects of the new UltraHealth lens, how to fit it, and where & when to use it (vs. sclerals)

Dr. Kirchner is available to answer questions in this thread, so... fire away!




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[AdminWolf]

Thanks again to Dr. Kirchner for taking the time out of his busy schedule to speak with us.

Ask any follow-up questions here, por favor!

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[Jennifer Redfern]

Duette Progressive a great option for patients

Hello everyone!

I have had the pleasure of being an investigator for the new Duette Progressive lens, and it proves to be a fantastic option for ALL presbyopic patients. In the past, I reserved hybrid lenses for the "really hard" patients, but with new empirical ordering, I have this lens at the top of my list for any patient who wants a multifocal lens. I'd be happy to share my experiences and some little tips that I've learned along the way. I have about 30 patients in the Duette Progressive, and only 3 have not worked out. In reality, 2 of the 3 patients who were not successful in the lens weren't the best candidates in general for multifocals. As with any other lens, proper expectations and good up-front education from the doctor will ensure success.

Again, I'd be happy to help address any questions. I think this lens is the next big thing in presbyopic correction. Just think--if you could get all of your presbyopic patients referring you all of their presbyopic friends to get these lenses--what a practice builder! I've seen this happen in my office.

Have a great day!
Jenny

 

[Anthony Iuliano]

Any tricks for improving comfort on a lens with good movement. Minor spk centrally as well but appears as a adequate fit. My Px k's are 45.5/46 and started with flat skirt and 7.3 bc.

 

[Jennifer Redfern]

Any tricks for improving comfort on a lens with good movement. Minor spk centrally as well but appears as a adequate fit. My Px k's are 45.5/46 and started with flat skirt and 7.3 bc.

Hi Anthony,

With a flat K of 45.5 (7.42 mm), the Duette calculator on the Synergeyes website suggests a 7.5 base curve. We always want to go as flat as possible, without going flatter than flat K. A 7.5 (45.00) is a little flatter than flat K, but it may be worth a try. I think a 7.3 (46.23) might be too steep, and could explain the central staining. I used to always assume that central staining was from central touch , but learned that central staining is from tear stagnation, which can result when the lens is too steep.

I would first start with a 7.5/flat for your patient. Then let them wear the lens for a full week. If the lens has too much movement at the 1 week follow-up, then I would try a 7.5/medium.

Just curious, did you order empirically? How is the vision?

 

[Jennifer Redfern]

It might also help to have the patient instill a drop or two of Blink before insertion, if they aren't already doing that.

 

[Anthony Iuliano]

The vision was ok but the near acuity was better at a reduced working distance. I dis try the MF but on the new order went to the progressive with a +1 add ou. I also went to flat2 on the left eye since movement was minimal