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ECP of the MONTH

Dan E. McQueen, O.D. 
Innovative Eyecare, Austin, Texas

Dan E. McQueen, O.D., Innovative Eyecare, Austin, Texas
Dan E. McQueen, O.D.

What progressive lens do you usually dispense?
Primarily we dispense Hoya Summit and iZon® Progressives.

What A/R coating do you prefer?
Hoya HiVision with ViewProtect.

Do you tend to dispense more silicone or non-silicone contact lenses?
Virtually all new wearers are going into silicone hydrogels and our existing wearer patients are also being converted to silicone lenses at their annual exams.

What are your thoughts on ophthalmologists opening more dispensaries in the future?
We have seen very little competition from ophthalmologists. Competition from chains and discount retailers is greater than competition from ophthalmologists, though that could certainly change in the future.

What do you think the future holds for independent dispensaries?
It is imperative that independent dispensaries differentiate from the competition by offering products that the chains and discount retailers do not. For example, we have had good success with iZon® High Resolution Lenses for symptomatic patients with significant higher order aberrations. This lens helps to strengthen the patient's bond to our practice because it cannot be filled elsewhere.

Do you find it easier to convert traditional bifocal wearers to the new PAL designs now available?
Unfortunately most traditional bifocal lens wearers still do not get the width of reading area that they are used to with their existing lenses. It is better now than with prior designs, but this remains a challenge.

Are you finding that adaptation time is now shorter for those who switch to PALs?
Adaptation is more successful now if we can convince the patient to give him or herself the time to adjust to a PAL. Again this remains a challenge for patients converting from traditional bifocal lenses.

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