New pH Adjusting Solution for RGPs:

One really great development in solutions specifically for rigid gas permeable lenses is new Alcon "Unique pH" solution. Some lens wearers in past have experienced irritation in adjusting to lenses because pH of lens is different than natural pH of their eyes. In response to this, new "Unique pH" solution was developed so it automatically adjusts its pH to match pH of wearer's tears. In fact, company offers to pack lenses in this solution prior to shipping, so they will already have soaked in it for awhile when patient gets them. In this way, they will already be ready to adjust to patient's eyes as soon as they arrive, making for a much smoother adjustment period for patient.

It's clear right away that choice of lens solutions is not so simple anymore. Not only can your old solution cause problems with new technologies, but choice of newer solutions can also offer additional benefits that old types of solutions don't have. Rather than knocking yourself out worrying about best solution for your own needs, your best advice is to simply check with your doctor and determine which solution will avoid problems with your lenses while maximizing benefits you can get from new technologies. Just don't grab same old bottle of "no-rub" solution anymore. Instead, arm yourself with a little knowledge, make your choices wisely, and you'll experience a greatly improved experience with your rigid gas permeable contact lenses.

Here’s good news: In spite of pull of tradition and social expectations, people are beginning to opt out of traditional aging process, refusing to slow down, fall into line, give up, and drop out. Unfortunately, examples of inspiring mature lives too often remain hidden. When brought to light, we exclaim in astonishment, “Isn’t she wonderful for her age,” or “Isn’t it amazing what he is still doing?” When people learn I am still working as a pharmacist, they gasp, “You are still working full time at age 76?” Big deal! Chronological age is an accounting of time gone by, not a measure of physical or mental capacity.

Expression of amazement for age-related competence is patronizing. Ability should be valued for what it is, without reference to chronological age. That point will be reached when more influential and outspoken mature role models come out of “old age” closet and show, if not flaunt, what they and others are capable of accomplishing. They need to help establish an enlightened society in which healthy, productive aging is no longer newsworthy as something special. It will open doors of opportunity and possibilities now closed to valuable and talented people afflicted with nothing more incapacitating than advanced chronological age.

How about you: Are you living a life that rejects tyranny of chronological age? Are you happily marching forward to beat of your own personal drummer? Are you gloriously “out of sync” with convention-bound peers? Are you productively defying archaic wisdom that no longer makes sense? If so, world needs to know about you.

In past century, American life span has increased 27 years. Boomers are first generation ever to have opportunity for a healthy, productive Second Life. They can choose traditional aging route as their parents did, or forge an exciting, unprecedented transition from fantasy-driven “young forever boomer” to real life healthy, productive, ageless bloomer. It’s a matter of choice, not chance. It’s just that simple.