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 Marshall Protocol (MP) patients who exhibit symptoms of [[home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity|photosensitivity]] must protect their eyes from the [[home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity#Effect of light in the eyes|effects of light]]. NoIR sunglasses (or their equivalent) are absolutely essential to reduce these symptoms.  Marshall Protocol (MP) patients who exhibit symptoms of [[home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity|photosensitivity]] must protect their eyes from the [[home:lifestyle:light:photosensitivity#Effect of light in the eyes|effects of light]]. NoIR sunglasses (or their equivalent) are absolutely essential to reduce these symptoms. 
  
-Sunglasses made by [[http://noir-medical.com|NoIR Medical]] (a portmanteau of "no infrared") block out the longer, invisible electromagnetic [[home:lifestyle:light:physics_of_light|infrared wavelengths]] which ordinary eyeglasses or ordinary sunglasses cannot block out. They offer this protection in several different styles to be worn with or without prescription glasses. Because the eyes have an iris which opens up in low light levels, it is particularly important to shield them properly.+Sunglasses made by [[https://noir-medical.com|NoIR Medical]] (a portmanteau of "no infrared") block out the longer, invisible electromagnetic [[home:lifestyle:light:physics_of_light|infrared wavelengths]] which ordinary eyeglasses or ordinary sunglasses cannot block out. They offer this protection in several different styles to be worn with or without prescription glasses. Because the eyes have an iris which opens up in low light levels, it is particularly important to shield them properly.
  
 MP patients should begin to protect their eyes immediately, even before first taking olmesartan (Benicar), as a procaution. MP patients should begin to protect their eyes immediately, even before first taking olmesartan (Benicar), as a procaution.
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 ===== Ordering NoIR glasses ===== ===== Ordering NoIR glasses =====
  
-If you wish to order NoIR sunglasses directly from [[http://www.noir-medical.com|NoIR Medical]], you must order over the phone:+If you wish to order NoIR sunglasses directly from [[https://www.noir-medical.com|NoIR Medical]], you must order over the phone:
   * **In the United States** – 1-800-521-9746   * **In the United States** – 1-800-521-9746
   * **Outside the US** – 1-734-769-5565    * **Outside the US** – 1-734-769-5565 
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 The NoIR representatives are familiar with the needs of MP patients and can assist in selecting the correct style and lenses. Be sure to mention the MP when ordering as that qualifies you for a discount. According to one patient, it is called the "low vision discount." The NoIR representatives are familiar with the needs of MP patients and can assist in selecting the correct style and lenses. Be sure to mention the MP when ordering as that qualifies you for a discount. According to one patient, it is called the "low vision discount."
  
-Another source for NoIR glasses in the United States is [[http://independentliving.com|Independent Living Aids]]. Toll-free phone number: 877-886-0819+Another source for NoIR glasses in the United States is [[https://independentliving.com|Independent Living Aids]]. Toll-free phone number: 877-886-0819
  
 ===== Obtaining NoIRs in other countries ===== ===== Obtaining NoIRs in other countries =====
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 ==== United Kingdom ==== ==== United Kingdom ====
  
-[[http://www.optimalowvision.co.uk/department.cfm?dept=20|Optima Low Vision Service]]\\+[[https://www.optimalowvision.co.uk/department.cfm?dept=20|Optima Low Vision Service]]\\
 **Phone:** 01803 864218 **Phone:** 01803 864218
  
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 ==== Canada ==== ==== Canada ====
  
-Some Canadians have encountered customs fees when getting NoIR glasses shipped from the U.S. As a result, Canadian patients may want to ask the [[http://shop.cnib.ca/|Canadian National Institute for the Blind]] how the sunglasses may be obtained. NoIR glasses are shown in their assistive devices product catalog.+Some Canadians have encountered customs fees when getting NoIR glasses shipped from the U.S. As a result, Canadian patients may want to ask the [[https://shop.cnib.ca/|Canadian National Institute for the Blind]] how the sunglasses may be obtained. NoIR glasses are shown in their assistive devices product catalog.
 ==== Australia ==== ==== Australia ====
  
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 ==== Netherlands ==== ==== Netherlands ====
    
-[[http://www.ikwilbeterzien.nl/|Ergra Low Vision]]+[[https://www.ikwilbeterzien.nl/|Ergra Low Vision]]
  
  
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 Consider: Consider:
-  * [[http://search.wdrake.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=ear%20stops|Ear stops]] – rubber tabs that keep glasses from sliding; from Walter Drake +  * [[https://search.wdrake.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=ear%20stops|Ear stops]] – rubber tabs that keep glasses from sliding; from Walter Drake 
-  * [[http://www.Wedgees.com|WedGees]] – rubber stops that keep glasses from sliding+  * [[https://www.Wedgees.com|WedGees]] – rubber stops that keep glasses from sliding
  
 **If NoIRs pinch the nose...** **If NoIRs pinch the nose...**
  
-Try adhesive silicone nose pads such as [[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nose+pads&x=0&y=0|these]] from Amazon.com. Silicone nose pads are also available from most drugstores. One patient reported that nose pads "look funny."+Try adhesive silicone nose pads such as [[https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nose+pads&x=0&y=0|these]] from Amazon.com. Silicone nose pads are also available from most drugstores. One patient reported that nose pads "look funny."
  
  
 **If NoIRs do not fit over your reading glasses...** **If NoIRs do not fit over your reading glasses...**
  
-Try "stick on reading lenses" such as the kind sold by Aircraft Spruce and [[http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_a?url=search-alias%3Dapparel&field-keywords=optx+stick-on+reading+glasses&x=0&y=0|available]] from Amazon.com.+Try "stick on reading lenses" such as the kind sold by Aircraft Spruce and [[https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_a?url=search-alias%3Dapparel&field-keywords=optx+stick-on+reading+glasses&x=0&y=0|available]] from Amazon.com.
  
  
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-Eye sensitivity to bright light is still an issue that I am dealing with too despite being in stage 5. When I need extra eye protection and I cannot avoid daylight I use double pairs of NOIRS. I have prescription 2% amber NOIRS (similar in shape to the NOIR model 35, but mine is actually the “wind RX” from Optics Direct http://opticsdirect.com/marshallprotocol.aspx w/ custom cut NOIR lenses) and a pair of the 2% amber NOIR spectrashelds fit-overs to wear overtop. I wear a baseball cap too for extra sun blocking. +Eye sensitivity to bright light is still an issue that I am dealing with too despite being in stage 5. When I need extra eye protection and I cannot avoid daylight I use double pairs of NOIRS. I have prescription 2% amber NOIRS (similar in shape to the NOIR model 35, but mine is actually the “wind RX” from Optics Direct https://opticsdirect.com/marshallprotocol.aspx w/ custom cut NOIR lenses) and a pair of the 2% amber NOIR spectrashelds fit-overs to wear overtop. I wear a baseball cap too for extra sun blocking. 
  
-NOIR Medical does now carry a frame that will hold an RX insert http://www.noir-medical.com/styles/adult_34.html+NOIR Medical does now carry a frame that will hold an RX insert https://www.noir-medical.com/styles/adult_34.html
  
 Since I already have the “Wind” frame, I order 78mm NOIR blanks from Noir Medical and have my optician cut these to fit these frames. If you’d like more information about the “Wind” frames which hold a prescription lens a good contact person at Optics Direct is Barry R. barry@opticsdirect.com  Since I already have the “Wind” frame, I order 78mm NOIR blanks from Noir Medical and have my optician cut these to fit these frames. If you’d like more information about the “Wind” frames which hold a prescription lens a good contact person at Optics Direct is Barry R. barry@opticsdirect.com 
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