Mark Turk, OD

• How do I know if semi-rimless eyeglasses look good on me?

  It's easy. You can go some online optical shop like Firmoo.com where offer virtual try-on system. You can upload your photo and try some of their glasses that you like, then choose the best looking glasses.

• Do semi-rimless eyeglasses last as long as regular rim glasses?

  Unless you sit on them or step on them , they will last as long as any other kind. The lenses aren't glued in btw...NO lenses are glued into frames. A nylon wire holds the lenses securely in place on the semi-rimless. Actually, lenses fall out of regular frames much more often than the semi-rimless.

• Will the tints on my tinted glasses fade away when washing them?

  I also have a pair of tinted glasses.I never found the tint on my glasses fade away though I have worn them for many years.

• Is the LASIK surgery included in Air Force medical insurance?

  The Air Force will pay for you to have Lasik Surgery, but you have to pay for the money to the specified medical center at first, then apply for fee of reimbursement, BTW, the lodging fee should be your own responsibility.

• Why my glasses tint disappeared?

  Tint glasses with good quality can't disappear automatically.Unless it has touched the corrosive liquid like alcohol, it won't fade away itself. You can take them to your optician and let them check out and explain it to you.

• Will 20% grey tinted eyeglasses darker the colors I see?

  If you have 20% grey tinted glasses, I think it won't affect the original color but the color may be not as bright as it's real color, especially when you are in bright sunlight. However it won't differ so much.

• What type of goggles are best for swimming?

  When you participate in outdoor swimming this visibility can be one of the trouble, especialy for the bright light. It is hard to see clear the water around more than others you have to deal with the reflection of the sun off the water. So you have to choose a special made or swim goggles which can block sunlight and can increase line of sight with a low profile so you can experience less resistance. You can take a look at the Speed Socket Mirror Swim Goggles, Speed Socket Polarized Goggles and Vanquisher 2.0 Plus Goggles.

• What kind of glasses should I get rimless, semi-rimless, or regular?

  It depends how high you prescription is. If you have a high prescription, you'd better not get rimless glasses because the lens with a high prescription is too thick. And if you are rough on your glasses, full frame glasses are a good choice for you. Rimless glasses need adjustment more often because the screws may loose easily. However, you can try them on and then decide which kind suit you best.

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