Dr S H Hay And Tivickenhan (Huntsville, AL)

• Can the eye doctor declare someone legally blind?

  The eye doctor can let you take an eye examination to detect if you are legally blind. However, he may not declare you as such case.

• How to prevent eye drops from coming down to my throat?

  Before puting eye drops, you should held your head up and place a towel along the side of your nose. After putting the eye drops, you should use one hand to press against the towel and then the towel will prevent the eye drops from coming down to your nose, mouth and then throat.

• Can eye drops take away the redness in my eyes?

  You can use the artificial eye drops, like visine, which you can buy them at any pharmacy. Don't use it too much, or it will bring side effects. If it doesn't work, you can go to your doctor to have a check. The doctor will give you some treatments.

• How to clean glasses with anti-reflection glasses?

  First, rinse your glasses under warm, running water. Then apply a small amount of non-toxic, ammonia and alcohol-free cleaning solution to your hands. Next use your hands to rub the lenses for a while. Place your glasses aside and wash your hands clean under the water and dry them with a clean towel. Then rinse your glasses under the running water from both front and back of the lens. Finally rinse your glasses vertically from top of the frame and then use a clean cloth to absorb the water drop that flow down to the bottom of the lens.

• What is the best eye drops to keep eyes moist?

  You can use the artificial eye drops to keep your eyes moist. There are many brands that you can choose. I recomend several types, such as Visine, Refresh, Soothe and Systane. You can try any of them.

• Why does the doctor use eye drops prior to an eye exam?

  Before a routine exam, eye doctor may use eye drops to dilate your pupils so that he can look into your eyes easily. The eye doctor will use less dilation and milder drops so it is safe to your eyes.

• How to make my rimless glasses last longer?

  When you choose rimless glasses, you should pay attention to the screw. You must choose the screw which is shorter than the nasal inner surface of the lens. Then your rimless glasses will last longer.

• How long will it take the pink eyes to disappear?

  It will depend on which type of pink eye. If you get the viral one, then it takes a week or so to disappear. If you have the non viral one, it will take a day or two with eye drops.

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