National Eye And Ear (Tucson, AZ 85712-2617)

• What is the problem if I have acute pain in my eyes?

  If there is acute pain accompanied by swollen and blootshot eyes, it could possibly be conjunctivitis. It is highly recommended for you to see the eye doctor. Your vision may get worse rapidly if they don't get timely treatment.

• In which situation should I not wear contacts?

  Personally speaking, I would not suggest people to wear contacts. There is a higher risk of getting infection than wearing glasses. But to your question, I think don't wear your contacts when you use the computer otherwise your eyes could get extremely dry and can even hurt.

• What can I do if sands come into my eyes?

  You should not try to rub your eyes hard if there are sands coming into them cuz you could scratch the corneal. Close your eyes and then half open them, repeat this for several times. Then the sands will come out with tears.

• Do my eyeglasses have to be really thick if i have a strong prescrption?

  It should depend on which lens index you choose. If you choose the standard 1.5 index, of course your glasses will be very thick. But if you choose 1.67 index, it can be much thinner. But the thinner the lens is, the more expensive they are.

• What are the side effect of eye drops?

  Dry eyes are the most common side effects of eye drops cuz long term usage of eye drops can affect the normal producing of tears which are the most important factor to keep your eyes moist. Some kinds of eye drops may cause allergy and complications.

• How to protect my eyes when swimming?

  You should choose the swimming pool with clean water and less pollution. Use some antibiotic eye drops before and after swimming. It is better to get a pair of swimming goggles to protect your eyes.

• Is there any eye drop that don't contain antiseptic?

  Maybe there is but it is hard to find. You can go to the drug store and ask.

• Can wearing contacts when playing computer cause dry eyes?

  Yes, wearing contacts too long can cause dry eyes easily, and it will aggravate the problem if you wear them for computer use, as you often forget to blink your eyes when staring at the computer screen. So it is not suggested to wear contacts when playing computer.

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