Optometrists (Tucson,AZ 85705)

• Why aspheric contacts are better than regular ones?

  Aspheric contact lenses are prescription lenses for people with borderline astigmatism. Compared to regular contacts, they are much slimmer and flatter. So they are usually more expensive than regular contacts.

• Do all computer glasses have the anti-glare coating?

  Not all computer glasses have the anti-glare coating. But if you need, you can ask the optician to add it to your glasses lens. Then you should pay extra money for the money, but it won't cost you too much.

• What would the doctor check in an eye exam?

  The procedure in an eye exam should include Glaucoma Test, Letters on the Wall, External Exam, Lens Checks, Eye Muscle Test. In addition to evaluating your eyes for glasses and contacts, your eye doctor will check your eyes for eye diseases and other problems that could lead to vision loss.

• What can I do about tired eyes when I have much reading?

  If your eyes get tired after reading a lot, you can stop to do some eye exercises to have your eyes relaxed. Doing eye exercises can strengthen the eye muscles and keep your eye healthy.

• Can prescription glasses be tinted to make sunglasses?

  It is possible to have prescription glasses tinted just like sunglasses. You can take your prescription glasses to your optical store where you bought them and ask them to tint your glasses. You just choose the color that you want and then they will tint your glasses according to your needs.

• Is it necessary for children to Get Their Eyes Examined?

  Yes, it is important for children to get their eyes examined at regular time. Most people develop myopia when they are young but they don't usually notice that until their vision get quite worse. Children with undetected vision problems often will have trouble with their schoolwork. So it is necessary for children to have eye exam to ensure normal vision development.

• What kind of sunglasses can give 100% UV protection?

  Most sunglasses have UV protection to some degree. But if the lens is marked poycarbonate or polarized, it can give 100% UV protection. Many cheap sunglasses use a material called triacetate which can absorbs only about 40 percent of the UV rays. So to make sure your sunglasses give 100% UV protection, you'd better purchase them from reputable companies.

• Can I use reading glasses to watch tv?

  NO,you can't use reading glasses to watch TV. Reading glasses are prescribed to correct near vision(the distance is about 10 inches). You need to get a separate pair of prescription glasses for distant view.

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