Dr Joseph Kerendian (Beverly Hills, CA 90211-2900)

• Do I still have to wear sunglasses if I wear large hat?

  It is good for you to wear big hat when gardening, but the large hat can only block part of the UV rays. It is better to equip yourself with 100% UV protection sunglasses to protect your eyes. Too much UV rays can contribute to causing cataracts and macular degeneration.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Why do I have redness in my eyes when I use computer?

  The redness is caused by the eye strain after you use your computer. I won't suggest you use eye drops to get rid of it. I think the best way is to take regular breaks during using the computer, which can make your eyes relax and relieve from the eye strain.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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