Sun Shade Optique (Emeryville,CA 94608)

• What is the minimum cost of a basic eye exam in Florida?

  A basic eye exam will cost you less which include testing for visual acuity, distance and near vision and general eye health. The cost of eye exam differs according to the place you choose to have the exam done and the types of doctor you choose for the exam, A basic eye exam may cost you at least $50.

• What does the doctor check and test in an eye exam?

  1. Refractive error. This refers to nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. 2. Amblyopia. This occurs when the eyes are turned or when one eye has a much different prescription than the other.3. Strabismus. Strabismus is defined as crossed or turned eyes. The examiner will check your eyes' alignment to be sure that they are working together. 4. Eye teaming problems. Even if you eyes appear to be properly aligned, it's possible they do not work together efficiently as a team. 5. Focusing problems. These problems can range from incompletely developed focusing skills in children to normal age-related declines in focusing ability (presbyopia) among older adults. 6. Eye diseases. Many eye diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, have no symptoms in their early stages.Other diseases. Eye doctors can detect early signs of some conditions and diseases by looking at your eye's blood vessels, retina and so forth. Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/importance.htm#what

• Can you wear contacts if your eyes are dilated?

  The reason why eye doctors use dilation eye drops during eye examiations is to dilate the center of the eye so as to give doctors a better view of the back of patient's eyes. And this negetice effect would last only for several hours. Generally speaking, there is no problem to wear contact lenses soon after one got dilation drops in his eyes. But if the lenses are uncomfortable to wear or if the lens wearer is driving, he might have to wait and wear it when vision be back to normal.

• How to clean my soft lenses contacts?

  1. Wash hands thoroughly. 2. Remove the contact lens from the eye and place it into the center of the palm. 3. Clean the contact with a multipurpose cleaning solution for soft lenses. 4.Rinse the lens again with the same solution. 5. Place the lens in the appropriate side of a clean lens case. Source:http://www.livestrong.com/article/18401-clean-soft-contacts/

• Can I still use contact lenses solution if it is expired?

  It wouldn't be safe to use that. Some of the component in the solution may be deteriorated after it is expired. If you contibue t o use it, the lenses would be infected and cause some eye diseases.

• Is the cost of eye exam inclued in the Medicare?

  Eye exams are not included in the Medicare. However, if you are suffering serious eye problems or if you have diabetes or are at the risk of glaucoma, the Medicare will pay for the eye exam.

• Which place is better to get an eye exam,Lenscrafters,or Walmart ?

  I think you may go to Lenscrafters, as Walmart is not normally recognized to save your wages for eye exams. If you have an insurance, it may cost you less for an eye exam.

• The disadvantages of wearing contact lenses VS glasses.

  1. Contact lenses it take more time to be adapted to contact lenses than converional eyeglasses 2. contact lenses need to be handled more carefully following certain hygienic procedures, especially those made of soft lenses which tear easily 3. Contact lenses are much easier to be lost due to their size and nature. 4. contact lenses command a price higher than the regular eyeglasses 5. Contact lenses can make your eyes much easier to be infected and cause eye diseases.

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