Valley Eyecare Center Medical Associates (Livermore, CA 94550)

• Can lazy eye be corrected at 20-year-old?

  The best time to treat lazy eyes is under 16,the earlier,the better. The chance of success will be smaller as you are already 20. But there is still hope. You can go to the specialist and have a ask. Good Luck!

• Can I use eye drops for driness after lasik surgery?

  Yes, you can. But you should use preservative free tears to treat your dry eye after lasik surgery because preservatives may cause damage to the cornea of your eyes.

• How much do prescription basketball goggles usually cost?

  It usually costs $50- $100. Some cost more than $100. So different places have different prices. You should check with your optomotrist.

• Do glasses lens cost more if I have stronger prescription?

  The cost is related to the material of the lens that you choose. If you have strong prescription, you may choose high index lens which is more expensive than regualr lens. Because high index can make your lens thinner if you have very strong prescription.

• Which eye drops could I use to clean and refresh my eyes?

  Why not wear sunglasses? They can also protect your eyes and are more pretty than goggles.

• Why is it bad to wear contacts when playing computer?

  Most contacts have lower oxygen permeability and can cause your eye lack of oxygen easily. When you face the computer screen for a long time, your eyes are always strained and can become dry easily.

• Should I get glasses with nose pads or without nose pads?

  Plastic frames often have no nose pads and metal frames have nose pads. If you choose plastic frame, you need to make sure they fit your nose properly so that they can't slip down from your nose very often. Metal frames with nose pads are adjustable to fit your nose properly, but when you take off them, there will be marks on your nose. So it just depends on which one will fit your nose perfectly.

• Will my eyesight get worse if i wear glasses for distance all the time?

  As long as you feel comfortable to wear them, it is fine to wear them all the time. Wearing glasses can give you clear vision all the time, so it won't do harm to your eyesight.

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