Dr. Sara Hakopian, OD

• What are progressive eyeglasses?

  Progressive lenses have many focal points so you can just move the eyes at all directions until you find the focus to view the objects clearly. Progressive lenses allow you to gradually focus from distant objects to intermediate distance and then near objects. So you can use progressive glasses to work on computer.

• What is toric lens?

  Toric lenses are a type of contact lens which are used to correct astigmatism. Unlike regular contact lenses, toric lenses are designed for two purposes, one is for correcting astigmatism and one is for correcting vision.

• Is it my eyes problem if I found spot on glasses in the same place?

  As you found spot in the same position with the three glasses, it cannot be the glasses' problem but can be your eyes problem. You should go to your eye doctor to have a careful exam, or it will damage your eyes.

• Can I use fasttrack goggles for computer use?

  I have heard some people say there is no radiation from computers, so if you don't have vision problem, they won't damage your eyes. You don't need goggles for computer use at all.

• Why do sunglasses in the optical stores are not separated into male and female?

  In the recent years, people go for the trend of unisex sunglasses which are popular with both men and women.So the optical stores are trying to follow the trend to meet customers' needs.

• Can people notice my sunglasses are prescribed?

  I don't think so, i've never heard that prescription on the lenses can be told. But if you have strong power, the lenses might be thicker than the non prescription ones.

• What kind of protection does goggle give to eyes?

  Goggles can protect our eyes from some particles such as dust, wood, metal, or powdered cement so that our eyes can't be damaged. People who work with harmful liquid or powdered chemicals should wear goggles to prevent splashing of the liquid or powder getting into the eyes. Hence goggles can bring complete safe to our eyes.

• What is the difference between goggles and sunglasses?

  Goggles have straps while sunglasses have temple arms. Goggles are sealed so they are less-effective for ventilation than sunglasses. Goggles protect our eyes from being damaged by wind, water and chemicals while sunglasses protect our eyes from being damaged by harmful rays.However, they can both be prescribled.

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