Glaucoma Institute Of Beve (Los Angeles, CA 90048-1843)

• Will the photochromic lenses in sunglasses become completely clear indoors?

  Good quality photochromic sunglasses can get completly clear indoors. Maybe the sunglasses you got are not quite good, so there still is slight tint in the lens.

• Is there any clear glasses I can use as protective eyewear for basketball?

  I think you are meaning basketball goggles. They are popular among basketball players and can protect you from serious hit on the eyes. But I think they are not stylish and even a little ugly to wear.

• How to get rid of sore eyes after swimming?

  You should wear swimming goggles before going underwater. It can prevent your eyes from getting infected by the chemical stuff in swimming pool. Wash your eyes with clean and warm water. Some eye drops may help relieve the sore eyes.

• Are Black Rimmed clear Eyeglasses in style?

  They are still quite fashionable. I have seen many celebrities wearing such kind black rimmed eyeglasses, female and male. Just be confident and have a try. You will look cool with them.

• Why is measurement of the Pupillary Distance unnecessary in an eye exam?

  Actually the PD has nothing to do with eye exam and it is not required in the US or Canada either. The doctor would only measure it if you are going to buy glasses from them at the same time. You can aslo measure you PD by yourself at home with a ruler and a mirror.

• How to get an eye test on the NHS?

  You may be qualified to get a free test on the NHS if you are under 19 and in full-time education. Also diebetes or glaucoma in your family history qualifies for free.

• Can I wear yellow tinted sunglasses in bright sunlight ?

  Yellow tinted sunglasses can improve the light contrast to make things more clear, so they are much useful in cloudy days or at night. But it is not a good choice to wear them in sunny days as they could make the lights more glaring. You may choose polarized lens which can reduce glare for cycling.

• Which color of sunglasses is good for driving at night?

  Amber is too dark for night driving and it is often used for daytime driving. It is better to use bright color such as yellow which can improve the light contrast with an anti reflection coating. That really improves night vision and help eliminates glare from oncoming cars and street lights.

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