Olympic Optometric Centre (Los Angeles, CA 90019)

• Would wearing glasses cause my eyes to go out of shape?

  Yes, long-time wearing will definitely cause your eyes go out of shape. I have been wearing glasses for more than 14 years, and now my eyes are quite ugly. I even want to throw my glasses away, but i can't because i will be almost blind without them.

• What kind of eye drops can I use for red eyes?

  Go to check with your eye doctor to determine what cause your red eye. If it is caused by dry eye, then you can use artificial eye drops to keep your eyes moist. If it is caused by your contacts, you should go to see your doctor.

• Can I still wear contacts if I have undergone a small surgery in the eyes?

  If your surgery has something to do with cornea, then you can't wear contacts. However, you should go to your doctor to have a check and see whether you can wear contacts or not.

• Can I polish plastic lens to remove scratches on it?

  You'd better not. That would destroy the coatings on the lenses. You should get a new pair of glasses.

• Is it necessary to get an anti-reflection coating for glasses?

  Yes. It is necessary to get an anti-reflection coating because it will eliminate the reflections from your glasses in order to make your lenses invisible so people can focus on your eyes. It will also give you a better vision. The coating won't peel away so easily if you take good care of your glasses.

• How to get rid of red eyes after smoking?

  Maybe your eyes are allergic to something that has something to do with smoking. The best way is that you should give up smoking.

• How to protect my eyes when watching TV?

  The light contrast on TV screen should not be too strong or weak, otherwise your eyes can get tired easily. Also you should not turn off the room light when watching TV.

• What preparation should I get before lasik surgery?

  Before you have a lasik surgey, you are asked to have a careful eye exam. The surgeon will determine whether you are qualified to have lasik surgery. So you should talk with your doctor in details.

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