Alpine Optometry (Portola Valley, CA 94028)

• I have difficulty reading newspaper and computer with my progressive glasses?

  Make sure your prscription is correct first. Then you need time to get used to them because it is hard for you to find the right spot in the level of the lens to read in the beginning.

• Can I add astigmatism to my existing glasses?

  If your glasses have already been made, you can't add astigmatism to your glasses. The only way is to get a new pair of glasses.

• Do you have to take eye drops before Lasik surgery?

  People with dry eye aren't qualified for lasik surgery. So you should go to check with other doctors to see whether you are the candidate for lasik surgery. Special eye drops are used before lasik surgery.

• Can I wear contacts when getting a cold?

  You are not suggested to wear contacts when you get a cold. There will be lots of bacteria on your hands and when you put your contacts in, your eyes can easily get infected by these bacteria.

• What results could it be if I wear the wrong base curve for my contacts?

  The smaller the number is, the steeper your base curve is. The base curve of your contacts should fit your eyes properly. If you get a smaller base curve, you will find it too tight and uncomfortable. If you get a large one, you will feel too loose.

• Can I wear contacts when getting a fever?

  You shouldn't wear contacts when you get a fever because they can cause irritation and infection in the eye. When you get a fever, a large amount of germs may develop between your eyes and your contact lenses, which can easily cause infection.

• Is it possible to repolish full frame glasses?

  Full frame glasses cannot be repolished. Because the lenses fit the frame properly when you get them. If you have them repolished, there will be gap between them so that your lens can fall out easily.

• How to take care of my transition glasses?

  When you don't use your transition glasses, you should put them in its case. To clean your glasses lens, you can buy special sprays from your optician and use microfibre cloths to clean the lens.

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