Avant Optometry (Menlo Park, CA 94025-4609)

• What kind of sunglasses can block blue light?

  Noir Glasses provide effective blue blocker sunglasses. You can also choose Oakley, Maui Jim, Uvex and Revo. Wrap around sunglasses or clip-on sunglasses are also available to block blue light. When you go to choose sunglases, you can ask the optician recommend some for you.

• What are the Symptoms of Low Contrast Sensitivity?

  People with low contrast sensitivity will have difficulty to differentiate similar colored terrains and usually need extra light to read. When they are driving at night, the walkers seem to mix up into the scenery in dim light.

• Do I need another pair of eyeglasses if I wear contacts?

  Though a back-up pair of glasses is a good choice, you can still refuse to get them if you don't want to get them. As long as you can take good care of your contacts, there is no need to get another pair of glasses.

• Who invented the first pair of bifocal glasses?

  It was said that BenJamin Franklin invented them independently and people found this from Franklin's letters of correspondence.

• What are the Consequences of MGD in eyes?

  Meibomian glands dysfunction may cause obstructed thick secretions and possibly leads to chalazion, which is painful and unsightly. Another negative point brought by MGD is that infections of the lid margins will be significantly increased, which in turn contributes to bacterial growth. What’s more, the risks of developing postoperative infections after ocular surgeries will be higher.

• What are the remedy for low contrast sensitivity?

  There are several options for people with low contrast sensitivity. Custom LASIK surgery, Yellow filtered lenses and Intraocular lenses. If you don't want to take the risk of having lasik surgery, yellow tinted lens can help offset low contrast sensitivity.

• Can transition glasses be used for driving?

  I won't suggest you use transition glasses for driving because they won't protect your eyes when driving. However, there are special designed glasses for driving which combine the polarized technology with photochromic technology. You can ask your eye care professional if you need these glasses for driving.

• How to slow down the progression of Macular Degeneration?

  A balanced, vision-beneficial diet should include some helpful nutrients, e.g. vitamins, minerals, healthy proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and lutein. In detail, antioxidants including vitamins A, C and E can prevent the oxidation effect in the eye, preventing age-related eye diseases. Dark green or brightly colored fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and lutein can be found in leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, sweet corn, peas and broccoli. Carrots and squash contain plentiful vitamin A.

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