Michael Quinn Opticians (Mill Valley, CA 94941-1918)

• Which light can cause damage to your eyes more easily, fluorescent lights or incandescent lights?

  Lights should not be too light or dim,otherwise they can cause eye strain easily.The incandescent lights are better for your eyes.

• How to find the size I need for colored contacts?

  It is the base curves that determine what size you need for contacts,so you need an eye exam.Your eyes are so important,if you get an improper fit,you may get eye infection or poor corneal nutrition.

• What treatment should I get for dry eyes?

  You can use some eye drops to help relieve it,but this can't solve dry eyes at root.You should pay attention to the hygiene of the eye using in daily life.

• Are UV coatings on prescription lenses are as effective as sunglasses?

  I think the UV coating is not as effective as sunglasses.As the lens is clear ,they can't block the 100% lights as the tinted lenses do.

• Is it useful to use a chemical ice pack to an eye injury?

  It is not suggested to use chemical cooling packs on or near the eye.Because once the pack leaks, the chemicals could cause more damage to the eyes.

• Do I still need eye exam if I have perfect vision?

  Since you are over 40, you'd better have an eye exam every year though you have perfect vision. People who get old have more chance of suffering eye diseases. such as presbyopia, glaucoma and cataract. To keep your eyes healthy, you should have an eye exam at least once a year.

• Am I having an eye infection or pink eye?

  If people around you are having pink eyes and you get in touch with something they have used,it is possibly you are having pink eye.You'd better visit your doctor and have a check.

• Why I have severe red and burning eyes after putting in my contacts?

  It may be because you don't get your right contacts or your contacts has been damaged, like scratching. There is also a possiblity that your eyes are allergy to chemicals in the contact solutions. In this case, you should take out your contact lenses and go to your eye doctor to have a check.

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