Dennis Ratinoff Od (Palo Alto, CA 94301-2129)

• Can one have astigmatism without having myopia?

  Sure,it is possible for one to have astigmatism without myopia.There is not a connection between them.Often they don't occur together and most people have myopia without astigmatism.

• 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.

• Where can I get colored contacts for astigmatism?

  You can get it from many online stores,such as 1800contacts or visiondirect.You just need to search colored contacts online and you may find they provide colored contacts specially made for astigmatism.

• Does this mean I have astigmatism?

  For people with astigmatism,they can't see both near and distant without squinting.They have difficulty focusing on printed words and lines.Sometimes they may have eye strain or headaches.For your case,I think it is not astigmatism.It is common if you stare at something for a long time.

• I see a dark spot at the bottom of my vision?

  The dark spot may be blood in the eye. The urgent thing is to see a doctor to find out the problem.

• Which contact lens should I use for Astigmatism?

  I know that toric lenses have two powers that can used for astigmatism and myopia or hyperopia. Since you only have astigmatism, a spherical soft lens will suit you fine.

• 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.

• I have blurry vision after being punched?

  A punching in the eye can cause serious damage.It may be retinal detachments or bleeding.It is not late to have an exam to determine what the problem is.Just go to your doctor and have an exam.

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