Eye Place Optometry

• From which store can I get a repair kit to tighten my glasses?

  You can try Try Wal-Mart, Target, CVS or something like that.

• Can an eye doctor be able to determine if you have diabetes?

  Yes they can. Because diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy and there will be some changes in your eyes if you have diabetes. If he told you have diabetes, you need to be checked again by a physician.

• Can I use bike goggles for basketball?

  They are designed for different purposes. Bike goggles are used to prevent wind and other particles getting into eyes. Its design is similar to sunglasses. They are not as strong as basketball goggles because basketball goggles have a strap which can prevent the goggles falling down. What's more, basketball goggles are impact resistant. So you'd better not use bike goggles for basketball.

• Where can I find some cool stylish strap less basketball goggles?

  The easier way is to find them online. You don't need to shuttle your way from one store to another to find the satisfactory goggles. Just sitting in front of the computer and clicking the mouse would help you find them. Type "stylish basketball goggles" in google and you will find many.

• What are basketball goggles?

  Basketball goggles are used to protect your eyes while playing basketball competitively. They are made impact-resistant, so they are hard to get broken even when they are dropped or stepped. They also can protect your eyes from flying elbows and fingers, so your eyes can avoid getting injury. In a word, basketball goggles are designed for playing basketball.

• Can such product repair scratched eyeglasses?

  I think you are referring LENS DOCTOR. it is not as effective as it claims. I have tried it once and the liquid just fills in the scratches temporarily so that they become less visible. After about 15 minutes, it's gone. It may even leave sticky gookum that's hard to get off.

• Can I fix my glasses with super glue?

  It is a stupid idea to repair it with super glue. You may ruin your glasses. Why not take them to the glasses store and ask the professional person to repair it? It won't cost much or they may even do it for free if it is an easy case.

• Should I get Goggles or Contacts for Basketball?

  It is really hard to choose as neither of them is a good choice for you. For me, I would choose contacts cuz the big goggles on my face would always stop me from moving freely and I can't see clearly through edge of the lens.

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