Thomas Kiggins (Redwood City, CA 94061-3878)

• Can I use the copy of my eyeglass prescription which was issued by my doctor 3 years ago?

  You'd better not, It is strongly suggested to use your eyeglass prescription in the most recent 2 years. Actually Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) suggest an eye exam each six months or one year to detect any possible eye diseases in the earlier stage.

• Is it serious to get a little sunscreen in my eye?

  It is not recommended to get sunscreen in your eyes. Most cosmetics will be a kind of irritant to eyes and inside of the eyes. If your eye is little red and your vision is good, a careful washing may do much help.

• Can I mix up the contact lenses for left and right eyes?

  If you don't have other eye diseases in either eyes, or you always ues your eyes in the proper way, it is OK to mix up contact lenses for left and right eyes, otherwise, mixed up contact lenses will cause cross infection of eye diseases or other eye infections.

• Why do colored contacts make my vision blurred?

  Wearing contact lenses long which will cause your eyes dry and such blurry vision. Some drops may help you ease this problem. BTW, you'd better decrease the wearing time of your contact lenses.

• Is there an easy way to put the contacts in?

  Practice makes perfect. I have no problem putting in my contacts. This is the key step that I put it in. Use the index finger of your opposite hand to pull your upper eyelid upward; use the middle finger of your dominant hand (i.e. the one with the contact on it) to pull your lower eyelid downward. As you become more experienced, you’ll be able to do this just by pulling down your lower eyelid.

• Can eating carrots really affect night vision?

  Many opticians state that the lack of Vitamin A which is mainly contained in carrots can lead to night blindness. So carrots are often credited with improving night vision.

• What does hF stand for on contact lenses?

  Eye doctors use the letters ""H"" and ""F"" with contact lenses to identify specific aspects of the prescription. F is an abbreviation for the power of the back of the lens, and H represents a calculation for distance. The information is needed in some cases for custom-made contact lenses. Source:http://www.ehow.com/facts_7335898_mean-contact-lenses_.html

• Is it safe for me to wear the torn contacts?

  No, you cannot wear torn contacts, even for one day. The contacte may not only make you miserable, but also make the tear film of your eyes scratched. I suggesy you wear your eyeglasses instead.

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