Mrs. Le Truong, OD

• How to get used to progressive glasses quickly?

  To help you get used to progressive glasses quickly, you should stop wearing your old glasses immediately and wear new progressive glasses as long as possible all day. Put on the glasses as close to your face as possible.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Can alcohol abuse cause eye twitching?

  In general, eye twitches are caused by too much stress or a lack of sleep. Maybe the alcohol is just triggering it, and those are the root causes.

• 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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