Peninsula Ophthalmology Gr (San Bruno, CA)

• Can I know my visual acuity from my contact lens prescription?

  You can have an estimate of your visual acuity from the contact lens prescription,but to know the accurate number,you need an eye test.

• Is it necessary to use eye drops if I work on a computer 10hrs a day?

  I also have to work in front of the computer most of the day,but I don't want to use any eye drop.You will be more depend on it if you use it often.For computer user,you can get a pair of computer glasses and have your eyes rest regularly.

• How to remove the anti-glare coating from my glasses?

  I don't know how to remove the anti-glare coating from the glasses. You'd better take your glasses to your optician. Their lab will use a special acid to do that.

• Is it worth to pay the additional money for anti-glare coating?

  For me,I would pay the extra $5 to get an anti-glare coating.It can protect your eyes better,why not?

• Will it harm my eyes to wear contacts upside down?

  If the difference in your prescription is less than 0.5,it doesn't matter. Also it can't harm your eyes.Your eyes should be fine several day later.But you should be much careful later on.

• Is it ok to use lubricant eye drop if i dont have dry eye?

  There is no need to use eye drops if your eyes are find.Overusing eye drop could affect the producing of tears.

• Can I put the contacts in eye drop solution?

  For urgent use,you can use the eye drop as replacement.But you can't use it for many times,otherwise your contacts may be ruined.

• What kind of eye drops are good to relieve tired eyes?

  Good artificial eye drops will relieve your tired eyes. Try Systane, Refresh, Optive, Theratears, or generic visene which will help you relieve your eye strain.

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