Michelson Joseph B MD (San Carlos,CA 94070)

• Which lenses are good for night driving?

  For night driving, a pair of glasses with clear lenses and anti-reflective coatings is a good choice. This kind of glasses will reduce the internal reflection within the lenses and halo problems so that it will give a better vision to the wearers. And there is no need to tint your glasses.

• Is it possible to get non-prescription contacts to change your eye color?

  Of course you can.I have seen many girls wear such colored contacts for beauty.It should be safe but you can't wear it for too long,usually no more than 8 hours a day.If you feel any discomfort,stop wearing them immediately.

• How to reduce the visual effects in lenses of a high astigmatism?

  You can choose the proper frame with small size, which will help you reduce the visual effect of the lens with a high astigmatism.

• Can I wear glasses that are too weak for my eye sight?

  I have heard that it is better to wear glasses a little lower than your prescription degree,but too weak for your eye sight obviously will not do good to your eyes.

• How to convert my glasses prescription into a "20/20" type measure?

  There is no rule to convert the prescription to "20/20" type measure,You can get an approximation if you are shortsighted. 20/20 plano 20/30 -0.50 20/40 -0.75 20/60 -1.00 20/80 -1.75 20/200 -2.50.So you may be 20/80.

• Is it possible for eye prescription strength get better?

  If you are meaning vision gets better by "prescription strength get better",I think the answer is no.The best condition for your eyes is they stabilize at a certain level and don't get worse anymore.They can't get better naturally.

• What kind of progressive glasses provide a good intermediate reading zone?

  There are four types of progressive glasses which are Standard Progressive Lenses, Short Corridor Progressive Lenses, Computer Progressive Lenses and Premium Progressive Lenses. However I am not sure which one will suit you best because I don't know your exact information. So you should go to your doctor, he will give you some advice.

• Are eye drops really safe for our eyes?

  Of course they are safe.They are just artificial tears.But you can't use them too often,otherwise the producing of tears will be affected.

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