Insight Optical Center (San Diego, CA)

• 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.

• Is it normal to get itchy eyes after lasik?

  Yes. It is normal. You can consult with your doctor to see how to treat this problem. Probably you itchy eyes will go away by itself very soon. But you shouldn't rub your eyes after the surgery in case it will cause some other problems.

• 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.

• How can I ignore the annoying eye floaters?

  The time will cure it! You will not notice the annoying floaters after a period when you are get used to them. The more you think about them, the more annoying they become.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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