Nicholas Shashati

• Why do I have bloodshot eyes when wearing contacts?

  You need to stop wearing contacts for some time and see if your eyes get better. If they are still bloodshot, then your father is right.There is something wrong with your eyes and need to see the doctor.

• Does Tricare pay for the contact eye exam?

  Tricare will only cover routine eye exam in a year, the contact eye exam is not included. You can go to the TRICARE website to find more information about it.

• Is it necessity to get a contact eye exam every year?

  It is better to have a contact eye exam every year to make sure the contacts are still the right prescription and there is not other eye problem like corneal ulcer.

• how long does it take to get contact lenses?

  It would depend on if they have the contacts of your prescription in stock. If your eyes fit some average,it is possible that you will get them the same day. If it is the first time your wear contacts, the optomitrist will give you a pair of "tester" contacts and decide which type suits you best.

• How to get rid of bloodshot eyes ?

  Obviously the bloodshot eyes are caused by shortage of sleep. You just need take a nap and wash your eyes with cold water to make them fresh. Also there are eye drops for red eyes.

• Why do I always have Bloodshot eyes?

  Yes, there is eye drop especially for red eyes. You can go to the drug store and ask the service staff. If the eye drops still don't work, you may need to see the eye doctor.

• Do I need to pay for the lens fitting in eye exam?

  It should depend on the doctor's office policy and normally you will be charged for the service you get. Before the exam, you should tell him that you don't need the lens fitting. If they insist on giving you the service you don't want then change for another doctor.

• Can I fix my glasses with super glue?

  It is a stupid idea to repair it with super glue. You may ruin your glasses. Why not take them to the glasses store and ask the professional person to repair it? It won't cost much or they may even do it for free if it is an easy case.

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