Angela Hoe, OD

• How to choose eyeglasses?

  For your round face, you'd better choose frames with oval, rectangular, or square shape, never choose small and round face which will make your face look rounder.

• Are there any contacts available for both astigmatism and nearsightedness?

  Toric contact lenses are available for people who have both astigmatism and nearsightedness because toric contact lenses have two power, one for astigmatism and the other for either nearsightedness or farsightedness.

• Is it possible to undergo cataract surgery if I have glaucoma?

  It is possible for a glaucoma patient to undergo cataract surgery. However, there are risks to have cataract surgery and there are even higher risks if you have glaucoma. So before you go to have cataract surgery, you should talk with your surgeon about these risks and the benefits of the surgery.

• Is it possible to have vison corrective surgury if I have astigmatism?

  If you have astigmatism, you can have lasik surgery to correct your vision. Lasik surgery is often used for correcting refractive errors such as astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia. Many people with astigmatism have tried lasik surgery and it turned out to be a safe and effective way to correct vision.

• Where are oversized sunglasses available?

  Why not get them online? I know some stores offer oversized sunglasses at relatively affordable price. Firmoo is the most impressive,for high quality glasses and the price are almost 80% lower than that of brick and mortar stores. Check out at http://www.firmoo.com/wrap-around-rx-sunglasses.html

• What is the difference between regular and astigmatism contacts?

  Normal contacts have only one power, either for far or near. While astigmatism contacts have two powers in the lens, one is for astigmatism, the other is for far or near.

• Do eyes become worse if you don't use reading glasses?

  If you have problem seeing near distance, you need to wear a pair of reading glasses to help you read books or seeing things in the near part, or your vision will become worse. If you don't have problem seeing near distance, then you don't need to use a pair of reading glasses. The best for you is to go to your eye doctor to have your eyes examined and ask suggestions from the doctor.

• How to know a lens is specifically made for astigmatism?

  You can go to any optician to have then tested and then you will know whether the lenses are made for astigmatism or not. Hope this helps you.

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