Dr. Marc Cruciger, MD

• Can half framed glasses last as long as full framed?

  In general, half frames aren't as strong as full frames. But with attentive care, they can last as long as full frame glasses. I once had a pair of half frame glasses and they even last longer than the full framed.

• What kind of glasses can make my eyes stand out?

  Why don't you try contact lenses? They will surely make your eyes look bigger and more beautiful. If you stick to glasses, you may need aspherical lenses to make your eyes look in the most natural way.

• What are the benefits of Vitamins C and E for eyes?

  Vitamins C and E are thought to protect the connective tissue, while vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids are helpful in preventing and reducing macular degeneration. Vitamin C can promote healthy bones, skin and blood vessels, including the delicate capillaries in the retina. Studies suggest long-term consumption of vitamin C also may reduce the risk of forming a cataract and vision loss from macular degeneration.

• What are the benefits of doing eye exercises?

  It is basically true that eye exercises involve the rotation of eyeballs. Some exercises rotate the eyes clockwise while some others counterclockwise. From a natural perspective, doing these exercises does keep the eye muscles moving and cause them to stretch and contract. This seems help keep these muscles work and function. One thought is also acceptable that eye exercises are aimed to accommodate the shape of the eyeball.

• What are effective eye exercise to improve vision?

  You can take eye focus exercise to improve focus ability. Playing badminton or pingpong is good cuz you need to switch the focus of your eyes between a near object and a far object repeatedly.

• How durable are prescription rimless glasses?

  It should depend on the quality. Some people find they can get broken much easier but others don't. You need to give special care to the rimless glasses and don't wear them for competitive sports.

• Is it normal for half-frame glasses to have a line etched around the lens?

  The lenses have to be edged in that way in order to keep them in the frame. If you look carefully you will find what looks almost like fishing line in the groove. That is how the lens is kept in the frame. It is quite normal.

• How to Recolor Mental Frame Sunglasses?

  The answer above give you a good suggestion. i don't have experience of recoloring my sunglasses but it is worth a try if your sunglasses are cheap. If it is expensive, don't take the risk of ruining them.

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