Mario Carcamo Od (San Francisco, CA 94110-2415)

• Is it necessary to use eye drops if I work on a computer 10hrs a day?

  I also have to work in front of the computer most of the day,but I don't want to use any eye drop.You will be more depend on it if you use it often.For computer user,you can get a pair of computer glasses and have your eyes rest regularly.

• Will it harm my eyes to wear contacts upside down?

  If the difference in your prescription is less than 0.5,it doesn't matter. Also it can't harm your eyes.Your eyes should be fine several day later.But you should be much careful later on.

• Can I get contacts online without the doctor's prescription?

  If you have paid for the complete exam, the doctor have no right to refuse to give you the prescription. You should go back to your doctor and ask for your prescription. If he refuses, just tell him that you know the law. Then he will give the prescription to you.

• Can I know my visual acuity from my contact lens prescription?

  You can have an estimate of your visual acuity from the contact lens prescription,but to know the accurate number,you need an eye test.

• What kind of eye drops are good to relieve tired eyes?

  Good artificial eye drops will relieve your tired eyes. Try Systane, Refresh, Optive, Theratears, or generic visene which will help you relieve your eye strain.

• Is it worth to pay the additional money for anti-glare coating?

  For me,I would pay the extra $5 to get an anti-glare coating.It can protect your eyes better,why not?

• Is the cost for lens implants during cataract surgery included in the Medicare?

  Yes. Medicare covers the surgery including the lens implant.Medicare will also cover the related expenditure for the replacement surgery and any required testing.

• Is it ok to use lubricant eye drop if i dont have dry eye?

  There is no need to use eye drops if your eyes are find.Overusing eye drop could affect the producing of tears.

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