Dr. Jennifer Raether, OD

• Can people notice my lazy eyes easily?

  Some people with lazy eyes have to squint when they see things, so people can easily tell they have lazy eyes. If you don't squint and have slightly lazy eyes, people will not notice it and they may think it for myopia.

• What are basketball goggles?

  Basketball goggles are used to protect your eyes while playing basketball competitively. They are made impact-resistant, so they are hard to get broken even when they are dropped or stepped. They also can protect your eyes from flying elbows and fingers, so your eyes can avoid getting injury. In a word, basketball goggles are designed for playing basketball.

• Why do I feel hard to focus with my new glasses?

  That's because your glasses aren't made to fit you properly. You should take your glasses back to your optician and let the worker recheck your glasses to see whether they've given you a wrong prescription.

• Where can I find some cool stylish strap less basketball goggles?

  The easier way is to find them online. You don't need to shuttle your way from one store to another to find the satisfactory goggles. Just sitting in front of the computer and clicking the mouse would help you find them. Type "stylish basketball goggles" in google and you will find many.

• Can you get blind if LASIK surgery goes wrong?

  There are few risks that you get blind after you have lasik surgery even if it goes wrong. Unless you get infection after a lasik surgery and you don't go to see your doctor in time, then you may go blind.

• Can I use bike goggles for basketball?

  They are designed for different purposes. Bike goggles are used to prevent wind and other particles getting into eyes. Its design is similar to sunglasses. They are not as strong as basketball goggles because basketball goggles have a strap which can prevent the goggles falling down. What's more, basketball goggles are impact resistant. So you'd better not use bike goggles for basketball.

• Should I get Goggles or Contacts for Basketball?

  It is really hard to choose as neither of them is a good choice for you. For me, I would choose contacts cuz the big goggles on my face would always stop me from moving freely and I can't see clearly through edge of the lens.

• Is it ok to wear contacts before my annual eye exam?

  You should take your contacts out a day or two before your annual exam so that they can test the real condition of your eyes. The exam will detect whether you have got any eye problems or whether your vision has become worse or not.

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