Dr. Keith Chow, OD

• What are the advantages of titanium glasses?

  Firstly, with its incredible resilience, titanium is also one of the most flexible materials on the planet.Secondly, flexible titanium shades come out more lightweight than any other material. Thirdly, titanium has the highest weight to strength ratio among all the materials that’s currently used to make frames.Lastly, they are corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic.

• Do you feel pressured in your head when not wearing glasses?

  It is possible if you have vision problems, such as nearsighted or farsighted, Headaches may accour without wearing eyeglasses and this pain will be aggravated if your eyes feel strain, for example, reading or watch TV too much.

• What are the difference between acetate and plastic glasses?

  The nose pads of normal plastic glasses have the same color as the frame because these materials are injection molded while acetate plastic glasses have clear end pieces on the nose pads which are attached to the frame because these frames are cut from the sheets of acetate plastic.

• How to choose a Good LASIK Surgeon?

  There are several factors you should take into account when choosing a good lasik surgeon, Licensing, Board certification, American College of Surgeons membership,Advertisements, and Referrals.

• Do titanium glasses worth the money?

  The titanium glasses are so expensive because the cost for producing it are high.As we know,copper,stainless steel or aluminum are common in our life but titanium is scarce.It costs a lot to refine it ,also the production technology of titanium frames is more complicated than others.$1000 for an ordinary one is a little expensive,I think it worthes $500 at most.

• Can i get half rim glasses?

  Yes, of course you can.Just go to any optical store with your prescription.Choose your favourite frame and they will make it for you.

• How to clean an titanium sunglasses?

  You just need to clean them in the same way as you clean the common glasses.There is not much difference.In fact,the titanium sunglasses are more expensive than the regular ones and more durable,you don't need to worry they may get easily damaged if cared unproperly.

• Can nearsightedness happen in a sudden?

  It is quite abnormal. As I know, nearsightedness may not happen in a sudden, but once happened it will last forever unless you do the lasik surgery. See an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Maybe there is something wrong with your retina. Confirm this with your doctor.

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