Dr. Phuong Nguyen, OD

• How to clean my soft lenses contacts?

  1. Wash hands thoroughly. 2. Remove the contact lens from the eye and place it into the center of the palm. 3. Clean the contact with a multipurpose cleaning solution for soft lenses. 4.Rinse the lens again with the same solution. 5. Place the lens in the appropriate side of a clean lens case. Source:http://www.livestrong.com/article/18401-clean-soft-contacts/

• Is the cost of eye exam inclued in the Medicare?

  Eye exams are not included in the Medicare. However, if you are suffering serious eye problems or if you have diabetes or are at the risk of glaucoma, the Medicare will pay for the eye exam.

• What is the minimum cost of a basic eye exam in Florida?

  A basic eye exam will cost you less which include testing for visual acuity, distance and near vision and general eye health. The cost of eye exam differs according to the place you choose to have the exam done and the types of doctor you choose for the exam, A basic eye exam may cost you at least $50.

• What does the doctor check and test in an eye exam?

  1. Refractive error. This refers to nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. 2. Amblyopia. This occurs when the eyes are turned or when one eye has a much different prescription than the other.3. Strabismus. Strabismus is defined as crossed or turned eyes. The examiner will check your eyes' alignment to be sure that they are working together. 4. Eye teaming problems. Even if you eyes appear to be properly aligned, it's possible they do not work together efficiently as a team. 5. Focusing problems. These problems can range from incompletely developed focusing skills in children to normal age-related declines in focusing ability (presbyopia) among older adults. 6. Eye diseases. Many eye diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, have no symptoms in their early stages.Other diseases. Eye doctors can detect early signs of some conditions and diseases by looking at your eye's blood vessels, retina and so forth. Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/importance.htm#what

• Can you wear contacts if your eyes are dilated?

  The reason why eye doctors use dilation eye drops during eye examiations is to dilate the center of the eye so as to give doctors a better view of the back of patient's eyes. And this negetice effect would last only for several hours. Generally speaking, there is no problem to wear contact lenses soon after one got dilation drops in his eyes. But if the lenses are uncomfortable to wear or if the lens wearer is driving, he might have to wait and wear it when vision be back to normal.

• Which place is better to get an eye exam,Lenscrafters,or Walmart ?

  I think you may go to Lenscrafters, as Walmart is not normally recognized to save your wages for eye exams. If you have an insurance, it may cost you less for an eye exam.

• Is it safe to use the yearly contact lenses?

  It is best to wear daily disposable contacts, it is better to wear monthly disposable contacts and it is OK to wear yearly disposable contacts. If you maintain and clean them in proper way and clean your hands before wearing them, it is OK, Otherwise, yearly disposable contacts are much easier to be infected by the bacteria thus to cause eye diseases and infections.

• How often should I replace my glasses?

  Generally an eyeglass prescription is effective for one year, somtimes longer. If your vision get worsening in both eyes or either eye, you should hava an eye examination, Then your doctor may check to see if you need a new pair of glasses or of there is other eye diseases that need requirment.

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