Julie Wagstaff, OD

• Can I wear soft colored contact lenses with mild eye allergy ?

  It is not suggested to wear colored contacts when you get an eye allergy. It is too risky. For safe reason, you should wait until the eye allergy is completely removed.

• Can I wear Ski Goggles over prescription Glasses?

  Yes. A lot of companies make OTG (over the glasses) type of goggles, but they are not convenient to use. Why don't you choose prescription goggles? They offer more convenient and effective solution and sharpen much of the clarity that can be lost between two separate lenses.

• Do I have to remove contact lenses before using allergy eye drops?

  You should put the eye drops at least 5min before wearing contacts. Most eye drops contain preservatives and the pharmaceutical agent which may get stuck in the lens over time. So you should not use eye drops when wearing contacts.

• How to make my ski goggles fit better?

  If the strap can be loosened, try that. If there is nothing you can do for it, take it back to the place where you bought them and ask the staff there to adjust it. Otherwise you need to get a new pair.

• Are Extended Contact Lenses really safe to use?

  When you wear extended contacts for a long time, potentially dangerous microorganisms can adhere to the lenses and get trapped between the lenses and your eyes. These microbes thrive in the warm, moist environment under your contact lenses, especially when your eyelids are closed during sleep. And because contact lenses reduce the oxygen supply to your corneas, your eyes are less able to fight off infections. So many doctors began encouraging patients to always remove their contacts before sleep.

• Is there any permanent solution for eye allergies?

  I think the eye allergy won't go away until you find the true cause of this allergy and avoid it as much as possible and take preventive measure to it. There is no permanent solution for eye allergies.

• Why do I have blurry vision when using too many allergy eye drops?

  Most over the counter eye drops contain preservatives and using it excessively may a rebound effect. You can try to use cold ice bags to numb your eyes for comfort. The problem should go away later. If it still exists, you need to see the doctor.

• How often should over 60 people get eyes checked?

  Old People are more likely to have eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and presbyopia. An annual eye exam is needed to detect t early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure and other diseases that may affect their eyes.

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