Scott P Feldman, OD (Ste 113)

• What are fashionable sunglasses for summer 2012?

  Here are some fashionable sunglasses for you to choose from: Sophisticated Lady,Color Blocking,Pretty Kitty,Lovely in Lavender. You can search them in google. I think the most fashionable one is Sophisticated Lady.

• How to choose eye doctor if I have vision insurance?

  Many insurance companies will make a list of eye doctors who will accept the insurance on their websites. So you can go to the website where you get your insurance and then you can find out the doctor that accept your vision insurance.

• Do I still have to wear sunglasses if I wear large hat?

  It is good for you to wear big hat when gardening, but the large hat can only block part of the UV rays. It is better to equip yourself with 100% UV protection sunglasses to protect your eyes. Too much UV rays can contribute to causing cataracts and macular degeneration.

• What kind of sunglasses can give 100% UV protection?

  Most sunglasses have UV protection to some degree. But if the lens is marked poycarbonate or polarized, it can give 100% UV protection. Many cheap sunglasses use a material called triacetate which can absorbs only about 40 percent of the UV rays. So to make sure your sunglasses give 100% UV protection, you'd better purchase them from reputable companies.

• Which lens material is good for goggles?

  Polycarbonate is a safe material for goggles because they are impact resistant so they can protect the eyes from getting injured.

• Can you change sunglass lenses to prescription glasses?

  It is impossible to change the sunglasses lenses to be prescripted without replacing the lens. If you really love the style, you can keep the frame and ask the optician to put new prescription lenses in it. Most optical store can do that for you if the frame is not excessively big.

• What should I pay attention to when using eye drops?

  Make sure your eyes won't be allergic to the eye drops that you are using. Then remember not to let the dropper touch your eye, or your eyes will get infected.

• Where can I get non-prescription reading glasses?

  You can get non-prescription reading glasses from most optical store, and it is quite easy to find them. But it is not suggested to get the non prescription ones if you are also nearsighted cuz non prescription reading glasses are made with the same power in both lenses. They are suitable for people whose eyes have the same power in both eyes. However, most people have different unique prescription. So the non prescription reading glasses may not fit your prescription and you may get a headache if wearing them too long. It is better to get prescription reading glasses based on your prescription.

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