Bundy Opticians (San Mateo, CA)

• Which brand of ski goggles are popular in teenagers?

  I think Anon is good. Each Anon goggles model also has a variety of frames and lenses. The five models are: Helix, Realm, Figment, Subrosa and Solace. All Anon goggles feature interchangeable strap technology. This technology allows you to easily swap straps between Solace, Realm, Figment etc… Anon goggles also have anti-fog style, which combats lens fogging and delivering clearer vision in foggy weather conditions.

• What are the risks of wearing Extended Contacts?

  Although extended contacts are designed for long time wearing, it is still not always safe to wear them. Extended contacts still need to be cleaned regularly and if not, the opportunity for growth of bacteria would increase, which can endanger the health of the eye.

• Is it hard to get vision insurance if you already have glasses?

  No, it is not like that. If people wearing glasses can't apply for vision insurance, there is no point for it. Vision insurance only covers the cost of an annual eye exam and glasses/contacts out over the course of a years premiums. They wont even ask you whats the problem with your eyes when you apply for it.

• Is it normal for astigmatism contact lenses harder in the middle than the outsides?

  YES, it is just that type. Lenses for astigmatism ( toric lenses) are all like that. I think they are more easy to wear than regular soft contacts as they are harder in the middle part.

• Are color blind people able to see at night?

  Yes, color blind people can still see things at night. the lack of color vision should not effect the ability to see in the dark. But the world in their eyes is gray.

• Do I need to see an eye doctor for the eye injury?

  A small eye injury can cause big changes in vision. Without proper care, you may even lose your sight finally. So every problem connected to our eyes should be valued. Go to see your doctor now.

• What is the ophthalmoscope used for in an eye exam?

  Ophthalmoscopy is done as part of a routine physical or complete eye examination. It is used to detect and evaluate symptoms of retinal detachment or eye diseases such as glaucoma. In patients with headaches, the finding of swollen optic discs, or papilledema, on ophthalmoscopy is a key sign, as this indicates raised intracranial pressure (ICP) which could be due to hydrocephalus, benign intracranial hypertension (aka pseudotumor cerebri) or brain tumor, amongst other conditions. Cupped optic discs are seen in glaucoma. In patients with diabetes mellitus, regular ophthalmoscopic eye examinations (once every 6 months to 1 year) are important to screen for diabetic retinopathy as visual loss due to diabetes can be prevented by retinal laser treatment if retinopathy is spotted early. Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophthalmoscopy

• What kind of goggles should I get?

  You can try Anon goggles. Each Anon goggles model also has a variety of frames and lenses. The five models are: Helix, Realm, Figment, Subrosa and Solace. All Anon goggles feature interchangeable strap technology. This technology allows you to easily swap straps between Solace, Realm, Figment etc… Anon goggles also have anti-fog style, which combats lens fogging and delivering clearer vision in foggy weather conditions.

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