Christian Ellen R OD (Santa Cruz,CA 95062)

• What is the best way to clean polycarbonate lenses?

  Since there are a few small dots on your lenses, you can use your fingernail to rub the lenses lightly. You can get the fingernail at any accessories stores which won't cost you much. I have tried this way, it does work.

• What are the common eye problems among older people?

  It is unbelievable that some people in their 80s still have good vision. It is definitely true that old individuals have different degrees of vision ability. Older people will have presbyopia, glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. So early detection and treatment of these underlying diseases are essential to control and cure them.

• In what situation should I not use pinhole glasses?

  Pinhole glasses use the technology to reduce the amount of light getting into the eye, so people will find difficult seeing in the dark or dimly light places with pinhole glasses. So pinhole glasses are not suitable for dark or dimly light places.

• What preparations should the patients get for cataract surgery?

  Before cataract surgery, it is better to take a shower before surgery

• What are the cataract surgery complications?

  There are several complications you may suffer after cataract surgery, such as bleeding , swelling, inflammation, damage to the cornea and severe infection. If thet are serious enough, you may need a repeat cataract surgery. However, These complications are rare which are fewer than 1 out of 100 patients. So there is no need to worry about it.

• What are OTC lubricating eye drops used for?

  Lubricating eye drops are mainly used for reducing the signs and symptoms of dry eye, but it can only temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye. You should not use them if you are sensitive to any ingredient in the product.

• Can plastic glasses do harm to the eyes?

  No. Plastic glasses won't do harm to your eyes. Plastic glasses also have nose pads which won't make your glasses too close from your eyes.

• How to choose the right color for contact lenses?

  If you don't know which one will suit you fine, you can try on different clothes with different colors. Try on different color of contact lenses and stand in front of a mirror and hold a shirt next to your face. Then closes your eyes for a while. When you open your eyes, you could find which one is more prominent, your face or the shirt. Then you can determine which color will suit you best.

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