Brookside Optmetric (Stockton, CA 95219-2336)

• Do I need glasses when I can’t see the board at school?

  Obviously you need glasses now. Headache are blurry vision are signs of nearsigtedness. You need have an eye exam and take the prescription to get glasses.

• What causes my upper lid to feel heavy?

  It may be caused by dry eyes. You can try to use some lubricating eye drops , and use it at least four to five times a day to see if it work. If you are still in doubt, it is best to see your optometrist.

• How to get rid of red marks over nose with glasses?

  You could try applying some lotion or baby powder to the bridge of your nose before you put on your shades. This helps because the lotion or powder forms a barrier that helps to reduce the friction and pressure of the nose pads against your skin.

• What should I do to remove the stuck contact lens in my eye?

  You should go to see your optician and ask him to help you remove the stuck lens immediately. Try also inserting some contact lens solution or sterile saline to see if you can move it by washing it out.

• What's the main use of gradient tinted sunglasses?

  Gradient tinted sunglasses are used for different purposes, ranging from pure fashion enjoyment to outdoor sports. A fashion tint usually blocks 10-20% of sunlight. Outdoor activities and daytime driving require related lens tints to have an intensity ranging from 70-80%. 90% tints are suitable for sports like climbing and snow skiing.

• How do people with diabetes Protect their eyesight?

  For people with diabetes, they should be quite watchful for warning signs, such as Blurry, cloudy, or double vision,Flashing lights or rings around lights,Blank spots, dark spots, or floating spots in their vision, Pain, pressure, or persistent redness in their eyes. If there are any symptom, see the doctor right away.

• What are the benefits of wearing daily disposable contacts?

  The daily disposable contacts are more convenient and reduce the chance of getting infected in your eyes. You don't have to clean them regularly and there would not be deposit on them caused by long time wearing.

• Can I save my daily disposable contacts if I only wear them half day?

  It doesn't matter if you wear them for another 5 hours in the next day. I have worn daily contacts for two days without any issue. But they are made to be thrown away at the end of the day, You are risking your eye health by doing this. If you are unlucky, you may get infected. So be careful with it.

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