Anne K Matsushima OD (Ste 208)

• Can strong lights cause cataract easily?

  Yes. Strong lights and UV rays can increase the risk of getting cataracts.So when you are exposed to the bright sunlight, you must wear sunglasses to protect your eyes being damaged.

• Is it necessary to get an anti-reflection coating for glasses?

  Yes. It is necessary to get an anti-reflection coating because it will eliminate the reflections from your glasses in order to make your lenses invisible so people can focus on your eyes. It will also give you a better vision. The coating won't peel away so easily if you take good care of your glasses.

• Why is there black dots moving around my eyes after cataract surgery?

  The black dots may be floaters.You may have it before the surgery but you can't see them cuz the cataract block it.After the surgery you can see better,so the floaters become more noticeable.

• Can the anti-reflection coating cover the entire lens including the edges?

  The edges on the lens are often cut into the frames, so the anti-reflection coating won't cover the edges. However, you can try not to get your edges polished.

• What are the differences between amblyopia and myopia?

  Amblyopia often occurs in younger children, which is cause by the disorder or delay of the development of visual function. People with amblyopia cannot see objects clearly for both distance and close. Amblyopia cannot be corrected to the normal vision with corrective glasses. However, people with myopia cannot see far objects clearly only. It can be corrected with corrective glasses or contacts.

• Can I polish plastic lens to remove scratches on it?

  You'd better not. That would destroy the coatings on the lenses. You should get a new pair of glasses.

• Can I still wear contacts if I have undergone a small surgery in the eyes?

  If your surgery has something to do with cornea, then you can't wear contacts. However, you should go to your doctor to have a check and see whether you can wear contacts or not.

• How to protect my eyes when watching TV?

  The light contrast on TV screen should not be too strong or weak, otherwise your eyes can get tired easily. Also you should not turn off the room light when watching TV.

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