Despiegelaere Beth A OD (Minneapolis,MN 55416)

• What kind of corrective eye surgery can cause monovision?

  Some people say cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation can cause monovision. Before you have eye surgery, you should talk to your doctor with the possibility that it may occur in the procedures.

• Can people with small eyes wear contact lenses?

  I have small eyes,too. The optometrist prescrible the contacts that fit me fine. And he ask me to have a lot of patience when I put my contact lenses in and take them out. Now I can put in my contacts easily. So don't worry, you will get used to them very quickly.

• Can nearsighted people wear pinhole glasses?

  Most nearsighted people prefer to wear pinhole glasses because there is no eye exam, no prescription needed. You Just put them on and see clearly. But they can only improve your vision for a short time and can't be the replacement for prescription glasses. So you need to get your glasses as soon as possible.

• How long can I get good vision after I start OrthoK treatment?

  If you have lower prescription, you will get your good vision very soon if you have OrthoK treatment.People will get significant vision improvement within two hours. They will achieve good vision within the first week. If you have higher prescription, it will take you two to four weeks to achieve good vision.

• Do over the counter reading glasses fit anyone?

  No. If people choose the over the counter reading glasses that don't fit them well, the glasses will hurt their eyes and make their eyes even worse. In my opinion, the best way is go to your optician to have the eyes checked and get the customized reading glasses.

• What can I do for the eye strain caused by viral infection?

  If you don't have vision problem, then there is no way that you can do to treat this problem. The only way is to wait. It will fade away by itself. Don't worry about this.

• What can we benefit from contact lenses?

  They will hide your beautiful eyes and eye makeup when you want to show up your eyes which is especially good for girls.

• Should I have my computer lenses tinted?

  If you do need, you can ask your optician to add a light tint to your computer lenses, which may help you prevent strong light getting into your eyes. However, you should consult your doctor to see whether it is suitable.

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