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Should I get bifocal glasses or two separate glasses?

It is decided by your own preference. For bifocal glasses, you need time to get used to them, because they have two centers with the upper part to see the far distance, with the lower part to see the near distance. For two seperate general wear, you have to change between those two pairs, it is not so convenient.

Can I get prescription from the ophthalmologist?

An licensed ophthalmologist are legal to write prescriptions for eye glasses and contact lenses. Ophthalmologists are also specialized in diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Why can I buy reading glasses without a prescription?

It is impossible for reading glasses without prescription. Reading glasses are some what magnifying glasses specialyy made for who spend a great deal of time and have problem concentrating on material close-up. Most reading glasses are made to a particular prescription,according to degree of myopia or hyperopia combined with astigmatism.

Can the sea salt damage your eyes?

Sea salt won't damage your eyes permanently. Just put sunscreen on your face skin before going out to sea, and wear a face mask over your sports goggles to prevent the splash of salty water from getting into your eyes.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optist?

An ophthalmologist get specialized training in ophthalmology, so they are able to do surgery and prescribe medicine.They often treat eye diseases. While an optometrist can only prescribe glasses and contacts. That is to say, they often treat vision problem.

Can I wear sunglasses at night?

You can wear sunglasses at night even it is hard to look clear at night. These following are 5 reasons for you to wear sunglasses at night. 1)Most people wear them to look cool and nonchalant; 2) Some of them wear to hide the emotions in your eyes; 3) to intimidate and to play a trick on someone 4) for health reasons; 5) to hide from paparazzi, especially for stars and celebrities.

Can I wear prescription sunglasses over prescription contact lenses?

You'd better not, under this situationm the prescription will be added to a strong power which is relatively higher than that of your original power, thus to lead you to more serious vision problem. But it is OK to wear prescription sunglasses over non-prescription contacts or to wear non-prescription sunglasses over prescription contacts to add UV protection, fashion element and convenience.

What is the doctor testing when he asks me to follow his finger with my eyes?

In the eyes exam, doctors are may ask you to follow his finger in the process of Slow tracking, or ""pursuits"" in which the examiner's finger traces an imaginary "double-H", which touches upon the eight fields of gaze. These test the muscles of the eye, as well as the oblique muscles.