Dr. Pamela Gallin ( New York, NY 10032)

• Are polarized lenses with tints on them?

  Polarized lenses are different from the tinted lenses. However, the polarized lenses may look like there is a tint on the lenses.In fact, polarized lensed use a filter to block glare while tinted lenses cannot offer this.They are different.

• Will the tints on my tinted glasses fade away when washing them?

  I also have a pair of tinted glasses.I never found the tint on my glasses fade away though I have worn them for many years.

• How to make my tinted eyeglass less tinted?

  If the lens is made of glass, then you can't remove the tints away.If it is plastic, you can heat the lens so that it ia warm enough to remove the tints and make the glasses less tinted.

• Which type of goggles is best for male swimmers?

  When referring to buying men's swim googles, there are five pairs of goggles which are consider to be the best choices at your local sporting goods stores.1.Speedo Vanquisher Mirrored Goggles.2. Aqua Sphere Kaiman Goggles 3. TYR Racetech Performance Metallized Goggles 4. Dolfin Bungee Swede Goggles 5. Barracuda Ultimate Swim Goggles.

• Why my glasses tint disappeared?

  Tint glasses with good quality can't disappear automatically.Unless it has touched the corrosive liquid like alcohol, it won't fade away itself. You can take them to your optician and let them check out and explain it to you.

• Can eyeglasses be tinted after being purchased & where to get?

  It depends on whether the lens has been put on some coatings.Some coatings like anti-reflective coating don't allow to tint the lens once the coating has been already put on the lens.Otherwise the lens will be damaged. However some other coatings or clear glasses allow the lens to be tinted but it is too hard to treat them like this and it is usually cost much more.You can go to the place where you have bought your glasses and they will know how to do this for you.

• Can I wear contacts after a lasik surgery?

  After lasik surgery, you should wait for 6 months so that your eyes have enough time to heal. Once your eyes are healed, you can visit your optometrist and let him check your eyes to see whether your eyes can wear contacts or not. Then take your doctor's advice.

• Can water and vinegar solution clean tinted prescription eyeglasses?

  Whether they will clean your tinted prescription glasses or not, you should take good care of your glasses, eapecially those that cost you so much.

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