The Portland Clinic (Beaverton, OR 97006-5170)

• Should I get single or progressive vision sunglasses?

  Progressive lenses are also called no line bifocals, they have all bebefits of bifocals and trifocals. They can ensure clear vision at all distances, for near distance, far distacne and also mid-range distance. For they have no lines in the lenses so they won't reveal that the wearer is wearing bifocals. Single vision lenses are for special purpose for one person to have one prescription to see at all distance. They can be used for "distance only" or "near vision" (reading only).

• Is it possible to have vison corrective surgury if I have astigmatism?

  If you have astigmatism, you can have lasik surgery to correct your vision. Lasik surgery is often used for correcting refractive errors such as astigmatism, myopia and hyperopia. Many people with astigmatism have tried lasik surgery and it turned out to be a safe and effective way to correct vision.

• Where are oversized sunglasses available?

  Why not get them online? I know some stores offer oversized sunglasses at relatively affordable price. Firmoo is the most impressive,for high quality glasses and the price are almost 80% lower than that of brick and mortar stores. Check out at http://www.firmoo.com/wrap-around-rx-sunglasses.html

• What is the difference between regular and astigmatism contacts?

  Normal contacts have only one power, either for far or near. While astigmatism contacts have two powers in the lens, one is for astigmatism, the other is for far or near.

• What is the cost of glasses for farsightedness?

  You can get them in any price as you want.My glasses only cost me $30 but my friend paid $300 for his.

• Is it possible to undergo cataract surgery if I have glaucoma?

  It is possible for a glaucoma patient to undergo cataract surgery. However, there are risks to have cataract surgery and there are even higher risks if you have glaucoma. So before you go to have cataract surgery, you should talk with your surgeon about these risks and the benefits of the surgery.

• How to choose eyeglasses?

  For your round face, you'd better choose frames with oval, rectangular, or square shape, never choose small and round face which will make your face look rounder.

• Do eyes become worse if you don't use reading glasses?

  If you have problem seeing near distance, you need to wear a pair of reading glasses to help you read books or seeing things in the near part, or your vision will become worse. If you don't have problem seeing near distance, then you don't need to use a pair of reading glasses. The best for you is to go to your eye doctor to have your eyes examined and ask suggestions from the doctor.

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