The Sight Shop (Beaverton, OR 97006-3960)

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of high index lenses?

  The most benefit of high index lenses is they are much thinner and lighter than standard lenses. You will feel more comfortable and have clearer view with them But they are much expensive than regular lenses.

• How much is a eye exam at lenscrafters?

  It should depend on the place you are and the doctor you see. Usually it could range anywhere from $50-$100. You can go to their website to schedule an eye exam online and consult the cost.

• Where to purchase eye drops for using while wearing contacts?

  You can go to your nearby pharmacy and ask. Some eye drops are designed to use with contacts. But it is better to ask for your doctor's advice before using them.

• What is the result if I have wrong prescription?

  It is just like you wear bigger size shoes than you usually wear. It would not harm your eyes, but you will feel uncomfortable. Glasses in wrong prescription just can't correct your vision very well but it is better than none.

• Is it possible to remove tint from sunglasses?

  It should depend on the lenses you have and how the tint is added to the sunglasses. In some cases it is possible to bleach the tint out if the lenses are plastic and are not coated with and anti-reflection coating. You can take them to your local optician and ask if they can do this for you.

• Can an anti-refection coating be added to the lens after the glasses have been cut?

  Anti-reflection coating are usually added to the uncut lenses, and then they are made according to the frame shape. So there is no way to add it to the already cut lens, you need to order new lenses with anti-refection coating.

• Why do my vision get worse at cloudy days or night?

  It sounds like you are having night blindness and can be caused by deficiency of Vitamin A. Try to take in food high in Vitamin A such as carrots. But if you are born with night blindness, there is little chance that it can be cured.

• Can I get lasik refractive surgery correction after cataract surgery?

  You can do it but there may be a higher risk to get lasik surgery. If you insist to have the surgery, you should choose an experience surgeon and know all the risk of it. In my opinion, I would not suggest you to get lasik surgery. Glasses are not that bad.

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