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• What does hF stand for on contact lenses?

  Eye doctors use the letters ""H"" and ""F"" with contact lenses to identify specific aspects of the prescription. F is an abbreviation for the power of the back of the lens, and H represents a calculation for distance. The information is needed in some cases for custom-made contact lenses. Source:http://www.ehow.com/facts_7335898_mean-contact-lenses_.html

• Can I use Systane when I am wearing soft contacts lenses?

  Generally speaking, Systane are offen suggested to be used 10 mins before wearing contact lenses, and soon after take them off the eyes, to increase the comfort of contact wearers. This is proved by clinical test.

• The disadvantages of wearing contact lenses VS glasses.

  1. Contact lenses it take more time to be adapted to contact lenses than converional eyeglasses 2. contact lenses need to be handled more carefully following certain hygienic procedures, especially those made of soft lenses which tear easily 3. Contact lenses are much easier to be lost due to their size and nature. 4. contact lenses command a price higher than the regular eyeglasses 5. Contact lenses can make your eyes much easier to be infected and cause eye diseases.

• Why do colored contacts make my vision blurred?

  Wearing contact lenses long which will cause your eyes dry and such blurry vision. Some drops may help you ease this problem. BTW, you'd better decrease the wearing time of your contact lenses.

• What are the negative effects of eye exam?

  The reason why eye doctors use dilation eye drops during eye examiations is to dilate the center of the eye so as to give doctors a better view of the back of patient's eyes. The dilation eye drops may cause vision impairment and blurred vision, but all of these negetive effect would last for several hours, it wouldn't effect your vision.

• Which kind of computer monitor is better for eyes?

  A larger monitor will make it easier for users to see clearer and easier to read the text on the screen thus to make eyes less strain.That is to say, a bigger computer moniter is better for eyes.

• Is the cost of eye exam inclued in the Medicare?

  Eye exams are not included in the Medicare. However, if you are suffering serious eye problems or if you have diabetes or are at the risk of glaucoma, the Medicare will pay for the eye exam.

• Can I still use contact lenses solution if it is expired?

  It wouldn't be safe to use that. Some of the component in the solution may be deteriorated after it is expired. If you contibue t o use it, the lenses would be infected and cause some eye diseases.

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