Moreland Vision Center (Portland,OR 97202)

• How does the eye doctor check the infection?

  Usually the doctor will look into your eye directly to detect the infection.If yo do have,they may gave you antibiotics and eye drops.

• What do people do with old models of clear eyeglasses?

  Actually, when an optical store sells well, there are very few old frames around. If the old frames don't sell well, then they will be sold to another store where they may sell better. Eventually, even the suppliers end up with an over stock of frames that don't sell well,then they are picked up by the cheap discount optical places.

• How can a 15 year old girl get an eye exam from the eye doctor?

  You can go to ask your doctor whether you can have an eye exam without your parents.If you can't, you can ask the doctor to talk with your parents and persuade your parents to allow you to have an eye exam.

• What will the eye doctor do if I need contact lenses?

  If you are qualified to wear contacts, the eye doctor will give you a test to get your prescription of your contact lenses.Then they will make your contact lenses according to your prescription.

• Can my eye doctor diagnose conjunctivitis and prescribe drops for me?

  Yes.They usually can. If they can't, you'd better go to a ophthalmologist and they will treat for you.

• What do you recommend for the type of eyeglasses I should buy?

  When you go to the store, just look for name brands and try them on.If they do make you look mature and suit you fine, you can remember what kind of styles they have.Then you can go to other places to look for some similar styles with lower price.

• Shall I pay for the contact lenses fitting?

  I think most eye doctor will charge you for an additional fee because the doctor will check the health of the cornea again and take some measurements, which is important to your eye health. However, it is worth to pay extra money because the health of your eye is most important.

• Is your contact lens prescription same with your glasses prescription?

  No, the prescription of eyeglasses is different from that of contact lens. I had met the same problem as you.When I put them on, I always got headaches. You should go see your eye doctor to check your eye again.

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