Eye Care & Eye Wear Inc (New Castle, PA 16101)

• Can you wear contacts if your eyes are dilated?

  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. And this negetice effect would last only for several hours. Generally speaking, there is no problem to wear contact lenses soon after one got dilation drops in his eyes. But if the lenses are uncomfortable to wear or if the lens wearer is driving, he might have to wait and wear it when vision be back to normal.

• How to clean my soft lenses contacts?

  1. Wash hands thoroughly. 2. Remove the contact lens from the eye and place it into the center of the palm. 3. Clean the contact with a multipurpose cleaning solution for soft lenses. 4.Rinse the lens again with the same solution. 5. Place the lens in the appropriate side of a clean lens case. Source:http://www.livestrong.com/article/18401-clean-soft-contacts/

• Which place is better to get an eye exam,Lenscrafters,or Walmart ?

  I think you may go to Lenscrafters, as Walmart is not normally recognized to save your wages for eye exams. If you have an insurance, it may cost you less for an eye exam.

• 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.

• 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.

• What is the minimum cost of a basic eye exam in Florida?

  A basic eye exam will cost you less which include testing for visual acuity, distance and near vision and general eye health. The cost of eye exam differs according to the place you choose to have the exam done and the types of doctor you choose for the exam, A basic eye exam may cost you at least $50.

• How often should I replace my glasses?

  Generally an eyeglass prescription is effective for one year, somtimes longer. If your vision get worsening in both eyes or either eye, you should hava an eye examination, Then your doctor may check to see if you need a new pair of glasses or of there is other eye diseases that need requirment.

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