Fox Chase Eye Care (Philadelphia, PA 19111-2219)

• Why does the nose pad in my eyeglasses turn green?

  If your frame is mental, it can be caused by oxidation. Most mental frames contain bronze, the air and sweats make it oxidize and finally turn green. You should keep your glasses dry especially when you sweat a lot.

• Is there other lens option for rimless eyeglasses except polycarbonate lenses?

  You can choose high index lens as another option. It can make your lenses thinner and is especially good if you have high prescription. But polycarbonate lenses are the most durable ones and tough enough to prevent breakage by accidental fall.

• What is an home remedy for an itchy and red eye?

  Try to wash her eyes with saline water and put an ice bag on them. Don't rub them. It is better to see an doctor as soon as possible.

• Is there any over the counter eye drops for allergy?

  Yes. There are some over the counter eye drops designed for eye allergy. You can go to the nearby pharmacy and find them. The staff there may give you some suggestion.

• Can I have lasik surgery with strong prescription?

  Laser surgery can't improve your vision to a satisfactory level if you have strong prescription. You can talk to your doctor and figure out other way to improve your vision.

• Can I fix broke nose pad in an eyeglass frame?

  Yes, you can fix it by yourself with a repair kit which usually contains mini screwdrivers, screws, nose pads, small magnifying glass and a wipe cloth. You can buy it in an optical store. I have repaired many of my own glasses in this way.

• How Diabetes influence our eyes?

  Diabetes can affect your eye in a number of ways: The most serious eye condition associated with diabetes involves the network of blood vessels supplying the retina. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy. The unusual changes in blood sugar levels resulting from diabetes can affect the lens inside the eye, especially when diabetes is uncontrolled. This can result in blurring of vision which comes and goes over the day, depending on your blood sugar levels. A longer term effect of diabetes is that the lens of your eye can go cloudy, This is called a cataract.

• Can I add a nose pad to my eyeglasses?

  Unfortunately you can't. I guess your glasses must be plastic frames without nose pad. There is no way to add nose pad as they are made together with the frame. You need to change for mental frame with a nose pad.

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