Pennsylvania Optometrics Vision Center (Philadelphia,PA 19128)

• How to erase the dots on contact lenses and what casue the tearing?

  It sounds like a protein deposit. It is time to get a new pair.

• can I wear colored contact lenses if I have myopia and astigmatism?

  Of course you can . But consult your doctor first to make sure your eyes are in good condition for the colored contact lenses.

• Can I get kids contact lenses anywhere?

  The contacts are not separated by age ,and there is no contacts designed specially for children.If you don't need them,you'd better not get them cuz they can easiy cause eye problems if cared unproperly.

• Any tips about how to put contact lenses in without it hurting?

  The doctor would tell you how to get the lenses in and out when you are buying contacts ,just follow their instructions.It is easy to do.

• Is it normal to be blurry and uncomfortable to wear contact Lenses for first-time user?

  Yes,it is quite normal to have such feeling.If it is first time for you to wear contacts, you may undergo some blurring and dryness because your eyes are trying to adjust to wearing contacts and it will take several days to 2 weeks at most for some people to get used to it. If your eyes are too dry, you will find things blurry. In this case, you can just buy some eye drops that are safe for use while wearing contact lenses, which will help to add some extra moisture to your eyes.After that ,you should be fine.

• Where to get clear colored contact Lenses without exams?

  You can get them online,just google it. But I would not suggest doing so,having an eye exam is better for your eye health.

• Does this mean I need reading glasses?

  If you can see clearly without wearing any glasses, you don't need reading glasses, instead, you only need to take your glasses off when you read books. If not, you need reading glasses or bifocals both for reading and seeing far.

• When wearing contact lenses it is suppose to be clear or need time to adjust ?

  You may experience some blurring and dryness at first because your eyes are trying to adjust.It may take several days or 2 weeks at most.

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