William B Putterman, OD (Philadelphia,PA 19128)

• Can the cheap sunglasses have good UV protection?

  They may block the UV rays more or less but can't provide the level of protection as it claims on the sticker.For 100% UV protection,you'd better buy them at a reliable store.

• Is it bad to use eye drops every morning?

  Most the eye drops not only have the function to treat some eye problems, but also they contain some anticorrosive ingredient. If you use them frequently, the anticorrosive ingredient will damage the structure of ocular surface and cause irritation. So you can use a small amount of eye drops when your eyes get tired to relieve the eye fatigue. Eye drops can not be prolonged use.

• Is there any eye drop that can brighten the white part of my eye?

  You can use the eye drop which contain vascular constrictor to make your eye whites brighter. The vascular constrictor will make the white part of your eye white by constricting all of the blood vessels in your eyes. You can get these eye drops from most pharmacies. But I think you should talk to your optometrist first because it may cause very little side effect with prolonged use.

• Can I use eye drops when I am pregnant?

  If the eye drops are only used for re-wetting and lubricating,it is safe to use.But you should be careful with antihistamine eye drops for allergies.

• Are anti -glare and anti-scratch coating a waste of money?

  I think $30 is a little expensive.I get my anti-glare and anti-scratch coating for only $10.They are really good.

• How can I treat the chronic red eyes?

  If you get red eyes, you are not allowed to rub your eyes. Then you should cool your red eyes. A cool compress can relieve your redness from a cold virus or allergen. However, the best way is to see your doctor and let him check your eyes to find out the exact reason which caused your redness. Then the doctor can deal with your redness with special treatments.

• How do I know my glasses have anti-glare coating?

  You can hold the glasses where they will reflect light. If the lights reflecting are the color of the lights, you do not have Anti-Reflective coating. If they reflect in a color like green, gold, purple or blue, you have the coating.

• Why there is a line in my glasses lens?

  Since you are sure they are not bifocals and not a crack, it may be something wrong with your glasses. You should take your glasses back to have them checked.

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