20-20 Opticians (Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2975)

• What would the doctor check in an eye exam?

  The procedure in an eye exam should include Glaucoma Test, Letters on the Wall, External Exam, Lens Checks, Eye Muscle Test. In addition to evaluating your eyes for glasses and contacts, your eye doctor will check your eyes for eye diseases and other problems that could lead to vision loss.

• Can I use reading glasses to watch tv?

  NO,you can't use reading glasses to watch TV. Reading glasses are prescribed to correct near vision(the distance is about 10 inches). You need to get a separate pair of prescription glasses for distant view.

• Are computer glasses the same as reading glasses?

  No. They have different purposes. Reading glasses are used to magnify at near distance. People with presbyopia use reading glasses to help them focus on the near objects. While computer glasses are designed for the distance from the eye to the screen so that people can feel comfortable to view the computer screen. Wearing computer glasses while using a computer can prevent the CVS.

• Can prescription glasses be tinted to make sunglasses?

  It is possible to have prescription glasses tinted just like sunglasses. You can take your prescription glasses to your optical store where you bought them and ask them to tint your glasses. You just choose the color that you want and then they will tint your glasses according to your needs.

• What can I do about tired eyes when I have much reading?

  If your eyes get tired after reading a lot, you can stop to do some eye exercises to have your eyes relaxed. Doing eye exercises can strengthen the eye muscles and keep your eye healthy.

• Why do I have redness in my eyes when I use computer?

  The redness is caused by the eye strain after you use your computer. I won't suggest you use eye drops to get rid of it. I think the best way is to take regular breaks during using the computer, which can make your eyes relax and relieve from the eye strain.

• Why aspheric contacts are better than regular ones?

  Aspheric contact lenses are prescription lenses for people with borderline astigmatism. Compared to regular contacts, they are much slimmer and flatter. So they are usually more expensive than regular contacts.

• Are contact lenses uncomfortable at first?

  Yes. When you wear contacts for the first time, you may find uncomfortable in your eyes. It is quite normal to have that feeling because you need time to get used to them.

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