Dr David Thurman (York, PA 17404-5418)

• Where can I cut prescription lens into heart shape rimless glasses?

  I know there are many heard shaped sunglasses sold in the market but I am not sure if the prescription lens can also be heart shaped. Maybe you can go to your nearby store and have a ask.

• How can I tighten the plastic stuff of rimless glasses?

  Put your glasses on an even desk. Then use one hand hold the front part of one temple in its place, the other hand hold the end of the temple and bend it inner side. Do the same as the other temple. You will find your glasses tightened at last.

• Can rimless glasses be bifocal?

  Yes,you can make it bifocal but the lenses you choose should be higher than 33 mm. But there is a line in the bifocal lens and people can tell you are wearing bifocal glasses easily. If you don't like it, you can choose progressive lenses which are no line.

• Can the anti-reflection coating cover the entire lens including the edges?

  The edges on the lens are often cut into the frames, so the anti-reflection coating won't cover the edges. However, you can try not to get your edges polished.

• What is the best age to treat amblyopia?

  The treatment for amblyopia usually has nothing to do with age. However, it is more difficult to treat amblyopia if you are over 15. The best time to treat amblyopia is when you are 5 or 6 years old.

• How do old people determine if they have cataract?

  If old people find vision changing suddenly, for example, they get double vision or blurry vision suddenly, then they may get cataracts and need to see an doctor right away.

• What are the differences between amblyopia and myopia?

  Amblyopia often occurs in younger children, which is cause by the disorder or delay of the development of visual function. People with amblyopia cannot see objects clearly for both distance and close. Amblyopia cannot be corrected to the normal vision with corrective glasses. However, people with myopia cannot see far objects clearly only. It can be corrected with corrective glasses or contacts.

• Can strong lights cause cataract easily?

  Yes. Strong lights and UV rays can increase the risk of getting cataracts.So when you are exposed to the bright sunlight, you must wear sunglasses to protect your eyes being damaged.

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