Columbus Eye Associates (Katy,TX 77450)

• Can your eye doctor refuses to write a contact lens prescription?

  I know that in the US the eye doctor offices have no right to refuse to write the contact lens prescription to the customer.If they do, you can take them into court.

• Is an eye doctor able to detect diabetes?

  Some eye doctor will put drops into your eyes to make your pupil dilated, then they will use magnifying lens to look into your eyes to check whether your retina be damaged.Then they can detect whether you have got diabetes or not.

• Can a regular eye doctor do any favor to an eye infection?

  I suggest you see your primary care doctor first. They usually can diagnose and treat the eye infection.If they can't do this, they will know you need to see an eye specialist and recommend for you.

• How many hours of wearing are soft contact lenses good for?

  The material of the lens is different, so the amount of time you wear your contacts varies. Single-use disposable soft contacts are made of soft, flexible plastic which you can wear them all day and discard them before you go to bed.Daily wear soft contacts can be worn throughout the day and take them out when you go to bed, but you don't have to discard them and you can reuse them for several weeks.

• What's the best way to put in contact lenses easily?

  Place one lens on your right index finger with all edges up.Use left hand to lift your upper eyelid open and right middle finger to hold the lower eyelid. Gently place the lens on your left eyeball while looking into the mirror.Then move your eyeball with eyes open to place the lens in the right position.Finally close your eyes slowly.Do the other lens as the same way.

• Do contact lenses have the same prescription just like ordinary eye glasses?

  In most cases, they are not the same.The power of contact lenses are usually less than that of eyeglasses because the contact lenses are placed directly on the eyeball.

• Can people wear contact lenses about 13 year old?

  Of course you can. As long as you would do as the doctor told you, then you can wear them freely.

• What do the contact lenses usually cost?

  The contact lenses usually cost about $60.00.However, it really depends on the place you go.Different place have different price.You can shop around and chose the cheapest one to buy.

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