Cynthia Slaton Optom (Katy, TX 77449-3343)

• How does transition lens change in the sunlight?

  The transition lens contains a substance which is called silver halides. This kind of substance will change the color according to the strength of the light.

• Is there a kind of glasses that can do the computer work and reading both?

  Computer bifocals can meet your both needs for computer use and reading. You can get them from your opticians.

• Can I change my current lenses into Transition lens?

  No. You need a new pair of transition glasses. Transition lens is unlike other coatings which can be added to the lens. It has the ability of changing the color in the material of the lens.

• Can playing badminton or pingpong improve your vision?

  It is possibly that your vision will get imroved by playing badminton or pingpong.Because the eyes need to see far and near alternatively and move around fast to enable you to see the objects.Then the eye muscles contract and relax frequently to promote the blood circulation in your eyes. Your vision acuity may get improved by this way.

• Can photochromic sunglasses be harmful to your eyes?

  The material in phtochromic lens is silver halides and it is harmless to your eyes. But it is not recommended to wear them too long. Your eyes may get tired as the pupil has to change as the lens color change.

• Is it useful to use transition lens when working on a computer?

  Transition lens only change the color when UV rays hit its surface. Computer is often used indoors. So when you work on a computer with transition glasses, your glassess won't change the color and won't protect your eyes. You'd better get a pair of computer glasses for comupter use.

• Can using eye drops everyday really protect your eyes?

  No. Using eye drops everyday will make your eyes relay on them. Most eye drops contain anticorrosive which can cause eye diseases if you use eye drops everyday.

• How to reduce the lighting glare from glasses?

  You can solve this by adding an anti-glare coating to your lenses.

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