Optic Zone (Washington,DC 20003)

• Should I worry about my wavy blood vessel?

  As long as you have your eyes checked regularly, there is no need to worry about it. If there is something wrong with your eyes, the doctor will take measures to treat it. So don't worry.

• Why do I need varifocal glasses for reading?

  Varifocals allow you to read and see in the distance at the same time. However, if you have no problem when you do some reading, then there is no need to get varifocals. You can take your current glasses off when you start to do the reading.

• Why does my vision get worse without glasses?

  Wearing glasses won't make your vision worse. It is because you often overuse your eyes which make your eyes too tired. The excessive eye fatigue is the main reason that cause the vision become worse. So you should relax your eyes as often as possible even if you wear glasses.

• How does eye palming improve your vision?

  Most of the poor vision is caused by excessive eye fatigue. Palming is a technique that is used to relax the eyes. Doing eye palming correctly can enough rest in a short time and your vision can be improved in flashes. If you insist on doing it, these improvements can last longer and become greater over time.

• Can play table tennis prevent myopia?

  In fact all ball games are effective in preventing myopia for children. The reason is obvious, you have to move your eyes frequently in the process and change to focus from near to far. Thus the focus ability is enhanced in this way.

• Are Ortho-K lenses suitable for everyone?

  Some people are not suitable for OrthoK. For example, people who have very high levels of myopia or those who are farsighted may not be qualified for Ortho-K lens. So I don't think everyone can be suitable for OrthoK treatment.

• Can eye patch on one eye make another eye stronger?

  Maybe it does work for you. Eye patch can be especially useful for children and teenagers. If you are adults, eye patching is not going to help you very much. But you can still have a try.

• How many types are there for vision insurance plans?

  Vision insurance plans usually cover two types, one is vision benefits package and the other is discount vision plan. A vision benefits package means that you only pay a co-pay for your eye exam with the balance to be paid by your plan. In a vision discount plan, you must pay fully for services, which is lower than the normal price.

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