Aran Eye Associates

When will the constant change of eyeglass prescription stop?

They will never truely STOP changing. Usually after pubery, most people's eye tend to change about every two years. When you are younger and going through pubery, your eyes can change very drastically over the course of a year, and for some young people, their eyes change every six months

can you go swimming in a lake with contacts ?

If you need vision correction while swimming in lakes and rivers, try a pair of prescription swimming goggles. Pools do not harbor as many microorganisms as lakes and rivers, so the risk of infection is lower. If worn in the pool, contact lenses may absorb chlorine and cause eye irritation.

What kind of sunglasses does elin woods wear?

It is the large frame sunglasses that elin woods often wear. If you like such style, you could search the similar type online. And the online price is suitable which will make you get satisfaction. You could go to the ebay or amazon to find one because the design, brand and quality are good there.

Should I leave the contact case open or closed when not in use?

You should close the case absolutely. There are some points you need to note when you use contact lenses. First of all, you might be excited to get your new pair of contact lenses, but you can't take them out from the package and wear them directly. Because the contact lenses are stored in saline solution, which might be irritate to eyes. You should put them in care solution for at least 5 hours before wearing them. You need to wash contact lenses thoroughly with care solution each time before and after wearing them. Rub the lenses tenderly with finger tips to help de-proteinization. After wearing, you should store them in cases with care solution, keeping the case 70% full of care solution. If you happen to stop wearing them, you need to replace the solution each week to ensure the anticepticise function still works. Without solution change in time, a lot of bacteria would stem in the case and contaminate the lenses. Be careful with your hygiene habit of wearing contact lenses to avoid infections.

How to choose ski goggles for different light conditions?

Though ski goggles are important for snow sports activities, you shall wear proper ski goggles in different light condition for a better vision and well eye protections. In details, lighter goggles lenses like yellow and gold are best for wearing in overcast day. And if you want to skiing at night, Clear lenses are considered a wise choices for wearing because the can give the most light transmission while still protecting your eyes from hazards. If you want to enjoy skiing and have no idea about the light condition, you can try photochromic lenses that can darken automatically in bright conditions and lighten when the clods are out.

Where can I get thick framed glasses with prescription lenses in Washington?

You can find many optical stores in Washington where you can get thick framed glasses with prescription. Like Apex Optical, you can there to have a look whether they have thick framed prescription glasses sold. The local optical store offer fashion eyeglasses mostly for young people. Thick framed glasses are very popular these days and I believe you can get prescription eyeglasses with thick frames from Apex Optical. But they are pretty expensive. If you want to get cheap thick framed prescription glasses, you should search them online, which are much cheaper than the local optical stores.

Do you know any sites selling clear lens glasses?

You can wear frames without lenses in it only.I have seen many people wear them for fashion.And the frames come in various styles.

Does lazy eye get worse with age ?

Lazy eyes will definitely get worse if you do nothing to treat it. This disease mostly affects children. It occurs when the brain has problems connecting to the eye therefore the signals are not properly communicated. If diagnosed early, then options exist to treat it successfully and prevent future problems. Once people get lazy eyes, they need to cure them as soon as possible, the doctor will offer prescription. Avoid to read with dim light or strong light.

Who is more likely to get diabetic retinopathy?

People who have fluctuating blood sugar levels have a higher risk of diabetic retinopathy. People who have diabetes for a very long time, like for 10 years may develop diabetic retinopathy.

Can vision be restored after retinal detachment surgery?

Well, it is hard to say that after the surgery, your vision can be restored. There is no guarantee about that. It all depends on the situation. For example, if the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible for central vision, is detached, the outcome can be uncertain. Anyway, many factors come into play including how long the retina and macula have been detached. But on the other hand, your vision can be ok, if your situation is good. So it is important for you to be careful after the surgery, for your eyes are sensitive and fragile. For example, you should avoid eye injuries by wearing a protective shield at night and with naps until you are advised by your doctor. Also, you should remember not sleep on the side of the operated eye for the first night. And do not take a flight after the surgery.