Contacts and Specs (Chicago, IL )

Can low blood sugar cause dilated pupils?

As a matter of fact, I can see that you are worried about your eye health. So, you should know that dilated eyes could be resulted from a wide variety of causes. However, low blood sugar level would simply not lead to dilated pupils despite the fact that it could indeed greatly affect our vision and eye health. If you observe dilated eyes on a regular basis, you should go for an eye exam and take effective measures to deal with the problem.

Are high index lenses worth the cost?

Yes, of course, because they make your lenses thinner. Refractive index, or just index, of a lens is its ability to bend light efficiently. The higher the index, the less lens material is required to bend the same amount of light. So if you have a higher index, you can have a thinner lens with the same prescription.
High index plastic lenses are also more lightweight and therefore comfortable to wear than standard plastic lenses or glass lenses. This is because of the reduction in lens material. In addition to their light weight, high index lenses are more scratch proof than standard lenses, and they are more aesthetically pleasing, causing less eye distortion.

Can damp cause itchy eyes?

Yes, it is possible for you to get itchy eyes because of staying in damp place because there is a lot of bacterium which is invisible in the damp environment. The coming invisible bacterium will cause the itchy eyes which will make you feel not comfortable. You could go to use the eye drops to moisture the eyes. The warm compress is also a good way for you to treat your eyes.

Can anxiety cause flashing lights?

Yes, anxiety will cause flashing lights in front of people. In addition, the eyes infection will also cause it. You should protect the eyes and use the eyes not in too much time with no rest. You should eat more food with vitamin C to moisture the eyes which will also make your eyes be healthy. You should just use the warm compress to release the symptom.

How to Make Eyes Look Hazel?

The eye color will change with our age. The gene in our DNA decides what color our eyes are. So I think we can't change the color of our eyes permanently. But if we wear color contacts, they will make our eyes look more beautiful sometimes. Don't use lemon juice to hurt your eyes. I think this will cause red and puffy eyes because there are acids in the lemon juice. If you want to improve your eyesight, you can eat lemon juice.

How to stop your contacts from bothering you?

you may apply some eye drops to moisture your eyes firstly. If the contact lenses still bother you, you need to remove it and have a rest or you need to consult your eye doctor.

Why do my eyes hurt when i look at my phone?

Well, from your description, it may be because of overuse of phone. So you should just reduce the time you watch phone. Generally speaking, in daily life, many people read phone all the time. And maybe it is just your case. And if you read the phone for a long time, and do not have any rest, it will just make your eyes be stressed. And in that way, your eyes will get eye strain. In a long term, of course, it will damage your eyes, leading to some eye problems. For example, your eyes will be hurt, and painful. And then, if you still do not be aware of this, it will lead to more serious problems. So just be careful about it.

Where can I find a good eye doctor in Louisville?

I would recommend you Garner's Vision Center in Taylorsville Road. I have been going there for about six to seven years and the service there is really good. You can call them (502) 267-8261 to schedule an appointment. They accept most insurance plans, including Medicare.

Can contact lenses cause light sensitivity?

Well, it seems that there is something wrong with your eyes. As a matter of fact, I used to have the same problem with you, and I realized that it is just because I needed some more time to get used to wearing contacts. However, some people will have some allergic reactions to contacts, and thus have some side effects, such as light sensitivity. Maybe you need more time to get accustomed to them.

Is wolfberry good for the eyes?

Yes, intaking wolfberry is good for the eyes. The effect of benefiting the eyes of wolfberry depends on its zeaxanthol. Zeaxanthol accumulating in the retina can reduce the stimulation of ultraviolet rays to help protect optic nerves from being damaged and to help reduce and prolong the aging of the eyes, prevent degeneration and pathological changes of the eyes, decrease the incidence rate of eye trouble. However, human body cannot synthesize such element, and we have to gain it from vegetables and fruits. Moreover, most food do not contain much zeaxanthol, excluding wolfberry. Zeaxanthol contained in the wolfberry can be absorbed directly by human body, therefore, it is good for the eyes if you intake more wolfberry.