Merrimack Eye Clinic

What are the best lens color of motorcycle goggles to reduce the glare of headlights?

The different colors of motorcycle goggles do have different uses. Yellow colored motorcycle goggles are good for night-time driving because they can provide depth perception and visual contrast in low light conditions. They are especially good for night riding or in the overcast, haze or fog conditions. Amber, Orange or Copper colored motorcycle goggles can reduce the glare and improve the contrast to provide clear vision. They are suitable for night-time driving, too.

Why do my eyes water when i use the bathroom?

It’s normal and there is no way to prevent this. Don’t worry though! This happens to many people.

What are the causes of high eye pressure?

Certain medications, like steroid medicines and steroid eye drops have side effect of causing high eye pressure.

What type of sunglasses would look good on a diamond face?

You have many choices.Like ovals and rounds would suit your face shape.A rectangle but not square is also a good choice. Wrap around sunglasses can also look good on you because this kind of sunglasses can reduce the extra width of your face. Hope this helps.

Can i cook after cataract surgery?

No, you can not, this can be very bad to your eyes. your eyes are very weak after this surgery. And you really need time to get them recovered instead of damaging them. Actually, there are some instructions that your need to know after this surgery. Never wear contacts after this surgery cuz this can give you an eye infection quite easily and you may even go blind cuz of this. And cook is also forbidden after it, the heat will damage your eyes. If it is convenient for you, you had better wear youe sunglasses everywhere. This is all I can tell you. Good luck!

How to tell if sunglasses are too small ?

Well, don't worry. Generally, you can require the figures inside of the sunglasses temples from your online store merchants. Buying frame online, you need some basic figures of the frame including lens width, lens height, bridge distance and arm/temple length. Lens width and lens height, i.e. the measurements of the vertical and horizontal distance of the lens to fit you and improve the sight. Second, bridge distance is the distance between the two lenses, fitting your nose. The last measurement is the length of the whole parts hooking over the ears. Your personal best frame size can be obtained by measuring the dimensions of a comfortable pair of glasses that you already have by a metric ruler. Well, if it is your first time to have a pair of glasses, you can go into an eye office or retail location of eyeglasses, then you can get the figures. Good luck in your research.

Does moisturizer really help dark circles under my eyes?

No

What causes the sore eyes when reading?

I think your case was caused by the eye fatigue. That is, you have been making your eyes work continually for a long time or even overtime. The main symptoms contain sore eye, burning eye, blurred vision, headache, dizziness of mind, inattention, general weakness, inappetence and insomnia etc. The people who are working on the careful job are easy to catch this disease, especially for the students, accountants, typists and tracer and so on. Of course, other persons with myopic eyes, hyperopia or stigmatism are also dangerous and at risk in this condition. Here have some methods can be followed. First, you are suggested not read overtime. After half an hour's working, you take a break to overlook, which may help relax the musculi oculi and relieve your eyes. Second, you try to find out the root cause of your condition. The sore eye often caused by the myopic eyes and astigmatism. You go to the hospital for a detailed check regularly and wear a pair of proper glasses to help correct your eyes. Third, you must be promised the good lighting when you are reading. Never read under the strong sunlight in the day. Never read in bed in the night. Develop a good habit to read and work. Your eyes can provide you with rich views of the world.

Can contact lenses be carried in hand luggage?

Airline Company forbids passengers to carry hand luggage with over 100ml liquid. Contact lenses can be carried in luggage on flight. However, you should note if your contact lenses solution is over 100ml. Usually, when you are in travel, you should choose solution as less as possible. Another way you can choose is to buy disposable contact lenses. It is a good way for travel.

Can I wear clear lens classes as accessory?

Of course you can. If you have perfect vision and you do want to wear glasses just for fashion, you can get non-prescription glasses which is also called clear lens glasses. I've seen many people wear clear lens glasses for fashion purpose.