St Paul Eye Clinic

Do I need different prescriptions for glasses and contacts?

Sure.You will be asked to have an eye exam before wearing the contacts and only with the prescription,can you buy contact lenses in the store.

What should I expect to pay for a prescription pair eyeglasses from Weston Eye Care, Weston MA?

It depends .they can vary a lot according to the brands ,style , material and other factors . You can call them using the number on the top of their site and ask for a definite answer . Tell them what kind of glasses you need .

How to make saline solution for eye wash?

In order to make the saline solution, all you need are salt and distilled water. You could use the one teaspoon of salt to add with a cup of distilled water to make the saline solution. You could use it to wash your eyes to relieve the irritating eyes which could make you feel comfortable. You could have a try.

My boy is 13 years old with really bad eyesight. What can we do to help improve his eyesight?

There is good news that a number of recent studies suggest it may indeed be possible to at least control myopia by slowing its progression during childhood and among teenagers. Eye doctors can now offer you a lot of treatment that can slow the progression of the myopia. Currently, four types of treatment are showing promise for controlling myopia:
Atropine eye drops
Multifocal contact lenses
Orthokeratology ("ortho-k")
Multifocal eyeglasses

Can you get a black eye from being slapped?

Whoa,sorry to hear that some bastard punched you in the face, really. So, anyway, as far as I know, there will be no black eyes since your eyes have no direct relationship with your face right? And blurred vision would not cause black eyes. If, hypothetically, you have black eyes, you should get some rest and avoid staying up late, try to wear sunglasses if necessary.

What are the best supplements for twitching eye?

Well, generally speaking, eye twitching is related to subtle or strong uncontrollable movement of the eyelid muscles. And it can occur on the upper or lower eyelid. According to some experts, when it occurs, it may cause sensitivity to light, blurred vision. To treat it, there are some good supplements you can just have a try. For example, halibut, green vegetables, nuts and unrefined grains can be good. Also, sweet potatoes, beets and yogurt which are rich in potassium can be used too. By the way, shellfish, liver, lentils, potatoes and bananas are good too. just have a try.

Does pool water damage sunglasses?

Yes, the pool water will damage your sunglasses because of the acid material and other damaging materials. When you swim, you'd better wear the swimming goggles. Or else, your eyes will be infected by the bacterium in the pool. You should also wash your eyes after the swimming which will promise your clear vision. You'd better not forget these points.

What will you do when you encounter a visually-impaired person?

Visually impaired people, whether they are totally blind or have some degree of useful vision may, at times, require the assistance of a sighted guide.When approaching a blind person, initiate the greeting using a normal tone of voice. Identify yourself and then inquire if your assistance is desired. If so, touch your hand to the back of their hand as a signal or them to take your arm.Avoid pulling blind people by the hand or tugging at their sleeves. It is awkward and confusing. Simply offer your assistance and they will tell you the best way to guide them. Let them know when you are coming to a curb and whether you will be stepping up or down.You should tell the blind person when they are approaching a door and in which direction the door opens. For example, the guide would say "the door opens to the left and towards us". In this case, the blind person would then free their left hand in order to hold the door and to close it, as may be required.

How can you keep your eyes from turning red when you are drinking?

Many people will have red eye, red face and red neck when drinking. This is caused by gene. We have nothing to do with this. What we can do is just to drink less so it will not affect our normal work and life. Drink a little alcohol occasionally can be good for our health, because alcohol can increase the blood circulation of our body.

Is keratitis contagious?

Well, it seems that you are anxious about whether your keratitis could be transmitted to other people. And here is the good news. As you can see, typically speaking, keratitis is not contagious because of its nature, but you still have to keep off the stuff the patient has touched. Of course there is not necessity of leaving your classmate alone, what you should do is care and support, and love.