Phillip Turnage Opt

What causes a chalazion in my eye?

Chalazion refers to the meibomian gland and its surrounding tissue inflammation caused by obstruction of the gland after chronic granulomatous gland body increase. The chalazion onset is eyelid edema. The swelling symptom may also stimulate the symptoms. The hordeolum may not have easy difference. A few days later the above symptoms subsided. The eyelid will leave only painless. You will have slow growth of circular mass. The surface of the skin can be in the relax state. The average symptom is palpebral conjunctiva under red or gray mass. When the mass symptom is happened in the next eyelid, it should eliminate chronic dacryocystitis. The chalazion in the eyes can be easily caused by the eyes infection because of the coming bacterium. Even some other eyes diseases may cause the eyes problems too.

Can perfect 6/6 vision be guaranteed through Lasik?

No. Lasik may not give you perfect vision everytime. Seven out of ten patients achieve 6/6 or better vision. About 95% will achieve 6/12 or better vision. 6/12 is the minimum visual requirement for obtaining a driving licence in most countries. It also means reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses for most daily and sporting activities.

Can wal-mart put the lenses in the sunglassses if i have my prescription?

Yes they can.But the cost depends on the lenses you choose.If they are high index or with special coating,it can be more.I think it should cost no more than $100.

What to do if you get your eyes stabbed?

If you get your eyes stabbed, you need to cover your eyes with something. Meantime, you'd better make sure that there is no pressure placed on the globe and then you need to go to an emergency room as soon as possible. If your situation is very worse, you may need to have a surgery soon so don't eat anything. Usually an open globe is perhaps the worst injury to your eyes. If the retina was damaged seriously, this may lead to loss of your eyes. So you must treat it seriously and immediately.

How do you think about Freshlook contact lenses?

Yes, i have try. They are comfortable to wear. But i don't think that Freshlook contact lenses are the same as other contact lenses just no superior. Anyway, it is good contacts. Besides, Freshlook also carries many colored contact lenses. Even if you are poor vision, you can buy colored contacts for both good look and vision aids. Just try on to see if the contact lenses suit you or not.

Who is not suitable for lasik surgery?

You should not be suffering from any active eye diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment or keratoconus. If you suffer from severe dry eyes or a past ocular herpes infection, you may also not be a good candidate. Also, be sure to tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had a cornea disorder, diabetes or autoimmune disorder. You should not be taking certain prescription drugs like oral prednisolone. These conditions may increase the risk of serious complications.Lasik cannot be done if you are pregnant. Persons with an obsessive nature or who have great difficulty finding glasses to suit their eyesight are also advised against treatment.

How to clean brown stains from the whites of your eye?

There are several causes of brown stains on the whites of the eyes. If they are pigmented spots a, it is normal and you needn't remove them. And in common, Asians and very heavily pigmented Caucasians usually have this problems. Also, some cosmetic surgery may cause scar formation thus make it look like a brown stains. If so, you can consult your eye doctor.

How does it happen for a person to have both nearsightedness and farsightedness in each of the eyes?

It is called anisometropia in which there is a difference in the refractive powers between both eyes. About 6% of children 6-18 have this problem. With a major degree of anisometropia, the brain cannot able to reconcile the difference in images coming from the two eyes. It develops a preference for the image coming from one eye and suppresses the image from the other eye and, in time, the brain loses the ability to "see" the image from that eye.

Can i smoke after double eyelid surgery ?

yh u can .i;m also smoke after the eyes lids surgery .. and nth changing on my eyes lids . it been 4 moths i'm still smoking every days .

Where is the best place to get not too expensive yet nice sunglass for guys in singapore ?

There are many optical stores in Singapore that you can go to look for. I know one store in Singapore that has a amount of sunglasses and reasonable prices for your selection. The store is called "eyes at work" which is located in Millennia Walk, one of the malls near the Ritz-Carlton.