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How much do transition glasses cost??

Yes, transition glasses are also called photochromic glasses. As for the cost of transition glasses, it is hard to say, Because the cost of pair of transition glasses costs the costs for glasses frame and lenses. And they are different in different shop. And i just know, the transition lenses are sold 34.95$ at Firmoo.com

What are eye floaters and are they dangerous

Eye floater is not genetic. If you just have little eye floaters they may improve over months to years. But as to your mum, I think it can be a sign of a more serious condition. Retinal detachments are a kind of very serious disease. But I don't mean that eye floaters will cause the retinal detachment. It is just a sign of a retinal detachment. I suggest you to see eye doctors with your mum.

Does staring at the sun make you go blind?

Yes, it could that. Staring at the sun is extremely dangerous and it would cause permanent damage to the eyes. Just like the skin, the eye is an extremely sensitive area that could be burned by UV rays. The human eye restricts bright light naturally, but that process itself creates a focused stream of light pointed directly at the macula. The macula is the part of the eye in charge of the major portion of vision. This kind of intense exposure can literally create a burn on the surface of the eye causing the cells to blister and crack.

Is blurry vision after normal wearing sleep mask?

It is likely that your eye mask was too tight on your head and caused too much pressure on your eye. If you apply pressure to your eye it will cause temporary blurred vision. In most cases, it won't last very long, but it is not good for your eyes. You may need to loosen your eye mask or get a different type that does not press directly on your eye.

Website where I can find very cheap prescription sunglasses?

If you want to buy the prescription sunglasses at suitable price, you could choose to go to walmart to have a look. Walmart is such a good place for you to buy things because of the suitable price and good quality. The sunglasses with prescription will be suitable for those people with prescription. They could also protect their eyes from the strong uv rays.

What is the difference between prescription and non prescription reading glasses?

Non prescription reading glasses usually have the same prescription for each lens. They are cheaper than prescription reading glasses and its lens can't be replaced if it is broken or the prescription is changed. While prescription reading glasses are specially designed for each individual who have a different prescription for each eye. Since prescription reading glasses are customised, they can also correct astigmatism if required. Though non prescription reading glasses won't harm your eyes, you'd better go to an optician to have an eye exam and get prescription reading glasses.

Do eyes get smaller as we age?

As far as I know, people's eyes won't get smaller as we age, but them will look smaller as we age. As people get older, the body will become much saggier and flabbier. Also, your face is becoming bigger.While your eyeballs size stays the same, that's why your eyes look smaller as you age. You can just use some makeups and some skin care products to slow down the aging so that your eyes will not look smaller.

How much do prescription reading glasses usually cost at Wal-Mart?

Ok, it seems that you are planning to get a pair of prescription reading glasses. So,as you can see , Walmart is the largest retailer in the world, which has got a lot of reading glasses of different types on stock, and their prices for reading glasses are quite affordable. Generally speaking, a pair of them would just cost you about 50 dollars at maximum, just try to visit their vision center in person.

How to care for my photochromic sunglasses?

The same as you keep other sunglasses, you shall clean them and store it in right place when you not wearing it. In details, First of all, you shall clean them everyday. Wet a soft cloth to clean your sunglasses lenses. Please not use your T-shirt or dry cloth to wipe the lenses, or it may cause scratches on the lenses. Second, you shall keep the photochromic sunglasses in cool and dry places. Because high temperature can destroy the lenses of the photochromic sunglasses lenses. Third, put the sunglasses into cases when you not wearing them.

Can episcleritis go away ?

Well, yes, it can just go away in some cases. On the other hand, it may require treatments when the situation becomes serious. Generally speaking, Episcleritis is a self-limiting disease which produces little or no permanent damage to the eye. So many patients with episcleritis will not require any treatment, and it can be fine in several days. But some patients with mild symptoms have to take treatment. And the use of artificial tears can be beneficial. So we can say that artificial tears are useful for patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms. At the same time, patients with severe or prolonged episodes may require topical corticosteroids. And finally, nodular episcleritis is more indolent and may require local corticosteroid drops or anti-inflammatory agents. So just check it with your own situation.