Iris Optometristes-Opticiens, Centres Iris (8590 Rue Hochelaga
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How long does it take for an eye pimple to go away?

Once you get the eye pimple, you should go to the hospital to accept the medical care. If you do the treatment in the continuous way, you could get recovery for about half a month. However, during this time, you should not drink or smoke. You'd better have the good diet to make the eyes moisture.

I am using bifocal glasses. Can I go for progressive lenses so that I can clearly see the computer monitor?

Yes. of course you can go for progressive lenses to meet your needs. In fact, most of people think that progressive lenses are more convenient and nice than bifocal lenses. Some people also called progressive as no-line bifocals. So, as you can wear bifocal glasses, you can progressive eyeglasses. But if you just want to wear it when you see computer. I suggest you buy a pair of special computer glasses that only use for computer working. Though progressive lenses is very nice and convenient, but the area on the lenses for seeing computer is narrow. If you see computer screen through such narrow lenses, it will make you eye strain a lot. If you spent a lot of time on computer work, why not prepare a pair of computer glasses? It will provide you more comfortable vision.

Why fashionable sunglasses are dangerous for women drivers ?

Most women seldom bought sunglasses specifically for driving and they would consider appearance rather than practicality when choosing sunglasses. However, these sunglasses for fashion will affect the vision becuse the frame will prevent them seeing around and the color are so dark that they can't see clearly.

Is there any food I should avoid after lasik surgery?

For one day to ten days or so after lasik surgery, the cornea is under the state of slightly bloated. To avoid the strong reaction from eyes, we should try to eat something containing less spicy and sour, we had better not eat hot pepper,chilli,ginger,onion, pepper and hot-pot. Eat less candy,desert, full-cream cheese. As for the sea food, even if you love it,tar to eat less,like hairtail, cyprinoid, eel, boold clam, shrimp, and sea slug.

What is the difference between pure Titanium and bendable titanium frame?

Bendable titanium glasses frames are made of a tough titanium alloy while pure titanium frames are made of over 99% titanium. But only bendable titanium frame is flexible and can't be broken.

Do your eyes roll back when you blink?

No, it is abnormal. In general, our eyes do not roll when we are blinking because our eyes need to refocus every time we blink. So if it keeps rolling back after each blink, you need to see a doctor. A thumb rule that only the fittest survive requires every part of our body to work more efficient and save energy. However, such experience can exist when you reach REM sleep, so called Rapid Eye Movement sleep, and our eyes shift upward and move very quickly. As some tiny muscles around our eyes control the movements and lens' shape, once our eyes frequent roll back, they will fatigue and make you uncomfortable. Further, eyesight reduction aside, you may suffer some more serious eye diseases. Consult your doctor to see if you are all right.

How to make hazel eyes look brighter?

Well, it is so good for you to have got hazel eyes because as you can see a lot of people fancy those kind of eyes for they are really charming with girls you know? Anyway, if you want to make your eyes brighter, you could try to apply some eye makeups to your eyes, or you could just wear some colored contact lenses which could give you desired effects, but you should be careful of them. Hope you find what you want. Anyway, hazel eyes are just amazing.

Can putting pressure on certain parts of your eye cause myopia of other permanent vision problems?

For most people, an occasional gentle rub is nothing to worry about. Rubbing your eyes stimulates tears to flow and lubricates dry eyes, removing dust and other irritants. It also relieves stress. That's because pressing down on your eyeball stimulates the vagus nerve to slow down your heart rate. This so-called oculocardiac reflex helps you to relax and smell the roses.But if you rub your eyes too hard, too often or over a long period of time, you could get into trouble.For instance, people with progressive myopia - a common type of short-sightedness caused by a lengthened eyeball - can find their eyesight worsens. In some cases, their retina detaches from the back of the eye.

What is the best choices, sports glasses or sports contact lenses?

I strongly recommend you to wear prescription sports glasses because they can offer you better eye protection than sports contact lenses. Both prescription spots glasses and contact lenses can make you see clearly. However, prescription sports glasses not only offer clear vision but also protect you from accident dangers. As we know. Sports can be dangerous and sports glasses can prevent debris and dust and other particles getting into your eyes. So choose sports glasses.

Can sore eyes infect someone by just looking at an infected eye?

In fact, it is impossible that sore eyes or pink eye can be infected to someone just by looking at the eyes of such a patient. Pin keye is generally caused by germ or virus, so one can only be infected if he/she directly or indirectly comes into contact with secretions or something holding secretions of the patient, such as towel, handkerchief, washbowl or water. A sore eye is only a specific symptom of various eye disorders, which can be caused by different factors. If the pathogeny is germ or virus, then that would also be infectable, just like pink eye. In other cases, such as stimulation, injury or some kinds of headache can also lead to sore eyes. So it is essential to keep a healthy lifestyle, such as frequently wash your hands and try not to rub eyes even you feel extremely itchy of them. Normally it can be relieved with several drops of ophthalmic saline solution.