AboutMichael J. Wojciak, O.D. Expertise I am an Optometrist with 21 yrs experience.
I currently practice primary eye care in Lombard & Schaumburg,
Illinois. I specialize in all types of contact lenses.
Please forward appropriate questions pertaining to eye exams, glasses or contact lenses only. I will always attempt to be as "specific" as I can on my answers. This is often difficult when the questions do not provide enough information or visual presentation is needed.
***I will reject any question involving self-prescribing of contact lenses or involving contact lens measurements/comparisons (such as changing base curves, measurement comparisons between brands etc). Contact lenses are a medical device and need to be properly fit by your Doctor. Also in respect for patient privacy, I will not answer third party questions, unless a parent or guardian is asking a question about their child.***
I appreciate your confidence.
Experience Education/Credentials:
B.S. Biology/Pre-Professional Studies, University Of Notre Dame, 1982.
B.S.V.S. Visual Science, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1984.
Doctor Of Optometry, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1986. Therapeutic Certification, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1996.
Question Can artificial tears cause one to feel dizzy, and can it affect the vision both with and without wearing ones glasses? Give details. You see I don't know if my dizziness is because my eye prescription is all wrong or the artificial tears are causing it. Also I had eye plugs put in three weeks ago, but since this last pair of glasses that I got six months ago I have been having a lot of problems with - dizziness, especially diner type lighting or if the sun comes into the car. The frame to the new glasses I got six months ago is bigger than my last pair.
Answer Hi,
I have never heard or experienced artificial tears causing dizziness. If you are concerned about your prescription, you need to take this up directly to the doctor who prescribed your Rx. If you are having trouble with dizziness, again you need to discuss this with your doctor to rule out vision as a cause. Migraines and headaches can be caused by lighting and have nothing to do with your glasses Rx.
Sorry I can not be more specific on the information provided.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Wojciak
