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| What is Vision | 2/2/2009 |
Q: What is my vision if my Spherical O.D. is -8.00 and my O.S. is -8.25 in terms of the 20/20 language?
A: It means you need eyeglasses to see. It also means that you haven't even tried to find your own ...
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| glass prescriptions | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have two prescription for my glasses, and want to know if there is much difference between them. ...
A: Yes, you have two different RX's for your left eye. There is enough difference between them to be ...
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| my daughters eye test results | 12/12/2008 |
Q: took my daughter for an eye test, and was told she needed glasses. i used to work as an optometry ...
A: What...20/20 -1 ? No, IMO, I would not buy eyeglasses with this RX. I make them everyday, sometimes ...
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| Policarbonate lenses | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Can you explain why plastic lenses are perfectly fine for me but the same prescription policarbonate ...
A: You might, you might not. Give it a week. Could there possibly be anything else you've changed ...
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| Policarbonate lenses | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Can you explain why plastic lenses are perfectly fine for me but the same prescription policarbonate ...
A: The exact same RX made in different materials produces different curvatures in the lenses. Your ...
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| night vision -do i need glasses | 12/5/2008 |
Q: i love your sight. i see really good in the day and have never had to wear glasses, however for the ...
A: I strongly suggest you get an eye exam asap. If I were you, I'd stop my driving until I knew I'm a ...
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| Optical prescription | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I am 55 yrs old. Type II Diabetic. My prescription has the following: -.050 sph and -0.75 sph Add ...
A: Your RX indicates your slightly nearsighted. Your RX indicates that you need bifocals, or least a ...
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| Varilux Progressives vs. Trivex EV4 Progressives | 12/1/2008 |
Q: James, Thanks in advance for your help. I have a 3-year old pair of Varilux progressive lenses and ...
A: IMO, It's wise to stay with the same brand of progessive. You are used to it's particluar ...
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| Hi-index lenses | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Mr. Nevins - I have a high prescription (-8) and have been using hi-index lenses for 15 yrs and they ...
A: Yes, there are many advancements being made. As far as higher indexes go, expect 1.80 by next years ...
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| eye problem from swim goggles | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I saw you were an author on the article about swimmer's nose deformity from use of goggles. This ...
A: Sorry, but I'm not the author of the article you mention. It's a common problem your having. The ...
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| problems with new lenses | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Nevins, I recently got new eyeglasses. I have a lazy right eye so I see only with my left, and my ...
A: It's too bad you didn't mention your age. I'll bet you your reaching that 40 year mark. Even if ...
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| Eye Examination requirements | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have worn progressive bifocals for about 10 years. I have contacted my vision care provider to ...
A: You have every right to decline treatment, testing, except in dire circumstances. This laws varies ...
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| 2 year old with hyperopia | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My 2.5 year old son just received his glasses for hyperopia & crossed eyes. His prescription is R ...
A: The eyes don't "see", the brain does. So if the eyes are getting a better signal, it takes some ...
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| Odd off-center blurring problems and fish-eye feel with new glasses | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I've been wearing glasses since I was in first grade, and have an *extremely* high myopia ...
A: First of all, I'm glad your more satisfied with your eyeglasses. The first RX was written by an OD, ...
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| Longer Temple Arms | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have a pair of glasses that I would like have longer temples arms attached. The retail optometry ...
A: Temples come in lengths in millimeters. Standard sizes are 130,135,140 and 145mm. Larger sizes ...
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| Odd off-center blurring problems and fish-eye feel with new glasses | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I've been wearing glasses since I was in first grade, and have an *extremely* high myopia ...
A: It sounds odd, I know, BUT, 1.74 might be too much of a high index for your RX. The lenses are ...
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| Odd off-center blurring problems and fish-eye feel with new glasses | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I've been wearing glasses since I was in first grade, and have an *extremely* high myopia ...
A: Yes, you do have a strong RX. 7-10 days...Wow, that's a long time. You keep using "chromatic ...
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| Son reports seeing | 11/15/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 and has recently been diagnoses with astigmatism and nearsightedness. I was informed ...
A: Your most welcome. I'm glad you did a follow up because I wanted to add to my initial reply. ...
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| Son reports seeing "foggy" after new glasses | 11/15/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 and has recently been diagnoses with astigmatism and nearsightedness. I was informed ...
A: It's hard to tell what "Foggy" means to a 4 year old. Your son has 2.75 diopters of astigmatism, ...
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| Blurring in new glasses | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have recently got a new pair of glasses, I have noticed that there is distortion at the edges of ...
A: Welcome and you have a very good question, a question that's very common really. I'll try to answer ...
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| Inside Corner of Eyes look Shadowed | 11/11/2008 |
Q: both of my eyes, in the corners near my nose, seem to be shadowed. My whites use to be bright white ...
A: good question. First of all, you didn't mention wether or not you wear eyeglasses. If you don't ...
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