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Ophthalmology & Optometry/Questions Answered by Expert Michael J. Wojciak, O.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Flat cornea's and contact lenses | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help as I can't seem to find any info on the internet about this. I have Flat ... A: Without specific measurements, I can not give you a specific answer. Many companies like Acuvue and ... | |
| improved vision | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: i am a 25yr old female with improving vision and i was hoping for a scientific explanation for this ... A: The one thing you did not present is your actually glasses Rx. Most of the time a drop in myopia ... | |
| Eyes | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I was using Blink artifical tears but they seem to thick and blurs my vision a lot even an hour ... A: Blinx is actually a very thin drop. If they were blurring your vision after an hour, I may be ... | |
| contact vs eyeglass rx | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: why is my eyeglass rx bifocal and contact lens rx not bifocal? And are GP contacts better for your ... A: You would need to ask your Dr. why they did not fit you with bifocal gas perm contacts. Usually, ... | |
| cancer/eye concerns | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: After 8 chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, I'm having difficulty with my eyes. It has been ... A: First, you need to see a qualified eye care professional who has the expertise and equipment to ... | |
| bloodshot eyes | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a sudden onset of pressure in my head my eyes were suddenly bloodshot and glassy after about ... A: Any issues such as you are having need to be evaluated as soon as possible. Certain allergies can ... | |
| Red & Yellow eyes in flash photos | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I noticed on my photos from last night that one of my eyes is glowing red and the other yellow (from ... A: The angle at which the light enters the eye will affect the color of the pupil (if your head is ... | |
| Eye muscle twitching during/after pregnancy | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: The muscle below my right eye began twitching constantly in the second month of pregnancy. My OB ... A: In all my years of practice, eyelid twitching is usually due to some form of stress. It cold be ... | |
| Distance Vision Improved with Readers | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Although I currently wear multifocal contacts (OD -7.25 High, OS -5.75 High), I recently ran short ... A: It certainly sounds like you may need an adjustment of some sort. My advice is to contact your ... | |
| Contact lenses | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the colored contact lenses freshlook or any other brand I have tried. ... A: There may be many reasons. Most of the "newer" visitint, noncolor, contacts provide a very high ... | |
| Question about contact lens | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Good Day, I have been a contact lens wearer for about 2 years now and for the past 2 weeks in my ... A: You may or may not have GPC....only your Dr knows for sure. Lid reactions can even be cause by the ... | |
| Question about contact lens | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Good Day, I have been a contact lens wearer for about 2 years now and for the past 2 weeks in my ... A: It sounds like you may have some inflammation or swelling under your lid which causes the contact to ... | |
| Night Vision | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 and have been wearing contact lenses for about 5 years. When I first started wearing ... A: Your Dr. knows best. But I have never over-corrected a patient for night vision. In my office, if ... | |
| lazy eye | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I apologize if this gets long, I want to give you a little background but will try to keep it short. ... A: Based on the Rx you have provided I wold strongly recommend glasses. Polycarb plastic is what is ... | |
| "flat" eyes | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was told yesterday that she has "flat" eyes and I wasn't able to go with her to the ... A: Are you saying because of her "flat" eyes you were not able to go into the exam room or they were ... | |
| Center Vision spot | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Two days ago I was poked in the eye. There was immediate pain followed by trouble keeping eye open. ... A: This sounds very unusual If you are getting after images when your eyes are closed, it may have ... | |
| vision | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: my eyesight is -6D. i want to know that i am in the catagory of visually handicapped or not? A: A patient can not be considered handicapped based on Rx alone. There usually must be severe acuity ... | |
| Pressure or pulling in left eye | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: It started a 3 weeks ago when I wok up with the left eye very red in the left corner and watery in ... A: You have many issues involved here. Anytime there is any kind of pain or pressure, you need to see ... | |
| improved eyesight | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 64 year old female and had my exam today to find out that my eyesight has improved ... A: You did not list whether you Rx number was minus (nearsighted) or positive (farsighted). Regardless, ... | |
| Pressure in my right eye | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: At the movies last night my right eye started feeling weird. It was as though I couldn't keep it ... A: If you are concerned I would call your eye doctors office first ASAP. I do not know where you live, ... | |
| Transposing an Rx | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My question is why do opticians transpose an Rx?? Thanks and if you could just e-mail me that would ... A: Here in the US, the only Rx's which get "transposed" are the ones written in plus cylinder form ... | |
| Improved eyesight | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I had a test at opticians a month ago and percription changed slightly for the worse. I was refered ... A: Very tough question to answer without seeing you in person. My 2 first response would be the Dr. ... | |
| red eyes | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: dr. wojciak, my daughter was diagnosed with pink eye last tuesday. and was prescribed tobramycin. ... A: Sulfa drugs are highly allergic and rarely if ever used. Did an eye doctor prescribe them or a ... | |
| Are my eyes getting worse too fast? | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 years old with no health problems. I have been wearing -4.00 in both eyes for about 5 ... A: The change may be perfectly normal for a male your age. A change of -.50 is nothing tremendous. I ... | |
| Not everyone can wear coloured contact lens? | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: Is it true that not everyone is suitable for coloured contact lens? I tried on those lens but i get ... A: First not everyone can wear contacts. Second, most "colored" lenses only come in one fit ... | |
| Color contacts | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Wojciak, I recently ordered colored contacts online, I've been wearing Acuvue advance with ... A: Base curves and measurements between lens types are not the same. Plus, the A2 colours are not high ... | |
| eye glasses | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: i never wore eyeglasses before but every two years i get my eye checked up. right now i am having ... A: From what you provided me, it looks like the Dr increased the prescription in both eyes ... | |
| Ophthalmology | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: What are puctual eye plugs? What is their purpose? Thank you. A: Punctal plugs are usually inserted into the small opening on the eyelid. By doing this, it prevents ... | |
| eye pulses | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I've recently had several eye pulses in my left eye. It happens randomly when my eyes are open, then ... A: My best advice is to get a complete eye exam if you have not had one in more than a year. Eyelid ... | |
| I have blurry vision but my doctor insists I am fine | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I am currently using contact lenses and my last 3 trips to the eye doctor, I have bought up my ... A: As eye doctor's, we measure your visual "quality" or acuity by the eyechart (ie 20/20, 20/40 etc) ... | |
| New glasses perscription, worrysome results | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought new glasses once I went to the optometrist and found out that my prescription had ... A: Glasses will not cause blood vessels to break. Mild eyestrain may be causing some dryness and ... | |
| My 8 year old daughter | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering, if in your opinion - it can make sense that an 8 year old would require ... A: It is not uncommon to prescribe bifocals for children. This usually means they need 2 different ... | |
| my vision | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: my corrected vision is RIGHT EYE -4.25 LEFT EYE -3.75 I am applying for a job where my uncorrected ... A: Here in the US we go by the 20/20 or what is called Snellen Acuity. I do not know how to convert the ... | |
| change in prescription in two weeks | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I wear contacts and had an appointment two weeks ago. My eyes went from -3.0 on each side to my ... A: No, it is not "normal" for the eye to change -.50 in two weeks, but it can happen. The change could ... | |
| eye problem | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: yesterday my eye was red and today my eye is red and hurting and is sensitive to light. And even ... A: Sinus infections both viral and bacterial can spread to the eye. THe eye and the sinus are two ... | |
| Vision change | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a 58 year old woman, and have worn glasses for nearsightedness since I was 13. I was diagnosed ... A: Changes in your blood sugar may be changing your prescription. If you are tilting your head back to ... | |
| my daughter | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 6 and we got a note from the nurse that her left eye was only seeing 20/60. Took her ... A: Amblyopia is the "correct" term for "lazy eye". I would do a google.com search to read up on it. ... | |
| my daughter | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 6 and we got a note from the nurse that her left eye was only seeing 20/60. Took her ... A: I can not verify the Rx on the internet. But if your daughter had the numbers you presented, I ... | |
| Mild astigmatism | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am 21 year old architecture student. I went to an optician last week as I have been having ... A: Being negligible is relative! If it was not meant to be put into glasses, we as doctors would not ... | |
| contact lenses for astigmatism and scarred cornea prior to Lasik | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I had undergone Lasik correction on both eyes 7yrs ago. My left eye got scarred during the surgery ... A: After Lasix all bets are off as how to the eys may change. Every patient heals and progresses or ... | |
| Eye Exam Question | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I noticed that after the eye exam that i'm seeing slightly better out of my left eye. It's very ... A: It is normal to have better acuity out of one eye compared to the other. There are many factors for ... | |
| eyeglass problems | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My new progressives are giving me fits. I'm experiencing "bowing" in both eyes which will, for ... A: Not all progressives are created equal! The symptoms you are experiencing may be normal if your Rx ... | |
| dark area near my eye | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: Sir, The dark area under my eyes have been persistence since 2-3 years.My eye sight is 6/6 and dont ... A: First you need to get a complete eye exam. Eye strain and ocular allergies are the two main cause ... | |
| Are the glasses I'm getting really worth it? | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I've had this problem for awhile now...I have trouble seeing things that are far away. I went to the ... A: It sounds like you have a mild prescription. Based on the info you have provided, I would recommend ... | |
| Contacts & Astigmatism | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I currently wear Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism contact lens. My current prescription strength is ... A: We use Complete by AMO, Optifree by Alcon & Ultracare by AMO. I have found when it comes to solution ... | |
| Ongoing broken blood vessel in eye | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Over the past 3 months, my husband has had a broken blood vessel in his left eye on 4 occasions, he ... A: If any patient of mine has recurrent conjunctival hemorrhages, they are referred back to their ... | |
| red eyes! | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I developed red,burning eyes 4yrs. ago after the birth of my baby . But i also wear contacts,at ... A: There are dozens of possible reasons for your eyes to be red. The most common are allergies, sinus ... | |
| contacts | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: i just started wearing contacts, and i noticed that there is alot of red veins in my eyes.. not like ... A: There are many reasons for your eyes getting red. My best advice is to contact the doctor who fit ... | |
| Contacts & Astigmatism | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I currently wear Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism contact lens. My current prescription strength is ... A: I have fit astigmatism lenses with cylinder up to -6.00!! You have long way to go (and most likely ... | |
| phthisis bulbi | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: .what are the signs and symptoms about phthisis bulbi? A: This refers to the degeneration or shrinkage of a blind or non-functional eye as the result of ... | |
| Does Peremetry hurt? | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Michael. I'm going to undergo peremetry test. I'm just wondering what that is and does it hurt? I'm ... A: Perimetry tests the peripheral vision or the visual field of a patient. It usually involves using a ... | |
| Eye Drops | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: Can artificial tears cause one to feel dizzy, and can it affect the vision both with and without ... A: I have never heard or experienced artificial tears causing dizziness. If you are concerned about ... | |
| PD 60 vs 57 | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a prescription with a PD of 57 and a +1.50 SPH in both eyes. I want to buy a pair of Oakley ... A: "PD" stands for pupillary distance or the distance in millimeters between the eyes. Gross errors in ... | |
| Eye Problem | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am a 18 year old student. For the past few days I have been noticing a slight blurred vision ... A: You must not live in the US where I practice. I am not familiar with 6/6, but I would guess it is ... | |
| One eye larger than the other! | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I know it is a normal anatomical variance, however I only noticed such variance recently and it was ... A: Without seeing you in person, I can not speak specifically. In many people with thyroid issues, ... | |
| Adjusting to new eyeglasses | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I got new eyeglasses 1 week ago. I have progressive lenses and have been wearing progressive lenses ... A: If your old glasses were clear from the left eye, no this may not normal. If you had an Rx change ... | |
| night glare | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I have difficulty driving at night specifically due to glare of oncoming traffic. I have been ... A: First step is to get a thorough eye exam to see if you need any type of correction and rule out any ... | |
| Something Around Iris | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I've noticed a sort of grey-ish line on the bottom of my left iris, well it's more like a tiny curve ... A: It may, but there are so many things it could be. Without seeing you in person, it is impossible for ... | |
| Annual Replacment Lenses | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: In regards to annual replacement lenses, does the name mean that they can be kept in the eye for a ... A: Absolutely not! Annual replacement implies the lens should be removed nightly, cleaned and ... | |
| Question | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to ... A: A computer will drain you eyes, making them dry and tired. Taking frequent breaks and using ... | |
| RE: Seeing red spots | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: My 7 year old son is complaining of seeing red spots or black spots. When he was born, he was a 31 ... A: Floaters was what I first thought of when you started describing your son's issue. I would however, ... | |
| Progressive lens problem | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have had cataract surgery, I have normal distant vision & need + 2.5 glasses for reading. ... A: Progressive lenses do not have a "line". The lens zones are blended without a line to change the ... | |
| Regarding prescription and eye problem. | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Hey there, In 2005, I was prescribed with, RE -0.75/-0.75 X 175 LE -1.00/-0.50 X 15 PD 64 (Got ... A: Small amounts of astigmatism may come and go in one's glasses prescription. This is quite common, ... | |
| my prescription? | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I went for an eye exam today and previously had tried wearing bi-focals with a line and never really ... A: Most patients adapt to no lines quite well. Sure, there are a handful who may not adapt, but most ... | |
| my prescription? | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I went for an eye exam today and previously had tried wearing bi-focals with a line and never really ... A: If you need more than one near "working distance", your best option is progressive lenses, often ... | |
| lazy eye ''eye lid'' | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: i am a 28 year old male,I have been wearing glasses for about 15 years.I was wondering if you could ... A: There are oculo-plastic surgeons who specialize in lid reconstruction. It is much more common than ... | |
| 3 year olds vision | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: We recently took our 3 year old daughter to the eye doctor after she was screened at the early ... A: Based on the numbers you have provided, her acuity is not really "bad"; 20/30 is quite good for a 3 ... | |
| Brown Dot Colouring in my Eye | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have hazel eyes with many brown dots mixed in with the colour, quite dominante and you can see ... A: They are called nevuses (plural for nevus) which are simly depositions of pigment (birthmarks) on ... | |
| vision correction alternatives? | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 22 year old female. I've been in glasses since I was about 3 years of age. OD: Sphere +1.50, ... A: On the bell curve you are about as far to one end as you can go. Most of the machines we use as ... | |
| far and near sightedness | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I am a 48 year old African woman. I am a teacher, which means that I read and write a lot. ... A: The "cheap" readers only correct near vision. When you look up, things will be out of focus. First ... | |
| eye fatigue | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a dosimetry student. I am currently experiencing severe eye fatigue when using the CMS ... A: Looking at any type of "screen" can cause eye strain, fatigue or even dryness. My best advise is to ... | |
| Acuvue vs. Acuvue 2 contact lenses | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Wojciak, I have a question about the benefits of wearing the old Acuvue contact lenses vs. Acuvue 2. ... A: Acuvue Advance & Oasys are classified as silicone-hydrogel lenses. They deliver a very high amount ... | |
| improving eyesight | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: i am near sighted and got glasses about 2 years ago. when i visited my optrometist recently and got ... A: Nearsightedness usually progress with age and may begin to reverse, but usually not until age 50. ... | |
| New glasses | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I just got an eye exam a few weeks ago after having headaches from studying and was given glasses ... A: Without knowing your Rx numbers, I can't be too specific. Moderate amounts of astigmatism correction ... | |
| contact lens prescription | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: could you give me your opinion on my old prescription vs the new one? (more details below): Old ... A: I would be more concerned about the change in base curve: 8.6 to 8.9. The 8.9 is a flatter fit and ... | |
| can degree of nearsightedness/astigmatism improve? | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I saw different eye doctors in the past couple of years. Last year, my right eye for eyeglasses had ... A: In most cases, the eye glass Rx is a bit stronger than the contact Rx. It is more prevalent in ... | |
| my 2 month old sons eyes | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: my son Jayson is 2 months old . this past wed night i noticed that his left pupil was alot larger ... A: He would need to see a pediatric Opthalmologist. One pupil larger than the other may be normal, but ... | |
| red veins | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: they are really bad and aren't normal like other people. it looks like there about to pop out of my ... A: First thing to get is a thorough eye exam from a qualified doctor. Second, is the doctor who ... | |
| Replacing eyeglasses. | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I have recently scratched my eyeglasses and hope to replace the lens. Is there any way I can keep ... A: First, you would need a current prescription. If you already have a current prescription, you may ... | |
| swelling by tear duct and outer corner of lower eye with extreme itching | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: In December I had soreness around my tear duct and the next morning woke up with red eye and swollen ... A: Other than preservative free artificial tears for mild dryness, there are very few OTC drops to aid ... | |
| glasses and contact perscription | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey thanks for your help in advance. I just got a new pair of glasses for the first time in 10 ... A: If you have not worn glasses much in the last few years, it may take a few days if not a week to get ... | |
| axis difference in contacts and glasses | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a toric lens for my right eye, -2.25 -.75 x150. It took a while for my doctor to figure out ... A: If the contacts even rotate a small amount, the axis may need to be adjusted. You can not really ... | |
| contact lenses | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: My Dr has suggested I try monovision contacts. What is the difference between using 1 "regular" ... A: The difference is you are using a single vision lens in one eye for distance and a single vision in ... | |
| eye prescription question | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I took my 8 year old son to the eye doctor last year for the first time when I noticed he was having ... A: I am not sure exactly what your question is. Your son has a very high farsighted correction. Thr ... | |
| dilating eyedrops | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I had my eyes dilated around noon today and almost 10 hours later, although they are smaller, (1) ... A: Much depends on the strength or concentration of drop used. Some last more than other. It is not ... | |
| what numbers on a prescription mean | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: My granddaughter went to the eye doctor and he said her eyes were really bad that he couldn't give ... A: The prescription you provided is for a patient who is very, very farsighted with a moderate amount ... | |
| Optometrist Career Questions | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Wojciak, I am currently a grade 12 Biology student and i received an assignment recently about ... A: Answers in text below, some questions are just too involved to answer in this type of forum, but ... | |
| Long-term recovery from Episcleritis? | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Wojciak I've been diagnosed with Episcleritis 3 years ago. Almost every other week - one or both of ... A: In my 20 years, I have only examined a handful of patient's with episcleritis, I have referred all ... | |
| any suggestions | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Last month I started to get an awful pain above my left eye. Tne eyebrow was also tender also, ... A: The Rx you gave does not state whether it is + or -, hence telling me if you are nearsighted or ... | |
| grainy vision | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female who has always noticed greatly reduced vision in one eye. I hid this from ... A: I would visit an Optometrist who is associated with COVD, the College Of Optometrists in Vision ... | |
| Rgp lens drooping lid | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: About 6 months ago I had Rgp lenses prescribed to me as i have quite bad myopia and astigmatism. I ... A: I would first consult with your prescribing doctor ASAP. The drooping eyelid may have nothing to do ... | |
| Comfortable Color Contacts | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I currently wear Acuvue 2 contacts, and I used to wear Freshlook Colorblends, but it felt ... A: The Avuvue 2 and Freshlook are the two most popular brand of colored contacts. Neither are the most ... | |
| trying contacts | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I tried them many many years ago that ended very badly I have worn glasses my whole life and now ... A: There are dozens of different lenses on the market. Only your doctor can tell you what may work ... | |
| corneal neovascularization | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I had my annual contact lens/glasses exam today. Previously I was using Soflens 38 at -1.75 for ... A: The B&L 38 is an older design. It is made of the original polymacon soft contact lens material. ... | |
| New contact lens | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I have been using glasses for years. Now I am trying to switch to contact lens to be able to ... A: Optifree is a solution for contacts and not the lenses. My advice to any "new" contact lens fits is ... | |
| RGP Contact Lens | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have tried unsuccessfully off and on for several years to wear contacts. I can tolerate them very ... A: If you are a new RGP wearer, your Dr's office should have given you a wearing and care schedule. I ... | |
| semi soft lenses | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: my vision is-- left eye SPH -5 CYL -1.2 AXIS 170 VISION 6/12P--right eye SPH -3.25 CYL -1.50 AXIS 25 ... A: There is more to fitting contacts than just the prescription. Based on the information you ... | |
| imperfect vision with new glasses | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I am going to give a lot of details/history hoping that will help to clarify... I apologize if it's ... A: I will attempt t answer the best I can. a. One eye will always be "better" than the other, even ... | |
| daughter's eye dialation | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter had an eye exam today, and they sprayed her eye lids with a solution which ... A: If one eye is still dilated the same evening I would not be worried. Often more of the spray or ... | |
| 5 year old's first pair of glasses | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: My 5 year old son was given a prescription for glasses as the Dr. said he had +1 in one eye and +3 ... A: The reaction may be normal for a child who does not want to wear glasses. Based on the Rx you ... | |
| Eye Exam Prep | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Is it necessary when going in for a precise eye exam to remove your contacts four hours before the ... A: This varies from doctor to doctor. I always prefer for patients to have their lenses in when coming ... | |
| First time eyeglass wearer | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I have ben rcently been having a hard time reading small print and decided it was time for an eye ... A: The two most common options for someone who only needs an Rx for reading are reading only glasses or ... | |
| new eyeglasses | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I bought a pair of wireless framed glasses with anti-glare coating. When I look at objects at a ... A: Impossible to say for sure without seeing the glasses in person. I will say there are several ... | |
| coloured spots on iris | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I have greenish hazel eyes that have always had speckles of gold and brown spots randomly scattered ... A: The pigment on the iris in usually not uniform and some areas may not contain as much color, hence ... | |
| Left eye double vision | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been dealing with double vision when I read for months now in my left eye. I have to close it ... A: If you have seen 3 MDs, they should have first rule out any pathology or disease. If your eye is ... | |
| Best contact for L eye | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for the best type of contact for my left eye with astigmatism: -0.75 -3.75 170. I've ... A: The issue is not many torics are made to correct astigmatism up to "-3.75". The Acuvue Advance ... | |
| Ptosis | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: When I go a night without sleep or get little sleep, my eyelids tend to droop about halfway shut. If ... A: Interesting question. Lid droop is usually attributed to overall fatigue. If you are tired, your ... | |
| Second image around things... | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Over the last couple of days, I have begun to notice that there is a second, blurry image around ... A: My best advice is to schedule an appointment for a complete eye exam. Any time there is a "ghost" ... | |
| New Glasses - Blurry Vision | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I have worn glasses off and on since elementary school. I am now 33. If I lose them, or if they ... A: It can take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks to adapt to new glasses. Especially if you ... | |
| red eyes | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: When I'm at home, my eyes are white, but when I go outside they turn red, no matter what the ... A: I can not be very specific here without seeing you in person. My advice would be to discontinue ... | |
| Myopia vs Hyperopia | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak, I recently got new glasses and contacts after not wearing them in about 4 years. My ... A: Having not done the exam myself, I can not answer some of your questions as thoroughly as I would ... | |
| New RGP lenses | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I just recently got RGP contact lenses for the first time for my pretty bad astigmatism. I realise ... A: The halos and glare may definitely be part of the adaption process, especially if there is a small ... | |
| Child + glasses | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My just 7 year old son has just been diagnosed with +0.75 vision does he really need glasses for ... A: There is more to "getting" glasses than the Rx. +.75 for a seven year old can be completely within ... | |
| New eye glasses | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I just picked-up my new eyeglasses, with the following prescription: OD -.75sphere, -1.00cylinder, ... A: It looks like there was a moderate increase in the right eye (OD). Plus are you sure the last number ... | |
| eyeglass/contact lens prescription | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I recently went to for an eye exam and a contact lens fitting. I have been wearing the contact ... A: Contact and glasses Rx's are written differently. A Dr. can be more precise with the glasses Rx. ... | |
| Bifocal or Monovision Contacts | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: Worn contacts for 30 years; developed far sidedness. Switched to progressive glasses. Now want to ... A: You first need to get a full exam and have a contact lens fitting done. Once a doctor has all the ... | |
| Contact lense stuck behind eye | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Last night I fell asleep with mye contact lenses on and when I woke up one was gone and I couldn't ... A: The lens can lodge underneath the eyelids (top or bottom). They usually drift back under the upper ... | |
| Overnight Contact use | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if Aquatech 55 lenses were safe to be worn overnight. I know they are not made of ... A: I am not familiar with Aquatech 55. But if they are made by Cooper/Ocular Science, then they are ... | |
| Lazy eye | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I have had a lazy eye since I was a child and I wore glasses until i reached the age of 12. My ... A: I can not really answer your question as accurately as you would like with the information you have ... | |
| same contacts, different fits | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I was fitted for contact lenses for the first time. I was prescribed Acuvue2 lenses, ... A: I have heard of this type of problem. Doctors usually give patients one to two weeks to adapt to ... | |
| scratched cornea | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I recently had scratched corneas in both eyes because I slept in a pair of slightly old contacts. ... A: My best advice is to get a complete eye exam and have everything checked. While anything is ... | |
| Pathological Myopia | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I am 23 years old (almost 24). I have been myopic since I was 13 and had always thought it would ... A: Your overall correction is not really that "high". People with progressive Myopia usually have your ... | |
| varilux lens | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I always purchase varilux progressive lens. I now see there are other less expensive progressive ... A: Varilux is one of the best lenses on the market. There are so many different types of pregressive, ... | |
| eye | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: help? A: In my 20 plus years, I have never heard or read of anyone becoming blind from computer work. ... | |
| Better vision with glasses than contacts. | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak, I hope this message finds you well, and that you may have an explanation for me. My ... A: There may always be a difference in clarity between glasses and contacts. Usually, because contacts ... | |
| contact lenses | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: My left eye used to be lazy. but it straightened out by itself now its my right eye i have been were ... A: Having one eye weaker than the other will not stop you from wearing contacts. The biggest factors ... | |
| bifocal glasses and contacts | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I am having an eye exam soon and am trying to decide whether or not to try bifocal contacts. I have ... A: The issue with most bifocal lenses and other compromises like monovision is usually clear vision. If ... | |
| General eyeglasses question... | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I just got my new pair of glasses. The doctor told me that my prescription hadn't changed too much ... A: If there is a minimal Rx change (every Doctor's definition of "minimal" may be different"), I wold ... | |
| black spots | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: Dr Wojciak About 2wks ago I got black spots in my right eye. when I look in different ... A: If you have glaucoma, I would notify the Doctor who is treating you ASAP. While they "sound" like ... | |
| change in vision - just fatigue? | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Recently I noticed some odd changes in my vision in my right eye. I was reading a page of text and ... A: I wold never venture to diagnose complicated visual issues in this type of forum. It is impossible ... | |
| diabetic vision patients | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I am an 19yr. old diabetic, I need to know which kind of I need to see because of my illness, should ... A: Optometrist are Primary Care Eye Doctors and should be your first visit. If there are serious ... | |
| Eyeglass power | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently had prescription sport goggles made. Vision through the goggles is perfect if the ... A: The best way in my opinion to verify the power is to have the Dr. who wrote the Rx do something ... | |
| dizziness with new glasses | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how long it normally takes for the dizziness that accompanies getting used to new ... A: You need to go back to the place of purchase and have them recheck the measurements on your glasses. ... | |
| possible to improve vision? | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I went to the eye doctor and got a prescription for my eyes and my vision is -1. I'm 15 years old ... A: With age, as you grow, your eye grows too. As the eye gets bigger it usually becomes more ... | |
| Contact lens use | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have Focus Progressive contacts, one for distance and one for close. If I am going to do a lot of ... A: I do not use the Focus Progressives in my office, but do use a few other Ciba lenses. Most Ciba "2 ... | |
| extreme eye irritation | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: About two weeks ago i was at the lake when all of a sudden my eyes got really bad blood shot and ... A: There is no question here, but I gather you are wondering what could be causing your eyes to be red ... | |
| red eye relief | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know of any natural products for red eye relief. I have read some info about ... A: I have used Similasan and other homeopathic drops. They work ok. The will make you feel better, ... | |
| red eye after acuvue advance | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: I think I might have a problem with Acuvue Advance with hydroclear. I switched lenses about a month ... A: Acuvue Advance are good lenses, but the silicon in them does bother some patients. What I would ... | |
| colored spots | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: my daughter is 17 and constantly sas that she sees colored spots, stripes, patterns and bright. She ... A: First, I would strongly recommend you schedule your daughter a complete eye exam to rule out any ... | |
| astigmatism | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible for an astigmatism to disappear? I had an eye exam yesterday and the Dr. told me my ... A: Yes, the amount of astigmatism in a patient's prescription can change. Astigmatism is usually due to ... | |
| Stone as a false eye | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm writing a story in which I'd like one of my characters to wear a pebble as a false eye. The ... A: Traditionally prosthetic eyes are made of glass, but newer materials are being used (here's a link ... | |
| New prescription - two opinions | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: I recently went to an opthalmologist due to pain in my right eye socket. I was getting headaches ... A: A +1.75 and +2.00 lens are very close in prescription. The stronger lens, +2.00, will give better ... | |
| Problems with focus or eyes working together | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak I have a problem that I would literally travel across the country to solve. Here is what ... A: First I always recommend 5-7 days minimum to adjust to a new Rx, not just several hours. It sounds ... | |
| Visual distortion source | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a pair of rimless trivex lenses with the prescription: OD = -2.00 -0.25 90 OS = ... A: A new astigmatism correction can definitely take a week or so to adjust to. The usually side effect ... | |
| eyes | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: i have been haven trouble with my eyes burning when i watch tv or when I'm driving. so i was ... A: Sounds like you may be dealing with some sort of strain on your vision. The only way to know for ... | |
| red, dry eyes | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with my eyes, they are very dry when i wake up, it hurts to open them, they feel as ... A: Drops are only a bandaid for an underlying problem like allergies or sinus. If you wake up in the ... | |
| meaning of numbers | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: please could you expain the meaning of the numbers in the sph,cyl,axis and add mean- In my new ... A: The way you presented the numbers is not usually how Dr's write their prescriptions. But I think I ... | |
| Constant Red Eyes | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: For the past 3-4 months I've been experiencing red eyes. About four months ago I developed pink eye ... A: I cold write on novel on the causes of red eyes and contact lenses. The biggest culprits are the ... | |
| Question | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to ... A: At this point do not get ahead of yourself. A pressure change of 5 points may be normal. The ... | |
| sparks | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what can cause you to see flying sparks in vision field? Dr. can't find anything ... A: I can only speculate from the information you have provided. From what you describe it may be ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: Is there a "minimum" prescription before eye doctors will (or may?) prescribe contact lenses? I ask ... A: No, there really is no minimum Rx. Currently, contacts are available in almost every prescription ... | |
| vision | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My vision is 20/300 -1 (right eye) and 20/40 +3 (left eye) when i look at a chart. What does the ... A: The minus means you read most of the 20/300 row, but missed one letter. The plus means you read the ... | |
| Astigmatism | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My 4-year old daughter received a diagnosis of Astigmatism and myopia//The prescription reads: OD: ... A: Check out http://www.covd.org. In my experience, children do not have the experience to describe or ... | |
| Astigmatism | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: My 4-year old daughter received a diagnosis of Astigmatism and myopia//The prescription reads: OD: ... A: The Rx you provided looks like it is from an opthalmologist. The prescription actually shows ... | |
| Bump on 6 mos old child top eyelid | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has a bump on her top eyelid (on top not inside), she has always had it. The size of it ... A: Because your child is still small, my best advice is to make an appointment with a pediatric ... | |
| Prism added to lenses | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I have anisometropia amblyopia. Left eye -.50, -4.75/right eye -.25, -1.25 with an add of +3.00 for ... A: Yes, you may become dependent on the prism; but it may be necessary. I can not really offer anymore ... | |
| Dialate | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: What is dialation of the eyes? A: Dilation of the pupil is a special examination which enables your eye care professional to see more ... | |
| Wrong prescription for contacts | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: My daughter recently went to a different eye doctor and found out that her previous prescription was ... A: Based on my experience, prescriptions often change from one year to the next (both up and down). It ... | |
| contacts and red eye | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I just got the new Acuvue Oasys w/ hydraclear plus and I had used Aocept with my other contacts ... A: I would make an appointment to see your Dr. The redness may irratation from the solution, or it ... | |
| White spot of edge of iris | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: My wife noticed a very small white dot of the edge of my left eye/iris the other day. That ... A: It is impossilbe for me to say without seeing you in person. However, I can say raised areas, called ... | |
| Redness around rim of contact | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago my left eye started to burn really badly, and itch, and water badly, and it was ... A: This time of the year is brutal for allergy and viral related eye issues. My best advice is to see ... | |
| "TV snow" in vision | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: over the past year, three times I have experienced a kind of "TV snow" in the top left corner of the ... A: Amy time there are visual disturbances similar to yours, my only recommendation is a complete eye ... | |
| SCRIPT MEANING | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My eye script is O.D. -1.5 -.25 90 O.S. -1.5 SPH O.D +225 ... A: The +2.25 signifies a "bifocal" prescription. The +2.25 is power which is "added" to your distance ... | |
| NIGHT AND DAY CONTACTS | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: My 18 year old daughter uses acuvue dailies but wants to switch to 30 day contacts, night and day ... A: Acuvue has a new one day lens out called "1-Day Moist". It is one of the most comfortable and ... | |
| Lens recommendations for myopia and astigmatism. | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm 24 years old and I have astigmatism and myopia. I've had glasses since I was 13 years old. I ... A: The coatings are not much of a factor. The polycarb material is the biggest culprit. There are a ... | |
| Want to know about spots in my vision | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I see black lines and what looks like an air bubble through my vision. It is very bothersome. It is ... A: You may have "vitreous floaters" which are usually normal. I would not worry. However, they can ... | |
| Unknown spot | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I was recently taking personal photos. I enlarged the photo & noticed a dark spot on the white of my ... A: Without seeing you, there are many things this spot could be. The most common would be pigment, ... | |
| Red/Bloodshot Eyes | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I am 24 and I have been wearing contact since I was 15. I currently wear Acuvue Advance -7.5(right) ... A: I really can not contradict other Dr's diagnosis in this type of forum. But I will give you a few ... | |
| contacts | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I havent had a eye exam for almost two years now this august, but i have been getting new contacts ... A: There are so many reasons for blurred vision, I would not venture to guess what it could be. I will ... | |
| understanding my prescription | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: I am 45, wearing 1.25 readers for 2 years. Distance vision seemed ok. Just had exam, and Dr gave ... A: To figure the "drug store" power, you add the "-.50" to the "+2.00". The result is a "+1.50". The ... | |
| will contact lenses straighten my lazy eye? | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: , my friend as got a really bad lazy eye and he wears glasses and when he puts his glasses on they ... A: There are many reasons for Amblyopia. Usually it is due to a very strong prescription or a muscle ... | |
| Glasses vs. Contacts | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I've been wearing contact lenses a little more often than glasses for about 7 years now. Everytime I ... A: Many times it is not the Dr's prescription, but the measurements taken for the glasses or the ... | |
| Brown Spots | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old male of African descent and have had brown pigmentation in my sclera since the ... A: Usually pigmentation on the white part of the eye is normal, especially in people with brown irises. ... | |
| How to know the brand of gas permerable lens | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I had a check up with an eye doctor yesterday and he said my contacts are perfect, but need new ... A: Gas permeable lenses are made by a variety of manufacturers; there are dozens of different materials ... | |
| different strenght in each eye | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a new prescription - one eye is plus .50 (with an axis adjustment for an ... A: When an eye Dr. does a refraction, the last thing we do (at least me) is what is called balancing ... | |
| Eye Spots | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I've had spots in the white area of my left eye. I also have a lazy left eye. These have been there ... A: My first recommendation would be to get a complete eye exam and have the spots looked at. If you ... | |
| Recurring conjunctivitis | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been having recurring conjunctivitis since i misused a local acne medication on my face 4 ... A: It sounds like you are getting sound advice from your Drs. I can not really offer much information ... | |
| red eyes | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old female. For about 6 years i've had red eyes. All the time. I think they got that ... A: There are too many issues to be addressed here in this type of forum. Red eye can be anything from ... | |
| Refractive differences between two eyes | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: Hope you could clarify conflicting advice I have received from two optometrists. After Corneal ... A: The brain can do surprising things at times. My best advice would be to follow the Dr you feel most ... | |
| Contacts Rx versus Glasses Rx | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an eye exam to order more contacts and new glasses. I see very clearly in my Acuvue ... A: Base curves are unique to each lens and different brands of lenses can not be compared. An 8.7 ... | |
| Contacts Rx versus Glasses Rx | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an eye exam to order more contacts and new glasses. I see very clearly in my Acuvue ... A: Because the contacts are directly on the eye, the power for contacts is usually lower than the ... | |
| Object displacement | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: After going to the optometrist for the first time for a check up, he found that I have a subtle ... A: 1. Usually there should be minimal image displacement with a plano or non-prescriptive lens. 2. A ... | |
| Red Eyes | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Last week I got the stomach flu and was throwing up a lot, causing a bunch of broken blood vessels ... A: First my best advice is to make an appointment to see an Optometrist. You need to make sure there ... | |
| Contact RX | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: can an eye doctor write a prescription for more than one brand of contacts if I am undecided about ... A: I often write Rx's for different brands of contacts for my patients. I do this only after I have ... | |
| bug floater | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: About a year ago, I was cleaning my floor in a semi-dark room, and I noticed an object in my field ... A: Floaters are normal and do appear bug like. Now it has happened where I've seen patients who feel ... | |
| different prescription for glasses | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been wearing glasses since the age of ten years and I am now 37 years old. About a one year ... A: Astigmatism can change with time, it is often difficult to get used to. Did the Opthalmologist ... | |
| Prescriptions | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I saw you attempted to answer a question regarding the differences between and Opthalmologist ... A: Regardless of the machine, plus or minus cylinder, the results are identical in accuracy. The final ... | |
| blood in eye | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I woke up a couple days ago with a spot of blood in my eye and i did not do anything to hurt my eye ... A: The spot of blood may be a small blood vessel hemorrhage. They are very common with colds, ... | |
| Optomotrist Rx vs Ophthalmologist Rx | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I would like some help understanding the difference in how vision prescriptions are written by ... A: Opthalmologists use plus cylinder machines. The rest of the planet uses minus cylinder machines. ... | |
| new glasses | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a new pair of glasses that create a fluting effect in my vision. If I am looking at say a ... A: What you are experiencing may be normal. As the power of a no line increases on the bottom, the ... | |
| Re: Eye fatigue | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm writing in relation with a problem that my husband is suffering for couple of months ago. I ... A: I usually do not answer 3rd party questions. In this case I would have your husband make an ... | |
| eye spasms | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: For a couple of weeks I have noticed my right eye twitching several times a day. If I close my eye ... A: Lid twitch is usually caused by some sort of stress or nervousness (hence the term nervous twitch). ... | |
| Glaucoma Tint Exemption? | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak, My father recently was diagnosed with suspected glaucoma due to high eye pressure. He has ... A: Most car windshields already have UV blocking abilities. Simply tinting the windows does not block ... | |
| episcleritis | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: For the past several years I have been experiencing redness of the sclera (corner of my eye). I was ... A: The only things I can think of without getting to detail is allergy, arthritis or some other immune ... | |
| episcleritis | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: For the past several years I have been experiencing redness of the sclera (corner of my eye). I was ... A: My first course of action is to visit your Optometrist if you have not done so recently and get a ... | |
| correcting astigmatism | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: i have never been able to have a contact lens either soft or rgp to correct my left eye. that one ... A: Without knowing your specifics (prescription, eye curvature, visual acuity etc) I can not answer ... | |
| brown spots on white of eye | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: "Hi there, When people get "floaters" does this cause brown spots on the white of eye? are the ... A: There is no known link between floaters, which occur inside the eyeball and brown spots (most likely ... | |
| bad doctor has me second guessing. | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I went to the eye doctor yesterday because I noticed something was going on with my eye when I read. ... A: I it sounds like you are getting the right advice, only from a Dr who may not be very good at ... | |
| Contact Lens | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a study on contact lens. I was just wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a few ... A: Your entire post is just to lengthy for me to address every question. Also as an Optometrist, I do ... | |
| Contact Base Curve | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I have been wearing Ciba Night and Day contact lenses for about 4 years and have never had a ... A: First do not associate an increase in your prescription to the eyes getting "worse". Eye disease ... | |
| New glasses - dizziness / slight nausea | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I've been a contact lens wearer for the last 4 years with an astigmatism in both eyes (yep, toric). ... A: If the prescription on the new glasses is a bit stronger than your old back-ups, some adaption may ... | |
| when to wear glasses | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an eye exam and found out my vision is 20/30 and need glasses for distance. I have to ... A: I am not sure what you are asking because there is no question. If you are asking whether or not ... | |
| Maxsight contacts lens | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak. I have a 16 year old daughter that plays softball and my question is: Can she wear the ... A: Only her Dr would be able to change the fit to a different lens. Base curves from one brand or type ... | |
| a few questions | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Wojciak, Is it possible to get a yeast infection in your eyes? What would be the symptoms? ... A: I have not seen a yeast infection in my 20 years of practice. Yeast is a fungus. Fungal infections ... | |
| Toric Lens | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the prescription for contact lens. My previous prescription was ... A: The axis is not only a function of your glasses prescription, but also how the lens fits on your ... | |
| contact lenses and Liquids | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: i heard that there is a liquid that is invisible to the naked eye, but gives off a greenish glow ... A: The only solution I can think of which I use is one called Flourescein. It comes on a strip of ... | |
| Deterioration of Vision | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: What causes our vision to deteriorate and require new prescriptions every couple of years? Is it ... A: Not everyone needs a new prescription every year. Plus, just because the Rx may change, does not ... | |
| blood shot eyes | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I am currently using 8.4 accuvue oasis and my eyes continue to get bloodshot. My doctor says that ... A: Acuvue Oasys contain silicone plastic. There a a few things I can address regarding them. First, ... | |
| Eyes | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a small brown spot that I see through my eye. I had it checked and the Optometrist told me ... A: In regards to the brown spot, it would need to be checked by someone in person. I could not comment ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an eye exam and my new prescription for my left eye has an axis of 75 for my left ... A: If you are ordering contacts, you need a valid prescription for contacts. You can not convert a ... | |
| Strabismus that caused amblyopia | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I remember having to wear an eye patch but I guessed it didn't work seeing how today i am still ... A: The first step is to get a complete eye exam. There is a group of Optometrists who belong to COVD ... | |
| Optrex Sterile Eye-drops | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak, I have two questions: --1)Is daily use of optrex eye drops harmful at all? --2)Is long-term ... A: I am not familiar with Optrex. What I may tell you is any drop with chemical preservatives can ... | |
| eye infection | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: My eyes are very red and I have an eye infection that I do not wish to have for the rest of my life! ... A: Blepharitis is a chronic low grade infection of the eye lids. Hot to warm compresses on the eye a ... | |
| Reading Glasses | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: Should I buy cheapo readers from the drug store without an exam? They seem to work fine. A: A thorough eye exam will do more than check for glasses. The overall health of the eye is very ... | |
| Toric vs rigid gas permeable | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I have been wearing rigid gas permeable (GP) lens for over five years and am considering switching ... A: I am confused a bit by your question. You mention you are considering toric soft, yet make ... | |
| Daughter's new glasses | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: My daughter (12 yo) got her glasses today. Her dr said she has astigmatism in both eyes and she is ... A: It can usually take 10-14 days to get used to new glasses. It also is very common for children who ... | |
| Contacts Question | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I use Focus brand contact lenses the night and day ones that you leave in for 30 days. Recently I ... A: I am not sure about the number, "10X", but sleeping in contacts definitely increases the risk of eye ... | |
| Concerned | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: my boyfriend has recently started experiencing extremely painful headhaches where his vision gets ... A: Vision headaches are usually not painful and do not cause nausea. I really can not give you much ... | |
| contacts | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to make gas permeable lenses with the prescription 8.30/ +0.25/9.0? A: From the numbers you have shown. If 8.30 is the base curve, 9.0 is the diameter and +.25 is the ... | |
| medicaded eyewear | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: When I was younger and had worn prescription glasses, people always asked if they had medicine in ... A: The glasses are made out of optical lenses which have the ability to refocus blurred light images. ... | |
| problem with my glasses | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I have recently gotten new glasses. However, as soon as I put them on, I felt something was not ... A: I can not tell you if your Rx for your glasses is "wrong" because I did not do the exam. Can you ... | |
| glared vision | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Wojciak, I was desperately hoping you can help me. My best friend had cataract surgery and a ... A: I can not answer third party questions directly due to privacy issues. But I can say, the side ... | |
| Contact Lenses Irritation | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: I have been having serious issues with my contact lenses which seems to have been brought about ... A: If you are not wearing disposable lenses, it may be the main cause of your problem. An allergy is ... | |
| accuracy of prescription | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: An optometrist gave me an eyeglass prescription 2 years ago that had the following: right - sphere: ... A: Obviously I can not tell you if the new RX is correct or not over the internet and never having seen ... | |
| measurement infor | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: My question pertains to the script written at eye exam. I am checking out web sites to order glasses ... A: OD stands for right, OS stands for left. It sounds like your right eye has a slight astigmatism ... | |
| extreme eye redness | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: ..first off I am planning on seeing a specialist soon, but my appointment is not as soon as I'd ... A: Itching is most often allergies. However many conditions may be "microscopic" in nature and only ... | |
| vision | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I am 48,in good health. Two years ago I started weraing bifocals to read better. A recent eye check ... A: If your distance is blurred or you have enough of a distance RX, laser may be an option. Once the ... | |
| eye "floaters" | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: In a general way, might the so-called "eye floaters" be advance notice of a general deterioriation ... A: For general information, best to do a google.com search using the term "vitreous floaters". There is ... | |
| dilated lymph vessels | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: My dilated lymph vessel is in my eye. It is located on the white part and it looks like a long ... A: I have often seen clear, bubble like clear cysts on the white part of the eyes, usually do to ... | |
| dilated lymph vessels | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with a dilated lymph vessel last week. This is the first time it has happened. ... A: I am sorry, but I do not know exactly what you are refering to by "dilated lymph" vessel. If you ... | |
| Strange flickering in my eyesight | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I had a retinal detachment 6 months ago. It was fixed with a laser. Since then I see flickering in ... A: The symptoms you describe are the symptoms of a retinal detatchment. If it was only "fixed" 6 ... | |
| contact lens axis | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: just received new prescription for mono toric contact lens. the axis on the trial pair was 080. ... A: This refers to the direction of the Astigmatism correction inside the contact lens in "degrees". 90 ... | |
| abnormal eye cell shape? | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Wojciak, Hello, my name is Alexis and I recently visited an Optometrist here in Tokyo, Japan ... A: I have no idea what the Dr was refering to when he was talking about the cells on your eye. What I ... | |
| Stigmatism | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Wojciak, I recently went to the eye doctor for my vision problems. I have trouble seeing at any ... A: I can not answer all you question because I do not have access to your records. Your questions ... | |
| Contacts | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 week contacts. Sometimes I wear my glasses. If I don't wear my contacts for 2 consecutive ... A: You can only really evaluate the condition of the lenses by having your Dr. check them in the ... | |
| new contact lens prescription | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I went to an optometrist today for an exam. I've been wearing Acuvue 2 lenses for about 8-10 years. ... A: Usually the lenses with bother both eyes not just one. You may have gotten something trapped ... | |
| ocular screening analysis | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: My child had an eye screening at school along with my nephew. My child was found possibly ... A: School screenings do not want to let any child with vision issues slip through the cracks. The ... | |
| red and green ghost images | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: Lately I've noticed that I'm not seeing as clearly as I should be with my glasses. According to the ... A: Although you pose not question here, I will try to reply to your statements the best I can. My first ... | |
| blood spot on eye | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: i have a blood spot on my eye and the Dr that i saw said it might be from diabetes i was just ... A: This is the type of situation that really can not be answered in this type of forum. So much ... | |
| ... | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: im 15 years old and have had one eye exam a while ago by my regular doctor and it was 20/30 in each ... A: If your only exam was reading a chart by your family physician, I would not consider it a thorough ... | |
| blepharitis & contact lenses | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: How long after control of bleph can one wear contacts again and what type would you consider best ... A: Blepharitis is most often a chronic problem and may never go away completely. If you are using any ... | |
| Better Lenses | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I have used rigid lenses in my youth, and soft lenses more recently, but never disposable lenses. I ... A: Whether your current Dr. is chatty or not should not cloud his judgement for your best lens choice. ... | |
| need to ask | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: i m suffering from disturbance in my eye vision during concentration (@ concentration i feeling with ... A: Allergies can cause the vision to blur when they are acting up by secreting discharge into the eye. ... | |
| spec on eye | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: Greetings What would cause a dark spec on the iris of the eye? Thank you A: Usually dark flecks or specs on the iris are pigment spots. The same time of pigment one may get ... | |
| contact lenses | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I asked my new optometrist for contacts with UV protection, specifically Accuvue 2. He is telling ... A: I do not know what you are refering to when you say "proprietary brand". Biomedic 55 are one of the ... | |
| eye | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I notice a broken blood vessel in my eye. I have not had any truma or anything that I know ... A: Usually a broken blood vessel or conjuctival hemorrhage is harmless. The eye absorbs the blood in ... | |
| weird eye glasses "shearing" vision | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently tried to get a pair of glasses after having contacts for approximatly 8 years ( and ... A: Very tough to give you a specific answer. But the most common culprit in peripheral distortion is a ... | |
| problem with new eyeglasses | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently broke my glasses (5 years old). My prescription changed slightly in my left eye - -2.00 ... A: The curve or fishbowl affect may be due the the shape of the frame or the material the lenses are ... | |
| Strength of Prescription | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: My prescription reads: R -1.00/-1.25x175 L -2.50/-1.25x180 I was just wondering if this is ... A: Since I did not do your exam or have access to your records I can only speculate based on the ... | |
| vision after wearing reading glasses | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: I have been wearing reading glasses for about a year, +1.75 in each eye. I can read ok without ... A: If you have not had a complete eye exam in a year, that is your first step. Buying "cheap" readers ... | |
| Dry Eye and Permanent Eyeliner | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I have keratoconjunctivitis sicca and unable to wear eye makeup. I am considering permanent ... A: Dry eye is usually a contraindication for any procedure involving the eyes or the lid. I am not ... | |
| Glasses does not fit correctly to my eyesight ? | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I will find out what my lens are made of . Also, I have one more questions. When fitting your ... A: If you are referring to fitting contacts, I can not answer questions regarding base curve in this ... | |
| Scratch in eye | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: There is a scratch I've had in one of my eyes for a long time and was wondering if you could give me ... A: Apparent scratches on the eye may be something more serious. You need to schedule an appointment ... | |
| Daily vs mothly toric | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I rarely use contacts because I have so much trouble putting them in and some times they are ... A: Every brand of lens fits and feels differently regardless if they are daily, weekly or monthly. How ... | |
| Different prescriptions | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: My contact Rx -6.50 -.75 x 90 -6.50 -1.25 x 110 How can I tell if they might be in the ... A: Based on the information you provided, there is no way for me to answer your question with any ... | |
| Wrong Glasses Prescription | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I visited my optometrist (in the US) in July, and got a prescription for OD -4.75 OS -5.25 with -0.5 ... A: Yes, contact lenses may have a profound affect on the glasses RX. I never have patients leave out ... | |
| "loss of vision" | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Wojciak, I have had a "loss of vision" on three diff. occasions since Sept. During these times I ... A: Any time there is "loss" of vision, it may be a serious issue, wither with the eye itself or ... | |
| Blood Spot | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm 4 months and a week pregnant. A week ago I developed a blood spot in the white of my eye and ... A: What you may have is a "Subconjuctival hemorrhage". Go to google.com, copy and paste the term ... | |
| from optometrist to ophthamologist | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I wanted to know if i become an optometrist in the future and then i wanted to be an ophthalmologist ... A: I can not speak for the current situation. When I graduated from Optometry school, if you wanted to ... | |
| Floaters and flashes | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: i am 21,male and do not wear glasses. i have good eye sight i think but have not been to an ... A: Floaters if accompanied by flashes may be indicative of a serious problem. You need to be checked to ... | |
| glasses very bothersome | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I have never wore glasses bu am now 41 and professional photographer. I spend 8hrs/day on computer. ... A: The Rx you listed looks like a reading only prescription, ie glasses to be used for near tasks only. ... | |
| Macular Degeneration and wearing contac lens | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I am 36 years old and my retina specialist told me i have the early stages of Macular Degeneration. ... A: You would have to direct your retinal related questions to the Dr who is currently treating you. ... | |
| bifocals | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I am 41 years old and have been wearing reading glasses (1.25) for a year. I made a appointment ... A: Most patients adapt to nolines quite easily, usually in a few days, some it takes a few weeks. ... | |
| my eye prescription | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I received this prescription from my eye doctor so that I can make another pair of glasses later if ... A: You indeed have astigmatism...the -2.50 & -3.50 numbers are for the astigmastism measurement or ... | |
| contact problems | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I'm 55 and nearsighted. I wear hard gas permeable contacts which provide me with excellent distance ... A: Both pairs were the exact same prescription when "new" (also, is the material the same, made from ... | |
| when to wear glasses | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I have wrongly, through my own incredible ignorance, been wearing my glasses for reading and ... A: While I might have answered most patients don't wear, some do. Wearing your RX full time should not ... | |
| when to wear glasses | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: My eyes are Myopic. I have just been given a new prescription of -1.00 and -0.75, but I forgot to ... A: It looks like you may have a very mild nearsighted/myopic Rx. Most patients will usually wear this ... | |
| red burning eyes | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I am type 2 diabetic, and every day my eyes get really red, burn,get blurry, and hurt reall bad. I ... A: You symptoms can be from a number of things. It sounds like you may have dryness or allergy issues. ... | |
| Will welding effect my vision | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I have a dilemma on my shoulder and would like your professional input on this matter. The problem I ... A: As long as you are protected from the harmful UV light while welding, that is wearing protective ... | |
| post vitreous detachment | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: The PVD happened about 6 weeks ago. I have had my eyes checked. There is no evidence (so far) of a ... A: The "different" feeling you have may get better depending on the degree of detatchment. Gravity may ... | |
| going from reading only to bi-focal | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I now often (not always) use reading glasses +1.50 each eye. At my last exam he recommended adding ... A: I take it "he" from your first sentence is your eye Dr. who performed the exam. Not haveing done ... | |
| optic nerve swelling | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I had an eye exam yesterday to update my prescription. I wear glasses very infrequently for ... A: If you optic nerve appears swollen, it could be a number of things, some of which are far from ... | |
| Base curve and image size | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I am 76. I have a wonderful optometrist who has helped me learn a little bit of "opticalese" over ... A: The image size is more a function or your prescription rather than the base curve. You can change ... | |
| fitting glasses to the patients face | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Mike: I am writing a paper about how glasses are fitted to the face. Do you have any ... A: Dispensing glasses is pretty much a hands one technique. I learned on the job and through ... | |
| eye fatigue | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I am a new student at university for higher education. I just noticed that sometimes i have serious ... A: Usually the eyes tire due to focusing issues and possible need for reading glasses. Having not done ... | |
| vision | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - hi. i have a vision problem i'm hoping you can help me with. When i was ... A: If you have visual field loss, meaning things are not simply blurry or out of focus, then it may be ... | |
| vision | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: i have a vision problem i'm hoping you can help me with. When i was little i literally watched tv ... A: You need a complete exam if you have not had one in a year. Plus, contacts are a whole nother ... | |
| vision | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: i have a vision problem i'm hoping you can help me with. When i was little i literally watched tv ... A: THe most common cause of blurred vision is refractive. Refractive meaning it may be correctable ... | |
| pain/haze on initial use | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: The problem is that we have had the lenses re-made from a different manufacturer at a different lab, ... A: Not much more I can do over the internet to help. Sounds like the issue could be changes in your ... | |
| pain/haze on initial use | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: My wife is 58 and has worn contact lenses since her teens. Two years ago her optometrist produced a ... A: All I can tell you with any certainty with the information you have provided is gas permeable lenses ... | |
| Glasses warping space | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my prescription glasses warping space. I just got new glasses and they ... A: Contacts fit right on the eye and normally do not cause peripheral distortion. Glasses have a small ... | |
| anti reflective lens coating | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I went for my yearly eye exam a couple of days ago. When I picked up my new glasses yesterday, I ... A: Antireflective coating will aid the vision and may decrease side effects from the glasses. The ... | |
| contact prescription vs. glasses prescription | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: Is the prescription number usually different for glasses and contacts. My prescription for my ... A: The power portions of the prescription are sometimes different between glasses and contacts. For ... | |
| Old vs New prescription | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: Recently, I accidentally broke my newer glasses, so I was wondering if it was ok for me to use the ... A: Is is usually ok to go back to an older Rx for short periods of time if they aid the vision. The ... | |
| Contact Issues | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I will take your advice, however do these lesions go away? How serious are they? Thanks again.I ... A: Without seeing you in person, I have no way of knowing exactly what your diagnosis is. However, if ... | |
| Contact Issues | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: I wear extended wear contact lenses which allows me to sleep with them. My current lenses are old ... A: Anytime you sleep in contacts, even the newer high oxygen lenses, you run a greater risk of ... | |
| eye pain | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: At my last eye exam I was prescribed a .5 higher prescription and I bought progressive lenses ... A: Glasses do not normally cause pain behind the eye, jaws or temples. Even if the Rx was a bit too ... | |
| soft or gas perm | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: Ive been wearing gas perm contacts for about 15 years i switch to them because i have astimatizime. ... A: Switching from gas perm to soft after 15 years is very, very difficult. Soft lenses are not better, ... | |
| astigmatism | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I've been wearing glasses for over 10 years. This week I had my eyes examined and bought new ... A: I always recommend giving a new Rx about 7-10 days. Astigmatism may cause the distortion. I would ... | |
| contact strength | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: I just found out that my prescription is a -13.00 in each eye I was wearing contacts and this ... A: If -13.00 is your Rx for glasses, the contact lenses, since they are directly on the eye, will ... | |
| Prism | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: My rx include 3BO prism,is it true when you start with prism it become more? A: Without having your complete file or having done the exam myself I can not address your question ... | |
| Duanes Syndrome | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old who is starting school in 2 weeks and I am concerned about her learning due to ... A: As I posted in my previous response, I have never seen a "blind" Duane's patient. Having not seen ... | |
| Duanes Syndrome | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old who is starting school in 2 weeks and I am concerned about her learning due to ... A: I have seen several cases of Duane's over the years and none were "blind". What you may be ... | |
| 2 weeks to disposables | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to switch from 2week disposables to daily contacts, but the bc numbers do not match up. ... A: If you are located in the United States, contact lenses are considered a medical device & need to ... | |
| Grainy vision | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 35yr old female that had lasik surgery about 5 years to correct nearsightedness and ... A: At night and in the dimmer lighting, the pupil becomes larger and more visual disturbances can ... | |
| Mydriatic pupil/Mydriasis | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: I woke up this morning to find discomfort in my left eye with some puffiness. As the morning went ... A: This matter needs to be evaluated by a Dr. in person, a soon as you can. I would advice making an ... | |
| do i need glasses | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: when i watch tv and read everythang is blurry dose that mean glasses A: First, I would strongly recommend you get a complete eye exam from your Optometrist as soon as ... | |
| Pilopia | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I have finally been diagnosed with pilopia. I see double after taking my reading glasses off. ... A: It would be unprofessional of me (and unfair to you) to even begin to try to help you over the ... | |
| Base Curves | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I've been an Optician for 30 years and I have recently taken a job in an optical lab that employs ... A: I am no longert involved in the "optician" end of the business. As a Dr. I always try to maintain ... | |
| removing squint | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: sir, im anand, 22 year old. i was born one eyed due to the operation which reflected in vision ... A: THis would be a question to pose to a ocular plastic surgeon who can fix drooping eyelids etc. My ... | |
| prescription and legal blindness | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: I have a contact lens prescription of -9.5 in both eyes. I was wondering what this would be on the ... A: The only way to get an accurate visual acuity reading would be from your Dr's records when you were ... | |
| Favorite Contact Lenses | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: Wojciak, I have been a soft contact lens wearer for 30 years. I have always used B&L daily wear ... A: First let me say there are dozens of brands/types of lenses on the market, so one Dr's favorite does ... | |
| Contact lenses | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a pair of Bausch/Lomb trial lenses that were great. After the trial period the Dr. ... A: The base curve is the curvature of the surface of the contact lens. It is only one of many ... | |
| do i need glasses? | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: i went to the doctor today and was given a vision test and they informed me that i failed it and ... A: "Technically" all you know at this point is your visual acuitu, that is how well you see things at a ... | |
| Okay to wear weaker Rx temporarily? | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: First, thank you for all of the insight (no pun intended!) you provide here. Your sense of humor is ... A: First, If you are under 30-35 and your eyes are still changing, I would hold off on the lasik ... | |
| Make eyes worse? | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: This is probably something you don't hear everyday. But is there anything one can do to make there ... A: Why would you want to make your eyes worse? Just to wear glasses? I do not understand what your ... | |
| blue line or blue water within eye | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: My little sister aged 14 now has been told by the eye centre at about April 2006 that she had some ... A: Sorry I clicked on the wrong prompt originally, I can help somewhat with your question. The term ... | |
| toric contact lenses | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I have been wearing "SUN SOFT" toric contacts for many years. They fit my difficult to fit eyes very ... A: I have not used Sunsoft lenses in quite awhile. Sunsoft was originally marketed to hit people with ... | |
| Eyes Darting Left to Right | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I live in the UK and tried the COVD site, but it seems to be solely for the US. Can you advise me ... A: I am not familiar with eye treatment in the UK and who is responsible for visual therapy. The ... | |
| Eyes Darting Left to Right | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: For over a year now I have had the problem of when I talk to people and even when I am alone, I will ... A: Very tough to be much help on this one without doing the work up myself. Most eye Dr's should be ... | |
| Base Curve for eyeglasses | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I have been having a very difficult time buying some new glasses. The new glasses are all giving me ... A: The number you provided me are really not alot to go by. The actual change in the prescription ... | |
| new prescription | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I have been wearing contact lenses and glasses for years. I recently went to the optometrist ... A: There is really no question here, but I think you are concerned about the Rx increase, no? Almost ... | |
| Floating shadows | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 45 year old male.My history with this shadows in my eyes started about 6 years ago when i was ... A: It sounds from what your are writing, you have "vitreous floaters" (you can even type vitreous ... | |
| I don't understand prescription for eyeglass | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: My prescription reads as follows: SPHERICAL CYLINDRICAL AXIS D.V. O.D. +1.00 ... A: The numbers shown are the power measurements or the readings your Dr. got from the refraction ... | |
| My prescription | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have difficulty understanding what my prescription means. It says Sphere R-0.00, L-0.00; Dist ... A: The numbers you provide, the way they are written, are not in any type of notation I am familiar ... | |
| prescription release | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Last April I had an eye exam and contact lense fitting. I have worn contacts for 10 yrs and just ... A: I can only speak for my office in Illinois. Contact lens prescriptions are valid for 1 year after ... | |
| Glasses, fit | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: My question is actually in regards to the fit of sunglasses, but i believe the same would apply to ... A: Often glasses may need to be adjusted to fit the individual better. The office one purchases the ... | |
| Eye Exam | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I am 31 years old and getting ready to have my eyes checked. I can't see like 10 feet in front of my ... A: I would strongly recommend getting an eye exam if you have not had one within the last 2-3 years. ... | |
| New Eyeglasses Issues... | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I recently recieved a new pair of glasses, about a week ago, and, after adjusting to the new ... A: If your glasses are blurred in any way, you need to contact the Dr. who wrote the Rx and be ... | |
| BASE CURVE FOR CONTACT LENSES | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: I have perfect vision but i want to get colored contacts. There is a base curve option for acuvue ... A: First is no such thing as "perfect" vision. Just because someone can "see" things far away, does ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: My 27 year old son has a rather difficult prescription for contacts, and is finding it hard to get ... A: All I can comment on is the strength of your son's Rx. He is very farsighted and does indeed have a ... | |
| can change of spectacles base curve creat pain in an eye? | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I am 73 years old. Worn glasses for 60 years. I had perfectly good vision and eye condition until ... A: Base curve can, but rarely does cause vision issues. The most common sypmtom in my experience is ... | |
| Scratched eyeglasses | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: I have plastic eyeglasses (or maybe they are polycarb) with an anti-glare coating. Over time, I've ... A: Once the glasses are scratched, the lenses need to be remade. The scratches can not be removed and ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I would like to try contact lenses, the daily disposable ones. Please would you let me know what ... A: Drops are not necessary for a contact lense evalutaion. I generally do not usflourescein unless I ... | |
| Problems with Eyeglasses | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: It was very helpful. Following your advice I went to see 2 other optometrists and had my PD ... A: If you are actually getting migraine headaches, the glasses usually will not cause anything that ... | |
| vision problem | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: Help! I need to know what to do about my vision problem. I can't find lenses that work. I have tried ... A: If you indeed have nystagmus, it will make focusing and visual clarity difficult. As far as the ... | |
| contact discomfort/pressure | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old male with no eye health issues. actually I have two problems... 1) I went the ... A: In regards to part one, it is normal for one eye to have slightly better acuity than the other. ... | |
| Do I Really Need Glasses? | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: I had my first eye exam ever today (I'm 33) and was given a prescription for +1.25 for my right eye ... A: The Rx you posted here would not be considered by me as weak. All I can tell you it is a farsighted ... | |
| Glasses | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: The glasses that I had been wearing were made four years ago. When I was younger I had glasses but I ... A: There is no way for me to know if the prescription is too strong. First, I would give your new ... | |
| Contact lens/eyeglass prescriptions | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: I have worn contact lens for many years. My current contact lens were OD -4.25 and OS -3.25, ... A: I already had sent a lenghty reply to this question several days ago. To summarize, ... | |
| Problems with Eyeglasses | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I had had my previous glasses for seven years. A couple of days ago I obtained new glasses ... A: First, I always recommend at least 7-10 to adapt to a new Rx, especially if you have had the same ... | |
| i was recently presented with... | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: i was recently presented with the information that i may have optical neurosis. ive been lookin ... A: There is a condition called "optical neuritis". Are you sure the condition you were diagnosed with ... | |
| fitting gas perm lenses | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: Wojciak, I wear RGP lenses for a last few years (at least 9 years) and every time I have to order ... A: To answer your last question first, the blurry hot air baloon device may be an instrument called the ... | |
| New reading glasses | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I have both had LASIK within the last three years and have just received reading ... A: Most Drs like the patients to give a new pair of glasses at lest one week. If you have never needed ... | |
| Colored toric contact lenses | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in finding a colored toric contact lens in the shade of violet or purple, I have so ... A: The only "colored" toric lens I use is the Ciba Freshlook Toric. You can probably do a google ... | |
| lazy eye | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: I am a 30 yr old woman, when I was 12 I was told I had a lazy eye. I wore a patch for several years ... A: No, surgery can not "fix" your lazy eye. The only remedy may be glasses/contacts and extensive ... | |
| New glasses/distorted vision | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: I am 25 and have been wearing contacts for about 10 years. Before I wore contacts, I wore glasses, ... A: What you are experiencing may be perfectly normal considering your Rx, especially if you have not ... | |
| Eye prescription | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: I've been wearing the same prescription for about 4-5 yrs small astigmatism and a little ... A: It is normal to need some adaption time when wearing a new prescription. If your astigmatism or ... | |
| Eye Exam Results | 4/3/2006 |
| Q: Can you please help me with the results of my eye exam? My Dr. explains everything so extensively ... A: Astigmatism usually means the front surface of the eye has a very slight oval shape, like a football ... | |
| adjusting to new eyeglasses | 3/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently got new eyeglasses. I have a slight astigmatism, and these are my first glasses for it. ... A: The things you describe may be perfectly normal for someone who has astigmatism and has never worn ... | |
| Lens Solutions | 3/26/2006 |
| Q: I wear RGP contacts. When I picked up my newest pair, my doctor gave me a sample of an "all-in-one" ... A: The all in one do a decent job, but I have always prefered the 2 step cleaners. Boston Solutions ... | |
| Spot caused by Chickens? | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: My mother in law just went to the optometrist and she said she has a spot in her eye caused by ... A: It sounds like it may be toxoplasmosis which is a parasite (you can do a google.com search too for ... | |
| New Reading Glasses | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: I am 67 years old and have been using drugstore reading glasses for a number of years. Recently I ... A: All I can say is in 20 years and 1000's of exams, I have prescrived prism only 4-5 times. Now you ... | |
| Different contacts for computer work. | 3/24/2006 |
| Q: I've been wearing contacts since I was a teen. Now that I'm over 45, A lens for distant vision isn't ... A: If you order -5.50 cls, you won't see a thing for distance. Most Drs, myself included, would never ... | |
| Warped RGP lens | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: During a recent eye exam, my ophthamologist examined my RGP lenses and replaced them because they ... A: Gas Perm lenses are usually made out of silicone and other plastics. Over time, the lenses loose ... | |
| base curve | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: WOJCIAK, I AM A CONTACT LENS WEARER. IF YOUR BASE CURVE IS INCORRECT, CAN IT CAUSE PROBLEMS? LAST ... A: The base curve is used to assist the Dr. in fitting the contacts. If the wrong base curve is ... | |
| What was that test? | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: A while ago, I had a job-related eye exam. During the exam, I took a test where I wore tinted ... A: It seems the test you were given was some sort of modified "depth perception" test. It is the only ... | |
| Astigmatism | 3/18/2006 |
| Q: My 4yr old boy has been diagnose with astigmatism recently. We are trying to weigh in the risk of ... A: THere are so many more factors involved you have not given me. Is there any sign of amblyopia? Any ... | |
| Vision Changes | 3/17/2006 |
| Q: I'm 27 years old. Over the past 2 years, I went from needing no prescription to needing -2.75 in ... A: Going from no prescription to -2.75 in 2 years while not uncommon is a little unusual. Working on a ... | |
| Contact Lens fitting and prescription | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: I have been wearing contacts for about 10 years, about 7 of those years wearing B&L and Acuvue, ... A: I do not have access to your entire record so I can not be real specific. Yes, it may be possible ... | |
| Eye Glasses | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: Recently I changed my eye glasses and the optician read the power of my existing glasses and made a ... A: The amount of asigmatism and the change in axis are very minor. It may take a few days to adjust. ... | |
| Contact Lenses for 20/20 vison | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: My question is will doctors write a prescription for contact lenses for someone who has 20/20 vison? ... A: You can have 20/20 vision and still need a prescription. This is common in patients who are ... | |
| Optometry Vs. Opthalmology | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: , I was wondering about the differences in the fields of optometry and opthalmology. I always ... A: I will try to answer your question briefly. Opthalmologists are MD's who do a 2 year residency in ... | |
| Scar Tissue/Contact Lenses | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: I had a corneal ulser a few weeks ago. With a course of medication (including 2 types of eye drops ... A: I will not and never will address any questions regarding "malpractice" online. But what I will say ... | |
| Glaucoma Test | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: Yesterday I had an eye exam and for the glaucoma test, instead of using the air puffs, the doctor ... A: Dialation is a standard practice and done by every eye doctor to some degree. Yes, the light is ... | |
| Getting correct prescription | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: I recently had a vision test because of eye strain while working on the computer. I had a very mild ... A: Based on what you are telling me, you've gotten a full eye exam & glasses. You've been rechecked ... | |
| Adjustment? | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: I have just returned from my opthamologist – who diagnosed me with eyestrain due to mild ... A: Please, do not get over the counter glasses. If your condition is mild, OTC glasses are often too ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm using soft contact lenses from past three years. Initially i bought a pair of extended B&L soft ... A: First, please do not self treat when it comes to the eyes. If you have not had an eye exam in the ... | |
| eye injury | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: A stick from a bush scratched my cornea. I went to the ER. They cleaned it and gave me a shot that ... A: If the Dr. gave you a shot of Demorol for the pain, it must have been a pretty serious scratch. I ... | |
| prism | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: is there such thing as no line bifocals with prism in them for double vision? A: I have prescribed no-line or progressive multi-focal lenses in the past with prism in the ... | |
| Vision -> Fatigue | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: Whenever I have to move my eyes a lot, like as in switching back and forth between two peices of ... A: The only way you will know is to get a complete eye exam. How do you know you do not need glasses ... | |
| Vision detail | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Wojciak, I am a 51 yr old male. My vision has always been excellent. Just in the last year or so ... A: Your symptoms seem to be normal. My first advice is to always get an up to date eye exam from your ... | |
| Contact Lense Misalignment | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: I wear soft contact lenses daily, and just recently one of them shifted and is now on the inside of ... A: Your question just reached my email so I hope it is not too late to help. If a cl gets stuck up ... | |
| Neovascularization | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: I have not been very responsible in disposing of my disposable contacts when I should. After seeing ... A: Usually, NO, I repeat, NO Dr. should refit a patient into a more high oxygen lens unless the cornea ... | |
| Contact lense | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased bifocal contact lenses from an Optometrist at Walmart. After several fittings, ... A: The only question I see above is related to the base curve difference between 8.5 & 8.8. Generally, ... | |
| Whitish film on RGP lenses | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I've been wearing RGP lenses for around 10 years now. I recently got a new set of RGP lenses and one ... A: Certain gas permeable materials have trouble "wetting" (ie holding moisture on the surface) and ... | |
| Short sightedness | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my shortsightedness. I had my eye examination last June, and got my ... A: If the nearsighted prescription you have RE -1.25 & LE -1.00 is accurate, that is very mild ... | |
| what should i do | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me? i have been having some problems for sometime now with my ... A: First of all, it sounds like you need a thorough eye examination from an Optometrist. If you have ... | |
| Eye problem - blurry | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: Hey, I believe I have a problem with my eyes. The problem is that one of my eyes will go blurry ... A: There are a number of things that may cause temporary blur to the vision and cause difficulty ... | |
| Base Curve | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: Do you know if the base curve effects the actual way that the light is bent in the lens? I'm ... A: If there is any difference in way light is bent it is extremely minimal and clinically ... | |
| Contacts and Glasses, Optometry | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if my glasses prescription should be higher than my contact lenses. I just got a ... A: In regards to your glasses question, the prescription "number" on glasses may not be exactly the ... | |
| Eye Exam | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: I started having glasses in grade 10. I am currently third year university student. My eyes have ... A: A change of 1.00 diopter at your age is not the norm, but can happen. I would more concerned about ... | |
| Contact lense questions | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: I have recently completed a vision screening and I know my vision is still 20/20, so I have never ... A: There is more to an eye exam than 20/20 vision. What is your Glaucoma pressure? DO you have any ... | |
| the eye | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: How can someone become myopic, hyperopic, and prebyopic at the same time? What shape would their ... A: Myopia is nearsighted, hyperopia is farsighted, & presbyopia is a condition which affects the ... | |
| eyes | 11/8/2005 |
| Q: if you eat alot of junk food and no healthy food can my vision be harmed? A: Definitely. You eye relies on Vitamin A and anti-oxidant vitamins to maintain its health. Also, ... | |
| one more question | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: I appreciate your answer. But I have one more question (I can call you if that's easier). These ... A: I thought your were describing designer frames that have a prescription. If they are also premade, ... | |
| reading glasses | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: I am a freelance writer working on an article for Satisfaction magazine, which is published by the ... A: Any pair of high quality glasses custom ground in a lab will have better optics (better quality ... | |
| dilation | 10/30/2005 |
| Q: I am having my first eye exam tomorrow and was told I will have my pupils dilated. I'm wondering ... A: There are a few different types of drops doctors use for the dilation; some last longer than others. ... | |
| Contact lenses | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: I am writing to you in the most respectfully way. If you could please help me with the problem that ... A: The only thing I can say is most colored lenses only come in one size & one fit. The lenses do not ... | |
| Comfort problem with RGP lenses | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: I've been having a problem with the rigid gas permeable lenses I've had for about 9 years that has ... A: If the lenses are 9 years old, that's the problem. The surface of a gas permeable lens breaks down ... | |
| Correct my vision | 9/30/2005 |
| Q: I am 37 years old with nearsightedness. How can I correct my vision naturally thorugh exercises? Do ... A: Vision exercises do work if there is a muscle imbalance or focusing issue. If you are simply ... | |
| i cant see red | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: i hope you can help im a 22 year old female and have just started college. this may sound stupid ... A: Although color deficiency is very, very uncommon in woman, it is possible. Usually most color ... | |
| Contact lens in the long run | 8/26/2005 |
| Q: I just got a eye checkup today and my eye doctor asked me if I wear my contact lens everyday, I said ... A: Without seeing exactly what your Dr. saw, I can not give you a specific answer. But in general most ... | |
| glasses prescription | 7/2/2005 |
| Q: My doctor wrot that the axis in the right eye was 197, but when I try to order my glasses, it only ... A: There is no "197" axis on any of our instrumentation. No Dr. should write 197 in your record, ... | |
| glasses - how to tell the difference | 7/1/2005 |
| Q: I recently purchased a pair of glasses with expensive lenses on them. My question is how can I tell ... A: I do not know what country you live in, but here in the US I have never heard of the lens ... | |
| Ordering Contact Lenses | 6/24/2005 |
| Q: I don't understand why some optometrists get so upset when I say I want to take my prescription for ... A: I practice in Illinois and can not speak for the laws in other states or comment on the behavior of ... | |
| Glasses | 6/17/2005 |
| Q: I will soon be buying glasses for the first time in about 4 years. What should I look for in good ... A: I strictly deal with Doctor related stuff in our office and am not involved in the Optical end. So ... | |
| Toric Lens | 6/2/2005 |
| Q: What is the differance between a toric lens and a standard contact lens? A: If by "standard" contact lens you are refering to "spherical" soft contacts the differences are ... | |
| hello | 5/13/2005 |
| Q: Well; i have a big problem and i want to know your point of view.My problem is : i wear lenses for ... A: You could be having these symptoms for many reasons. The fog and the pain concern me the most. ... | |
| contact lenses and reading glasses | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: Wojciak-- I have a perscription for corrective lenses to improve my distance vision--does that make ... A: Yes it is posible you may need reading help. But, there are so many things that could cause the ... | |
| Red eyes/Allergies | 5/2/2005 |
| Q: I'm in CT and now is Tree Pollen season. This year, my eyes have really reacted to the pollen. If I ... A: If you are taking an oral antihistamine, then you can supplement eye dryness with an artificial ... | |
| Glasses | 5/2/2005 |
| Q: I had an eye exam and was found to need -0.25 in the left eye and -0.5 in the right. NOrmally I can ... A: The way I can explain it. Let's say you have a very old color TV, with a mariginal picture. Then ... | |
| Base Curve | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: Please can you tell me what base curve means related to contact lenses and also the signifificance ... A: The base curve of a contact lens refers to the curvature of the rear surface of the lens. The base ... | |
| Cleaning Glasses | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: What is your opinion of machines that use ultrasonic sound waves to clean eyeglasses? I just got ... A: I've worked in many offices and seen different labs and none use an ultrasonic cleaner. I am not ... | |
| Binocular diplopia | 4/15/2005 |
| Q: My mom for about a week has had double vision, she just stoping taking Zocor 40mg, (she took it for ... A: I have never heard or experience Zocor causing eye muscle motility issues; but in medicine, anything ... | |
| Prescription... base curve. | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: A few questions: 1. What base curve is being measured in the "base curve" of my contact lense ... A: 1. Tha base curve is the curve on the back surface of the contact lens. 2. The diameter is the ... | |
| Contact lense prescription | 3/24/2005 |
| Q: What are the symptoms of having a prescription too strong for contact lenses in one eye? I was ... A: Contact lenses can be tricky, because often blurred or uncomfortable vision may be the fit or brand ... | |
| contacts for astigmatism | 3/19/2005 |
| Q: First, thanks so much for providing this service. I have glasses for some astigmatism. (Left Eye = ... A: Tough to give an exact percentage, but I'd say 50/50. The movement of the contacts on the eye may ... | |
| Contact lens base curve | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: Is the difference between a base curve of 8.4 and 8.7 significant? I see both an Optometrist and an ... A: I know I already sent a reply, but in case it did not get through to you. Yes there is a difference ... | |
| What to do when exact base curve not available? | 3/16/2005 |
| Q: First, thanks for offering this service! My question is the following: I've been fitted for contacts ... A: When it comes to contacts, you cannot compare base curves & diameters across brands. Every brand ... | |
| Soflens66 Toric | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: I currently wear Soflens66 Toric contacts lens. My doctor said that these lens can be worn up to a ... A: 2 weeks is the recommended replacement schedule, but is not a "hard & fast rule" among many Doctors. ... | |
| Change in axis numbers/eye strain | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: My new frames aren't any wider than my old ones, but the lenses are polycarbonate. Here are my ... A: Those Rx's are pretty darn close. Is it possible the change in axis is affecting you, maybe. But ... | |
| Change in axis numbers/eye strain | 3/7/2005 |
| Q: I had an eye exam recently, but the glasses I got from the prescription are causing me eye pain and ... A: No the axis change is not tremendous. But if you have over 1.00 diopters of astigmatism, it may ... | |
| red dot after contact problem | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: Last night I tried to take off my contact lens and it was stuck to my eye and burned very badly when ... A: If the contact was stuck to your eye, you may have an abrasion or scratch on the eye. This makes ... | |
| Do i need glasses? | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: i am 24 years old and have never had an eye exam. I have never had a hard time reading. I am a ... A: ..Go get an eye exam! Usually the exam is very stright forward and painless. My exams take 20 ... | |
| raised blue vein with surrounding bulge | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: My brother has a large blue vein in the white of his eye that looks like a vericose vein on the leg ... A: This is a question that can not be answered without a Dr. seeing your brother in person. There are ... | |
| unequal pupil dilation | 1/6/2005 |
| Q: I recently started taking Lexapro(10mg) for anxiety. I have been on it approximately 10 days. ... A: It sounds like it may be nothing; and your symptoms are quite common. But if you have some concerns ... | |
| Eye Exam Question | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: My current prescription for contacts and glasses just expired 9/4/04 and was -4.75 right and ... A: ".25" is the smallest change you can make in a prescription,and it only looks like it has changed in ... | |
| contact lenses | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: At the moment i wear johnson & johnson 1 day acuvue lenses the daily disposable ones, i am finding ... A: My advice is to try the new Acuvue Advance, they are not 1 days, but are the best lenses I have used ... | |
| eye exams | 12/25/2004 |
| Q: On my RX for glasses, could you please tell me what Spherical, Cylinder, and Axis mean? I think I ... A: The numbers correspond to the power in the lenses, based on the Dr's exam. For example -2.00 - 1.00 ... | |
| Contact lenses tearing often | 12/5/2004 |
| Q: I've been wearing contacts for about 9 months now. Early on, my contacts lasted for about 2 months ... A: Much depends on where your lenses come from. Mail order/Internet order lenses may be exposed to ... | |
| Colored contacts | 12/3/2004 |
| Q: I was told by my optometrists office folks that I do not need fitted for colored contacts; that they ... A: There are several brands of colored lenses. Contact lenses are considered a medical device by the ... | |
| Do i need glasses? | 12/1/2004 |
| Q: For i think the past two weeks now, i get so dizzy, my eyes feel like there is a lot of pressure on ... A: If you have not had a complete eye exam by an Optometrist in the last year it is a good idea. With ... | |
| Reading Glasses | 11/30/2004 |
| Q: I am currently using reading glasses for small print reading. The optometrist recommended +1.50 for ... A: I would recommend following your Dr.'s advice. If the lense power seems strong, there may be ... | |
| temporary focus problem with screens | 11/25/2004 |
| Q: I have always had perfect eyesight. Recently I was diagnosed with hypertension and Diabetes. I am ... A: There is obviously something happening with your focusing (muscles in the eye). It would have ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: I have only just begun to wear contact lenses in the last two weeks, I initially had a problem with ... A: Much depends on the lenses you are using. All of my patients who are highly allergic usually go ... | |
| Color Blindness | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering, Why people are colorblind? and what happens with the eye structure that allows this ... A: Colorblindness is usually of genetic cause. It is linked to "X" chromosome. It is usually carried ... | |
| Eye problems.. conditions of the eye | 11/3/2004 |
| Q: I am writing for a friend who is concerned about a recent trip to the optometrist. She got her eye ... A: Anything behind or inside the eye is serious business. It sounds like there may be some issues with ... | |
| contact lense | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: Can we sleep while using contact lense? And we don't then what are its harmful affects? Does ... A: There are several contact lenses made currently that are approve for extended wear/overnight wear. ... | |
| contact lenses | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: sir i wana ask some question regarding contact lenses. my eye sight of right eye is astigmatism of ... A: Some of your numbers do not make sense to me and your question is really too long and involved to ... | |
| eye glass prescription | 9/1/2004 |
| Q: I got a prescription for reading and distance. The prescription read-- R+125 L+125-25x105 ... A: The total reading power is the sum of the top and the bifocal add. So if you distance average is ... | |
| Contacts | 8/18/2004 |
| Q: I have been wearing contacts for 8 years. No problems of any kind really except for an occasional ... A: Sound like you "May" have a viral infection or some sort of damage to your cornea. Impossible to ... | |
| Contact Lenses | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and I have been wearing glasses for several years to treat short-sightedness. I ... A: In my 20 years of practice I have had only a few patients unable to put lenses in. It is more of a ... | |
| contact lenses | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: Are Acuvue approved for occasional overnight use? Some web sites say they can be worn up to one ... A: Yes, The original Acuvue lens is approved for up to one week of wear. But the lens design is almost ... | |
| contact lenses | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: I normally where focus contact lenses (the ones you can where at night). I don't often sleep with ... A: Without seeing your eye in the slit lamp microscope, I can not answer your question accurately. ... | |
| new contacts | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: I am currently using Acuvue brand contact lenses. However, I am looking to change brands because my ... A: If you are changing lens types you need to be refit by your Dr. The "regular" Acuvue & the Avuvue 2 ... | |
| Eyeglasses - Protective Ant-glare Coating | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: I started to buy a pair of glasses today from an optometrist when he offered to apply a protectiven ... A: All expensive camera, telescope, microscope, etc lenses haev an antireflective coating which ... | |
| Exophthalmos | 6/7/2004 |
| Q: Based on your experience, have you seen anyone with these kinds of characteristics that I've ... A: Most adults I have seen with exopthalmus were healthy. The patients who did have thyroid trouble ... | |
| Future of my eye | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old male. I wear toric contacts now. Is it possible that my eyes would get very bad ... A: Usually for most people with myopia the prescription will continue to change slightly until the ... | |
| I wear Soflens66 Toric and... | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: I wear Soflens66 Toric and would like to know how to fly in an airplane cabin while wearing my ... A: There are drops you can insert into the high it increase wetness in the eye and decrease the ... | |
| eye protection | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: I had a cornea transplant four weeks ago. It is healing fine. I do not see my doctor for another two ... A: The two brands you mentioned are both very good. Polarized lenses do provide the best vision and ... | |
| Using glasses with different prescriptions | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: A few weeks ago, I developed problems reading text on my computer, so got myself some intermediate ... A: Computer users often need one pair of reading glasses for the computer terminal. I always have my ... | |
| Rigid Gas Perm Fitting | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: doc. thank you for your prompt reply. i think i understand what you are saying. i wonder, ... A: I don'f fully understand your question, but I hope this explanation will help. The cornea is mostly ... | |
| Rigid Gas Perm Fitting | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: i've moved to a new area and made an appointment with an OD. all my other OD's and ophthamologists ... A: I never ask a patient not to wear lenses. If you do, you are getting reading on an eye that has not ... | |
| orthokeratology | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: Any views on orthokeratology? Also, I've tried two years ago and am trying again soft lenses with ... A: Ortho-K usually involves gas permeable or rigid lenses. I am not a big proponent of it. As far as ... | |
| Soflens66 Toric | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: I wear Soflens66 Toric contact lenses and I like to know if it is healthy for my eyes to wear the ... A: The Softlens 66 toric provide adequate oxygen for all day wear. However, every patient is ... | |
| Permanent Scarring | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: My fifteen yr. old, was diagnosed with an eye infection. Upon our follow-up visit we were told ... A: There is not really a lot for me to advise you upon. It sounds like from your desciption, your son ... | |
| Eyes or yo-yos? | 4/21/2004 |
| Q: Firstly, thank you for being available to answer questions. I came up with the silly subject name ... A: Eyestrain & lots of hours on the computer can really strain the eyes. My best advice would be to get ... | |
| I am interested in bi-focal... | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in bi-focal or multifocal contact lenses and wnated to know which is the best brand. ... A: Yes, ordering the wrong base curve can dramatically affect the vision. Only your doctor could ... | |
| Would like to be an optometrist. | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: I am a high school freshman in central Virginia and I was thinking about becoming an optometrist. Do ... A: Is is never too early to decide on a career. As far as "academic" classes are concerned, I do not ... | |
| Soflens66 Toric | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me if Soflens66 Toric is meant to wear for a whole month? I see everywhere on the ... A: The lens is "recommended" for two week wear. Officially it will be listed as a 2 week lens. ... | |
| Contact lens care | 3/9/2004 |
| Q: I'm a family physician without much knowledge on contact lens care. Patients often complain of ... A: There have been books written on this subject & I don't think I can do it justice here. Dryness and ... | |
| keeping lenses, changing frames? | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: I'm 45 y/o and last year got progressive bifocals and the type of lenses that change dark due to ... A: I know in our office, the optical dept. does not regrind lenses to fit another frame. Most labs ... | |
| Contact Solution | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: I wear soft contact lens and my question is if I would have any problems if I change the contact ... A: Solutions play a HUGE factor in contact lens comfort and brands do make a difference. The main ... | |
| 20 / 20 versus Sphere | 1/10/2004 |
| Q: Is there any way to compare 20/20 to the sphere number on my lense prescription? I have a - 6.75 in ... A: A "quick" way to estimate your uncorrected vision is to remove the decimal point and to put your ... | |
Ophthalmology & Optometry
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Michael J. Wojciak, O.D.
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I am an Optometrist with 25 yrs experience. I currently practice primary eye care in Joliet and 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.
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