Eyes and Vision Blog
Can you be knocked out for laser eye surgery? The fact is most surgical procedures require anaesthetic, and other than a few numbing eye drops, Laser Eye Surgery is performed whilst patients are fully conscious. Just like its name, however, the reality of being awake during Laser Eye Surgery is nowhere near as scary as …
Can two blue eyed parents have a green-eyed child? First, the answer is yes to both questions: two blue-eyed parents can produce green or brown-eyed children. Eye color is not the simple decision between the brown (or green) and blue versions of a single gene. There are many genes involved and eye color ranges from …
How do I preserve my contact lenses? Store: If not wearing contact lenses immediately, store them in a closed lens case. Do not store your lenses in simple saline in place of Biotrue multi-purpose solution. Saline solution will not disinfect. Lenses may be stored in the unopened case until ready to wear, up to a …
Is gel better for dry eyes? Q: Are gel eye drops better? Gel eye drops remain in your eyes longer than normal artificial tears, making them ideal for overnight use to relieve dry eye symptoms. How do you apply dry eye gel? How Do You Use It? Wash your hands. … Hold the tube in …
How can I test myself for astigmatism? Look at the picture with your right eye. Look for any differences in the lines. Now do the same thing with your other eye. If any of the lines look darker or thicker than the others, then you might have astigmatism. Is astigmatism 0.75 Bad? Most people have …
Are Polarised sunglasses better for driving? Polarised lenses are a good choice for drivers because they dramatically reduce glare from headlights and light reflecting off of wet surfaces on the road. This makes for a much more comfortable driving experience by reducing the strain on your eyes and providing UV protection. What are the benefits …
Do Oakley sunglasses float in water? Be sure to get a floating eyewear retainer as these glasses do not float. Does salt water damage Oakley sunglasses? Salt water can cause serious damage to any sunglass lens, especially mirrored ones. … If salt gets on your lenses and dries down, it could scratch the lenses, causing …
How do you store hard contact lenses? RGP lenses are best stored in a dry contact lens case if not worn for a long period of time as contact lens solutions can become contaminated with bacteria. Nevertheless, if you wear your rigid gas permeable contact lenses regularly, then you can store them in a clean …