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| Q |
What is the difference
between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician? |
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An ophthalmologist
is a medical doctor who specializes in the eye, detecting
and treating eye diseases with medications and surgery. An
optometrist examines eyes, detects vision problems and prescribes
the appropriate treatment. An optician interprets the optometrist's
prescription and dispenses eyeglasses or contact lenses. An
optician is to an optometrist, as a pharmacist is to a doctor. |
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| Q |
Does wearing glasses
make my eye sight worse? |
| A |
Most eye practitioners
believe that glasses do not have any physical effect on changing
your eyes. Glasses focus light at the distant that is needed
and will not make your eyes better or worse. |
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| Q |
My child likes to sit
very close to the television. Is this harmful? |
| A |
Children have
a much better ability to focus close at a younger age than
adults. They get a much bigger picture at this distance. In
general viewing anything close will not have any effect on
physically changing the eyes on anyone. The only concern with
viewing the television close is the possible effect from electromagnetic
energy that is released from the television. This energy,
however, has not been shown to be harmful in most recent studies. |
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| Q |
My child likes to read
in the dark or near dark. Is this harmful? |
| A |
No. Reading or
working under low light does not have a physical effect though
it may lead to eye fatigue, in general it is not harmful. |
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| Q |
What is Astigmatism? |
| A |
A visual defect
caused by an eye surface that is irregularly shaped. People
with astigmatism see less clearly at any distance. |
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| Q |
What is nearsightedness? |
| A |
It is also called
myopia. You can see clearly up close, but not at a distance. |
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| Q |
What is farsightedness? |
| A |
It is also called
hypermetropia. The opposite of nearsightedness. You can see
clearly at a distance, but not up close. |
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| Q |
Will wearing eyeglasses
make me dependent on them? |
| A |
No. Glasses and
contact lenses allow you to see comfortably. When you remove
them, you see less comfortably. This contrast is what makes
some people believe their vision is worse for wearing glasses.
Corrective lenses won't make your vision problems go away,
nor will they worsen them. They only correct the symptoms. |
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| Q |
What are bifocals?
Who needs to wear them? |
| A |
Bifocals use two
different powers in one lens. Typically, the upper portion
of the lens if used for distance vision and the lower portion
is used for viewing objects up close. Bifocals correct for
a decreasing ability to focus a problem that sneaks up on
just about everybody as they age. It is likely that most people
will need bifocals, or what is known as progressive lenses,
at some point in their lives. |
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| Q |
Can eye exercises improve
my vision? |
| A |
You can train
your eye muscles to work better together and correct problems
like strabismus crossed eyes which involves training the muscles
that align the eye. |
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| Q |
At what age should
children have their first eye exam? |
| A |
Some ophthalmologists
suggest children should have their first eye exam at about
age three. Always have a child's vision checked if there is
any doubt about how well he or she sees. Early detection of
eye problems can sometimes prevent significant damage to the
eye or to vision. |
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| Q |
Can my eyes get sunburned? |
| A |
Yes! "snow blindness"
and a welder's flash are examples of "sun burned" eyes. Outdoor
enthusiasts and those with sensitive eyes should invest in
sunglasses with an ultraviolet filter to block harmful UV
radiation from the sun. Contact lens wearers are especially
sensitive to bright light, they should always wear a good
pair of nonprescription sunglasses with their contacts when
they are outside. |
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