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Written answer: Do I really need glasses?
I have just been seen and recommended glasses for reading,PC work, having looked at the prescription I do not understand it. Do I really need to have spent £125? ( my right eye has always been tested as 0.25- but I’ ve always had good vision – or so I thought!)
right sph 0.25, cyl 0.75, axis 90 add 1.25
left sph 0, cyl 0.25, axis 90, add 1.25
Written answer: Optometrist diagnosed keratitis but cannot get an appointment for the GP
My optician has filled in a referral to my GP saying that he thinks I have inflammatory keratitis, contact lens related. I have had symptoms for a couple of weeks. I am struggling to get an appointment with my GP despite the receptionist reading the letter which says URGENT. I was wondering if I should just go to A&E, what would your advice be? I am currently waiting for the doctor to phone me back.
Written answer: Can I use Specsavers easy vision peroxide solution?
Can I use Specsavers easy vision peroxide solution with ciba visions Air Optix Night & Day Aqua contact lenses?
Written answer: Glasses for hayfever
I am currently suffering with hay fever terribly. It affects my eyes severely, more than most people. The only way to stop the itching is by wearing other people’s glasses. It is the only thing that relieves the pain and stops me from scratching. I was wondering if you have any type of glasses to help with this. Sunglasses are not suitable as I cannot wear then at work or in lectures.
Written answer: What can I do about cataracts?
I was diagnosed this year in having a cataract but nothing to worry about …. Well surely there is something to worry about though I am not totally convinced that I do have this condition. Please tell me what I can do and do you suggest a new eye test?
Written answer: Eyes keep losing focus
Lately I have found that my eyes keep losing focus. It’s at least once a day and I struggle to get them to focus again. It feels like their too slow if you get what I mean. I had an eye test two years ago and everything was fine and always has been. Is it worth getting another one or could it be something else? I have never had it before.
Written answer: Do I really need to change my glasses and have visual migraine after exercise
I have lots of glasses at home in mint condition. When I went for a eye test my prescription changed in my right eye. Cylinder went from -0.25 to -0.50, otherwise no change. I wear my glasses all the time and work with computers. However I’m happy with my current glasses. Do I really need new ones?
Written answer: Distance is not clear in new varifocals
I picked up my new varifocals yesterday and they were great in the shop. Everything was much clearer and I was really happy. Unfortunately driving home I realised that the distance vision was worse with them on than off.
Written answer: What is the best supplement to take for Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
What is the best supplement to take for Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
Written answer: In first glasses size of objects is different in each eye
My optician made me glasses but when I use them I see the size of things in the right lens different than the left lens which makes me see things slanted. When I look to the screen I see the right side bigger than the left, is it normal and how long I need for my eyes to adjust? These are my first glasses.
