[MERGED] Do You Wear Eyeglasses? (referrals through private messaging, please)

[jack]

anong grado?

[ann]

contacts ... as of last check, 350 right, 150 left ... thanks for reminding me, i need to have my eyes checked yet again ...

[Jonny]

contacts ang glasses..

400 on both... I think I'm legally blind without these things already..

[Zen]

Yep, since I was 6 years old. Astigmatic and near-sighted. I wear gas permeable contact lenses or eyeglasses: left's 200, right's 800. :P

I'm far from blind, maybe I'm just so used to it all ready. Though if I don't wear my eye apparel, the world's a big blur. ;)

:)

[MO]

125-150
i have to have my eyes checked also, it has been years aready since the last time i went to an opthal. started wearing them in 2nd year high but stopped because i broke 5 and didnt really want to wear them.

[Ira]

I used to have coke bottles for glasses. My right eye was 625 and my left, 650. Tapos mayroon pang adjustment for astigmatism. That is, until I underwent Photorefractive keratotomy (laser surgery)in 1996. Now my vision is 20/20 - 3 both eyes. :)

[Kamatayan]

Yep, I wear 1 inch thick glasses... 1,000 right and 1,100 left...

[Zen]

I started wearing my contact lenses when I was a junior in high school. Prom year eh! :D I think I've lost/broken 3 pairs to date. :P

[BadGiRL]

contacts and glasses....

i just had my eyes checked last week.... dati kasi 250-250..tapos naging 250-275 last week...but pina retain ko ang grado ko.... kasi magastos if papalitan ko grado ko...hindi lang sa glasses..pati lahat ng contact lenses ko kailangan kong palitan....

[Zen]

I share the same problems, hehehe.

Judging from the previous posts, I guess it's a good thing that my whole family acquired the habit of getting our eyes checked every year.

:)

[ChiQui]

Contacts and eyeglasses...
Last time I had my eyes checked they were both on the 800 mark. I'm myopic kse and the bad thing about it, it's a genetic disease that skips a generation. Malas ko lang, sa laki ng angkan ko, I had to be the one to inherit this... :)
My doctor said that as soon as my grade stabilizes (coz it's still going up would you believe?!), I'm to undergo the laser operation.

Ira...
How long did the operation last? After the operation, how long did you hae to wear the eye patch? How long did it take to heal? How much does the operation cost nowadays? Do I have too many questions? :)

[Ira]

Chiquibebi: The procedure lasted a few minutes including na the preparation. They have to examine you a week or two before the procedure itself, though; pero once lang iyon. I underwent Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK), which is an older procedure than what they usually do now--Laser-In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK). LASIK kasi wasn't available in this country in 1996.

PRK involves scraping of your cornea, followed by laser beams to reshape the curvature. There is mild pain lasting a few hours in 10% of patients(mine lasted around 6 hrs.), and it's pretty tolerable. You get good vision by 1 week, and your eyes recover fully in 2-4 weeks. You can go back to normal living though in 4 days.

With LASIK naman, the ophthalmologist uses a microkeratome (it's something similar to a carpenter's plane) to create a corneal flap. Laser beam then reshapes the cornea, and the flap is closed. LASIK is an extremely effective outpatient procedure that is suitable not only for higher prescriptions like yours (PRK isn't), but also for patients with moderate to low prescriptions. There is very little pain here compared to PRK, you have good vision the next day, and you're fully recovered in less than a week.

With both PRK and LASIK, the greater your prescription, the longer your procedure takes, pero they don't take more than half an hour no matter how high your grade is. You don't have to wear an eye patch, they put bandage contact lenses (looks and feels like ordinary contacts lang) on you for 72 hours, then they'll take it off na. In PRK there is significant photophobia (light intolerance--even sunsets are intolerable for me,and I had to wear shades even at night)for 1 week. My ophthalmologist friend says they don't get that much in LASIK.

Cost of procedure? I believe they have a ceiling price for both PRK and LASIK--PRK would cost less than P35,000 for both eyes, while LASIK costs P70,000 or less, prices inclusive na of preop and post-op followups.

[jack]

ako150-175. I used towear contacts before.

well based on your replies i guess mostofus hear suffer frompoor eyesight(kasi laging nakaharapsa computer...hehehe). :)

ira: thanks for the info abtLASIK, doc. ;)

[ross]

i wear glasses. only the grade is negligible. but my girlfriend told me bagay kaya i wear it all the time na lang.

[CaRaMBa]

Used to. Now I wear glasses at night na lang, just before I go to sleep, after taking out my contact lenses.

I have four grades for my eyes, two for each eye. Like Zen, I have near-sightedness and astigmatism. Right: 150-150, Left: 325-275. The problem, according to my doctor, is that my grades for astigmatism are dangerously high. Might come to a point when I can't wear soft contact lenses anymore. Yikes.

I used to wear eyeglasses, from grade 6 to 3rd year. Like Zen, I made sure that I got contact lenses in time for my prom. I didn't want to wear glasses to the prom. But if I didn't, I won't be able to see! So there.

:) Yun lang. The story of my life. Este, my eyes. :)

[This message has been edited by CaRaMBa (edited 12-01-1999).]

[Zen]

LOL CaRaMBa, we have similar stories. :)

[ChiQui]

Iraseksi...
Thanks a lot for the info! :)

[greeneagle]

ira, do they perform check ups first before maoperahan? is there a chance na hindi ako pwede maoperahan? (aside from the financial)

basta pwede sa lasik , pwede na din ba sa prk? it's much cheaper kase. or are there cases na hindi pwede sa prk?

[Jacob]

550 sa right 600 sa left.
I've had enough of contacts. Mabusisi. One time, I thought I was removing my contacts, yun pala mata ko na ang hinahawakan ko. Ngii. Another time, yung lens cleaner ang napatak ko instead of the lubricant. Ang hapdi!

Now, when I play hoops, nagka RecSpecs ako. Mas madali. Although I look dorky.

For the docs: Wala bang side effect ang laser surgery?

[jepoy]

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...oops sorry, forgot to put my glasses on ;)

I wear both contacts and glasses.. around 300 on each eye.

[Ira]

greeneagle: They perform checkups before operation to see if you are a candidate for laser surgery. A reason that I know of that disqualifies you is an unstable grade. Your grade should have been the same for the past 3 years. Other reasons are glaucoma, cataract, etc. You can go to centers offering laser surgery, check-up's free, and they have videos to show you what they're going to do. They also ask you not to wear contact lenses a week prior to the procedure.

PRK is ideal for grades 300-600. Grades outside this range are better fit for LASIK, although it's not naman a cut-and-dry thing. I suggest visiting the Laser Surgery centers if you're interested in the procedure. IMHO it's worth every centavo paid.

[CaRaMBa]

If I only had the money... to steep for me right now :(

[Yoshi]

I do! 650-450 yata left-right. I'm not too sure though.

[Ira]

Caramba: Didn't have that much money for PRK myself. After I graduated med and passed the boards, it was a gift from my mother. She asked what I wanted as a gift, maybe a tour somewhere or what. Sabi ko "paayos ako ng mata". She thought I wanted plastic surgery para lagyan ng folds ang eyes ko, and she was so happy about it. Sabi ko "Paayos ako nang mata! I mean mata talaga!" She freaked, but since she promised, she had to pay for it. :)
Anyway, my contact lenses had to be specially made pa kasi because my astigmatism and shortsightedness were pretty bad. They cost around PhP4000 a pair, add a thousand or more a year for the protein tablets and contact lens solutions. Bawing-bawi rin in the end.

[archangel]

I've been wearing eyeglasses since grade 5. Now I wear contacts 425 both eyes. Sometimes I wear my eyeglasses to rest my eyes, 350 naman ang power.

[Denise`]

Nope and I'm glad I don't! Grabe nga eh sobrang abused na eyes ko... I stay infront of the computer for more than 3 hrs/day... read in the dark... and malapit ako sa TV kung manood... hehehe... may effect siguro yun pagiging singkit ko hehehe

[wAgKaNgMaKuLiT]

ay pareho tayo Denise' abused na sobra mata ko pero wala parin grado. 20/20 parin eyesight ko. :)

[wolverine]

ira: duktora. topic natin to nung nag-eb tayo a...

anyways, i wear contacts too... 350-400. i'm not sure. basta malabo na ang mata ko.

[Ira]

wolverine: oo nga, LOL.

[joan]

hi doc ira...may question lang po ako regarding contacts...is it really bad if you sleep with your contacts on? minsan kasi when i take a nap hindi ko na sya inaalis eh...minsan din pag sobrang pagod na ko nakakalimutan ko na syang alisin and i just go straight to bed...ano po bang ill effects non? i wear soft contact lenses btw...thanks in advance! :)

[louisvuittonchiq]

yep, i wear contacts most of the time.
350 for both :)

[Ira]

joan: Depends on what type of lenses you got. All contact lenses can be used on a daily-wear basis, ie, they are inserted in the morning and removed at night. Soft lenses are also available for extended wear (ie, overnight). Disposable soft lenses can be used to avoid the necessity for lens cleaning.

The major risk from contact lens wear is corneal ulceration, which is a potentially blinding condition. Soft lenses present the major hazard, particularly with overnight wear, for which there is about 10x greater risk compared with daily wear (where you take it off at night). The risk begins with the first night of overnight wear and increases progressively thereafter. Even disposable lenses do not overcome the risk of corneal ulceration. Another major risk would be keratitis (a type of eye infection). Because you don't take the lenses off and clean them, bacteria accumulate. So, just take them off even if you feel a little tamad. It's better safe than sorry.

[827]

I've been wearing glasses since grade 6. My grade has been increasing every year.
Right now, mine's R-400 L-275
BTW, when's the right time to get contacts?

[joan]

ira: yikes!!! possibly blinding? didn't think it was that serious...will follow your advice..thanks doc!! :)

[Ira]

joan: no problem, glad to help.

827: There is really no right or wrong time to shift to contact lenses. Wearing them is just a matter of preference. If you feel you are responsible enough to wear and maintain them, and you're willing to fork out money for the lens solutions, plus of course you feel ugly with the glasses, then go to your friendly neighborhood ophthalmologist or optometrist.

[Soleil]

I started wearing glasses when I was almost 13, and shifted to contact lenses the year after. Now, after 5 pairs of glasses and 6 pairs of contact lenses, I'm planning to have laser surgery. Thanks for the info, Doc Ira!

[Perps]

I started wearing glasses when I was in 3rd grade. Contact lens, only when I was in 4th year HS (takot kasi parents ko, e pati tuloy ako natatakot) until now. As of last check-up it was 650 for both eyes!

[Lonely Boy]

Only for reading. I don't know the grade. I forgot, but it's not too bad yet.

[Lemon_ade]

ako sobrang baba lang compared to you guys.
left: 150 right: 125
but i have glasses and contacts. cant leave home without wearing one of them. nasanay na kasi e. :)

[don]

i wear glasses only to disguise my secret identity as superman.
...
doh!

[dj_ericsson]

I do not have a 20/20 vision but my vision is really not that poor. I got to wear glasses for two months. Less than 100 yung grado niya. But when I lost my glasses, I didn't replaced them. I got used to not wearing glasses.

Should I replace my glasses immediately or not since my vision is not really giving me any problems? Any bad effects if I don't?

[Ira]

The only problem with less than normal vision is that you may get headaches due to eyestrain because of your myopia. However, if you feel more comfortable with your vision right now, then you can opt not to wear the glasses. It's your choice. But be sure to have an annual eye exam to check whether or not your vision is getting worse.

[Boytoy2000]

sobrang baba rin nung sakin. 50 lang ata yung nasa right. i tried not wearing it for 3days. I've noticed na bumagsak ako sa quiz ko sa Accounting dahil dun. Nakakaduling pala.

[powerpup]

WEll, If I know, Superman now underwent laser surgery and he can do without the glasses now.
he he
People do call me SUperman since my glasses are thick and I do fly around when I don't wear my glasses, so we might belong to the same planet!!! he he
My eyes have a grade of Right:725 and Left :375 with an astigmatism of 25 and 75 left and right respectively.
Well, on the bright side, you need'nt be so nervous when you meet people you don't want to see, and you can't see them well anyway.
Hope this thread continues!

[munik]

Yup.

Right eye - 300, Left Eye - 375 with astigmatism din.

I prefer glass lenses rather than plastic lenses.
Ultra-thin para di mabigat.
Multi-coated para hindi madaling ma-scratch.
Photogray para di nakakasilaw pag mainit.

I wear contacts too but not that often kasi:
1. nakakatamad linisin
2. nakakatamad linisin
3. nakakatamad linisin

[Quentin]

me 125 175 ...

but i think the glasses just went well with my personality ...

[XTCboi]

is it true that contacts are better than glasses? my sis told me that mas lalalim yung grade ng eyes ko if i uses glasses. 75-150 lang ako before, recently ive been reading alot, and when i had my eyes checked 100-250 na yung grado ng eyes ko. shld i switch to contacts now? para di na lumala?

[Ira]

No it isn't true. Wearing contact lenses or glasses is strictly a personal choice and in no way does it affect subsequent visual acuity.

[LadyMarmalade]

so it's not true that contact lenses aren't corrective at all? i've stopped wearing them although they are more convenient coz i heard some people say that with them, lalong tataas grado ko.

[Ira]

It's a myth.

[XTCboi]

thanks ira!

[allie]

panu kung mataas grado mo mga about 600+ ... safe ba ang laser?

[Ira]

Yes.

[allie]

would u recommend a doctor?

[Ira]

Just go to American Eye Center in Shangri-la Mall or any reputable institute performing laser surgery. If you don't have an ophthalmologist, they will assign you one who's been trained to perform this procedure.

[paolojsebastian]

ako rin, lately lang. 100 sa left, 75 sa right. kailangan ko na kasi eh.

hi to Rhonna and Giselle

[LadyMarmalade]

i started wearing glasses when i was a freshman in college. having to copy stuff from the board for my accounting class was just too hard without them :D i have contacts too but i seldom use them, usually when i go out at night with friends lang. contacts more convenient nga but then when u get home late and u still have to take care of taking out ur lenses and cleaning them, nakakatamad na :)

[crazy dolphin]

i started wearing glasses when i was a freshman in high school.... when i got to third year, contacts na kasi prom eh :D (ayaw ko nga punta sa prom na naka glasses!!!)

last i checked... 350 both eyes!!!

[nuss]

As in let's say you're just walking to school. How do you know by not having your eyes checked that you need glasses? As in when does poor eyesight begin other than hereditary?

Is this a dumb question?

[dee-dee]

i don't think so nuss, kasi ako rin...i've been asking that question like forever! i don't want to have a check-up yet, kasi ayaw kong ma-confirm yung hunch ko na baka kailangan ko na ring mag-glasses! :lol:

and from what my lola said to me eons ago, "a poor eyesight begins if you don't take care of your eyes! bad reading habits, etc. etc. and kung hindi ka kumain ng vegetables! kailangan mo ng disiplina para hindi lumabo ang mata! kaya kainin mo na yang kalabasa!" :lol::bop:

[Miguelito]

if you're thirsty and you need to drink? :)

[GreekGod]

Originally posted by Miguelito
if you're thirsty and you need to drink? :)

Oo nga naman, hindi kasi ini-specify kung eyeglasses o drinking glasses eh, hehehehe...:lol:

Me similar thread na yata nyan dito NUSS, baka ma-close lang ito, ayoko na sumagot! :rolleyes:

[Ira]

You begin to consider wearing glasses when you start developing symptoms like blurring of vision, headaches, and eye strain. You won't know whether you're going to need it unless you consult an ophthalmologist or an optometrist so you can have your eyes refracted. Myopia is hereditary.

[GreekGod]

:D:D:D Now, I think i can answer, since this has not been closed.

Originally posted by nuss
As in let's say you're just walking to school. How do you know by not having your eyes checked that you need glasses?

How do you see the scenery around you?
Blurred, not clear, some are clear the others are not...:cyclops:

Focus on one object, say a tree.
Move towards the tree, does it appear to be clear or blurred?:cyclops:

Move away from the tree, does it appear to be blurred or not? :cyclops:

In doing so, take note of your distance (at least approximations) when doing so and write your observations.
As what Dr. Ira said, see an opthalmologist.:smokin:

[nuss]

hmmm... that made me think. Is it normal at night to see straight streaks of light coming out from street lamps, headlights, etal? I hope you know what I'm saying...

Couldn't I read the sign or the jeepney's lighting that bad?

How about dyslexia? Is that an eye or a brain illness? Honestly, I sometimes suffer from this or am I just stubborn?

[Ira]

Those streaks of light you see can happen to people with normal vision.

Dyslexia is a neurologic problem, not an ophthalmologic problem. It's either you have it or you don't. There is no situation where you only "sometimes" suffer from it.

[nuss]

Isn't it dyslexia is defined as perceiving a word to be something else?

Well... there are times when I thought a word was something else, especially PeX handles.

I once read Millethsky as "Milk the sky". Isn't that dyslexia?

[GreekGod]

NOT NECESSARILY.:smokin:

It sometimes happen to other people-> misreading a word or a phrase.

What's the font?
What about the font size?
How was that word printed in relation with other words?
Were you damn tired when you read that?
Were you not suffering from any sickness then?
How old are you when you first noticed this?
How often incidents like this happen?

Phewwww....:D

[scarab]

i've always blamed those "correction" glasses for making my eyesight worse.

[Ira]

There is a very big difference between occassionally misreading words and dyslexia. Dyslexia is a neurological disorder which interferes with the acquisition of language. It also means that a high proportion of the words you look at are misread, not just a few. Other symptoms of reading dyslexia are early difficulties in speaking, a high proportion of errors when reading aloud, difficulty in extracting the sense from written material without rereading, slow reading speed, omission of words, frequent loss of the place when reading, an inability to skim through reading material, a high degree of distractibility when reading, and perceived distortion of text (words may seem to float off the page or run together).

[GreekGod]

Dyslexia involves lesion in the brain.

Napaka-seryoso nito, kapatid! :boom:

Now anong part ng brain mo ang may problem?

Baka yung GNOSTIC CENTER moo yung tinatawag naming WERNICKE's AREA.

Ano yon? That is the part of your brain that collects and interprets somatic, visual, & sensory stimulations. Dito mo nalalaman kung ano ang nakikita mo, o nababasa mo.

Sa dyslexia, hindi lang sapat na nagkakamali ka ng basa...but DO YOU COMPREHEND WHAT YOU JUST HAVE READ?

Alam mo may relationship din siya with your spoken words. Do you have a hard time saying these words.

See a neurologist. She will assess and screen if you have one or other forms of cerebral problems.:smokin:

[nuss]

Now that you've said it, just to know if I have a problem, I need to see a brain doctor and an eye doctor! :lol:

Wondered why it took me so long to reply?

What's the font?
-the default. depends on what computer I'm using. Otherwise, I would use my favorite font, verdana size 12(that's big enough, you know?)

What about the font size?
- i already answered the question. ooops... overlooked this one.

How was that word printed in relation with other words?
-hmmm... the handles are written in bold typeface, right?

Were you damn tired when you read that?
-maybe. after five hours of pexing...

Were you not suffering from any sickness then?
- what kind of sickness? Does it have something to do with the eyes or any illness would do? not really...

How old are you when you first noticed this?
-quite recently. The time I got more exposed to the radiation of the monitor.

How often incidents like this happen?
-everytime I'm pexing... :grin: not really. How about occasionally?

[nuss]

Why is it sometimes I accidentally DON'T type some words? Something wrong with my brain or my hand/eye cordination? I know this has nothing to do with glasses... but it's still a question.

[Ira]

I don't think anyone types perfectly every single time. It does not mean that you have a neurologic illness. It just means that you are human and like all other human beings, you make mistakes.

[GreekGod]

Stop pexing! Hehehehe :lol:

Seriously, hindi pa rin.
It would take a great deal of violence or some virulent disease to create that kind of lesion in your brain to manifest dyslexia even aphasia.

Take a neurologic test for dyslexia if you want to be sure. You will be asked to read, form concepts, etc. then she will measure your responses according to a scale. Ask Dr. Ira, she is the neurologist here. :smokin:

[nuss]

Dr. Ira... do you offer free check ups? :lol: Seriously now...

[Ira]

Only in special circumstances.

[nuss]

When is special uh... special?

[Ira]

When you are an uncommon neurosurgical case or you can prove to me that you or your parents can't afford to pay for outpatient medical care.

[GreekGod]

:smokin:

[nuss]

Well... we really coudn't afford to pay 5-digits just to have my brain checked. And I wonder if my mom would like the idea...

[Ira]

Not a single doctor in this country charges a 5-digit amount for a mere outpatient consultation fee.

I'm sorry, but I don't do free check-ups for cases like yours.

[nuss]

Ok... if you say so. You're the boss, errr... I mean you're the Doc.

[Boytoy2000]

Doc, totoo ba yung napanood kong tungkol sa dyslexia na most of the dyslexic people have high IQ?

[Ira]

Dyslexics usually have average to above average IQs. The statement that most dyslexics have high IQs is a little exaggerated.

[peacemaker52]

regarding laser, my eyes is about 275(grade) is it also safe?

how much laser cost nowadays?

thanks :)

[Ira]

275 will be fine. It would cost around 60 grand maximum for both eyes for the procedure if you undergo LASIK, and around 35 grand for PRK.

[landiday]

I wear glasses and I visits my optician once a year for a check up. Like the rest of you, I thought wearing contacts will stop my eyes getting worse. I asked my optician about 10 yrs ago "sabi niya hindi daw dahil sa glasses o contact lenses. Talaga daw na tataas yon wether you wear glasses or contacts but oneday I will reach the age that it will stop rising and settle down. In my case, I have now in my age that it has settle down. My grade hasnt change for 7 years . (my age is a top secret! dont even bother asking LOL).

[efive]

Contact lenses 200 on both.

[melrosegirl]

yup! just last week! although my eye sight is still 20/20, i was given glasses for astigmatism. I've had a headache for 2 weeks prior to that. I was told it could have been a result of being in-front of the computer for hours.

[cruisin_78]

can anyone help me on how to choose the right shape of eyeglasses for my oval-like face shape. di naman mahaba ang baba ko pero kc medyo pahaba ang shape ng face ko. nways proportion naman kaya lang i want my eyeglsses to fit my face shape. pls help me and other pexers who wanted to know.

ano bang shape ng eyeglasses ang bagay for certain shape of a face.

[eyedoc]

If your face is oval, you are actually lucky! You see, bagay naman ang lahat ng shapes sa oval face.

In general, you want to detract from your face shape when choosing eyeglass frames. For example, don't choose round frames if you have a round face, or square frames if you have a square face. Baligtad!:cool: Meaning, better get round/oval frames for square faces and vice versa.

Still, like clothes, it's better to choose your frames sa optical shop or eye clinic para you can really see kung anong bagay sa iyo.

:cool: :cool: :cool:

[SoCarrots]

thanks eyedoc..you are really a great help!

[eyedoc]

You're welcome! :D

[firstnoel]

Do we consider the shape of a face alone in choosing the right eyeglass for us? Or even the frame size or lens size?

[eyedoc]

Of course we have to take all those (face shape, size, lens size, single or double vision lenses, the fashion/fad of the moment, the age of the patient etc.) into consideration when choosing the frame. Like I said, it is still better to choose your lenses like you choose clothes--wear them first before you decide. The general guidelines are only meant as a guideline to help you narrow down your choices, so that you won't have to look at too many frames. :cool:

[Lei_Shiyizu]

I have glasses kase malabo na talaga mata ko .

But I seldom wear it kase nahihilo ako 'pag naglalakad.

So what I do is I wear it during classes so I can read what's written on the board, then I remove it after.

May negative effects ba yung ginagawa ko?

Thanks!

[eyedoc]

Not really. Although if you're feeling dizzy with your glasses, you may want to have your grade rechecked.

[tsokolat]

hi, i had chalation cyst removed on my upper and lower left eyelid last june 11 and m planning to wear contacts again coz i find glasses uncomfortable and incovenient..is it ok for me to wear contacts?how long should i wait before i can wear one?m gonna buy a new pair and will dispose my old solution as well as my old contacts

tnx

:sunnysmile:

[eyedoc]

It's more than a month already. Unless there were complications, I think it would be ok for you to wear your contact lenses by this time.

[cybernaut]

bakit nahihilo ka? pa-check mo yang salamin mo sa doctor, baka sobrang taas ng grado ng lens na binigay sa yo. at kung tatanggalin mo yan lagi, hindi ka masasanay, lalo kang laging mahihilo :(

[kenna]

sabi ng iba na mas tataas ang grado ng mata pag laging suot mo.
may kilala nga ako na mababa lang ang grado ng mata at dahil dito hindi niya madalas suotin ang salamin maliban lang kung may kukopyahin sa blackboard. pero mula nang sinusuot na ang salamin nang madalas ay umakyat na ang grado. sabi niya, naging dependent raw ang kanyang mga mata sa kakasalamin kaya't umakyat ang grado nito.

[eyedoc]

That is NOT TRUE at all. The glasses are there to improve the vision. Whether the grade increases or not is because of the person's anatomical development and not because he always wears glasses.

Consider this: There are two "sabi-sabis"
1. If you wear glasses always, the grade will get higher and higher.
2. If you wear glasses always, the grade will gradually lower.
See? How would you explain the difference of the sabi sabi?

[Tamayo]

dapat pa check mo ulit yung mata mo para malaman mo bakit ka nahihilo. baka masyadong mataas o mababa ang grado mo

[pollywog]

Ako, bumaba ang grade ng mata ko kasusuot ng salamin (as in pagkagising, suot agad). Kaya ako nagpatingin dahil akala ko tumaas na ang grado ng mata ko kaya lumalabo ang paningin ko. Yun pala bumaba!

[eyedoc]

Like I said, whether the grade increases or decreases have NOTHING to do with whether you wear your eyeglasses or not. It increases because your eyes underwent changes.

[x_roads]

^ thanks eyedoc!!

[racho]

Try eye exercises. Yanno, like follow your finger in wide circles, or the look near, look far, do it 10x. I read it in a book before, forgot the title.

[stepehenyan@12]

ano ba type ng shades or lens should i get when I'am in front of a computer monitor. sometimes prolong exposure gives me a headache and makes me dizzy. someone told me a polaroid Im using an lcd monitor. reduce ko na yung glare kaso ganon pa rin.

[tien_xavi]

nagpagawa ako ng salamin last year, may lens na para sa glare sa computer. may tawag dun eh nakalimutan ko na tawag.

[marbles]

have your eyes checked for any errors of refraction (astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness) before buying glasses. Any optical shop has an optometrist who can do this for you. If you're buying eyeglasses for computer use, have it coated with anti-glare magnesium coating, if I remember it right. Also try to get up and walk around for a bit every 2 hours or less so that you can stretch your muscles and rest your eyes.

[stepehenyan@12]

anti glare magnesium coating??? magkano yun? anong glasses pwede yung tipong parang rayban or kahit ordinary shades specifics please

[fatalinversion]

have your eyes checked for any errors of refraction (astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness) before buying glasses. Any optical shop has an optometrist who can do this for you. If you're buying eyeglasses for computer use, have it coated with anti-glare magnesium coating, if I remember it right. Also try to get up and walk around for a bit every 2 hours or less so that you can stretch your muscles and rest your eyes.

Hmm, I'm trying to do a research. Its been a while since Ive had my eyes checked. Just last night, my 3-5 year old eyeglasses cracked. Ive been wanting to have it replaced since hindi na rin comfortable gamitin yung frames. How should I go about procuring one? How long would it take? How much? Where do I go? San ba ok yung service? I plan sana sa mga Malls pero which store? My budget is only Php3000 MAX. Di naman talaga ako naghahanap ng mga branded na frames. I prefer rimless. Is this (Budget) enough for the consultation, the frame and the lenses? Or are check-ups free? I wish somebody here would give me an idea. I would REALLY appreciate all the info that you guys can give.:bashful:

Thanks!

[stepehenyan@12]

eh sa vision express mahal ba dun??

[stepehenyan@12]

I did some checking on my own. a multicoated lens that's what he calls it will cost you 1,500 per lens. it's at acebedo still need to do some checking.

[plankton_united]

270/300...

but im not wearing spectacle anymore. before, oo. about 5 years din akong bespectacled.
hassle eh.

im wearing extended contacts na lang.

[renestrauss2004]

Is it advisable to buy reading glasses (i mean the cheaper ones) displayed in optical shops.

For ex. alam mo na yung grade ng mata mo is 200/200, ok lang ba gamitin yun para kung sakaling mawala o malimutan mo *** isa meron kang spare na magagamit. Will it affect the condition of your eyesight?

Mahal kasi reading glasses ko, pero alam mo na one day masisira/mawawalao mababasag mo rin one day.

[smilewarrior]

Hello there. Please wait for the reply of the physicians.

If I were in your shoes, I'd probably ask my opthalmologist or optometrist.

These might help ->

The glasses are there to improve the vision. Whether the grade increases or not is because of the person's anatomical development and not because he always wears glasses.


The only problem with less than normal vision is that you may get headaches due to eyestrain. However, if you feel more comfortable with your vision right now, then you can opt not to wear the glasses. It's your choice. But be sure to have an annual eye exam to check whether or not your vision is getting worse.

[super nanay]

doc, question lang po, pag pina - laser po ba ang mga mata, 100% sure na babalik ang 20/20 vision/ magkano po yun? tenks!

[smilewarrior]

Good day super_nanay. This might help ( if you have time, please read the linked thread from page 1 to 4) : Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis / L.A.S.I.K. (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218087)

[keile]

Yep, I wear 1 inch thick glasses... 1,000 right and 1,100 left...

are you serious?? damn!

[keile]

mine is 800 left and 850 right

hereditary to kasi mom ko may salamin and 4 out of 5 kaming magkakapatid may salamin

i prefer glass compared to plastic because di sya madaling magasgasan.. asar nga ako sa huling kong pinagawan ng salamin.. sabi ko glass eh.. plastic nmn pala.. yan tuloy cloudy na paningin ko... puro scratches all the way *** lens

lam ko multicoated.. coats the lenses with UV resistant coating.. para sa mga lagi sa harap ng tv at monitor

[rain021]

Iba ba ang grade ng contacts sa glasses?

[sweetwahm]

^^ I'm no eye doctor but I wear both glasses and contacts. Pag contacts, I got a lower grade than my glasses kasi mas nasa mata na nga ang kapit nya. :)

[macduff]

i wear contacts during the day, glasses a few minutes before i sleep.
450 both eyes.

[-=+cZaRiNa+=-]

Advisable ba? Hindi naman sa blurry na talaga ang sight ko pero talagang ang sakit ng mata ko kung magbabasa - lalo na yung maliliit na font size.

Kanina nga while taking National Career Assessment Examination [NCAE] sa may Abstract/Non-verbal Ability test, talagang inilapit ko na sa mata ko yung illustrations kasi hindi ko matingnan ng mabuti.

Doctors, what do you think?;)

[shey_anne]

i wear my eyeglasses during weekdays, pag weekend naman naka-contacts ako... sakin naman, mas higher ang grades ng eyeglasses ko compared to my contacts.

[Tjmd]

Advisable ba? Hindi naman sa blurry na talaga ang sight ko pero talagang ang sakit ng mata ko kung magbabasa - lalo na yung maliliit na font size.

Kanina nga while taking National Career Assessment Examination [NCAE] sa may Abstract/Non-verbal Ability test, talagang inilapit ko na sa mata ko yung illustrations kasi hindi ko matingnan ng mabuti.

Doctors, what do you think?;)

The fact na kailagan mo ilapit yun paper kasi hindi mo matingnan ng mabuti could mean a problem with your eyesight. Shempre mahirap i-assess kasi nasa internet lang tayo.
Best check with an optometrist sa mga optical shop. I think free lang naman yun VA testing.

[goodbeachboy]

i get headaches when i play video games. I wear eyeglasses and still it seems that even a short while playing these games gives me a pain in the lower back of my head. What seems to be the problem?

[aescupulus]

This could be better explained by your doctor. Your eyeglass "grade" may need to be adjusted. Also take into consideration your physical position. you may need anti-glare screen. or try to use a high-resolution monitor......... see your doctor

[goodbeachboy]

thanks for the fast reply. I think it has to do with my eyeglasses. But i wonder how come if i stay too long working on my computer i dont get this problem? Its only the game console games (xBOx etc.) that gives me head aches. my friends tell me sumasakit daw kasi mabibilis ang galaw ng mga characters sa games....can i just take bonamine para di sumakit ulo ko...

sorry kung mababaw ha...:D

[Tjmd]

most causes of headaches during computer game playing is due to the head position during play. check the chair you're sitting on too.

Whenever you play video games your eyes tend to blink less often. This causes partial drying and can be a cause of headache indirectly.

sitting in front of a TV for very long hours without moving your eyes much causes eyestrain. This can also be a cause of headaches.

advice: take a break often. Sit comfortably. Rest every 30min for a 5 minute period (hirap gawin to sa video games:D), blink often.

[mykel angelo]

Sana, give me advise on how to choose the right eyeglasses. Esp. Rimless. Sana po, merong pics or Brands, para makita ko kung ok sa akin. Ano specifically eyeglasses na bagay sa round face at pwedeng gamitin sa outdoors.

Sana yung eyeglasses ko ay super thin at magaan na parang nakalutang LANG yung eyeglasses, at sana pwede rin ito gamitin sa labas

[etxetera]

Iba ba ang grade ng contacts sa glasses?

In my experience same lang grade ng glasses at contacts

[rickym]

are the disposable eyeglasses you can get for under 100 pesos any good? the optometrist doesn't anymore even try checking your eyes. all she does is let you read something, then you try using the glasses and see which one suits you best.

[eyerepublic]

are the disposable eyeglasses you can get for under 100 pesos any good? the optometrist doesn't anymore even try checking your eyes. all she does is let you read something, then you try using the glasses and see which one suits you best.

The operative word here is "disposable". As they say in consumer marketing, 'you get what you pay for". This is not to say that these "disposable eyeglasses won't work. They are usually tolerated well by most people. One only has to understand that they will most likely be poorer compared to a "customized prescription" pair of eyeglasses.

[bishop]

i wear glasses, 75-grade on both eyes.

[Dr.Richie]

are the disposable eyeglasses you can get for under 100 pesos any good? the optometrist doesn't anymore even try checking your eyes. all she does is let you read something, then you try using the glasses and see which one suits you best.

This is the "quick-fix" and may only be used for "reading glasses". This is more successful for people who normally didn't wear any glasses before and now find themselves having difficulty in reading small print such as newspapers,etc. This is the inexpensive way of doing things.Hence, it is not the optimum way of correcting your near vision. HOWEVER, it may be "good enough" for some people.

eye republic is correct: these glasses are not of the same quality as those that were specifically made for you. just like RTW barongs vs tailor-made barongs

[Dr.Richie]

Advisable ba? Hindi naman sa blurry na talaga ang sight ko pero talagang ang sakit ng mata ko kung magbabasa - lalo na yung maliliit na font size.

Kanina nga while taking National Career Assessment Examination [NCAE] sa may Abstract/Non-verbal Ability test, talagang inilapit ko na sa mata ko yung illustrations kasi hindi ko matingnan ng mabuti.

Doctors, what do you think?;)

See an ophthalmologist. An optometrist does not have the skills to fully examine AND treat your eye.

[Dr.Richie]

In my experience same lang grade ng glasses at contacts

Upon reaching a spectacle correction of -4.0 D ( or 400 as many refer to it), a "correction factor" for the soft contact lens prescription is used which results in a "lower" prescription for the contact lens. This is due to the physical nature of light and optics.

Hence, if the glasses are ideally -300, the contact lens we give is also -300. If the glasses are -450, we give -4.25 contact lenses.

Note however, that sometimes, the grade of the glasses is not the one that gives the best possible vision. just the best possible "wearable" prescription para hindi ka mahilo. Hence the need for honest to goodness contact lens fitting to achieve the best results

[erap_arroyo99]

yeah, with clip-ons

[jaruk666]

hi peeps :) ,

tanong lang po sana if do you have any idea if what are the difference between Progressive lenses and the normal lens used in eyeglasses?

planning to fit a new eyeglass kasi lagi na sumasakit mata/ulo ko when using my present eyeglasses e, i'm using Transition Lenses by the way

medyo mataas po kc astigmatism ko e!

my present eye grade is 700 ~800 for each eye and astig of around 200 if i remember correctly .

any ideas po magkano lenses na ganyan grade pag transition lenses pa rin ginamit?e pag ordinary lens kaya mas mura ba?

mga magkano po kaya aabutin ng ganito eyeglasses?

[dWitch]

hi peeps :) ,

tanong lang po sana if do you have any idea if what are the difference between Progressive lenses and the normal lens used in eyeglasses?

planning to fit a new eyeglass kasi lagi n sumasakit mata/ulo ko when using my present eyeglasses e,im using Transition Lenses by the way

medyo mataas po kc astigmatism ko e!

my present eye grade is 700 ~800 for each eye and astigmatism of around 200 if i remember correctly .

any ideas po magkano lenses na ganyan grade pag transition lenses pa rin ginamit?e pag ordinary lens kaya mas mura ba?

mga magkano po kaya aabutin ng ganito eyeglasses?


progressive lenses are multifocal lenses meaning 3 vision siya, far, intermediate and near, kung 40 years old kana and over, pwede kang magprogressive lenses so sakop niya from 20 ft up to 16 inches at any distance though medyo kailangan ng adjustment dahil me aberrations yung sides niya, normal lenses are for 1 vision only whether for near, intermediate or far.

of course mas mahal pag transition lenses, pero sa taas ng grado mo, kailangan mo ng hi-index or ultrathin lenses.. kung transition plus ultrathin... naku malamang umabot ka ng 10t. lalo na pag plastic ang lens mo.

kung gusto mo ng mura mag glass ultra thin ka na lang. kung gusto mo ng talagang mas mura, yung normal na lang kaso sobrang kapal naman nun, mamumukha kang nerd.

[jaruk666]

10k po?kasama na ba frame nun?

patay tayo diyan medyo mabubutas bulsa ko nito ah!

ano po ba mganda na frame?any good optical shops to recommend?

[smilewarrior]

^Spelling, spelling po mga kaibigan. Konting ingat sa spelling. Bawal kasi text lingo dito sa What's Up Doc.

Okay lang kung banggitin pangalan nung optical shop, pero landline numbers , contact details, physical address at lalo na e-mail address are to be given through private messaging, please.

[Dr.Richie]

hi peeps :) ,

tanong lang po sana if do you have any idea if what are the difference between Progressive lenses and the normal lens used in eyeglasses?

planning to fit a new eyeglass kasi lagi na sumasakit mata/ulo ko when using my present eyeglasses e, i'm using Transition Lenses by the way

medyo mataas po kc astigmatism ko e!

my present eye grade is 700 ~800 for each eye and astig of around 200 if i remember correctly .

any ideas po magkano lenses na ganyan grade pag transition lenses pa rin ginamit?e pag ordinary lens kaya mas mura ba?

mga magkano po kaya aabutin ng ganito eyeglasses?



Progessive lenses are multifocal lenses. There are however, more than three points of focus. every milimeter or so you go down from the center of the lens, the prescription changes. THIS potentially enables one to see things from various distances (far, not so far, intermediate, not so near, near,everything else in between). It is a class unto itself. A "normal" lens, as you would put it, has only one focal point (only one prescription). So you generally use this for either distance, intermediate, near, OR (not AND) whatever distance you need to see with those spectacles. Then there is the "bifocal lens" or the traditional "doble vista" used by presbyopes. There are also the old "tri-focal lenses" used a long time ago for specific distances of far, intermediate, and near.

I'm not familliat with the exact price since I don't sell glasses. But such bifocal or multifocal lenses are more expensive if you have astigmatism that needs to be dealt with. The price also goes up even further if you use the "Transitions" material.

At some point, Lasik surgery is no longer that expensive compared to multiple glasses if one looses it or wears them out.

[ally1003]

Hi,

I would like to know kung saan mura magpagawa ng eyeglasses (frame+lens). Sabi nila sa Quiapo. Ok ba ang quality doon? Yung eye grade kasi ng husband ko is somewhere between +9 to +12. Nag-canvass me ng price sa malls - mga 7K - 8K. Sa Quiapo daw, 4.5K. Do you have any suggestions na reasonable ang price and maganda naman ang quality? Medyo tight kasi ang budget eh.

Thanks...Ally

[abc_123]

Hi! ok ang mga frames and lenses sa quiapo*okay* , yung mga distributor kasi nandoon, sila lang din ang supplier sa mga nasa mall. try mo OPTIQUE PRIMA.

pero kung gusto mo talaga sa mall sa IDEAL VISION CENTER.

[pgma]

guys, do you know the price of B&L contact lens (1 pair) in quiapo?

[crazy4ken]

anyone here knows where i could buy circle lenses? it gives doll-like eyes so im tempted to try it. i dont know if it's available here and if there is, please let me know. like the pic below

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/162903608b.jpg

thanks.

[Gallant]

Dear Pexers,

I had this problem with my eye, that it always shed tears by itself, specially pagumunat at feeling sleepy. Pero lumala at napansin ko yung symptoms na laging parang teary eyes ako minsan, which I neglected. Last year april ay nagpatingin ako sa doctor in which di ko maadmit noon kay doc na hindi malabo ang mata ko hanggang the technical and diagnosis proccess went on. 75 (left eye) at 50 (right eye) and naging find out ni doc at astigmatism ako, accompanied by blinking of eye (due to hindi naagapan yung problems *** nagcocope up yung mata before). Doc gave me the custom made eye glasses and Ephemoline (which reduced significantly the blinking of the eye). But hindi naexplain ni doc and reason kung baket lumabo ang mata ko, wala naman history background na malabo ang mata ng parents ko. But my question is, hindi kaya dulot ito sa stress or and work? Pero baket nung naglalaro ako ng Ragnarok Online noon which lasted like 2 years at kain-tulog-ligo lang ang pahinga na parang addict di **** lumabo mata ko, kahet totok computer ako. Much worst is, this past months, di na kaya ng eyeglass ko basahin yung far object and text, at nagbli-blinking nanaman yung eyes ko.

I still want to find out what's the cause of deteriorating eyesight and paano ito maprevent. And this April I will have my vacation and check-up with doc. I think kailangan na magshift nang lenses nang mata ko to higher because I feel disoriented masyado whether at work or not.

[pgma]

This is re the brand of contact lens.

I went to an optical shop to inquire about contact lens. i was told that B&L and durasoft is longer available in the market. instead they recommended this brand "morning Q" from korea. I visited the website but it's in korean language.

any feedback about this brand? is this at par w/ B&L? or do you have other recommendation?

[bronxdude]

saan sa quiapo pwede bumili ng magagandang frames?

[abc_123]

sa paterno st. sa quiapo daming optical, pili ka na lang doon.

[Dr.Richie]

Dear Pexers,

I had this problem with my eye, that it always shed tears by itself, specially pagumunat at feeling sleepy. Pero lumala at napansin ko yung symptoms na laging parang teary eyes ako minsan, which I neglected. Last year april ay nagpatingin ako sa doctor in which di ko maadmit noon kay doc na hindi malabo ang mata ko hanggang the technical and diagnosis proccess went on. 75 (left eye) at 50 (right eye) and naging find out ni doc at astigmatism ako, accompanied by blinking of eye (due to hindi naagapan yung problems *** nagcocope up yung mata before). Doc gave me the custom made eye glasses and Ephemoline (which reduced significantly the blinking of the eye). But hindi naexplain ni doc and reason kung baket lumabo ang mata ko, wala naman history background na malabo ang mata ng parents ko. But my question is, hindi kaya dulot ito sa stress or and work? Pero baket nung naglalaro ako ng Ragnarok Online noon which lasted like 2 years at kain-tulog-ligo lang ang pahinga na parang addict di **** lumabo mata ko, kahet totok computer ako. Much worst is, this past months, di na kaya ng eyeglass ko basahin yung far object and text, at nagbli-blinking nanaman yung eyes ko.

I still want to find out what's the cause of deteriorating eyesight and paano ito maprevent. And this April I will have my vacation and check-up with doc. I think kailangan na magshift nang lenses nang mata ko to higher because I feel disoriented masyado whether at work or not.


How old are you ? Eyes do change with time. It's just the way it is for some people. If all that's wrong with your eye is the "grado", then there's nothing else to fear. your Ophthalmologist should be able to tell you if you're eye is "just changing" or there is something else wrong with it (like the nerve or the retina,etc). Our local optometrists, in general, won't be able to tell you if there is anythnig else wrong in the inside of your eye

[Gallant]

Dear Dr. Richie,

Thank you for your reply, I'll try to give every one an update, I had a recent check-up with my doc (after my last year check-up), and the Ophthalmologist doctor said, I'm nearsighted and still 75-50 astigmatism, my only concern is why this did not happen even when I played computer games to the point na magpakaaddict ako noon and my vision is still 20-20, but when Im started working I only found out the complications. Another is, kelan ko ba dapat tanggalin ang eye glasses ko, when will I know na I'm "cured" na? Becuase my cousins had also same cases of astigmastism and lahat sila nacured (but sometimes occuring back again), and they wore the glasses to rectify their vision by 3-4 years of span. Another question is, doc issued me again the Efemoline eye drops since sometimes nafefeel ko pa din yung pressure and blinking of my eyes, but according to the side effects of the medicine, chances are after usage of medicine the pressure and blinking of the eye will come back, kelan ko po ba dapat tigilan ang paggamit ng gamot doc? Kase parang minsan feel ko may effect yung gamot sa vision ko. Sabi naman nung doc ko wag masyadong gamitin kung feeling ko relaxed ang mata ko, what should I do?

[Dr.Richie]

Dear Dr. Richie,

Thank you for your reply, I'll try to give every one an update, I had a recent check-up with my doc (after my last year check-up), and the Ophthalmologist doctor said, I'm nearsighted and still 75-50 astigmatism, my only concern is why this did not happen even when I played computer games to the point na magpakaaddict ako noon and my vision is still 20-20, but when Im started working I only found out the complications. Another is, kelan ko ba dapat tanggalin ang eye glasses ko, when will I know na I'm "cured" na? Becuase my cousins had also same cases of astigmastism and lahat sila nacured (but sometimes occuring back again), and they wore the glasses to rectify their vision by 3-4 years of span. Another question is, doc issued me again the Efemoline eye drops since sometimes nafefeel ko pa din yung pressure and blinking of my eyes, but according to the side effects of the medicine, chances are after usage of medicine the pressure and blinking of the eye will come back, kelan ko po ba dapat tigilan ang paggamit ng gamot doc? Kase parang minsan feel ko may effect yung gamot sa vision ko. Sabi naman nung doc ko wag masyadong gamitin kung feeling ko relaxed ang mata ko, what should I do?


Why did it not happen when you were playing with the computer so much? Because one's "grado" is not worsened by computer use. At least no one has proven it yet beyond reasonable doubt.

Glasses don't "cure" the eye of the grado. It never has. Your eye changes with time. some people are lucky in that the grado goes down. others stay the same, while others worsen. The term "correctional glasses" means the glasses "correct" the eye WHILE it is being worn. pag inalis na, wala na yung correction. This ofcourse has been twisted and stretched to become the myth it is today.

I don't recommend efemoline or visine for any of my patients. It is prone to abuse and can make things worse for some people. What should you do ? See a good ophthalmologist who can clearly explain what is happening to you and remove your concerns.

[Gallant]

Thank you doc Richie.

[Dr.Richie]

Thank you doc Richie.

Glad I could help :)

[it_must_be_me]

I have a question. I recently had my eyes checked since I'm having a hard time as a student reading stuff in blackboards and presentations. Found out 75 on both eyes and 55 astigmatism. I wasn't able to ask the ophthalmologist since I was in a hurry to go back to school.

Anyway, I'm trying to tell my parents about this. Is worsening eyesight caused by environmental or lifestyle forces, like staying up late and always being in front of the PC all the time. My eyesight was 20/20 when I graduated from high school, now I'm in college it has become worse. I'm preparing myself for the "i told you so.. don't stay up late at night too much" from them.

And at my case, can I get contacts already? I hate the fact that I have to lug eyeglasses around.

[gwaping17]

Same case. And now, parang lumalala na yung mata ko. Parang 100/100 na.

[Dr.Richie]

@it_must_be_me

Not your fault. people's eyes can normally change with time. You should normally be able to wear contact lenses if you want convenience. best to see an ophthalmologist first to check if you have any other eye problems that might get aggravated by contact lenses

[waxy]

275 left eye, 200 right eye.

i'm near sighted.

i have 9 pairs of eyeglasses, and i use contact lens sometimes.

if i have enough cash to burn now, i'll consider getting a lasik surgery. unfortunately, i don't :D

[Dr.Richie]

@waxy

why do you have 9 pairs of eye glasses ? you'll probably save faster if your keep them down to 1-2 pairs :)

[ice_breaker]

Hello to everyone!
I need advice... I'm a software engineer and my job involves staying in front of the monitor at least 9 hours a day.. I'm scared I might damage my sight kasi lagi ako nakatutok sa monitor.

My question is, may mga eyeglasses ba na specially made for this kind of situation? Natatakot kasi ako bka lumabo ang paningin ko. I have perfect vision pero I just want extra care for my eyes.. Saan ba nakakapagpagawa ng mga eyeglasses na makakablock ng radiation nad excessive light na nakakafatigue sa mata? And around how much?

[Dr.Richie]

@icebreaker

First, you're eyes won't "break" or "get damaged" with prolonged computer use. it can get tired, dry,etc but it will be "up and running" after you rest it. computer monitors nowadays don't really cause "radiation damage".

What you need to avoid/minimize is Computer Vision Syndrome ( basically, eye strain due to constant computer use ). rest you eyes for 5 mins every hour you stare at a computer monitor. reduce screen glare by altering your computer screen angle, light source,chair,etc. you can wear "anti-glare" or multicoated glasses without any prescription. you can inrease the size of the fonts,etc.

[roemar08]

Dr. Richie saan po ba masmaganda magpa LASIK Surgery? Sa Pinas or sa US? Usually magkano ba ang price nun sa Pinas?

[ice_breaker]

Can I buy "anti-glare" glasses in optical stores in malls? around how much?

Thanks for the advice!

[Dr.Richie]

@roemar08

OT ata ito. the moderators can just move it as I am not able to.

Either will do as long as you go to the reputable centers in each country.beware of the centers who bring down the prices to ridiculous levels. ask yourself: how can this eye center bring the price to this level and stay afloat?

For the same quality, you can have it done in the philippines for a fraction of the cost in the US. lower ang cost of living dito sa pilipinas.

At present, we have some kind of 20% discount going on at St.Luke's. You can coordinate with me if you're interested. Lasik is now down to approximately 54K at St.Luke's. In the US, centers that are as reputable will go for around $USD 5,000. So mas sulit sa pinas kasi kasama na vacation, ticket, pasalubong :)

@ice_breaker

just ask for "multicoated plano lenses".

[tokeneng]

I wear glasses. 100 on both eyes but I wear 75 because I get a bit dizzy with 100 and parang tumataas yung floor! Jeje. Astigmatism. Pero dati 25 and 50 lang siya last year. Sana di umabot sa point na mag 200.

I was told by my best friend that astigmatism, mostly, is hereditary na puedeng lumabas kapag tumatanda ka na. Mama ko kasi may astigmatism. Is this true? I used to have 20/20 vision - as in I can read small letters from afar but one time, when I sat at last line, I couldn't read what was on the board so that was the time I went to the doctor and there, told me that I had astigmatism.

Although I can still see fairly up to mid-range, I really have to wear my glasses because I easily get eye strains. As in madaling mapagod mata ko.

[Dr.Richie]

@tokeneng

astigmatism is one of the "errors of refraction". yes, it can be hereditary. yes it can manifest later on because when your young, your eye muscles can compensate. pag matanda na, hindi na kaya.

[FallenPixie]

I've been seeing this ad for "Transition" or "Transitions" lens (hehe can't remember if plural or not yung name); in the end it says ask for your certificate of authenticity. It's the lens that changes color depending on the intensity of the sun; without the glare, it's pretty much clear or colorless like regular lens. How expensive is this brand of lens with the certificate of authenticity and all hehe (I'm assuming it's a brand) and which shops offer it? If it is really pricey, what are good alternatives and which optical shop carry these alternative brands?

inxs: a few days ago I passed an Optical Shop branch and saw some nice black plastic frames, the brand was D&G. I checked the frame out because - well they were really nice - and i was disappointed by the craftsmanship of the frame. It had some bling on the side that looked really cheap up close and the frame itself was crooked,rickety and felt cheap. I'm tempted to say it's fake but I don't buy designer frames so what do I know. I have only one designer frame, an RL sunglasses and the gap between the quality of the 2 frames is too great. Am I wrong? It costs around 15k and it's sold by The Optical Shop, a supposedly reputable optical shop.

[Dr.Richie]

@FallenPixie

They are called "Transitions". It's the brand of the lens sporting that technology. They are almost twice as expensive... it really depends on the actual prescription of the lens. Almost all optical shops carry it. there are other brands/alternatives for similar technologies. which one is better is hard to say

as for the branded frames... The Optical Shop is a reptable shop. As far as know, they do not sell fake branded glasses. My bet :that was a display model... the better ones are hidden in stock para hindi manakaw.