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Unfortunately no. The only over the counter glasses you can buy are for reading. You would have to go to an optical shop or buy glasses on line for distance.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou can. You need a good eye exam so that you know what sort of lenses you need.
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Can not wearing your eyeglasses hinder your vision over a period of time?
If you don't wear glasses when you need them then yes, it can hinder your vision.
Is night vision used in India?
Night vision optics are pervasive all over the world. The infrared glasses are available in stores all over the nation.
Will lasik work if I need glasses for near-sightedness and reading?
From this question, it seems that you are probably over 40 years old and you are currently in bifocals for near vision with nearsighted correction for distance on the top part of your glasses. We see many patients with this situation and LASIK can work for you, and here is how.First of all, the LASIK can correct the vision for the distance vision assuming that you are otherwise a candidate for this procedure. It can correct fairly large amounts of nearsightedness as well as astigmatism. This solves your distance vision issue, but not the near vision.For near vision you would have a choice of either getting some "over the counter" type reading glasses, or you could have one eye purposely undercorrected for monovision. In monovision one eye is focused for distance whereas the other for near. Many have worn contact lenses with this configuration successfully and it works for a lot of people with LASIK but a word of caution.Not everyone like monovision. It can reduce the depth perception, and for people who critically need sharp distance vision may not be ideal. You should try this with simulation by contact lenses or glasses before making this a permanent change. The other option is to have what is known as modified monovision, and here the one eye is left less nearsighted which makes this an easier transition. The downside is that you would still need some glasses for reading smaller print. Your doctor can review these different options with you and help you to pick out which if any type of monovision would work for you.We see many patients over the age of 40 who are extremely happy with their LASIK correction. Many do not mind reading glasses alone, and some are pleased with monovision. It really depends on how nearsighted you are to begin with. In general if you are very dependent on glasses, you will appreciate this, but if you can take your glasses off and read well, you might not be a good candidate.
How does one determine what strength to buy when buying glasses over the counter?
You need to get an eye exam and prescription glasses or you will have constant headaches and migranes
Does lasik surgery only cure distance?
No. LASIK is routinely performed on individuals who are nearsighted, farsighted, and have astigmatism. For those patients who are approaching middle age and are noticing a change in their near vision (needing over-the-counter or prescription reading glasses), having LASIK will not correct their near vision. There is a modification we can make to the LASIK procedure called monovision which does allow them to see well up close in one eye and see well far away in the other. Hope that helps!
What is the Standard distance of hanging a pot rack over a counter?
42 inches
Why do glasses destroy your vision when you sleep while wearing them?
coz when u roll over in ur sleep.They break un gouge ur eyes out
Where can you buy glasses like Lester Holt's?
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Can lasik surgery be used instead of bifocals?
The need for bifocals is from aging of the lens within the eye. The lens loses its flexibility with age and can no longer change shape to focus at objects at various distances. LASIK can focus the eyes clearly to any single distance, but without the help of the lens, there can no longer be clear distance and near vision for patients over the age of 50.One option that is popular is called monovision. This is the process either with contact lenses or with LASIK where one eye is focused for distance, and the other is focused for near. The brain puts these images together and uses whatever is clearest at a given distance. Although this works well for many people, some are troubled by the difference between the eyes and prefer a clear image with both. For these people reading glasses are still required after LASIK if they needed reading glasses before their LASIK.Some may also benefit from what is called "modified monovision" which is when one eye is partially corrected for near, giving good distance and intermediate vision and decent near vision.It is important to try these options with glasses or contact lenses before having LASIK, although many patients learn to like this type of vision over a longer period of time. It is not a good option for those who need excellent distance vision in both eyes at all times.
How do you make reading glasses?
You will have to find over the counter reading glasses that EXACTLY match your prescription. This may be easy if your prescription is only for spherical correction and is identical in both eyes. However if you have any astigmatism (cylindrical correction) or the prescription for your eyes differ, then you will have to stay with the prescription reading glasses as over the counter reading glasses are not intended to correct such problems.However even given what I said above, it still may be worth your time to get a pair of over the counter reading glasses even if you cannot exactly match the prescription as a backup pairshould something happen to your prescription ones. But make sure the spherical correction matches your prescription with no more error than half a diopter in each eye (especially if the eyes are different) and try them in the store before buying to make sure they seem OK and don't give you a headache or dizziness (if you have astigmatism).But remember that if the optometrist that wrote your reading glass prescription had felt that over the counter glasses were adequate for your needs he would have told you to just pick up a pair at the drugstore and given you a single number for the spherical correction you needed instead of spending the time to write a full optical prescription.
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Don't buy over the counter drugs... Buy over the counter PUGS! (DOGS)
What spherical of 450 is what vision over 20?
A prescription can not help to determin what a patient's overall visual acuity is. Your visual acuities are determined based on a test using the Snellen chart at a distance of 20 ft. Your VAs are also different "corrected" or "uncorrected", one meaning with your glasses and the later meaning without your glasses on. Those numbers will be different. Ask your eye care provider for the information that your doctor obtained during your examination. Thank you.
