QUESTION
A patient asks us to help with a visual problem.
“I see a transparent stain clear like water when I’m on the road with the sunshine I can see it and when I close and open my eyes again I do not see it more ..When I’m at home or at other times I do not see it or only a few times, so what do I have? Several have told me that they are floaters. I went to look on Wikipedia and there is a picture with these stains that I see. Why is it suddenly happened to me? Because of what? What can I do to see it no longer? I would like a response.”
ANSWER
Surely the patient will be able to find a serious and satisfactory answers to his questions if, instead of going to “stroll” on the internet, she is contacting an ophthalmologist who in addition to give full answers, will also be able to suggest the best treatment to the solution of his problem.
QUESTION
There are lenses for “color-blind”? On some forums you speak of these lenses, and we would like to know if there are opticians who sell them.
ANSWER
Unfortunately, the request is the result of a “hoax” that is fueled by news and information without any serious technical support.
Regarding the “color blindness” we would like to clarify that it is not a disease but a functional impairment at the level of cells devoted to the perception of color. For this reason there is no lens to correct this defect. At best, you can use the lenses that affect the contrast, but nothing more.
One suggestion does not exclude the other. Myopia is corrected just as well with glasses as with contact lenses: a lot depends on the extent of myopia, but surely the vision with contact lenses is much more “open”. In return, contact lenses can not be carried continuously throughout the day, but you should intersperse with the use of glasses that will allow the eye to recover the “oxygen debt” that contracts with the continued use of lenses in contact.
Certainly the use of lenses that the patient wants to do is very important, the Optical should take account of this when he suggests the use of the lenses
Some issues related to contact lenses. Several questions to be answered:
- Contact lenses are uncomfortable?
- For the compensation of myopia is preferable the use of contact lenses or glasses?
- How often should you replace your contact lenses? (In press)
- You can wear contact lenses also during sleep? (In press)
- What is the average price of these lenses? (In press)
- There are also colored lenses? And how is the vision with these lenses? (In press)
QUESTION
How can you wash the cleaning cloth that is delivered together with the glasses? Can you use the washing machine?
ANSWER
Certainly, as suggested in the second question is absolutely correct: the washing machines is fine.
Normally the “cloth” should be in microfiber, but if it is not so it will be good to ask your Optician about the best way to behave.
A suggestion. It will be well to keep the cloth protected from dust, otherwise it tends to absorb dust and become a sort of fine sand paper and scratch the lens surface.
QUESTION
I am shortsighted and would like to know all the procedures for the correction and compensation of myopia. I have myopia of -1.00 in the right eye and -1.75 in the left eye.
ANSWER
With this type of “myopia” you can recourse indifferently to all systems in use for the compensation of myopia:
You can use the glasses (there are some beautiful glasses on the market).
You can use contact lenses (you can find lenses of every type and price).
You can use a refractive surgery (but then you had better hear the advice of a doctor, “Optometrist” first).
There are several reasons why contact lenses may also be troublesome:
The first cause is due to the fact that there is still a “foreign body” in the eye.
Obviously much depends on the type of lens, soft lenses are much less annoying than hard.
The second cause results from the type of lens you use, ie brand and geometry. Clearly the choice of the lens is made by a professional (Optical).
The third cause can result from situations originating from eye disorders: conjunctivitis, poor lacrimation.
Some issues related to contact lenses. Several questions to be answered:
- Contact lenses are uncomfortable?
- For the compensation of myopia is it preferable to use contact lenses or glasses? (in press)
- How often should you replace your contact lenses? (In press)
- Can you wear contact lenses also during sleep? (In press)
- What is the average price of these lenses? (In press)
- There are also colored lenses? And how is the vision with this kind of lenses? (In press)
QUESTION
I have some problems with the use of contact lenses. After a few hours wearing the lenses they become annoying and are a little ‘dry.
ANSWER
The reasons why the lenses are “dry” (or are perceived as such) may be of various kinds:
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Of a physiological nature. Dry eye (ie the reduced lacrimation) is one of the problems that seriously hinder the use and adaptation of contact lenses. It is the task of the professionals involved (Optical and Optometrist) to ascertain whether there are contraindications.
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Environmental. It often happens (especially to those who travel a lot by plane or go often from normal to air-conditioned environments) that the lenses become annoying. These are contingent and transient situations, but it is good that the professional (Optical) alerts the patient of these problems
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Of technical nature.The problems result from the chemical and physical nature of the material forming the lenses themselves and their geometric structure. Based on these characteristics, the optician can decide the type of optical lens to adapt.
In all these situations the problem which is generated is: sensation of dryness and discomfort as a result.
QUESTION
If I stare intensely an object (even for a few seconds), I feel “pain” in the eyes. The same thing can happen if you talk to someone?
ANSWER
This type of symptoms makes us think about a problem of binocular vision, but we should see more before deciding the issue. We therefore recommend the patient to consult a specialist.
QUESTION
When there is vision problem is it essential to use glasses?
The situation is this: near vision is not good and distance vision is blurred
ANSWER
It seems obvious to us that if you have visual problems, there is an obligation to correct the visual defect.
Wear the correction is not a dishonorable thing, and not a disease; if an organ returns to work well (in this case the eye) also all the physiological system is stabilized.
DOMANDA
Information on the use of contact lenses: what age can you start to use contact lenses?
ANSWER
The instruction for use and maintenance of contact lenses are part of the duties of the professional (Optical) who has adapted and sold contact lenses . However we can give you some informations.
Contact lenses can be adapted more or less at all ages from 5-6 months to 80 years; Obviously in these extreme cases and where it is not a question of aesthetics, it is good that everything is under the direct medical supervision (ophthalmologist).
