Possibly.There are several reasons that reading "cheaters" purchased at the drugstore can contribute to eye problems. First, they always have the same prescription in each lens, and most people require a different power in each eye. Therefore one eye will be over- or under-corrected, leading to focusing disorders. Second, drugstore glasses never include correction for astigmatism, which nearly everyone has. Astigmatism blurs both distance and near vision.

Yes. Some sunglasses at drugstores have a decal that claims 100% UV (ultra-violet) protection. In reality, they have 100% of the FDA minimum recommended UV protection, which amounts to only 70% UV protection. This is deceptive, but legal, unfortunately. The problem lies in the fact that UV light is known to contribute to cataract formation and macular degeneration, and therefore it is important to block 100% of these harmful rays. We should buy sunglasses is to protect our eyes 100%. See similar questions...

No. One is usually given a pair of special glasses to protect the eyes. There are no other harmful effects from the laser See similar questions...

Not necessarily. As with anything else you do in life, it is important to have the right tool for the job. You would not use a hammer when you need a screwdriver. The same goes for your vision: you would not use distance glasses for doing close work. So, in most cases, your reading glasses are probably not going to do the job at the computer. See similar questions...

No, but most people are more comfortable reading with proper lighting which is bright enough to provide good illumination but not so bright as to cause glare. See similar questions...

Your Optometrist will explain the purpose of your prescription and when they should be worn. In most cases, glasses will not cause any deterioration that would not otherwise occur. However, wearing glasses for activities different than recommended (i.e. distance glasses worn to read up close) may make the eyes work harder than they need to. See similar questions...

Most customers can not justify the large price difference between prescription readers and ready readers. In addition, customers who do need prescription lenses should be able to buy ready-made readers in multiple pairs. A consumer can buy one pair of prescription readers for $200 once every three years, or they buy a pair of readers for $30 to $99 every eight to 12 months. See similar questions...

That depends on your age and whether you are already wearing reading glasses. Generally, if you are under age 40 you won't need reading glasses until you are older (mid to late 40s). If you are already wearing reading glasses or bifocals you may choose to have a monovision LASIK correction in which reading glasses won't be necessary. See similar questions...

That depends. Many people have plastic lenses, which do not protect your eyes; you need to have UV coating for protection. Polycarbonate lenses have built-in UV protection. Glass lenses protect your eyes from harmful UVB rays, but not from UVA; some experts think UVA rays might have long-term, damaging effects on your eyes and skin. See similar questions...

No, your eyes will not get "worse" from wearing glasses. This is one of the biggest eye myths perpetuated by a few individuals. When most patients talk about their eyes getting "worse", they usually are referring to their glasses prescription increasing. Just because your prescription changed and you wear glasses does not mean the glasses caused the change in prescription. See similar questions...

Just as some colours are reported as being beneficial, others are often reported to be uncomfortable. Individuals sometimes show a marked aversion to these uncomfortable colours. Provided the appropriate colour is chosen, it seems unlikely that overlays can have any detrimental effect. The possible long-term effects of wearing coloured glasses are unknown at present. See similar questions...

Laser refractive surgery corrects refractive errors. It doesn't eliminate the need for reading glasses resulting from a condition called presbyopia, which affects most people in later life. Serious long-term complications are extremely rare. In order for vision to turn out worse than it was before the surgery, a significant complication would need to arise. Keep in mind that complications can usually be dealt with without leading to permanent problems. See similar questions...

Reading glasses will be required only for people nearing 40 yrs and above. This is due to ageing process. However your surgeon may be able to help you by compromising on distant vision or monovision. See similar questions...