I have been shopping for sunglasses.  I see how most of
non-prescription sunglasses have a rating of UV 400 which describes
how well it filters UV light.  I wear glasses so I want to get a pair
of prescription sunglasses made.  What is the UV rating for

Hi, I just got fitted with the about to be released Acuvue Advance
lenses and I must say these lenses are great. I have mild dry eyes and
have tried numerous lenses in the past, the list includes ( Pro-clear
compatibles, Purevision, Ciba night and day, Acuvue 2 and all the one

Can anybody tell me how to make a snellen eye chart in word, what size
of letters in mm do they need to be, i am in the uk so dont know if
the size is different in the US.
regards

I have a -2.75 prescription, with slight astimatism.
I need computer glasses with reduced prescription.
When determining the prescription for computer
glasses, does the optometrist apply the same

I am looking for the best progressive lens with good mapping that will work with my astigmatism.
I don't mind getting a fairly large lenses. Lately I am doing much more computer reading then book
reading so the lenses should have a good midrange coverage.
I have a fairly strong ...

ROAR!! I have lost an RGP out of home without realizing :-((
I can choose 2 equally valid diameters (not BCs) for RGP lenses for my
eyes. I am now considering the next purchase: do you think it is more
likely to lose a larger-diameter lens, or a smaller-diameter lens?

I can't believe how awful everyone is being to eachother. And it's not
just here, it's happening on the groups I moderate, and the other groups
I belong to. Must be something in the air...the holiday spirit, I guess,
LOL. It frankly amazes me that we haven't blown ourselves off the ...

Does anyone know of a site that explains all of the information on an
Orbscan and/or CustomVue printout?  I want to better question
prospective LASIK surgeons and my googling has been unproductive to
date...

Good evening!
With the advent of "CustomVue" LASIK correction and the advertised
success rates associated with it, I've finally started to evaluate my
suitability for LASER eye correction.  My myopia and astigmatism are

I just finished my residence in ophthalmology, and I have applied for
licenses in the following states: Illinois, Pennsylvania, and
California.
I have been waiting 3 to 4 months so far, and I would like to know how

help me know how my first contact lense trial is going.
my spectacles Rx:
OD -7.25  -0.75x20
OS -6.50  -1.50x180

I started wearing contact lenses almost 4 months ago. After a week I
with my doctor changed the power of the lenses because they were too
strong and made me tired. Now my prescription is: contacts OD -9.50 BC
8.7 Dia 14.0, OS -6.5 BD 8.7 dia 14.0 and glasses over it with

I am really worried about my eyesight. I would like to know your
oppinion and personal experience about myopia at teen age and all
realated problems.
When I was ten I was diagnosed as little shortsighted.I was prescribed

Someone told me to get soft lenses to replace the natural lens when my
cataract is removed. I have searched the net and found no information
on this.
Are there two types of lenses? What are the advantes/disadvatages of

took my 12 year old son to the eye doctor.
he has never had glasses.
here is the rx:
OD +3.50 +75 * 90 (i assume she meant +.75)