Question 1

are there any alternatives to multifocal lenses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Monofocal = standard lens currently, toric lenses can correct astigmatism.  True accommodative lenses are in trials.

Question 2

what are some alternative names for polycarbonate eyeglass lenses?

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses.: Polycarbonate (a type of plastic) in cetain thicknesses and specifications, is the type of material used in most industrially used safety glasses. It is reputed to be able to stop a speeding bullet (depends on the speed and type, of course)!

most high-index eyeglass lenses these days are made of alternate material with better optic quality than polycarb.

Question 3

i jus wanted to know that can pilocarpine be used alternatively with atropine to break the adherence of iris to lens in case of iridocyclitis?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Dilating drops seem to help to break the adhesions but miosis (making the pupil smaller) with Pilocarpine does not seem to enhance the effect.

Question 4

alternative to slow down retinitis pigmentosa? also does using bifocal lens on cataract surgery worsen the eye iself than standard lens

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A: Vitamin a , 15000 iu has been shown to slow down the progression of retinitis pigmentosa in some patients.  A bifocal lens implanted during cataract surgery may not be the best lens for an rp patient.  Small decreases in contrast sensitivity and halos can rarely occur with a bifocal iol.  The best vision may be optained with a convetional implant.  Your ophthalmologist can help you choose.

Question 5

do i need to constantly move my head when reading a book when wearing progressive lens?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The width of the progressive area on most types of progressives allows reading of books with minimal or no head movement.

Question 6

i want to know all about lenses? thanks

Accepted Answer

More specific.: Lenses?

Which ones?
Contacts?
Glasses? 
or the Lens in the eye behind the cornea?
http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/patientcare/conditions/anatomy.html

Question 7

i seem to be allergic to "breathable" lenses?

Accepted Answer

Lenses: I assume you mean contact lenses. You should see an allergist or dermatologist for patch testing to determine what component in the "lenses" is causing the reaction(s).

Question 8

how do i know if my lenses are undercorrected?

Accepted Answer

Observe vision: Under (or the wrong) correction in contact lenses or eyeglass lenses, will be determined by comparing your vision at the extremes of distance with someone likely to have normal vision.  If they can see things well that you cannot, then you might have the wrong power.  Go to your ophthalmologist to measure this and get the right prescription.

Question 9

what causes the lens in the to start to detach?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain ?: I'm not entirely sure of your question but if you happen to be asking what causes the lens of the eye to dislocate, then the following are causes of ectopic lentiis: Marfan syndrome
Homocystinuria
Weill-Marchesani syndrome
Sulfite oxidase deficiency
Hyperlysinemia
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Crouzon disease
Refsum syndrome
Kniest syndrome &amp; others.

Question 10

why are contact lenses curling?

Accepted Answer

Worn out: Sounds like they are worn out.  Throw them away.

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I jus wanted to know that can pilocarpine be used alternatively with atropine to break the adherence of iris to lens in case of iridocyclitis?

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Alternative to slow down retinitis pigmentosa? also does using bifocal lens on cataract surgery worsen the eye iself than standard lens

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Do i need to constantly move my head when reading a book when wearing progressive lens?

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I want to know all about lenses? thanks

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I seem to be allergic to "breathable" lenses?

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How do i know if my lenses are undercorrected?

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What causes the lens in the to start to detach?

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Why are contact lenses curling?

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