Question 1

how much are eye glasses?

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Depends on prescript: Depends on the complexity of the prescription.  The more myopic or near-sighted or more astigmatism correction in the prescription the more expensive.  If you add tint, progressives, or type that gets darker when you go outside the added expense.

Question 2

what can i do with old eye glasses?

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Give them away: There are organizations, one is called new eyes for the needy. They collect used glasses. Many of these donations go overseas because of limitations in the laws in the us about repurposing eyeglasses.

Question 3

what should i use to clean eye glasses?

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Lens paper: And glasses cleaner or a microfiber clothe are excellent ways to clean glasses.  These can be obtained from most optical shops or online.

Question 4

what is the best brand of eye glasses lens?

Accepted Answer

Best Brand: There is no best brand for you. What is best is what fits your vision prooerly and economically. You can spend so much on a pair of lenses but if it not the right prescription it will not be the best.

Question 5

is it necessary to change eye glasses yearly?

Accepted Answer

No: If their vision is not adequate for their needs, a new prescription may help.

Question 6

is it better to wear eye glasses all the time?

Accepted Answer

Yes for comfort: Wearing glasses full time is very important for a child under the age of 9 to allow the visual system to develop.   After this age wearing,  or not wearing your prescription glasses will not cause your eyes to deteriorate, or damage them.  You will experienc less eye strain and fatigue if you wear youre glasses full time.

Question 7

are there license requirements to sell eye glasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They vary from state to state.

Question 8

could you tell me what are converse eye glasses made out of?

Accepted Answer

Are you referring to: Are you referring to the brand of spectacle lens frames "converse"?

Question 9

why do some kids have tape over one of their eye glasses lens?

Accepted Answer

Amblyopia: When one eye stops working right, the doctor will often cover the good eye to force the bad eye to start working again. The cause of this is because the 2 eyes don't work together & it is easier to see with one eye than 2 that make you see double. Vision therapy with a developmental optometrist can often fix the problem.

Question 10

what are alternatives of wearing eye glasses for a 26 year old?

Accepted Answer

Contacts, LASIK: Glasses are nice and give clear vision.  But so do contacts and refractive lasik surgery.  Discuss alternatives with your ophthalmologist to see if this can correct your degree of refractive needs.

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