Question 1

i have opident teeth whitening gel 20% if excess comes out of tray and swallowed or goes on mouth tissue what will happen? dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Opident: I'm not familiar with 'opident' tooth whitening gel per se. In general, slight oozing of excess tooth whitening gels may irritate the gums somewhat but is not generally a problem.  One of the problems with ordering products such as these online is that you may not have someone who you can trust to answer your questions or know about product safety. Bargains always aren't bargains.

Question 2

multifocal eyeglasses. who makes good ones?

Accepted Answer

Progressive lenses: Spectacle lenses are usually referred to as progressive bifocal lenses if they have an variable or increasing power as you look further down into the lens. Contact lenses and lens implants are usually referred to a multifocal. Nevertheless, we have had excellent results with essilor lenses (varilux) as progressive lenses.

Question 3

are there license requirements to sell eye glasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They vary from state to state.

Question 4

disposable contact lenses good for anisometropia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actually any contact lens is good for anisometropia. This term means that there is a significant difference in the prescription of the eyes which can make it difficult for the brain to fuse the images from the two eyes into one. The contact lenses allow the eyes to see images which are more alike in size which makes it easier to fuse the images.

Question 5

are contact lens better than spects?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Spectacles can usually provide very precise improvement of vision.  But some circumstances will improve better with contacts.  These include the condition keratoconus, and also diseases of the corneal surface as well as very high degrees of refractive power needs.  Contacts of course have their convenience and cosmetic effects although glasses in the right hands can be a fashion statement.

Question 6

are polycarbonate lenses the only viable option for rimless eyeglasses?

Accepted Answer

No: There are other materials which can be used, trivex for example.

Question 7

optometry/optician #: premium digital opto extreme pal, as a prescription lens that was purchased for eyeglasses, stands for what manufacturers name?

Accepted Answer

This is just : The name of the type of lens that was prescribed. It has no manufacturer name mentioned.

Question 8

are health care providers required by law to charge the copay?

Accepted Answer

Insurance co-pays: I cannot know about every state and every insurance company, but to the best of my knowledge yes. And why wouldn't they even if they were not required? Health care providers who participate in these plans are generally receiving less than their normal private fees anyway.

Question 9

is polycarbonate eyeglass lens expensive?

Accepted Answer

A little more: Polycarbonate lenses have a higher index of refraction and can be made a little thinner which lightens the eyeglasses and makes them more comfortable.  So they charge a little more for them.  I consider eyeglass costs way too high for the technology and manufacturing costs,  but it is an industry charging what the public will put up with.

Question 10

are contact lenses made for nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

Contact lenses: Contacts can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

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I have opident teeth whitening gel 20% if excess comes out of tray and swallowed or goes on mouth tissue what will happen? dangerous?

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Multifocal eyeglasses. who makes good ones?

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Are there license requirements to sell eye glasses?

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Disposable contact lenses good for anisometropia?

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Are contact lens better than spects?

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Are polycarbonate lenses the only viable option for rimless eyeglasses?

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Optometry/optician #: premium digital opto extreme pal, as a prescription lens that was purchased for eyeglasses, stands for what manufacturers name?

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Are health care providers required by law to charge the copay?

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Is polycarbonate eyeglass lens expensive?

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Are contact lenses made for nearsightedness?

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