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Everything You Wanted to Know about Your Eyes – but Were Frightened to Ask!

16 October 2009

Query : Does the wearing of online spectacles alter the strength of your eyes?

Resolution : glasses correct Optical problems when they are worn, but they have no effect – good or bad – on the Visual system within the eye and cannot therefore make the eyes weaker or stronger. as long as you are wearing spectacles, you will notice that your vision is improved and less strained.

Query : If I have flawless vision, surely this means I do not need eyeglasses?

Resolution : Young people who are very long-sighted can use their strong near focusing muscles to see clearly at a distance and thus correct their long-sightedness. The constant use of these muscles for other than their intended function might cause eye fatigue, eye-strain, and headaches, especially while they are reading. eyeglasses will alleviate the symptoms and allow good vision without taxing those muscles.

Query : Will my vision be damaged through the use of incorrectly prescribed spectacles?

Response : Although this is not advised, it is unlikely that you will cause any long-term damage by wearing poorly prescribed glasses. You will tend to develop eyestrain from putting on poorly prescribed eyeglasses, which will tend to give you problems of dizziness and headaches.

QUESTION : Will tinted contacts hurts my eyes?

Resolution : Tinted lenses may be worn if you enjoy the cosmetic effect or want to shield your eyes from glare or bright sunlight.

Query : Will reading a lot hurts my eyes?

Resolution : You will not cause any damage to your eyes by reading a lot. Optic defects are caused by problems within the eye and ‘t be created by your actions. People who do read very often will tend to notice visual problems more readily and are therefore, more likely to visit their eye doctor. However, the reading does not cause an Visual problem.

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