FAQs
Computer Glasses
I have a hard time seeing my screen through my bifocals. What can I do?
PC screens tend to be situated too far from most bifocal wearers, making it difficult or uncomfortable to use the computer. Correction choices include dedicated eyeglasses to focus at screen distance, or progressive addition lenses with increased depth of focus.
Why do my eyes bother me so much at the office? I work on a computer most of the day.
There are a multitude of reasons; optical, physical or environmental. An outdated prescription can cause you to work too hard at focusing on the screen. Your eyes could be drying out due to decreased blink rates and forced air ventilation.
How much do contact lenses cost?
That depends on your prescription, and the particular lenses that you and your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant decide on. With all of the choices that are available today, that question can only be answered after an evaluation of your lifestyle needs as a part of a contact lens consultation. This consultation is offered free of charge by your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant. Just contact us for an appointment.
Why should I choose DiNapoli Opticians for my contact lenses?
Experience. The latest in technology. 4 retail locations. Saturday and evening appointments. N.Y. State Licensed Contact Lens Specialists. Service. Trust. All this...and a price that may surprise you.
Are contact lenses right for me?
Any of us who wear eyeglasses from time to time would like to be free of them. Whether you want to wear contacts all the time, for sports or that "special" occasion, there are now contact lenses available to match your lifestyle. Your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant can help you answer this question best after we do an assessment of your personal needs.
I've decided I want contact lenses, how do I go about getting them?
The first requirement is a prescription from a licensed Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. The prescription should include the statement "OK For Contacts". This means that you have been cleared medically to wear contact lenses. This prescription should be less than one (1) year old to ensure that we have the most current information. You can go to a Doctor of your choice, or this service can be provided by DiNapoli Opticians, by appointment, at any of our four (4) locations. Once we have this information, we will set you up for a contact lens consultation/fitting appointment; for your convenience we can provide this service, in many cases, at the same time as your eye examination.
Which contact lenses are best for me?
That depends on many factors...your prescription, when you'll wear them, where you are going to wear them, what you are using them for, as well as how frequently you will wear them. Each individual has different needs. Your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant will help you choose the best contact lens to match your busy lifestyle.
I have astigmatism, can I wear contacts?
Yes. Minor amounts of astigmatism can be corrected, in most cases, with an assortment of soft and gas permeable (rigid) lenses. More severe cases of astigmatism can be corrected by means of a "toric" contact lens. Toric lenses are available in both soft and gas permeable designs. Through means of a contact lens evaluation, your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant can help you choose the proper lens to best solve your visual needs.
I now need reading glasses, can I wear contact lenses?
Yes. Some people wear reading glasses over their contact lenses. Another solution is Monovision, where one eye is utilized primarily for distance viewing, and the other eye for near point tasks. Modern technology has now provided us with Bifocal/Multifocal contact lenses. Each method has advantages as well as disadvantages. Let a DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant help you choose the best system for you.
Can I get contact lenses that change my eye color?
There are two kinds of soft lenses that "change" your natural eye color. Color enhancers are utilized to enhance or deepen lighter colored eyes. Color changers or opaques are designed to dramatically change one's eye color. Your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant can provide a free consultation/demonstration so that you can see for yourself.
If I have "Dry Eye", can I still wear contact lenses?
In many cases, Yes. There are many new lens materials that now allow the dry eye sufferer to comfortably wear contact lenses. In these cases more frequent replacement of the lenses, as well as the use of lubricating drops, help the wearer to maintain a higher level of comfort. Cases such as these require special care as well as more frequent monitoring by your DiNapoli Contact Lens Consultant.
How old should a child be before we allow them to consider contact lenses?
That depends on the child's needs as well as their maturity level. Ask yourself a few questions... Do they keep their room clean? Do they take a bath/shower without being told to? Do they play sports where contact lenses may improve performance? Most importantly, do the eye doctor and both parents think the child is ready?
I have a problem with corrosion on my glasses. How can I stop it?
There are several new frame materials that will solve your problem. Titanium is the most corrosion resistant material available, with the added benefit of being one of the lightest and strongest. Frames of stainless steel, or cobalt, are also hypoallergenic. How do I choose a frame for my face shape?
Obviously the size and shape of your face are important, but more critical is the correct interpretation of your prescription. The power and design of your lenses in some cases will limit your choice of frames.
- Square face: slightly curved frames that sit high to minimize the jawline - Round face: straight or angular lines, deep colors - Triangular face: thin rims with vertical lines that sit lower on face; avoid bold colors and large frames - Oblong face: similar to square but frames should cover as much of the center of the face as possible - Oval face: almost any shape, but keep size in proportion to the face
Consider Your Nose! - Large nose: oversized frames to balance - Long nose: high sidebars and / or a double bridge - Small nose: high bridge in light color
Can I get thinner lenses for my glasses?
Today's lens technology allows us to make lenses thinner and lighter than ever before. The higher the index of refraction (a measurement of a material's ability to bend light rays) the thinner the lens will be. Polycarbonate, 1.66 index plastic, and aspheric lenses all offer benefits for higher power prescriptions.
How can I get rid of "halos" at night?
Often "halos" or "rainbows" around lights at night are caused by internal reflections in spectacle lenses. Anti-reflective (A/R) lens coatings are designed to eliminate this phenomenon. By increasing the transmission of light through the lens internal reflections are eliminated and with them the "halos". A nice fringe benefit of A/R coated lenses is the improved cosmetics of the lenses: they virtually disappear in the frames.
I have Photogrey lenses now, but they're so heavy. Is there anything I can do?
Transitions® lenses are photochromatic plastic or polycarbonate lenses that weigh half as much as glass. They are available in either gray or brown tint; in single vision, bifocal and progressive addition lenses.
I can't see the books on the library shelves with my bifocal glasses. What's wrong?
Bifocal lenses have only 2 focal lengths: infinity (distance) and 17-19" (near). Objects 26" away will be blurry. Varilux Physio 360® Progressive addition lenses have several focal lengths, allowing clear vision at all distances.
Why can't I wear my everyday glasses for sports?
Every sport that involves a ball, stick or bat carries serious risk of eye injury. Street spectacles not only DO NOT provide any protection but may INCREASE the risk of injury. Sportglasses are designed so that the lenses will not impact towards the eye when struck, as well as being padded to absorb shock.
I wear contact lenses. Do I need sport glasses?
Yes. Contact lenses offer no protection to the eyes. Lens wearers run the same risks as non-wearers in terms of eye injuries.
What do I look for in sport glasses?
The ASTM label shows that the frame has been tested and approved . The frames should never be worn without lenses - and polycarbonate lenses are the best choice because of their impact resistance.
What sunglasses are best for me?
For overall protection UV block is essential. Think of it as sunscreen for your eyes. - Polarized lenses dramatically reduce reflected glare from snow, water, roads, etc. Great for fishing, boating and driving. - Grey lenses offer uniform color absorption throughout the visible spectrum - Brown lenses filter blue light to sharpen details What are Polarized lenses?
Polarized lenses are the only true glare removing sunlenses available. They block reflected light through the use of a vertical "grid" in the lens matrix. Polarized lenses are available in grey or brown tint. Why should I buy a branded sunglass instead of the "drug store" kind?
The difference is in the quality of the frame and the optical properties of the lenses. "Cheap" sunglasses often have stamped plastic lenses that may become warped when inserted in the frame. Quality sunlenses are made of ground glass or molded plastic or polycarbonate for crisp optics and true color. |