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Query: Hi doctor, I would like to have your opinion on eye treatment I availed. I have been prescribed glasses with specified power lenses. I have also been prescribed eye drops to minimize eye irritation, burning sensation, and dryness in my eyes. However, my profession demands high screen exposure time w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the reports, you have refractive error for which you need to wear glasses constantly and use antiglare and blue filter glasses. As you are using the screen excessively, it is advisable to put drops at least four times daily, mainly every two hours when i... Read Full »
Are headaches and eye strain common when using new glasses?
Query: Hi doctor, I use laptop for eight hours a day and it caused stress to my eyes even while using glasses. Again I did an eye checkup and the doctor told me that I have weak eyesight especially on the right eye and I am unable to see distant objects clearly. After that, I brought a new glass with an a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I presume that you were tested by an ophthalmologist and not by an optical shop. After using new spectacles, your eyestrain can be increased because the power can be too high for your requirement especially if it is a minus power. Any overcorr... Read Full »
How can sun-induced headaches be managed while driving?
Query: Hello doctor, I get really bad sun-induced headaches (chronic migraine). I cannot go anywhere without sunglasses. Unfortunately when I am driving it is worst. I wanted to get tinted windows but that is illegal in my area without a doctors note. Is there anyway to get one online through a doctor or ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are suffering from chronic migraine and your headaches are triggered by light. Unfortunately, I will not be able to give you a valid prescription. You will have to visit a local doctor for that. But using tinted glass can only offer so much prot... Read Full »
How can I protect my eyes from damage while using computer?
Query: Hello doctor, I need advice regarding my eyes. I use computer up to 18 hours daily. I want to protect my eyes form damage as well. So let me know if any type of glasses is available. If so, then what is the name and characteristics of lenses used for protection from computer screen? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The disease that you can have is computer vision syndrome. If you are working for so long. In this, the blinking rate of eyes is reduced due to constantly staring at the screen which can cause dry eyes because in every blink our eyes are hydrated. So, in order to red... Read Full »