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Query: Hello doctor, I went to the optometrist, and the optometrist recommended me to use two pair of glasses, one for computer use only at work (-0.50, -0.50, 0.75) and one for daily and regular use, which is basically for distance (-2.0, -0.50, 0.75). I picked up my new pair of glasses and have been usin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. We do prescribe two sets of glasses. Separate pair for distance and near or Intermediate distance, but these are defined to people approaching 40 as at this age our accommodation power decrease. Hence, we need separate pair of glasses fo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, If I have the power of, say +1.5, and if I were to access a device or screen without my reading glasses, what font size would be the one for me? I am looking for a chart that gives me the optimum font size matched against the reading glass power. By optimum font size, I mean, by which... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There are two ways to see clearly without glasses: 1. By keeping the screen away from the eyes. 2. By increasing the font size. There is no specific font size that can help you. A large font size will be required if you will keep th... Read Full »
Is it necessary to wear glasses all the time for eye power -0.5 and -0.75?
Query: Hi doctor, I have RE -0.50 and LE -0.75. Should I wear glasses all the time? I am not comfortable with my glasses and need to change contact lenses instead of glasses, if it is possible. Can I change to contact lenses? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally yes, you must wear glasses all the time. Since this power is not high, you can avoid them while doing near work like while reading or working on mobile, etc. Yes, you can use a contact lens. For this, small power contact lenses will be of the same power as sp... Read Full »