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Maithreyi Kumar
Optometrist
Comprehensive Exams, Contact Lens Fittings, Pre& Post Cataract Care, Diagnosis & Treatment of Anterior Segment Conditions
Maithreyi Kumar
- King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Temple University
- Accepting new patients
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Why do I have trouble seeing with my glasses now?
Are you having trouble seeing close up or distance with your glasses? If it's distance, perhaps have your vision checked to be sure the prescription has not changed too much. If READ MORE
Are you having trouble seeing close up or distance with your glasses? If it's distance, perhaps have your vision checked to be sure the prescription has not changed too much. If it's near vision, then it's possible you might need some additional correction to relieve any near vision accommodation problems.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Which contact lens is best for dry eyes?
Try using dailies. If your contact lens does not have astigmatism then Dailies Total 1 by Alcon is great! If you have astigmatism then you can try Dailies Aquacomfort plus toric READ MORE
Try using dailies. If your contact lens does not have astigmatism then Dailies Total 1 by Alcon is great! If you have astigmatism then you can try Dailies Aquacomfort plus toric
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
Floaters not necessarily due to old age. They are quite harmless but it is best to have your eyes dilated to be sure that your retina is intact. Most cases its just floaters.
Can I wear contacts with dry eyes?
Depends on the severity of your dry eyes. You can try Daily disposable contacts
How often should contacts be replaced?
Depends on which type of contacts. If dailies, then you toss out the lenses at the end of the day! If it's a 2-week lens, then you remove them every night, clean them, and store READ MORE
Depends on which type of contacts. If dailies, then you toss out the lenses at the end of the day! If it's a 2-week lens, then you remove them every night, clean them, and store them and throw it away after 14 days.
Does an eye pressure test hurt?
It depends which method they use. Both methods are not painful- just feels a little “weird” One is a air puff test which is fast and easy. The other method usually requires a drop READ MORE
It depends which method they use. Both methods are not painful- just feels a little “weird” One is a air puff test which is fast and easy. The other method usually requires a drop and small thing is gently applanated. Hope this helps. Just remember both are safe and always good to have your pressures checked!
Are colored lenses bad for the eyes?
Not at all as long as they are fitted accordingly by an eye doctor so that the right base curve & diameter can be determined.
