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How do I know if my contacts are old?

I'm 28 years old and I wear contact lenses. I understand that contact lenses should be changed out every month, but I am not really sure what signs of wear and tear I should be...
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Will wearing my glasses improve my vision?

My doctor said if I wear my glasses for at least six months, about six hours per day, my eyesight will become normal again. Is that true?
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Can cheap sunglasses ruin my vision?

I heard from my friend that some sunglasses can actually cause vision problems. I don't spend a lot of money on sunglasses, so I'm concerned now. Can cheap sunglasses ruin my...
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Can optometrists do Botox treatment?

I want to have Botox treatment for crow's feet around my eyes. Should I go to an optometrist to have this done?
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Can I get new glasses without an eye exam?

I want to get new glasses but my vision hasn't really changed. I don't think I need to go to the eye doctor. Do I really need to have another eye test if I just want new glasses,...
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Do I have pink eye?

I've been dealing with a cold for about 5 days and today I noticed that my eyes are pink. Could this be pink eye? They are also a little itchy.
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What are the treatment options for floaters?

I'm 32 year old, male, and I have floaters. I would like to find ways to remove them, and I was wondering if there are any methods you know of?
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How often do I need to clean my contact lenses?

I'm 24 years old male and just got contacts. They told me I should clean them daily, but is this required? How often do I really need to clean my contact lenses?
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Is it okay to fall asleep with your contact lenses on?

I just started to wear contact lenses and the other day, I actually fell asleep with them on. Nothing happened, but can sleeping with contact lenses on be dangerous?
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What is the depth perception test?

My 9-year-old daughter came home from school yesterday and said the nurse had given her some tests, including vision. She said that she failed the 'depth perception test'. What...
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What is a visual field test?

My friend is 65 and is already developing glaucoma. His doctor wants to evaluate with his condition with a visual field test. How does this work?
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Can kids have astigmatism?

My daughter gets tested for astigmatism every time I take her to get her eyes checked by a doctor. Is astigmatism common in children?
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Why do I see black spots when I stand up?

I noticed over the last month or so that when I stand up, I often see black sports in front of my eyes for like 10 seconds. What could make this happen?
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Is sunlight bad for your eyes?

I'm outside a lot, but I haven't worn sunglasses in years. I'm just wondering, does the sun have harmful effects on the eyes?
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Can eyesight be improved naturally?

My son is 7 years old, and already needs to have glasses. Are there ways to help him improve his eyesight naturally? Like certain foods?
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What should I be doing for eye injury?

Over the weekend, I had gotten into a fight and now my eye's all bruised up and red. It hurts when I try to move it. I don't want to go to the doctor because I don't want my...
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Can macular degeneration cause blindness?

My 80-year-old aunt was diagnosed with macular degeneration very recently. Is it possible that she might become blind from this? Her doctor is having her take vitamins and supplements...
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What causes double vision?

In the mornings, I sometimes wake up with double vision. Is this serious? What causes double vision to happen?
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What is causing my eyes to be dry and itchy?

I noticed that my eyes have become dry and itchy, and I never noticed this before. What could be causing this to happen?
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Are eyeglasses better than contact lenses?

I'm 25, and currently wear glasses for nearsightedness. But now I'm thinking about contact lenses because I don't like how I look with glasses. Which is better?
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