by Pullman Family Eye Staff | May 4, 2017 | As We See It
Dear Dr. David, I’ve tried contact lenses several times. I always develop an allergy to them. Are there any contact lenses which do not cause allergies? Sincerely, Miss Frustrated All contact lenses are hypoallergenic*, because all contact lens materials are...
by Pullman Family Eye Staff | Apr 14, 2017 | As We See It
My brother’s away at college. His contacts feel fine, and I see great in them. I can easily order new ones online. What’s wrong with that? Respectfully, Lil’ Bro Well, Lil’ Bro, what if the power is wrong? Your vision will either blur and/or fatigue. Although...
by Pullman Family Eye Staff | Feb 1, 2017 | As We See It
Radio and TV ads of late frequently tout the benefits of refractive surgery and how it has improved people’s lives. Refractive surgery is the general term for surgical correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness etc. In fact one such ad in our area says that...
by Pullman Family Eye Staff | Nov 28, 2016 | As We See It
If you suffer from dry eyes, it’s about to get worse as winter creeps in. The thing about cold air is that even at 100% humidity it doesn’t hold much water. For example, if it’s 20º F. outside and the humidity is 100%, and you warm that air up to 70º F. in your home –...
by Pullman Family Eye Staff | Oct 28, 2016 | As We See It
Let’s consider the comfort of firm vs. soft contact lenses. A significant number find both firm and soft contact lenses uncomfortable, a few find firm contact lenses more comfortable, and a greater number find soft contact lenses more comfortable. Some of the comfort...
by Pullman Family Eye Staff | Aug 11, 2016 | As We See It
Your eyes, in combination with your brain, can see and understand light waves by interpreting them as color. Reds are longer wavelengths while blue and violet are shorter. Light is energy emanated in electromagnetic waves which are measured in nanometers (nm) or...
