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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Reading glasses prescription
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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Reading glasses prescription
by worried784, Jun 25, 2008 05:53PM
How are reading glasses prescribed? After an exam, I'm waiting for my prescription and was told to come in as they have some in stock. My question to the doctor is: how can they have them in stock if the prescription was made specifically for MY eyes?
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Jun 26, 2008 09:42AM
, Jun 26, 2008 09:42AMTo: worried784
Dear worried784,
Reading glasses are often prescribed based upon one’s age. For example, if you have perfect distance vision, the reading glasses can be purchased over the counter. There are also a lot of drug stores that have glasses and you can find them there.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Reading glasses are often prescribed based upon one’s age. For example, if you have perfect distance vision, the reading glasses can be purchased over the counter. There are also a lot of drug stores that have glasses and you can find them there.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
I definitely would get the health of your eyes checked and have the eyeMD determine the prescription of your eyes. He/she can tell you whether the prescription is right for you or need to have them made up. Store bought glasses often work although the quality of the lens and frame materials are inferior.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
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