EYEWEAR
The Digital Rear-View Mirror: Impractical for Most Over 50
The Digital Rear-View Mirror: Impractical for Most Over 50 by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS December 12, 2023 In 2019, Toyota introduced their digital rear-view mirror. Unlike a traditional rearview mirror, this electronic version is a screen which displays a real-time video feed of what’s behind your car. Is it worth getting? Benefits of Digital Rear-View Mirrors If…
Read MoreBirth Control Glasses, According to ChatGPT
Birth Control Glasses, According to ChatGPT by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS March 15, 2023 Ever hear of “birth control glasses”? Instead of asking Google what they are, today you might use the AI-powered ChatGPT bot. However, the result from ChatGPT is glaringly incorrect but admittedly quite humorous. The AI Chatbot’s Hilarious Response “Birth control glasses,…
Read MoreWhy is my Eyeglass Prescription Wrong?
Why is my Eyeglass Prescription Wrong? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS November 16, 2022 You just got your new eyeglasses, but something feels wrong. What is going on? Rather than jumping to conclusions, you will want to consult your eye care professional. That way, you get specific advice for your individual situation. Often, your solution…
Read MoreReaders, Cheaters and Magnifiers, Oh My!
Readers, Cheaters and Magnifiers, Oh My! by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS March 14, 2022 Ever wonder about over-the-counter reading glasses at the drugstore? They go by different names: readers, cheaters, and magnifiers. These ready-made glasses are commonplace for those over age 40. Below, learn what they are for and why they go by different names.…
Read MoreCan Screens Harm Your Eyes?
Can Screens Harm Your Eyes? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS February 6, 2021 Many of us have feelings, beliefs, and suspicions that digital screens damage eyes. But can screens harm your eyes? Perhaps it is no surprise that several marketers promote dietary supplements, eye drops, and special glasses, to protect against these alleged problems. Truth…
Read MoreWeird Cracks on Eyeglass Lenses
Weird Cracks on Eyeglass Lenses by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS January 5, 2021 Your new prescriptive eyeglasses lenses suddenly have weird looking scratches. They look like cracks, ripples, or wrinkles. Yet you know for sure that the lenses did not get scratched and you cannot clean them off. How could this happen when you…
Read MoreCalifornia Prohibits Driving with Some Sunglasses
California Prohibits Driving with Some Sunglasses by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS August 1, 2020 Yes, California really prohibits you from driving with certain sunglasses! Have you noticed all the fashionable sunglasses with thick temples? Frame designers often like thick temples because it allows them to incorporate design elements like their logo. But what most do…
Read MoreWhich Glasses Are Best for Keratoconus?
Which Glasses Are Best for Keratoconus? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS July 1, 2020 Several keratoconus patients have asked me if special eyeglasses might help them. This follows University of Liverpool announcing their engineers are developing spectacle lenses for keratoconus. While new treatment for keratoconus is welcome, the laws of physics will likely make…
Read MoreIs Blue Light Bad for My Eyes?
Is Blue Light Bad for My Eyes? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS June 1, 2020 Confused whether blue light is bad for your eyes? You are not alone. There is an ample misinformation about blue light, perpetrated by companies selling products that supposedly protect your eyes from it. Blue light has existed since the dawn…
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