GKB Opticals
FAQ  
Frequently Asked Questions
Spectacle Lenses and Frames
Do I get an Unbreakable lens material ?
What are Progressive lenses and for whom ?
What are UV rays and how important to protect our eyes from them ?
What are polarized lenses. Are they available with my power ?
What lenses do you recommend for computer use ?
Is there any special lens for night driving ?
What care do I have to take for my spectacles ?
Contact Lenses
Will my prescription remain same for Spectacle lenses and Contact Lenses ?
How do I know when to change my Contact Lens ?
I am approaching middle age and having near vision difficulty can I continue wearing contact lenses ?
Can I sleep in Contact Lens? If not, any alternative is available ?
Clinical
How frequently I should go for eye check up ?
Is Minus power high or Plus power high ?
I am working on computer for long hours. What special care do I have to take ?
Can I get sunglasses in my prescription ?
Spectacle Lenses and Frames
Question Do I get an Unbreakable lens material ?
Answer GKB Opticals provides you an unbreakable lens called Trilogy. We give lifetime warranty against lens breakage.
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Question What are Progressive lenses and for whom ?
Answer Bifocals are badge for your age. Progressive lenses are advanced optically and cosmetically. Hence, no demarcation line and also provides clear vision for intermediate – no problem on computers, no need to search for clear vision while climbing up steps. The sophisticated lens available with us is ‘Internal Progressive’ an innovative technology that provides wider vision than any other Progressive lens.
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Question What are UV rays and how important to protect our eyes from them ?
Answer UV – Ultra Violet rays, which are invisible and are harmful to human body and eyes. It is very important to protect your eyes from UV rays to avoid eye related problems. E.g. cataract.
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Question What are polarized lenses. Are they available with my power ?
Answer Polarized lenses eliminate glare from roads, water, sand, grass etc where there is reflection of light. These are 100% UV protective and are good substitute for your normal sunglasses. Yes. These can be made with your power.
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Question What lenses do you recommend for computer use ?
Answer Lenses coated with SATIN are good while working on computer. These lenses are easy to clean, comfortable to use and would not collect any dust over the lens.
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Question Is there any special lens for night driving ?
Answer Titanium Multi Cote (TMC) on any lens would help in improving your night driving performance. These lenses are with scratch resistance.
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Question What care do I have to take for my spectacles ?
Answer Avoid touching the lens unnecessarily. When not using, keep the spectacles in the hard case provided. Clean your lenses and frame daily for longer durability.
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Contact Lenses
Question Will my prescription remain same for Spectacle lenses and Contact Lenses?
Answer Prescription would change from Spectacle lenses and Contact lenses if the power were greater than 3.00 diopter. How ever in few other instances also it may vary.
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Question How do I know when to change my Contact Lens ?
Answer Whenever you feel blur in vision, when you cannot bear the lens for long time, or when you feel dryness with the lenses after some time of wear.
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Question I am approaching middle age and having near vision difficulty can I continue wearing contact lenses ?
Answer Yes. There is a chance that you can continue wearing Contact Lens. Advanced lenses called, as bifocal CL and Multifocal CLs are available with us.
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Question Can I sleep in Contact Lens? If not, any alternative is available ?
Answer One cannot sleep in CL if a normal CL material is used. There are special lenses available in which you can sleep.
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Clinical
Question How frequently I should go for eye check up ?
Answer Once in a year as a general guideline but, varies in case of children and in case of a person having diabetes or hypertension etc., Our Optometrist would guide you according to the necessity.
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Question Is Minus power high or Plus power high ?
Answer Any power either plus or minus is to correct the error. It does matter with the amount, but not with the sign (+ or -).
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Question I am working on computer for long hours. What special care do I have to take ?
Answer People who work on computers for long time would encounter a condition called CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome). With proper change in the ambience, adjustment of computer, sitting posture etc. one can work with ease. Our Optometrists would counsel on CVS and guide accordingly.
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Question Can I get sunglasses in my prescription ?
Answer Yes. Sunglasses with prescription are called as Rx Sunlenses.
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