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Eye glases type coating -glaucoma patien

2017-09-24 06:10:50
Hello sir/mam My mother has undergone trabeculectomy for open angle glaucoma. Now doctor has advised glasses for her with the readings(prescription attached). I would like to know which type of lens would be advusable(I.e. crizal,cooring,etc)? And can we have antiglare coating is it advisable? Requesting your advice on wat precautions and best to do while buying the glases? Thank you.
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You can go for any type of plastic lens ,not related with glaucoma surgery , you may opt for satin plus or crizal , having same quality but satin plus is slightly cheaper .

Answered2017-09-24 08:02:13

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if she needs exposure to bright light especially  at night then definitely  the anti glare  are advocated  otherwise it's  optional .quality of crizol is good.

Answered2017-09-24 06:28:14

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