FAQs

How much does an eye exam cost?

Mi Optica offers eye exams conducted by certified optometrists or opticians. The cost of an exam may vary based on the specific tests included.

A written prescription from our opticians incurs a minimum fee of NAF 50.

Most exams are free for Mi Optica customers, but we do request a down payment of NAF 50, which will be reduced when making a purchase from us within 30 days.

If you have any further questions, please email us at info@mi-optica.com.

Do I have to go to an eye doctor or can you also do the eye exam?

From of July 2017 all our Eye exams are accept/recognize by SVB.

And most modern companies/ firms do recognize that we at Mi Optica have certified optometrists and are willing to accept our eye exam as an recognized one for coverage of glasses and contact lenses.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How can I make an eye exam appointment online?

Eye exams appointments are available online via this website. You have to be a customer already and we do need to have your email address on file. If not send us your email and request and will send you a personal password so you can make you own appointment with one of our optometrists.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How long will it take for my glasses to be ready?

Most of the Bifocal or Multifocal Prescription eyeglasses will be ready within 10 business days total (4 processing days + 6 shipping days). With our standard single vision glasses, you will receive your mostly within one hour.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

I have SVB what do I need to do to get an eye exam?

When you want to use your SVB insurance, you can make use of our eye exams or you have to have a referral from your general practitioner to go to your eye doctor.

Not everyone with a SVB insurance will be entitled for a compensation for eyeglasses or contact lenses. this depending on which category and/or the prescrition you have. For example you have “Seguro Basico” or “Ambtenaar” then you probably are in titled for some compensation.

For more info please contact us at +5999-8885858 to check on the status of your order. Or Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What is my insurance coverage?

Your coverage depends on the plan setup by your employer in accordance with your Medical Care. Your SVB seguro Basico or additional insurance plan will pay most part of your frame and glasses.

For information on out of pocket cost and coverage, please for any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How long will it take for my glasses to be ready?

Most of the Bifocal or Multifocal Prescription eyeglasses will be ready within 10 business days total (7 processing days +3 shipping days).With our standard single vision glasses, you will receive your mostly within ONE HOUR.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What type of glasses do you offer?

We offer all kind of lenses: single vision , bifocal and multifocal in plastic, mineral,  polycarbonate, and hi index lenses for your regular eyeglasses.  We offer single vision polarized and non-polarized lenses for your sunglasses. 

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What is my insurance coverage?

Your coverage depends on the plan setup by your employer in accordance with your Medical Care. Your SVB seguro Basico or additional insurance plan will pay most part of your frame and glasses. 

For information on out of pocket cost and coverage, please for any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What is the Worry Free Protection Plan?

At the cost of $10 and 7.5% of the total cost, the Worry Free Protection Plan provides replacement of damaged frames and/or lenses with a discount of 80% copay. The term for the plan is 1 year starting at day 31, after the original date of pickup.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

Do you have lenses that darken in the sun?

YES we do, all Photochromatic, Transition 7 and Transtion Extra lenses are available in Mi Optica.

Ask us for the prices and difference in quality at info@mi-optica.com

How do I check the status of my order?

Please contact us at +5999-8885858 to check on the status of your order. Or Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What Is The Process For A Contact Lens Exam And Fitting?

During a contact lens fitting, the curve and diameter of your eyes are measured in order to ensure you receive lenses that fit accurately and work well for your vision correction needs and lifestyle. If you have not previously worn contact lenses, training will be provided to show you how to put your lenses in and take them out, and properly store and care for them.

After a trial period wearing the contact lenses, you will schedule a follow-up visit with our Contact lens specialist to confirm that the contact lenses are a good match for your vision needs. Mi Optica makes it easy to schedule a contact lens exam and fitting appointment online, or over the phone.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

Why can’t I use my eye doctors prescription for my Contact Lenses?

On the prescription from the eye doctor you have only the vision correction for each eye. With contact lenses you have to take in account the fitting, the curve and diameter of your eyes. 

The eye doctors prescription does not have these measurements. If a lens is not properly fitted, it can shift, causing irritation, scratching, or other problems. 
For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

Do I Need A Prescription For Color Contact Lenses?

A valid contact lens prescription is required in order to purchase any type of contact lenses, including color contact lenses, even if you do not need contact lenses for vision correction. A contact lens fitting will measure the curve and diameter of your eye, and help ensure the health of your eyes, so you can feel confident about an accurate fit.

If a lens is not properly fitted, it can shift, causing irritation, scratching, or other problems.

You can schedule an eye exam with the contact lens specialist/optometrist online by visiting our appointment page. If you’d prefer to schedule your exam over the phone, please contact us at +5999-8885858 to check on the status of your order. Or Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How much does a Contact Lens exam cost?

Contact lens exams are available through an optometrist at Mi Optica. The cost of an eye exam can vary based on:
1- The tests that are included in the exam.
2- If you want to have the results on paper,  we will charge a minimum of NAF 26.50 for our services.
3- For a customer of Mi Optica, most exams are FREE.
For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What type of lenses do you offer?

We offer all kind of lenses: single vision, toric and multifocal contact lenses in daily, bi weekly , monthly or yearly wear. We have Soft and RGP contact lenses.
We are specialists in Sclera lenses asked your eye doctor to referral to us.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How long will it take for my Lenses to be ready?

We always have lenses in the most common BaseCurve of the brands: Johnson & Johnson “Oasys”, Coopervison “Encore”, Alcon “Air Optix and our own house brand of our monthly wear lenses in stock. *( if we don’t have your power, your next order will be 50% off ) 

Most Toric, RGP or Multifocal lenses will be order on request and within 14 business days ready for pick up.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

What is my insurance coverage?

Your coverage depends on the plan setup by your employer in accordance with your Medical Care. Only when your prescription is more then – or + 4.00 dioptry and you have a SVB seguro Basico or additional insurance plan, they will pay most part of your contact lens cost. 

For information on out of pocket cost and coverage, please for any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How can I make an eye exam appointment online?

Eye exams appointments are available online via this website. You have to be a customer already and we do need to have your email address on file.  If  not send us your email and request and will send you a personal password so you can make you own appointment with one of our optometrists.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

How do I check the status of my order?

Please contact us at +5999-8885858 to check on the status of your order. Or Email us at info@mi-optica.com

To help make the experience of buying a pair of sunglasses a little less confusing, here’s the truth about some of the most common myths about sunglasses:

Myth #1: Sunglasses with 100% UV protection are expensive

False: You do not have to pay a premium for proper UV protection. While more expensive sunglasses may offer more stylish frames, higher quality lenses, sharper images and less glare, it is very easy to find inexpensive glasses that offer 100% UV protection. Mi OPTICA purchased several pairs of glasses for $19.99 and up at a sporting goods store. When tested, they lived up to their claim of 100% UV protection.
Even two pairs of $10 glasses from a local souvenirs shop also made good on their 100% UV protection claim. However, one of the $10 pair of sunglasses had a “100%” sticker on the lens and turned out to not offer the advertised level of protection. So if you do buy an inexpensive pair of glasses, you might want to have them tested by an optometrist.

Myth #2: Lenses with darker tints are more protective than lenses with a lighter tint

False: The tint of the lens has nothing to do with the UV protection of the glasses. A clear lens with no tint and 100% UV protection is better for your eyes than dark, heavily tinted sunglasses without UV protection. In fact, dark lenses without adequate UV protection are actually worse for your eyes than not wearing glasses at all, because the dark tint causes your pupils to become dilated, thus exposing your eyes to more harmful UV light.

Myth #3: You should have UV coating put on your lenses for extra protection

False: If your glasses already have UV protection, they do not need to have added protection put on them.

Myth #4: Photochromic lenses don’t block out UV rays as well as regular sunglasses

False: As long as they offer 100% UV protection, photochromic (such as Transitions-brand lenses) lenses provide the same level of UV protection as regular sunglasses.

Myth #5: Polarized, anti-glare lenses are all you need to protect your eyes from UV rays

False: While polarized and anti-glare lenses may offer better image clarity, a more comfortable viewing experience and give you better vision when driving or playing sports, they have nothing to do with UV protection. That being said, most polarized lenses also offer adequate UV protection. Again, if you are in doubt, have your sunglasses checked by an optometrist.

Myth #6: Lens color is important when it comes to blocking UV rays

False: Just like lens tint, lens color has nothing to do with protecting your eyes from UV rays.

Myth #7: Yellow- or amber-tinted “Blue Blocker” lenses offer more protection than regular sunglasses

False: While some experts argue that the so-called “Blue Blocker” lenses block additional light waves that are harmful, only some research has proven this for certain, and “Blue Blockers” are currently viewed by most experts as a personal preference choice. Most patient had experienced these Blue blockers lenses as smoothing effect on the eyes.

Myth #8: Children don’t need sunglasses as much as adults

False: Children often spend even more time in the sun than adults, and need proper UV protection just as much. It is also far more common to find cheap children’s sunglasses that do not provide adequate UV protection. Always have your children’s sunglasses tested for proper UV protection.

Myth #9: You don’t need sunglasses on a cloudy day

False: UV rays are just as potent on a cloudy day as they are on a clear day, and proper eye and skin protection is always needed.

If you have any doubts about your sunglasses or correction glasses whether they have 100% UV. we –will give you a free UV test. For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com

I’m sure you have heard the vision myths while you were growing up. Your mom telling you “you’ll hurt your eyes if you sit too close to the tv” or my favorite “eat your carrots for better vision”. Well, I think it’s time to get to the bottom of all these vision myths and get some vision facts once and for all! Just because something is a common belief doesn’t make it true. A lot of things you have probably heard about your vision turn out to be false. Here are some common myths that have no basis in science.

Myth: Sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyes

Fact: Your mom may have warned you that you would ruin your eyes forever if you sat too close to the television or if you watched too much of it. Unfortunately for mom, that’s not true. Watching televisions, including LCDs and flat screens, can’t cause your eyes any physical harm. The same is true for using the computer too much or watching 3-D movies. Your eyes may feel more tired if you sit too close to the TV or spend a lot of time working at the computer or watching 3-D movies, but you can fix that by giving your eyes a rest. The truth is if you need to sit close to the tv to clearly see what is going on, you may already have vision problems.

Myth: Wearing glasses makes your eyes dependent on them

Fact: Eyeglasses correct blurry vision. You may want to wear your glasses more often so that you can see clearly, but your glasses aren’t changing your eyes so that they become dependent on your eyeglasses. You’re just getting used to seeing things more clearly. Similarly, wearing glasses with the wrong prescription won’t ruin your eyes. You just won’t see as clearly as you would with the proper prescription.

Myth: Only boys are color blind

Fact: Color blindness, also known as color deficiency, occurs when you are unable to see colors in a certain way. Most commonly, color blindness happens when a person cannot distinguish between certain colors, usually between greens and reds, and occasionally blues. While males are much more likely to develop color blindness, females can also have the problem.

Myth: Eating carrots will make your eyesight sharper

Fact: Carrots are a good food for healthy eyesight because they contain vitamin A, a nutrient important to your eyes. However, a balanced diet can contain lots of foods that offer similar benefits. In any case, eating a lot of carrots won’t help you see better unless you suffer from vitamin A deficiency, which is rare in Curacao. Also, eating too many carrots can be its own problem, causing your skin to turn yellow.

Myth: Using the eyes too much and “wear them out

Fact: We wouldn’t lose our sense of smell by using our nose too much or our hearing by using our ears too much. The eyes were made for seeing. We won’t lose our vision by using our eyes for their intended purpose. 

Myth: Wearing eyeglasses that are too strong or have the wrong prescription will damage the eyes 

Fact: Eyeglasses change the light rays that the eye receives. They do not change any part of the eye itself. Wearing glasses that are too strong or otherwise wrong for the eyes cannot harm an adult’s, although it might result in a temporary headache. At worse, the glasses will fail to correct vision and make the wearer uncomfortable because of blurriness, but no damage to any part of the eye will result. 

Myth: Wearing eyeglasses will weaken the eyes

Fact: The eyeglasses worn to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia will not weaken the eyes any more than they will permanently “cure” these kinds of vision problems. Glasses are simply external optical aids that provide vision to people with blurred vision caused by refractive errors. Exceptions are the kinds of glasses given to children with crossed eyes (strabismus) or lazy eye (amblyopia). These glasses are used temporarily to help straighten the eyes or improve vision. Not wearing such glasses may lead to permanently defective vision. 

Myth: Having 20/20 vision means that the eyes are perfect

Fact: The term “20/20” denotes a person with excellent central vision. But other types of vision-such as side vision, night vision, or color vision might be imperfect. Some potentially blinding eye disease, such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy, can take years to develop. During this time, they are harming parts of the inner eye, but the central vision can remain unaffected.

Myth: Reading in the dark can damage your eyes

Fact: We have all read in the dark once or twice in our lives I’m sure. Lucky for us, the only thing this will cause is eye fatigue. You may get a slight headache and your eyes will become tired a bit quicker causing words to seem blurry but this is only temporary and no permanent damage has been done to your vision.

Myth: Wearing someone’s glasses will hurt your eyes more then it will help

Fact: There is a slight truth to this one. While you are wearing someone else’s glasses your eyes will not be working as they normally would. This however is only temporary and as soon as you take the glasses off your eyes will automatically adjust back to normal.

Myth: Vision loss happens and there is nothing you can do to prevent it

Fact: There is some truth to this, while as we age our vision will naturally deteriorate and won’t be as sharp. But, you can slow this down with a healthy diet, wearing protective eye gear such as goggles or sunglasses, and having regular eye exams.

Myth: Starring at the computer all day will ruin your eyes

Fact: When you stare at anything for an extended period of time you tend to blink less causing dryness and eye strain but will not affect your vision. It is recommended for you to take regular breaks and frequently glance away from the computer when working for an extended amount of time. Now a days there computer glasses that will take help your eye get less fatigue.

Myth: Staring directly at the sun is okay if you squint or are wearing sunglasses

Fact: It is never recommended to stare at the sun. The sun produces ultra-violet rays which can cause damage to your cornea, lens, and retina. Even the best sunglasses can’t block UV rays 100%. It should also be noted that staring directly at a solar eclipse can cause blindness.

Myth: Crossing your eyes will make them stay like that

Fact: When you cross your eyes for humor or amusement it may cause a few laughs but it will not cause permanent damage to your eyes and once you are done your eyes will return to normal placement. Our eyes naturally come together when we look at something closely so when you purposefully cross your eyes you are just exaggerating your eyes natural response.

Myth: Children with crossed-eyes or misaligned eyes will grow out of it as they get older

Fact: Crossed-eyes, a condition called strabismus, and misaligned eyes, a condition calls amblyopia, will not correct themselves over time. The eye must be forced to correct this by using patching, glasses, eye drops, or surgical procedures. The best results are achieved when the corrections are started as soon as possible and even before the age of 6.

Myth: You don’t have to have regular eye exams and only need to have your eyes checks when you are experiencing problems

Fact: It is very important and highly recommended to have regular eye exams. Regular eye exams can prevent eye disease, help find other health problems, and correct eye problems at an early stage helping to prevent more damage.

There are many more vision myths out there that we didn’t touch on in this article but these are some of the common ones. If you are in doubt that what your hearing about vision is a myth or fact talk with your eye professional to get the truth.

For any more questions Email us at info@mi-optica.com