I just picked up my new pair of glasses tonight and whoa...I'm having a terrible time seeing. The tech at the vision center advised that I "start fresh" tomorrow morning (yeah, like I listen) and on't go back and froth beteween glasses as the muscles in my eyes need to adjust to the new prescription. True or bogus? Should I be OK in a day or two? I'm nervous to drive like this. It's been four years since I've had new glasses so yes, my prescription has changed a little.
2006-12-07 15:11:47 · 5 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is not uncommon to have to adjust to new glasses. The best way is to wear them ALL THE TIME. Don't switch back and forth, it will just take you longer to adjust. If after a week you do not feel adjusted, something is not right and you should take them back and have your prescription rechecked.
2006-12-07 15:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by eyegirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Single vision or bifocals? If bifocals, with a line or progressive? Near or far sighted ? Regular plastic, polycarbonate (featherwates), or hi index?
There are lots of things that can determine whether you see clearly or not. Have someone other than the store at which you bought your glasses check out the Rx. Have them check your pd's and optical centers.
Is the frame adjusted properly?
To Pops: Yes it can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to get used to a new prescription, specially if it's been 4 or more years since your last one.
Also, if they are progressives, have the optician check for pantoscopic tilt, an adjustment that turns the base of the frame towards the cheeks. You may be looking through the top part of the channel which can cause blurriness.
2006-12-07 15:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by kartouche 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
glasses would probably be better, but get a very cheap pair. your vision could continue to fluctuate. when i was pregnant, my optometrist wouldn't even change my prescription because it's so up-and-down. if your vision is so bad, though, that you get headaches or can't read or drive, then insist on an inexpensive pair of glasses with a new prescription. or, get a pair you really, really love, because you may not want to fool with contacts after the baby gets here (think of late-night feedings and such), then just have the lenses changed as necessary. it's always good to have a pair of back-ups on hand anyway.
2016-03-28 22:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are your lens polycarbonate? I am unable to adapt to polycarb lenses and that is what its like for me, too. Blurred vision, headache, sense of the world being off kilter. I've worn glasses since I was two yrs old and that was the first time I've ever reacted that way to a new scrip or a new pair of glasses. The receptionist kept telling me I would get used to it, but I never did, after awhile (a whole YEAR) I switched back to my last pair. You can ask for plastic lenses.
2006-12-07 15:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by DisIllusioned 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true that your eyes will have to adjust to new glasses. They are used to focusing with the old ones. You eyes will feel "strained" for a little bit but shouldn't be "blurred".
They may need to make you some more with a different cut.
However, it shouldn't take a "Few Days". Good luck. Pops
2006-12-07 15:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋