I just got new glasses and when I wear them I get a headache and I feel sick. What do I do?

Answer 1

There are several things that should be checked when your new glasses give you a headache. First, are they single vision, or multi-focal lenses? And was there a large jump in your prescription? If you had a large change, sometimes it will take a few days until you are fully used to the lenses.

If the lenses are single vision, meaning that they are for distance only, and you have tried wearing them and continue to get the headaches, then you need to go back to where you got them. There are several things that need to be checked.

First - are the glasses made to the correct prescription? Have them neutralize them and make sure that they are made to what the doctor ordered. There is something called "tolerance" and that is how much the prescription can be off by that will still be tolerated by the patient and it is dependent upon the strength of the lens. So a person with a stronger prescription has less tolerance for error on their lenses than someone with a milder one. Its usually only a few degrees on the axis, and a usually a 1/12 in the power. But it varies from prescription to prescription.

If the lenses are the right prescription, have them check the PD (pupillary distance). This is the measurement used to place the optical centers of the lenses (the clearest part of the lens) right in front of your eye. If they are off, even though the prescription is correct, it will effect your vision. Also, if your frame is very big on your face and your eyes sit in it off-center, they need to specify where to put the optical centers in relation to where your eyes are positioned.

Next, have them check the adjustment of the frame. You'd be surprised at how much an adjustment can effect the way you see out of your glasses. The tilt of the frame (how far the lenses are either tilted towards or away from your cheeks) and the the wrap (how much the frame follows the front curve of your face) can impact how you see through your glasses, particularly if you have a lot of astigmatism. Also, have them check how far away from your face the glasses sit. If the frames sit up and out on your nose, have them spread out the nosepads so they sit down and in.

Next, what material are your lenses? Are they plastic, hi-index plastic, polycarbonate, or glass? Some people have a hard time adjusting to polycarbonate lenses, particularly those with higher prescriptions. Polycarbonate lenses are thinner, lighter, and impact resistant, but they do produce some distortion. If you have polycarbonate lenses because of a higher prescription, ask for hi-index plastic instead, also called a "Spectralite" lens. They are often thinner than the polycarbonate with a higer index of refraction.

If you have multi-focal lenses, the things I just mentioned all need to be checked also. With multi-focals, especially Progressive lenses (also called no-line bifocals) they need to double-check the height and make sure that they didn't measure you too high, or too low. If you feel that you can only really see to drive when you bring your chin to your chest, or you can only really read well when you tilt your head way back, then the bifocal measurement is either too high, or too low. You should only have to adjust your head by a few degrees in order to be able to use your progressive lenses comfortably. A lot of times, this can be taken care of by simply adjusting the frame. But when the measurement is WAY off, they will need to re-make them for you. It is normal to get a little sick when you are first getting used to your progressive lenses. You need to try to wear them as much as possible and most people, within a few weeks will adjust. Some people take a little longer. And still some people can never get used to them. Its important to make sure that you communicate with your eye care professionals so that they can work with you. If you cannot get used to Progressive lenses, you will need to be put into either lined bifocals, or you will need to get 2 pairs of glasses (one for reading, one for driving)

And if all else fails, have the doctor recheck you. Generally, most eye doctors will recheck you free of charge as long as its within a certain time frame. If you are a diabetic, or a hypertension patient, sometimes this can effect your prescription, especially if you don't have your blood sugar or your blood pressure under control. Also, if you were in late in the day after work for an exam, your eyes were tired and you probably will see things differently if you schedule it earlier in the day. Having an eye exam in the evening is probably the worst time to do it.

Well, I hope this helps you out, now that I just gave you a crash course in Optics! In any case, it is best to contact your doctor and and get in to see them so you can get this taken care of as quickly as possible. And if they are a reputable place, they will work with you and get you taken care of. But they can't fix it unless they know its broke. So make sure you get in to see them soon...because several months from now, they may charge you to remake anything.

Good luck!!!

Answer 2

Yes it has happened to me often enough when I broke my Glasses or I needed an Eye test when the Specs were not strong enough,I actually felt sick in my stomach and got headaches. It did not feel as bad indoors especially if it was not bright in the daytime but immediately I went outside in the street it affected me badly. I would feel wretched with blurred vision and headaches then eventually a sick stomach. I was always breaking my specs as a Child,I first got Glasses when I was 11. The modern Glasses seem to be better made and dont break as much as the older type. I never have glasses break on me since I was twenty and that was many years ago now.

Answer 3

IF THESE GLASSES ARE PROGRESSIVES BI-FOCAL (W/O LINES) THEN THIS IS NORMAL. YOUR EYE IS THE STRONGEST MUSSEL IN YOUR BODY ALSO THE MOST STUBBORN. WEAR YOUR OLD GLASSES WHILE DRIVING, WORKING ETC, WEAR NEW ONES WHILE AT HOME READING(READING ITEM SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 18" AWAY) IF AFTER 2 WKS GO BACK TO DR, THEY HAVE LENS AND GLASSES IN THE OFFICE THEY SEE YOU IN. HAVE THEM PUT THE NEW RX IN THESE GLASSES MOST DOC DONT DO THIS BECAUSE IT TAKES A FEW EXTRA MINUTES &MOST DOCS ARE SCHEDULED EVERY 10-15 MIN. SEE HOW YOU SEE THEN IF THERE IS A PROBLEM HAVE THE DOC RE DO THE TEST PUT IN THE NEW LENS INTO WIERD LOOKING GLASSES UNTIL YOU CAN SEE THRU THEM. THEN FO TO OPTICAL STORE. THEY EACH LIKE TO BLAME EACH OTHER. YOU NEED TO TEACH YOUR EYES TO ADJUST TO THE NEW RX. IF YOU HAVE A BIG ADJ DONT GIVE UP JUST GIVE YOUR SELF TIME. EVERYONE SHOULD HAV DOC USE THE RX GLASSES ON THEM WITH THE NEW RX BEFOR THEY BUY ANY GLASSES. IF YOU ARE USE TO READING WITH YOUR ARMS EXTENDED THEN HAVE THEM TEST YOU FROM THERE IT MAY BE MORE OR LESS THAN THE NORMAL 18".

Answer 4

stick with it for a few days. Glasses will always give you a headache at first. After a few days and they're still bugging you take them back and have the doctor test the lenses. The lab may have goofed.

Answer 5

If it's been a day or two, go back to your eye doctor. Sometimes new glasses take some time for your eyes to adjust, but it shouldn't take more than a day or two.

Good Luck.

Answer 6

you need to become habitual of glasses. so try to wear as long as possible. in case headach persist pl consult yr doctor.

Answer 7

Get your prescription checked. It probably isn't right.

Answer 8

i suggest getting use to them if that doesn't work go back and get your eyes rechecked