Why can't I read with my contacts on?

Question

I just got new contacts. My vision is clear when I look at objects further away, but blurry when I attempt to read. I have worn glasses for ten years now, and I've never had this problem. People told me that I just had to wait for my eyes to adjust to the contact lenses, but its been a week now and still no difference. What's the problem here?

I have astigmatism, but these are toric lenses.

I am fourteen and these are my first pair of contacts.

I'm not sure if they're toric, but they're contacts for astigmatism. I don't know what brand they are.


And yes, I have contacted my doctor but he hasn't gotten back to me yet. I just wanted to know if there was something I was doing wrong or something I could do to fix the problem myself.

Answer 1

Too many possibilities, too little information, to do anything but list "maybe"s...
This is one for your practitioner to sort out.
Were the new lenses to a significantly different prescription, or a different brand or fit ?
Whatever changed is the prime suspect!

Distance Rx overdone (if -ve)
Distance Rx underdone (if +ve)
First signs of presbyopia (if you are 40+)
Contact lenses rotating when eyes converge and drop for reading, (causing the astigmatic correction to be mis-applied)

And if you're experienced with lenses, after a clear week it's time to report the problem.

(edit: no, if you're getting the lenses in correct eyes, it's not a problem for you to sort out. If you're a new contact lens wearer, I'd up the chances that the lenses are moving too freely, and "swinging" out of position when you try to read.
two weeks to settle at most, then it definitely needs attention.)

Answer 2

It can take up to two weeks.
But if it would make you feel better...
Go to your eye doctor to have them double check that when the contacts themselves were made that they were made in the right prescription and right shape.Also make sure you have the right lens in the right eye. Some people have Right and Left eye specific lenses due to site being different in each eye.. More then likely your eyes are taking longer to adjust due to the astigmatism and the lenses being toric.

Answer 3

I work for an optometrist office so we get these complaints occasionally. I would go back to your doctors office and tell them the problems you are having. If they ignore your complaints then I would find a new doctor. Sometimes it has to do with age. But just let them know....

Answer 4

how old r u??? if over 40 u might need over the counter reading glasses with the contacts-if u are young i would go back in to the doctor with your complaint